The End of Panda Diplomacy?
The New York Times: The iconic giant pandas from Washington’s National Zoo are being returned to China, closing a chapter of panda diplomacy that dates back to 1972. Mei Xiang, Tian Tian,
Inside U.S. Efforts to Untangle an A.I. Giant’s Ties to China
The New York Times: The article delves into concerns raised by American intelligence agencies regarding G42, an Emirati artificial intelligence firm with alleged ties to Chinese companies deemed security threats by the U.S. G42, controlled by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed
Growing Numbers of Chinese Migrants Are Crossing the Southern Border
The New York Times: In the past year, over 24,000 Chinese citizens were apprehended crossing into the United States from Mexico, a number exceeding
Behind Public Assurances, Xi Jinping Spread Grim Views on U.S.
The New York Times: President Xi Jinping of China, during his early rule, frequently assured the United States of peaceful coexistence, but simultaneously communicated
China Becomes the World’s Biggest Auto Exporter—With Help From Russia
The Wall Street Journal: China’s auto industry reached a significant milestone last year, surpassing Japan to become the world’s largest exporter of cars. This achievement marks a major shift in the global
US concern over Mexico attracting Chinese electric vehicle factories
The Financial Times: The United States has expressed concerns regarding Mexico’s potential influx of Chinese investments, particularly in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing. Three major Chinese EV companies—MG, BYD, and Chery (referred to
China’s Xi goes full Stalin with purge
Politico: In China, a Stalin-like purge reminiscent of political instability is occurring under Chairman Xi Jinping’s rule. Key foreign policy and defense officials, including the foreign and defense ministers and generals in
As Xi Heads to San Francisco, Chinese Propaganda Embraces America
The New York Times: There has been a notable shift in Chinese state media’s portrayal of the United States, coinciding with President Xi Jinping’s visit to San Francisco. Previously, China’s propaganda emphasized
China, Russia, Iran and the prospect of American retreat
The Financial Times columnist Gideon Rahman: Joe Biden is not just an old guy. He is also a representative of an old idea — one that dates back to the 1940s. The
Ukraine. Israel. Can America Support Two Wars and Still Handle China?
The New York Times: Many wonders how many pledges of support to how many countries the United States, a power stretched abroad and politically divided at home, can handle. Arms supply capacity
It’s too easy for enemies to spy on us, French MPs warn
The Times: France is “naive” and “vulnerable” to hostile intelligence operations, from Russian espionage to Chinese infiltration of the country’s universities. The French parliamentary delegation’s review also says its allies, mainly the
China Foreign Investment Gauge Turns Negative For First Time
BNN Bloomberg: For the first time since the record-keeping started in 1998, China has experienced a negative turn in foreign direct investment (FDI), as indicated by a $11.8 billion decline in direct
Chinese jet fired flares close to submarine-hunting helicopter in South China Sea, Canadian Navy says
CNN: Last Sunday, a Chinese jet fired flares in front of a Canadian military helicopter in the international waters of the South China Sea. According to the Canadian military, the operation was
China’s Male Leaders Signal to Women That Their Place Is in the Home
The New York Times: At the National Women’s Congress in China, President Xi Jinping emphasized the role of women in marriage and childbearing rather than workplace equality, a shift from previous years.
Popular
Israel Braces for Potential Retaliatory Strikes Amid Rising Tensions with Iran and Hezbollah
Israel is preparing for possible retaliatory strikes from Iran and
Imminent Risk of a Mega-Earthquake in Japan?
The southwest region of Japan has experienced another significant tremor,
Terror Threat in Vienna: Taylor Swift Concert Cancellations Tarnish Austria’s Reputation
The planned terrorist attack on Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts has