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The Strategy That Could Help US Decouple From China’s Rare Earths
The United States and its allies are weighing the rapid reopening of long-abandoned mines to rebuild secure supply chains.
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CCP Escalates Japan Tensions With Coast Guard Patrols: Study
The communist regime is targeting education and tourism as it seeks to pressure Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to retract comments on Taiwan.
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China Leads Authoritarian Nations in Evading US Sanctions, Controls: Report
‘China is the decisive enabler of sanctions evasion’ by autocratic countries, the report by the U.S.–China Economic and Security Review Commission said.
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Trump Says China Will Buy More US Soybeans as Data Reveal Low Volume
Beijing will buy ‘a lot of’ soybean and other U.S. goods before spring, Trump said.
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Fewer Australian Students Studying Asian Languages
The overall uptake of foreign languages has declined.
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US Releases Details of Nuclear-Powered Submarine Plan With South Korea
The move would be aimed at monitoring Chinese submarines on long-range missions far from the Korean Peninsula, said an analyst.
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Japan Summons Chinese Ambassador Over Online Threats Against Prime Minister
The diplomatic spat between the two nations escalates as Beijing told nationals to avoid traveling to Japan.
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EU Ministers Agree to Fast-Track Crackdown on Duty-Free Rule Used by Shein, Temu
The duty-free treatment for packages under €150 could end as early as next year, affecting billions of shipments from China.
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Stronger Support Needed so Chinese-Australians Can Freely Criticise Beijing: Academic
His comments come in response to Australian journalist Cheng Lei’s concerns that locals have a deep fear of Beijing.
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China’s Economic Push in Burma Enables Junta Atrocities: Analysts
The strategy is fueling backlash that now threatens Beijing’s own interests, say experts.
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Mysterious Chinese Heiress Pleads Not Guilty in Major Rolls-Royce Crash
‘Obviously, the matter’s quite tough, and it’s drawn a lot of attention, but we’re getting through it,’ said Michael Korn, Yang Lanlan’s lawyer.
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EU Must Confront Transnational Repression of Human Rights Defenders, Lawmakers Say
The Chinese communist regime is identified as the worst offender, followed by Turkey, Tajikistan, and Russia.
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South Korea Could Get Nuclear Subs 10 Years Earlier Than Australia: Analysts
Submarine building experience, a skilled workforce, and less red tape will likely give the Asian nation an advantage.
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G7 Nations Concerned With China’s Military, Nuclear Buildup
As of January, China was estimated to possess at least 600 nuclear warheads, double what it had in 2020, according to one think tank.
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Global Lawmakers Pledge to Push Ban on Forced Organ Harvesting
An international alliance of lawmakers stated that it will also push for actions opposing Beijing’s coercive activities against Taiwan and Tibet.
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Japan Urged to Declare Chinese Diplomat ‘Persona Non Grata’ Over Death Threat to PM
Despite facing backlash, Chinese state media have dialed up verbal attacks against Takaichi.
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Chinese ‘Cryptoqueen’ Sentenced in UK for Over $6 Billion Bitcoin Scam
Prosecutor Gillian Jones KC told a court in London the Lantian Gerui investment fund, created by Qian Zhimin, was a classic Ponzi scheme.
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Australia and Indonesia Ink Defence Pact to Respond Together to Security Threats
Australia has now inked or upgraded security deals with Singapore, India, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia.
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Australian Spy Chief Warns Chinese Hackers Trying to Breach Critical Networks
Mike Burgess says Beijing’s intent has shifted from espionage to sabotage, with billions in losses already recorded.
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Japan Condemns Chinese Diplomat’s Beheading Threats Over PM’s Speech
Japan’s prime minister said a Chinese military attack against Taiwan would likely constitute a ’survival-threatening situation' for Japan.
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The Strategy That Could Help US Decouple From China’s Rare Earths
The United States and its allies are weighing the rapid reopening of long-abandoned mines to rebuild secure supply chains.
|
CCP Escalates Japan Tensions With Coast Guard Patrols: Study
The communist regime is targeting education and tourism as it seeks to pressure Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to retract comments on Taiwan.
|
China Leads Authoritarian Nations in Evading US Sanctions, Controls: Report
‘China is the decisive enabler of sanctions evasion’ by autocratic countries, the report by the U.S.–China Economic and Security Review Commission said.
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Trump Says China Will Buy More US Soybeans as Data Reveal Low Volume
Beijing will buy ‘a lot of’ soybean and other U.S. goods before spring, Trump said.
|
Fewer Australian Students Studying Asian Languages
The overall uptake of foreign languages has declined.
|
US Releases Details of Nuclear-Powered Submarine Plan With South Korea
The move would be aimed at monitoring Chinese submarines on long-range missions far from the Korean Peninsula, said an analyst.
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Japan Summons Chinese Ambassador Over Online Threats Against Prime Minister
The diplomatic spat between the two nations escalates as Beijing told nationals to avoid traveling to Japan.
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EU Ministers Agree to Fast-Track Crackdown on Duty-Free Rule Used by Shein, Temu
The duty-free treatment for packages under €150 could end as early as next year, affecting billions of shipments from China.
|
Stronger Support Needed so Chinese-Australians Can Freely Criticise Beijing: Academic
His comments come in response to Australian journalist Cheng Lei’s concerns that locals have a deep fear of Beijing.
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China’s Economic Push in Burma Enables Junta Atrocities: Analysts
The strategy is fueling backlash that now threatens Beijing’s own interests, say experts.
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Mysterious Chinese Heiress Pleads Not Guilty in Major Rolls-Royce Crash
‘Obviously, the matter’s quite tough, and it’s drawn a lot of attention, but we’re getting through it,’ said Michael Korn, Yang Lanlan’s lawyer.
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EU Must Confront Transnational Repression of Human Rights Defenders, Lawmakers Say
The Chinese communist regime is identified as the worst offender, followed by Turkey, Tajikistan, and Russia.
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South Korea Could Get Nuclear Subs 10 Years Earlier Than Australia: Analysts
Submarine building experience, a skilled workforce, and less red tape will likely give the Asian nation an advantage.
|
G7 Nations Concerned With China’s Military, Nuclear Buildup
As of January, China was estimated to possess at least 600 nuclear warheads, double what it had in 2020, according to one think tank.
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Global Lawmakers Pledge to Push Ban on Forced Organ Harvesting
An international alliance of lawmakers stated that it will also push for actions opposing Beijing’s coercive activities against Taiwan and Tibet.
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Japan Urged to Declare Chinese Diplomat ‘Persona Non Grata’ Over Death Threat to PM
Despite facing backlash, Chinese state media have dialed up verbal attacks against Takaichi.
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Chinese ‘Cryptoqueen’ Sentenced in UK for Over $6 Billion Bitcoin Scam
Prosecutor Gillian Jones KC told a court in London the Lantian Gerui investment fund, created by Qian Zhimin, was a classic Ponzi scheme.
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Australia and Indonesia Ink Defence Pact to Respond Together to Security Threats
Australia has now inked or upgraded security deals with Singapore, India, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia.
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Australian Spy Chief Warns Chinese Hackers Trying to Breach Critical Networks
Mike Burgess says Beijing’s intent has shifted from espionage to sabotage, with billions in losses already recorded.
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Japan Condemns Chinese Diplomat’s Beheading Threats Over PM’s Speech
Japan’s prime minister said a Chinese military attack against Taiwan would likely constitute a ’survival-threatening situation' for Japan.
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