NZD/USD climbs close to 0.5850 before Chinese PMI release
The NZD/USD experienced a rise after a two-day decline, trading at approximately 0.5830 during Asian hours on Thursday. This increase follows the release of favorable domestic economic data, suggesting strength in the New Zealand dollar (NZD). Market watchers are also anticipating the release of the China Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) later today, as the strong […]
Texas Attorney General Paxton files a lawsuit against a Chinese ‘birth tourism’ center for supposedly facilitating the misuse of birthright citizenship.
Texas AG Sues Birth Tourism Center for Alleged Abuse of Citizenship Laws Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against a Houston-area center accused of helping Chinese nationals give birth in the U.S. to exploit birthright citizenship laws. Paxton claims that the Daeye Postpartum Care Center is facilitating the illegal entry of Chinese […]
The U.S. and Allies Back Panama in the Face of Chinese Pressure
Joint Statement Supporting Panama Amid Chinese Retaliation The United States, alongside several allies in Latin America and the Caribbean, released a statement on Tuesday expressing support for Panama, as tensions rise due to China’s retaliatory actions. This follows the loss of control by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison over two key ports in the Panama Canal. […]
Kash Patel claims Italy trip arranged for the capture of a Chinese national involved in COVID hacking.
FBI Coordinates Arrest of Chinese Hacker FBI Director Kash Patel has stated that a trip to Italy in early 2026 played a crucial role in the recent arrest of a Chinese national suspected of hacking U.S. coronavirus research. Xu Zewei is now in U.S. custody following a coordinated effort with Italian authorities, marking a notable […]
Chinese hacker charged with stealing COVID-19 research sent to the US
Chinese Hacker Extradited to the U.S. A Chinese hacker accused of stealing COVID-19 research from a U.S. agency during a significant cyberattack has been extradited to the mainland United States. This case, involving Xu Zewei, has been described by FBI Director Kash Patel as “a historic victory for cybersecurity efforts” under the former Trump administration. […]
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Chinese Refinery for Purchasing Iranian Oil
On Friday, the U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions targeting a Chinese refinery known as Henli Petrochemical, located in Dalian. This action stems from its continued purchases of Iranian crude oil. “This independent teapot refinery in China is significantly contributing to Iran’s oil economy. Henli is among the largest buyers of Iranian crude and other petroleum […]
Chinese Media Criticize Security at White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Attribute Issues to U.S. ‘Radicalization’
Reaction to Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner China’s state-controlled newspaper, Global Times, expressed concern in a Sunday article about the shooting that occurred during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, attributing it to the deepening political divisions in the U.S. The report also referenced a Chinese journalist at the event who remarked that […]
Carcass discovered in freezer of Chinese restaurant after employees seen preparing it outside
Not the best way to cut costs. A dead deer was discovered in the freezer of a Chinese restaurant, raising concerns as this isn’t the first incident related to health code breaches at this establishment. The unsettling find emerged after a Facebook user made a now-deleted post alleging that staff at Louisiana’s China Queen were […]
Unexpected FBI raid in Lancaster connected to prominent Chinese car manufacturer BYD
Two prominent politicians from a town in Southern California’s high desert area are currently facing scrutiny for allegedly receiving funds from a controversial Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer. The FBI’s investigation involves Lancaster Deputy Mayor Marvin Crist and City Councilman Raj Malhi. Reports indicate that on April 15, FBI agents executed raids that involved escorting both […]
Treasury imposes sanctions on Chinese refinery Hengli for buying oil from Iran
U.S. Sanctions Target Chinese Oil Refinery Tied to Iran The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions on a significant Chinese oil refinery and numerous ships associated with Iran’s so-called “shadow fleet,” intensifying efforts to impede Iran’s primary revenue stream. In a recent press release, officials pointed out that these sanctions […]