Naval troops from the United States, France, and the Philippines kicked off a joint drill in the South China Sea Thursday. The goal is to bolster their collaborative combat abilities in the wake of Beijing’s threats.  

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told Reuters in Washington Thursday that nothing’s “off the table” in the U.S. response to China’s excess industrial capacity.

Thursday, April 25, marks a special day for millions of Chinese people around the world, especially the faith group Falun Gong. It’s the 25th anniversary of the largest peaceful petition in China in the past quarter-century. Professor Xie Weiguo, now working at an American university, was among 10,000 rally-goers who gathered peacefully in Beijing in […]

President Joe Biden just signed the TikTok bill into law Wednesday. The bill gives TikTok’s Chinese parent Bytedance 270 days to sell the app. Failure to do so will lead to TikTok’s nationwide removal from U.S. app stores. But selling TikTok could be easier said than done. Lawmakers say the bill is meant to sever […]

Five people allegedly spying for the Chinese communist regime have been uncovered in Europe. On Monday, both Germany and the UK reported their investigations, accusing the suspects of breaching government secrets and intellectual property which could aid the Chinese military.  

A speech by China’s ambassador to the United States on Saturday was disrupted by activists and students opposed to the communist regime’s human rights abuses. During the speech at the Harvard Kennedy School’s China Conference, the ambassador, Xie Feng, found his opening remarks repeatedly derailed as protesters stood up to denounce the regime’s repression in […]

Experiments in China funded by the U.S. government could manipulate coronaviruses and leave no trace, according to newly disclosed emails. Details of the experiments showed that changing the viruses could be done and “would leave no signatures of purposeful human manipulation,” an unknown person told the FBI on April 23, 2020, one of the emails […]

China is zeroing in on modernizing its military. Beijing announced Friday it’s establishing a new military arm, named the PLA Information Support Force. Chinese military blogger Joe Zhou weighed in, stating, “In fact, these large-scale cyber attacks from China have been occurring continuously and are funded by Chinese authorities.”

In an interview with Bloomberg on Wednesday, JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon was asked about the risks associated with China in the wake of ongoing wars and conflicts. In response, Mr. Dimon said China is the biggest geopolitical risk in the world.

Unrest is brewing in mainland China, stirring up a storm of discontent. Under the Chinese Communist Party, more protests are breaking out in mainland China. In one region, ongoing protests have lasted for two days in a row. Some elder demonstrators are seen crawling on the ground and crying over their financial losses.  

China is set to stop releasing real-time trading volume data in its three top exchanges, starting mid-May. And Morgan Stanley is planning mass layoffs in the Asia-Pacific. Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that at least 80 percent of the cut is planned for Hong Kong and China.  

Washington is raising concerns over American intellectual property rights and infringement happening in China. The U.S. Trade Representative has designated China as a “priority watch” on its IP concern list for the past 10 years.  

The U.S. defense secretary spoke with his Chinese counterpart today for the first time since November 2022, the Pentagon announced. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin held a video teleconference with China’s Minister of National Defense Dong Jun. The two discussed bilateral defense issues and global security dynamics, according to a Pentagon readout. It was the […]

Behind glamorous fur clothing, an animal protection group found that a developing virus carried by the luxury products could infect humans.  

It’s getting increasingly difficult for Chinese people to travel to the United States. And for Chinese Communist Party members, it’s mission impossible. A China expert sheds light on why.  

Among the illegal immigrants coming through the U.S. southern border, Chinese border crossers are the fastest growing group. But are they truly fleeing poverty like news reports and agencies say? Here’s what Deputy Sectary of State Kurt Campbell said during a town hall last week.  

Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said on Tuesday that the State Department is considering whether to drop its travel advisory against China. However, the senior diplomat still pointed out that Beijing’s support to Russia harms U.S.–China relations. Last June, the department updated its advisory for the country to Level 3: Reconsider Travel, citing concerns […]

As Tiktok is facing a possible nationwide ban in the United States, across the pond, a group of heavyweight EU politicians are aligning themselves with TikTok creators, despite security concerns, in hope of stockpiling more support ahead of the June elections.  

A massive container vessel lost power near New York Harbor. Luckily, it stopped with the help of other ships before it could collide with a major bridge. The vessel is named after a Chinese city, Qingdao, and its owner and operator has deep ties to China. The incident took place only 12 days after the […]

State legislatures in Arizona and Idaho have passed legislation that aims to combat the horrific practice of forced organ harvesting in communist China, where many prisoners of conscience have been killed for their organs to serve a lucrative transplant trade. The Idaho bill (HO670) and the Arizona bill (HB2504) are now waiting to be signed […]

A controversial trend takes place in China’s real estate industry: Homebuyers are purchasing apartments not to live in, but to store those who have passed on. As neighbors complain about units filled with cremation urns, experts shed light on what’s behind the widespread phenomenon.  

