Yellen warns of sanctions against Chinese banks that aid Russia
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned in Beijing on Monday that Chinese banks that facilitate support for Russia during the Ukraine war could face U.S. sanctions. “We remain concerned about the role played by all businesses, including those around the world. [People’s Republic of China]is involved in Russian military procurement,” Yellen said at a press conference […]
US-China Military Talks Over Chinese Aggression In Air And Sea Resume After Tense Two Year Break
The U.S. military said in a statement Friday that U.S. and Chinese military representatives met in Hawaii for the first time in two years to discuss high seas and air security in the wake of China’s dangerous military exercises. A delegation of U.S. Navy and Air Force officials under the jurisdiction of China’s People’s Liberation […]
Tesla scraps Elon Musk’s goal of low-cost car amid fierce Chinese EV competition
Tesla is backing away from long-promised low-cost cars that investors have hoped will help fuel its growth into a mass-market automaker, according to three people familiar with the matter and a company message seen by Reuters. Canceled. The company will continue to develop self-driving robotaxis on the same small car platform, the people said. The […]
Spike in number of illegal Chinese immigrants becoming US national security issue
The number of Chinese nationals crossing the U.S. border illegally has surged more than 6,300% in recent years, adding to national security concerns that were brought back into focus last week when Chinese migrants were stopped at a Marine Corps base. . In fiscal year 2024, which began in October, there have been 22,233 encounters […]
Eric Adams Skipped Out On Reception With Taiwanese President After Receiving Warning From Chinese Official
Democratic New York City Mayor Eric Adams skipped out on a reception with the President of Taiwan after receiving warnings from China, the National Review reported on Wednesday. Adams and city administration officials had the opportunity to attend a celebratory banquet in March 2023 featuring Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen. Adams did not attend the banquet […]
Virginia police chief calls Chinese signatures on trainee certificates ‘unacceptable,’ town dropped by academy
A northern Virginia town has been removed from a countywide police training academy after its mayor complained about Chinese signatures on trainees’ graduation certificates. Herndon Police Chief Maggie DeBord complained that the academy director, Maj. Wilson Lee, used Chinese characters to sign the certificates that graduates receive after completing their training at the Fairfax County […]
‘Cascade of errors’ by Microsoft led to Chinese email hack of top US officials, scathing report says
A “series of errors” by tech giant Microsoft gave Chinese hackers access to the email accounts of senior U.S. officials, a scathing report has revealed. The Biden-appointed Cyber Security Review Board (CSRB) said it found “operational and strategic decisions” led to the July breach. A “series of errors” by tech giant Microsoft allowed Chinese hackers […]
Large numbers of Chinese nationals encountered in portion of southern border
U.S. Border Patrol on Tuesday arrested 182 Chinese nationals who illegally entered the United States through a key stretch of the southern border, Fox News reported. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials told Fox News that the country has seen large numbers of Chinese migrants in recent months. Since October 1, more than 22,000 […]
Chinese mourners turn to AI to remember and ‘revive’ loved ones | Artificial intelligence (AI)
aMillions of people across China visit their ancestors’ graves to pay their respects during the annual Tomb Sweeping Festival. This means new ways to remember and bring back beloved relatives are emerging. Some services advertised online say Chinese netizens can create animated digital avatars of their loved ones for as little as 20 yuan (£2.20). […]
Mysterious light show over California was Chinese space junk falling to earth
A mysterious streak of light spotted over California was caused by a piece of Chinese space debris plummeting to Earth, experts say. Residents from Sacramento to San Diego were dazzled by the light show around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday. Speculation ranged from a meteor shower to a UFO, but in the end it turned out to […]