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How Ping-Pong Diplomacy Eased the US-China Cold War

In the early 1970s, the United States and China engaged in a series of ping-pong matches that eventually became a trigger for both nations to come to amicable terms. The event, known as “Ping-Pong Diplomacy,” is one of the few instances in world history when a sporting event has been used by two nations to ...

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A ping-pong match.

Ex-CIA Chief Warns of Chinese Spy Network in New York City

James M. Olson, the former chief of counterintelligence at the CIA, has warned that Chinese intelligence has spread its spy network-wide over New York City. Olson estimates that at least 100 Chinese intelligence officers are operating in the city at any given time China’s spy network “Their spy program is massive… They aggressively mine social ...

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New York City street.

US Seeks Reciprocity in Bilateral Relations With China

In September, the United States government placed restrictions on the activities of Chinese diplomats. This was done to highlight the non-reciprocity in U.S.-China bilateral relations, with Beijing being unable to uphold the values of equal treatment. US wants a reciprocal relationship in bilateral relations In China, the government has implemented opaque approval processes that are ...

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Aerial view of the U.S. Capitol at night.

NASA Chief Warns About Chinese Space Station

Jim Bridenstine, the chief of NASA, is worried about China’s attempt to establish a space station in Earth’s orbit given that the International Space Station (ISS) is due to be decommissioned over the next decade. He believes that if a Chinese space station were to succeed, it could give Beijing a huge strategic advantage over ...

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Two astronauts conduct a space walk.

The CCP Wants to Weaponize Private Businesses with Socialism

In September, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) published a set of guidelines, asking its members to educate private businesses and businessmen so as to “weaponize their minds with [Xi’s] socialism ideology.” The new directive noted that the private sector needs “politically sensible people” who will listen and “follow the Party.” Instilling socialism in private businesses ...

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Shanghai.

The Terrifying Betrayal of the Genius Xiao Guangyan and His Family (Part 2)

On New Year’s Eve of that year, Xiao Guangyan attended the Orientation Gala of the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics: To his utter shock and horror, during the party, he was met with intolerable insults and humiliation. Amid the gloating laughter of the guests, the host announced loudly: “The live show, Exposing the Foreign Doctor, ...

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An oil refining plant.

The Terrifying Betrayal of the Genius Xiao Guangyan and His Family (Part 1)

Xiao Guangyan, a Chinese pioneering petrochemical scientist, was born in Japan in 1920. His father was Lieutenant General at the Republic of China’s embassy in Japan and later served as a minister of Wang Jingwei’s government. Raised in privilege, Xiao enjoyed a carefree childhood and later an envious life in the United States with a ...

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A storm over the ocean.

A Chinese Defector Exposes Beijing’s Bioweapons Program

A defector from China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) recently provided American intelligence agencies with information regarding the CCP’s bioweapons programs. The Asian nation is believed to be actively developing biological weapons, thereby posing a threat to global security.   China and bioweapons “The defector escaped from China and traveled to Europe, where he is under the ...

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A person in a decontamination suit.

What Would Happen if China Called In U.S. Debt

As of early 2020, China owned almost US$1.1 trillion in U.S. debt, which makes the country the second-largest buyer of American debt. Even though Japan is the number one buyer, this hasn’t generated any worries since Japan is seen as a friendly nation. In contrast, the communist government of China owning so much U.S. debt ...

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A stack of U.S. money.