In the face of China’s rising aggression in the Pacific, Fiji’s prime minister says his office has removed Chinese police officers from the country.  

The most severe storms in over a decade have been hitting southern China, especially Jiangxi Province. At least seven deaths are linked to the extreme weather. Some of the people were ripped from their high-rise apartments during sleep, including an 11-year-old. The local authorities warned Thursday that more extreme weather is still headed for some […]

Former President Donald Trump held a campaign event in Michigan on Tuesday. While on the campaign trail there, he talked about securing the Southern border, and the harm done to American citizens by illegal immigration. He condemned President Joe Biden’s border policy, saying it was creating a “bloodbath.” “[The illegal immigrants] come from all over […]

China’s biggest city, Shanghai, has also often been dubbed the “Magic City.” But Shanghai seems to be losing its magic powers, with fewer visitors, a slowing economy, and low consumer sentiment. One economics writer shared certain “oddities” about the city on his social media platform—and now he’s facing censorship in mainland China.

China’s foreign ministry sent out a new travel advisory last week, telling its citizens to be prepared for what it called “various unexpected situations” when they enter U.S. customs. And the U.S. government also suggested that American citizens reconsider travel to mainland China. A statement explains that’s due to “arbitrary enforcement of local laws,” including […]

Multiple gold shops in China have reportedly packed their bags and disappeared in a hurry, taking their gold with them. Police and customers are searching for them, hoping to recover the massive amount of missing gold.

Has China replicated Taiwan’s most critical streets in preparation for a future invasion? A satellite image reveals a training site constructed in a Chinese desert, bearing a striking resemblance to the streets of Taiwan’s capital city. How serious is the news for Taiwan and its allies, in the face of rising threats from Beijing?  

The Philippines is vowing to counter China’s “illegal, coercive, aggressive, and dangerous attacks.” Its president made the statement on Thursday. It focuses on a series of moves by Chinese coast guard troops and Chinese fishing ships that were acted out in the Philippines’ backyard: its 200-mile exclusive economic zone.  

U.S. solar manufacturers are in a “dire situation,” as they struggle to compete with Beijing-backed Chinese solar supply chains, experts say. What’s behind the low prices of the Chinese products, and how are American consumers feeling the impacts? Kelly Sloan, a senior fellow in Energy and Environment at the Centennial Institute, weighs in.  

Chinese regulators announced on Monday that they will shut down financial asset exchanges in four provinces and cities. This move is being seen as part of Beijing’s efforts to crack down on illegal fund-raising activities among local authorities under the Chinese communist regime. Experts said there’s more driving the closure: an effort by the communist […]

Chinese real estate giant Evergrande announced on Monday that it won’t continue with a U.S. plan to restructure its billions in debt. The company is closely linked to the health of China’s economy, but is continuing to experience a deep debt crisis.

A teenage boy was murdered by three of his classmates. His family members have been demanding investigations and justice, but now they are under intense supervision by authorities. A local resident reported more to us.  

In the face of increasing tensions with Beijing, India finished constructing a high-altitude tunnel through the Himalayas. New Delhi said it’s designed to enhance defense ability and be ready for “all-weather” access to its shared border with China. The United States weighed in on the issue on Wednesday, making a show of support for India, […]

A missing 13-year-old boy has been found dead in northern China, and the lead suspects are three of the boy’s classmates. Authorities discovered the body buried in a 2-foot-deep hole in a garden. The victim’s father is speaking out against the tragedy, but the boy’s story is censored inside China.  

China takes aim at Washington for cooperating with SpaceX amid accusations of a spy network capable of watching the world from space, following an anonymous report.  

Are democratic countries standing together to decouple from communist China? Signs show the move has already started in the mining industry. Canada’s natural resources minister said last week that “democratic countries around the world coming together to try to find pathways through which we actually are ensured of access of the minerals.”  

President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech sparked an uproar across the country. Is he underestimating the dangers from the Chinese Communist Party? And Taiwan’s government urged China not to change the “status quo” on Friday. Chinese coast guard vessels, which have frequently entered Taiwan-controlled waters recently, are escalating tensions.  

What’s driving an influx of Chinese nationals to flee their homes, travel thousands of miles, and illegally cross the U.S. border? NTD spoke to an English teacher from central China’s Henan Province, Lucy Ren, about her story. A year ago, she arrived in the United States with her husband and son after a 40-day journey. […]

How many deaths has the COVID-19 pandemic really caused in China? More Chinese citizens are reporting continued deaths around them, alongside allegations that authorities are still concealing the truth.  

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce on Thursday unanimously approved two bills to secure Americans’ data and compel social Media giant TikTok to divest from its Chinese ownership. The committee’s 50–0 decision will allow the bills to move forward in the House, though it is unclear if the full Congress will express the same […]

The driving forces behind the world’s second-largest economy are shutting down. An article posted in the Wall Street Journal highlighted China’s struggling market.