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Vietnam’s Diplomatic Tightrope: Navigating Between the U.S. and China

Xi Jinping’s Visit to Vietnam Shows Stable Relations Vietnam’s Diplomacy: Protecting Independence Amid Major Power Relations According to Globely News, Before the U.S. and Vietnam announced their “comprehensive strategic partnership” in September 2023, some thought China would react poorly. However, China’s response was measured, and President Xi Jinping visited Vietnam soon after President Biden. The … Read more

Chinese Firms Caught in US, EU Sanctions on Russia

Multinational Sanctions Target Russian Military Support Divergent Reactions and Disputed Effectiveness According to Voa News, the United States and European Union have imposed unequaled sanctions on individuals and companies from various countries for their involvement in aiding Russia’s military actions in Ukraine. The sanctions primarily target Russian entities but also include individuals and companies from … Read more

Chang Sounds Alarm: Chinese Infiltration May Include PLA Troops in US

Gordon Chang Raises Alarm Over Chinese Immigration via Southern Border China Expert: PLA Threat Amid Chinese Migrant Surge at US Border According to Newsmax, Gordon Chang, a China specialist, expressed concerns about Chinese immigrants entering the US via the southern border. Chang raised the possibility of these migrants being part of the People’s Liberation Army … Read more

Reversing Course: House China Panel Urges Biden on TikTok Policy

Gallagher Urges Biden to Reconsider TikTok Decision Bipartisan Concerns Emerge Over Biden’s TikTok Debut According to The Telegraph, Mike Gallagher, who leads the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has persuasively urged President Joe Biden to change course and not join TikTok, a video-sharing platform. Gallagher believes that persisting on this course … Read more

Taiwan’s F-16 Jets to Receive US-Made AGM-154 Bombs

Taiwan’s defense capabilities are set to receive a significant boost as the Pentagon awards a manufacturing contract to supply AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) glide bombs for the island’s fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcon jets. The contract, officially granted to Raytheon Missile Systems, a subsidiary of RTX Corp., marks a pivotal step in Taiwan’s quest … Read more

U.S. Imposes Final Duties on Food Can Steel Imports from China, Canada, Germany, and Korea

The U.S. Commerce Department has finalized its decision to impose duties on tin mill products imported from China, Canada, Germany, and South Korea. The investigation found that these imports were being dumped onto the U.S. market, with additional subsidies for Chinese tin mill products. According to the Commerce Department’s statement on Friday, tin mill products, … Read more

Chinese Spy Balloon Saga: U.S. Officials Uncover Use of American Internet Service Provider

Recent revelations by U.S. intelligence officials have unveiled that the Chinese spy balloon that traversed U.S. airspace earlier this year utilized an American internet service provider for communication. The balloon, linked to a U.S.-based company, reportedly engaged in sending and receiving communications with China, primarily related to its navigation. The connection enabled burst transmissions, facilitating … Read more

Chinese H-20 Stealth Bomber Poses Significant Threat to U.S. Military, Experts Warn

Ambitious Project Aims to Complete China’s Nuclear Triad with Air-Delivered Capability In a move that heightens concerns within the U.S. military and intelligence community, China’s development of the Xian H-20 stealth bomber emerges as a formidable threat, designed to enhance the nation’s nuclear triad capabilities. The Xian H-20, a critical component of China’s military ambitions … Read more

Chinese President Warns Biden of Plans to Reunify Taiwan During APEC Summit

Xi Jinping’s Blunt Statement Raises Tensions Amidst U.S.-China Relations In a direct and assertive exchange during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit last month, Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly informed U.S. President Joe Biden of China’s intention to reunify with Taiwan. This revelation comes as tensions between the two nations continue to simmer, with … Read more

Why the US Won’t Provide Blanket Protection for Chinese Shipping in the Red Sea

In response to ongoing attacks by Houthi rebels on foreign shipping in the Red Sea, the United States has initiated a maritime security plan. The first imperative step involves President Joe Biden authorizing airstrikes and missile attacks targeting Houthi forces in Yemen. Collaborating with key allies such as France, Spain, and the United Kingdom, all … Read more