USDA plans to prohibit foreign adversaries, including China, from owning farmland in the U.S.
USDA Secretary Limits Foreign Ownership of Farmland On Tuesday, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that citizens from China, along with other foreign adversaries, will be prohibited from purchasing U.S. farmland. This measure is part of a broader strategy outlined in the National Farm Security Action Plan. Rollins explained that the change is driven by concerns […]
Seven individuals from China accused in a multimillion-dollar cannabis scheme
Seven individuals from China residing in Massachusetts have been charged in connection with a large-scale drug trafficking operation allegedly responsible for growing and distributing marijuana in the northeastern United States. The authorities stated, “Today, we apprehended members of an organization linked to drug trafficking that has drawn considerable attention, accused of overseeing a substantial marijuana […]
Trump indicates that discussions with China regarding a potential TikTok agreement could start as soon as Monday.
Trump to Initiate Talks with China Over TikTok Sale President Trump announced he plans to start discussions with China soon about selling TikTok, the widely used app. “We mostly trade,” Trump mentioned to reporters late Friday. “I think we’ll kick things off on Monday or Tuesday. I’ll be talking to China, maybe with President Xi […]
South Korea’s left-leaning president aims for stronger relationships with North Korea, China, and Russia.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s Vision for Peace During a press conference on Thursday, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung shared his ambitions for fostering peace on the Korean Peninsula. He expressed a desire to enhance relations not just with North Korea, but also with China and Russia. Lee noted that improving ties with […]
China leveraging TikTok to pressure Trump in trade negotiations, sources say
Recently, President Trump announced he had found a buyer for TikTok, the controversial short video app from China. However, he expressed frustration that the money should go to sellers who’ve already gotten what they want. Sources suggest that TikTok is being used as leverage in the ongoing US-China trade talks, with Beijing aware of Trump’s […]
A change in tax-free rules for low-cost goods is affecting air shipments to the US from China.
Air freight volumes from Asia have dropped significantly since the US ended its tax exemption for low-value packages coming from China, as noted by trade groups and analysts. According to data from the International Air Transport Association, demand for air freight from Asia to North America decreased by 10.7% in May compared to the previous […]
China Shows Military Strength with Aircraft Carrier Arrival in Hong Kong
China’s Aircraft Carrier Shandong Visits Hong Kong The Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong began a five-day visit to Hong Kong on Thursday, arriving with two guided missile destroyers and missile frigates in tow. The People’s Liberation Army Navy expressed satisfaction over the warm reception the carrier group received from spectators at the port. One visitor shared, […]
China criticizes Trump’s trade agreement with Vietnam
China has criticized the newly established trade agreement between the U.S. and Vietnam, asserting that it poses a threat to its economy. The Chinese government has committed to taking “measures” to safeguard its interests. Announced by President Trump on Wednesday, the trade deal sets Vietnam’s tariff rate at 20%, allowing the country to access U.S. […]
China Maintains That Communists Will Decide Successor After Dalai Lama Claims He Will Guide His Rebirth
On Wednesday, China issued a statement criticizing the declaration from the Dalai Lama through the China Tibetology Research Centre. The current Dalai Lama, who is approaching his 90th birthday on July 6, confirmed in a letter that the tradition of the Dalai Lama should persist after his passing. As the leader of Tibetan Buddhism, he […]
Ukraine weapons halt by the Pentagon is part of a worldwide assessment of military support as attention shifts to China
The recent halt in sending Patriot missiles and ammunition to Ukraine stems from a wider reassessment of military assistance, partly influenced by Elbridge Colby, who serves as the Pentagon’s policy director for China and the Indo-Pacific. According to Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell, a “competency review” is underway to align US military aid with national defense […]