Weekly Markets Update: The Influence of China
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China critic and ex-media mogul Jimmy Lai receives 20-year sentence in Hong Kong security matter
Pro-Democracy Activist Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison Jimmy Lai, a prominent pro-democracy figure and former media tycoon from Hong Kong, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. This marks the harshest penalty under a national security law imposed by China, which has effectively silenced much of the dissent within the city. […]
Scott Bessent asserts that China has honored its trade agreement with Trump and foresees significant economic growth in 2026.
Treasury Secretary’s Outlook on U.S.-China Trade Relations Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on Sunday that China still supports terminating the trade agreement made with President Trump, expressing optimism for “very strong economic growth” in 2026. In November, a significant trade deal was announced by the White House, where China committed to increasing its purchases of […]
Bitcoin difficulty falls more than 11%, marking the largest decrease since the 2021 ban in China.
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Update As of February 7, 2026, the Bitcoin mining difficulty has recently seen some notable changes. It’s essentially an indicator of how challenging it is to add new blocks to the Bitcoin network. Over the past 24 hours, the Bitcoin price fell about 11.16%, marking its worst drop in a single correction […]
Bitcoin difficulty decreases by more than 11%, marking the largest drop since the 2021 ban in China.
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Update As of February 7, 2026, the latest predictions for Bitcoin mining difficulty adjustments have come out, reflecting significant changes in the mining environment. The Bitcoin network’s mining difficulty currently stands at 125.86 trillion, effective from block 935,429. Interestingly, the average block time recently clocked in at about 9.47 minutes, which is […]
China Provides Support to Cuba—But Not Much More—As the Government Struggles
Chinese Support for Cuba Amid US Sanctions Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez in Beijing on Thursday, extending China’s support following President Donald Trump’s executive order that labels the Cuban Communist Party as a national security threat. Cuba has struggled with severe poverty and human rights violations for over […]
China Taking Advantage of Birthright Citizenship Laws Globally
China’s Birthright Citizenship Strategy Peter Schweitzer, a best-selling investigative journalist and senior contributor at Breitbart News, discussed how China is leveraging global birthright citizenship policies to strengthen its control. This topic is explored in his latest book, The Invisible Coup: How American Elites and Foreign Powers Exploit Immigration as a Weapon. Schweitzer revealed that the […]
China Dismisses Three Lawmakers Linked to Defense Following Removal of Top General
Reports from Chinese state media indicate that three lawmakers with ties to the defense sector have been removed from their positions. The reasons behind their dismissal remain unclear. However, analysts speculate that it may be linked to the unexpected ousting of China’s high-ranking general, Zhang Youxia. Zhang resigned from his role as vice chairman of […]
Trump Administration Claims China is Conducting Secret Nuclear Tests as Arms Control Restrictions Expire
Accusations Against China Regarding Nuclear Testing The Trump administration recently accused China of covertly testing nuclear weapons while attempting to conceal these actions from the global community. During a speech at the World Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, Thomas DiNanno, asserted that China had […]
Get to know Eileen Gu, an American athlete representing China at the Winter Olympics
China’s 2026 Winter Olympics Delegation The People’s Republic of China has announced a 126-member delegation for the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics, marking the largest team in the country’s history for winter competitions abroad. They will head to Italy to participate in 15 different sports. Among those representing China is a promising gold medal contender who […]