China’s 2025 spy campaign: toxins trafficked, soldiers enlisted, systems breached
Chinese Espionage Threats Continue to Alarm U.S. Officials This year has brought to light numerous unsettling instances of Chinese espionage targeting the United States. Notably, 2025 saw the conviction of a former active-duty military member accused of leaking naval secrets to Chinese intelligence, the apprehension of a Chinese national accused of recruiting military personnel as […]
China’s approach to AI might make Americans into sources of data.
AI’s Future: An American vs. Chinese Dilemma “The future of AI will either be shaped by American values or by China.” This stark warning came recently from Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.), who chairs the House Energy and Commerce Committee. At first glance, it might seem abstract. But it’s a very tangible concern. The pressing issue […]
Agreement for Americans to Purchase China’s TikTok Still Uncertain as New Deadline Approaches
The Uncertain Future of TikTok in the U.S. TikTok, the popular app owned by Chinese firm ByteDance, continues to face an unclear future in the United States as it nears a critical deadline for a potential sale. This situation is part of a larger geopolitical tug-of-war between the U.S. and China, as U.S. lawmakers express […]
Risky Perspectives in Asia: China’s Ongoing Journey
Psychological Intrusion: China’s Growing Influence in South Korea At the end of October, a group dressed in what resembled Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) uniforms was spotted marching along the Han River in Seoul, South Korea. This event coincided with Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Gyeongju for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. They […]
Utah Company Finds Valuable Resources That Could Break China’s Control Over Essential Minerals
Rare Earth Minerals Found in Utah A company based in Utah has uncovered rare earth minerals that could help the United States reduce its reliance on China for essential resources, according to a recent report. Ionic Mineral Technologies has discovered a variety of minerals in clay on its leased land, particularly useful for lithium-ion batteries. […]
China’s key commodities reveal insights about prices and supplies
China’s Commodity Imports Show Mixed Signals in November LAUNCESTON, Australia, Dec 8 – In November, China’s commodity imports presented a mixed picture. While crude oil and iron ore demand remained robust, imports of copper and coal appeared to slow down. Such varied results complicate any straightforward narrative regarding the demand from the world’s largest importer […]
China’s campaign of stealing intellectual property poses a risk to US national security
China’s Threat to U.S. National Security China’s ongoing theft of intellectual property and technological advancements presents a significant challenge to U.S. national security, demanding immediate and comprehensive action. Once a leader in technology, the U.S. now faces serious threats, largely stemming from the covert strategies of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Emerging technologies, like artificial […]
New Zealand Dollar strengthens as China’s trade surplus reaches a five-month peak.
During the Asian trading hours on Monday, buyers showed interest in the NZD/USD pair around 0.5785. The New Zealand dollar has been losing ground against the US dollar following recent trade balance data from China. Attention is now shifting toward the upcoming interest rate decision by the US Federal Reserve on Wednesday. The data released […]
When is China’s trade balance, and how might it impact AUD/USD?
In November, China’s trade balance reached 792.57 billion yuan, marking an increase from 640.4 billion yuan in the previous period. Exports saw a dip of 0.8% in October but rose by 5.7% in November compared to the same month last year. During this time, imports also grew by 1.7% year-on-year, slightly above a previous peak […]
Taiwan Prohibits Communist China’s ‘Little Red Book’ App Due to Online Shopping Scam
Taiwan’s Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) announced on Thursday that access to the Chinese Communist Party’s RedNote app will be blocked for at least a year due to numerous complaints about online shopping scams. The CIB noted that they’ve looked into over 1,700 fraud reports linked to RedNote in the past year, amounting to around $7.9 […]