Chinese Drone Specialists Collaborated with Sanctioned Russian Weapons Firm
Chinese Drone Experts Collaborate with Russian Manufacturer According to reports from Reuters, a group of Chinese drone specialists recently traveled to Russia to collaborate on military drones with Iemz Kupol, a weapons manufacturer under US sanctions imposed in 2023. IEMZ KUPOL, or the Izhevsk Electromechanical Plant Kupol, has connections to JSC aerospace defense concerns, specifically […]
‘Together’ Removed from Chinese Theaters After AI Changed a Gay Wedding to a Straight One
Neon Withdraws Body Horror Film from Chinese Theaters Due to Censorship Neon has pulled its body horror film together from Chinese theaters after local distributors edited out a same-sex wedding scene. The movie stars real-life couple Dave Franco and Allison Brie and explores themes of codependency through the bizarre story of a couple that physically […]
Trump administration takes action against illegal Chinese vapes entering the US
Trends in the Vape Industry and Law Enforcement’s Response Insiders in the vaping industry are highlighting the strides made under the Trump administration. They report that local law enforcement is stepping up efforts to tackle illegal vape products from China, aiming to protect youth and clarify the domestic retail landscape. This month, the World Vape […]
Chinese architect Kongjian Yu dies in plane crash in Brazil
Chinese Landscape Architect Dies in Plane Crash in Brazil Authorities in Brazil announced on Wednesday that Condian Yu, a prominent Chinese landscape architect, tragically died in a plane crash late Tuesday. The incident occurred in the expansive wetlands of Mato Grosso do Sur. At 62 years old, Yu had established a significant global presence in […]
Lawmakers, including Democrat Adam Smith, Hold Talks with Chinese Defense Minister Following Taiwan Attack Threat
A House delegation, led by Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), arrived in Beijing, China over the weekend, and held a rare in-person meeting with Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun on Monday. Dong’s appearance marked a significant diplomatic event, especially amid reports of corruption investigations affecting the Communist Party. He had only returned to public life the […]
Nebraska Attorney General takes legal action against Lorex regarding privacy concerns over Chinese surveillance cameras.
Nebraska AG Sues Lorex Over Privacy Concerns Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers initiated a lawsuit against Lorex, a home security camera manufacturer, on Tuesday. He argues that the company has misled consumers regarding the safety and privacy of its devices. While not widely recognized, Lorex’s cameras are sold at retailers like Costco and Best Buy, […]
The first Chinese CNH stablecoin is launched as global competition intensifies.
New Stablecoin Tied to Yuan Launched in Korea This week marked the launch of a new regulated stablecoin in Korea, linked to the international version of the Chinese Yuan (CNH). It’s a significant step in the burgeoning global stablecoin market. Financial technology firm Anchorx introduced the Axcnh Yuan Pegged Stablecoin at the Belt and Road […]
Chinese COVID whistleblower Zhang Zhan given an additional 4 years in prison, group reports
A report from a press freedom organization revealed that Chinese journalist Chang Chang has been handed an additional four-year prison sentence. This follows her coverage of the early Covid-19 outbreak in Wuhan. At 42, Chang was convicted of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble,” which aligns with previous charges from December 2020 that also resulted in […]
Chinese Military Schools Assist Russia in Avoiding Sanctions
Recent research from the Australian Institute of Strategic Policy (ASPI) and Radio Free Europe (RFE) reveals that China’s Defense University has significantly stepped up collaborations with Russian institutions. These efforts seem aimed at obtaining skills and knowledge likely restricted by international sanctions related to Russia’s actions in Ukraine. ASPI and RFE reported that out of […]
Chinese messaging has even reached the halls of Congress.
On my first day as a Congressman in the US this January, I walked to my office on Capitol Hill and came across some surprising insights. Amongst the various American newspapers available at no cost for members of Congress, I found daily editions of China Daily—essentially a propaganda outlet for the Chinese Communist Party. This […]