Hong Kong’s pro-democracy activist Tony Chung, 20, has been sentenced to three years and seven months in prison for spreading disharmony. Chung was tried under the new draconian “national security” law enforced by Beijing last year on Hong Kong citizens. He faced charges of money laundering, provoking the people to… Continue reading Hong Kong’s Pro-democracy activist Tony Chung jailed by Beijing
China has lowered its diplomatic ties with Lithuania after the latter allowed Taiwan to open its de facto embassy. Lithuania, a sovereign state, had to defend its decision by saying it has the right to have ties with Taiwan. Although, Lithuania did say that it respects CCP-controlled Beijing’s “One China”… Continue reading China lowers diplomatic ties with Lithuania over Taiwan embassy
The US and China have agreed to reduce restrictions and facilitate in visas for each others’ journalists. The agreement comes after the virtual talks between President Biden and Jinping on Tuesday. Journalists from the US will now be allowed to enter and depart more freely in China under the new… Continue reading US, China agree to reduce restrictions on journalists
President Biden has signed the Secure Equipment Act that stops blacklisted companies from receiving new telecoms equipment licenses. The Secure Equipment Act instructs the FCC not to review applications from companies ruled to be a security threat. At least 5 Chinese state-controlled companies, infamous for their espionage, can no longer… Continue reading President Biden signs Secure Equipment Act; ends Huawei’s exploitation
A Chinese spy has been convicted by a Jury for plotting to steal aviation secrets from companies. Xu Yanjun was found guilty on all five counts relating to trade secret theft and economic espionage. He is now to face up to 60 years in prison and fines over $5m. Yanjun… Continue reading Chinese spy Xu Yanjun convicted of attempting to steal aviation secrets
The FCC has voted to revoke the license of one of China’s biggest telecoms provider over security concerns. China Telecom, owned by the CCP government in China has been told to stop its services in the US within 60 days. The telecoms provider can easily store and access US communications,… Continue reading FCC revokes license of top Chinese telecoms company
Over 1.7 million people have been displaced and over 250 have died by the severe flooding in China’s Shanxi province. Houses collapsed and landslides were triggered by the torrential rain which kept pounding over 65 districts and cities in the province. The rainfall has also affected the rescue efforts and… Continue reading China Floods: Over 250 dead, 1.7 million displaced
Taiwan has urged Beijing to stop the irresponsible actions after 56 warplanes entered its air defense zone on Monday. China has sent over 140 warplanes since Friday in Taiwan’s air defense zone. Monday’s incursions are now the biggest ever, just days after Friday’s record-setting violations. Taiwan has labelled Beijing as… Continue reading Taiwan: Chinese jets set another single-day incursion record since Friday
58 Chinese military jets have flown into Taiwan’s air defense zone in the last two days, according to the country. This is Beijing’s biggest incursion to date as it sent its nuclear-capable military bombers into the area in two streams on Friday. After Friday’s 38-plane incursion, Beijing sent a further… Continue reading Taiwan: Chinese military planes enter defense zone in biggest incursion
China is seeking to reduce the number of abortions for “non-medical purposes,” the Chinese announced on Monday. The “State Council’s” new guidelines listed “reduce non-medical abortions” under the section regarding improvement of women’s reproductive health. The council also said the action would also be taken to avoid unwanted pregnancies and… Continue reading China to minimize abortions for “non-medical purposes”