China Parades Exiled Jack Ma in Bid to Save Sinking Economy
Alibaba founder Jack Ma, once China's richest man but whose downfall and ouster after daring to criticize the Chinese Communist Party, visited the company's main campus in Hangzhou on Friday. Mr. Ma ostensibly wanted to show support for the companies he founded but no longer runs, but Beijing's government has recently used him as a […]
Why China is probably on board with Putin’s nuclear threats
“The current situation requires all parties to remain calm and restrained and jointly seek de-escalation and strategic risk reduction through dialogue and consultation.” Lin Jian, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said:China's comments came a day after President Vladimir Putin approved a decree lowering the standards for a nuclear attack. At first glance, […]
Sweden seeks clarity from China about suspected sabotage of undersea cables | Sweden
Sweden has announced that it has sent a formal request to China for cooperation over suspected sabotage of two submarine cables in the Baltic Sea. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Thursday that Swedish authorities are seeking “clarification” from China about what happened last week to two fiber-optic cables connecting Finland and Germany and Sweden and […]
3 American citizens imprisoned in China for years released
Three Americans held captive in China for many years have been freed. politikoThe newspaper, which first reported the story, claimed that Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung were released as part of a prisoner exchange between the US and China. Swidan, 48, from Texas, was arrested 12 years ago on suspicion of manufacturing and […]
Reports Suggest China Investigating Defense Minister Dong Jun for Corruption
of financial times (FT)Wednesday reported China's Eastern Military Defense Minister is reportedly under investigation on corruption charges. Dong is the third defense minister in a row to be indicted on corruption charges, all of whom were handpicked by dictator Xi Jinping. They were all from different branches of the People's Liberation Army (PLA). “In 2018, […]
Mel Gibson gives thanks for release of US man held by China
Actor Mel Gibson on Wednesday praised US authorities for securing the release of Mark Swidan, an American detained in China since 2012. “He was wrongly detained for a crime he didn't commit, spent over 10 years in prison in horrible conditions, and now he's been released,” Gibson said in a self-recorded video. “And I want […]
Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada, China will increase inflation, Goldman Sachs warns
Barron's market reporter Jacob Sonnenschein discusses the impact of President-elect Trump's tariffs on the U.S. economy for Barney & Company. Goldman Sachs announced this week that it will impose a 25% tariff on all goods from Mexico and Canada, while President-elect Donald Trump's plan to increase tariffs on products from China will drive up costs […]
China Releases Three U.S. Prisoners Serving Severe Sentences Ahead of Trump’s Return To Washington
(Photo credit: TEH ENG KOON/AFP, Getty Images) OAN Staff James Myers9:25am – Wednesday, November 27, 2024 Weeks before President-elect Donald Trump retakes the White House, the Chinese government has released three Americans sentenced to heavy sentences on charges of espionage and drug trafficking. advertisement The release was announced by the outgoing Biden administration, but it […]
China releases 3 ‘wrongfully detained’ Americans, White House says
China will release three Americans who were “unjustly detained” on Wednesday, Fox News confirmed. A National Security Council spokesperson said: “We are pleased to announce the release of Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung from detention in the People's Republic of China.” “Soon they will return home and be reunited with their families for […]
Trump taps Jamieson Greer as US trade representative one day after announcing plans to impose tariffs on Mexico, China
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday selected Jamieson Grier to be the U.S. trade representative in his next administration. “Mr. Jamison played a key role in my first term by imposing tariffs on countries such as China to combat unfair trade practices and by replacing the failed NAFTA agreement with USMCA. As a result, the U.S. […]