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Xi Jinping Unlikely to Attend Trump Inauguration Due to Diplomatic Risks

Chinese President Xi Jinping is unlikely to accept an invitation to attend the January 20 inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, experts suggest.

Report: China Using Cuban Bases for Espionage Against the U.S.

A report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) reveals that China may be operating multiple espionage facilities in Cuba to spy on the United States. The report, based on satellite imagery and open-source analysis, identifies four key locations—Bejucal, El Salao, Wajay, and Calabazar—as sites supporting China’s signals intelligence (SIGINT) efforts.

China Bans Key Mineral Exports to U.S. in Retaliation for Trade Restrictions

China announced Tuesday a ban on exporting certain minerals and metals to the U.S., escalating the ongoing trade and tech war. The targeted materials—germanium, gallium, antimony, and superhard substances—are vital for manufacturing semiconductors, batteries, and military hardware.

Biden Administration Expands Export Controls on Advanced Semiconductor Technology to China

The Biden administration announced new restrictions Monday targeting the export of advanced semiconductor chips and manufacturing equipment to China. The measures, introduced by the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security, aim to limit Beijing's ability to develop advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and military applications.

South Korea Scrambles Jets as Russian, Chinese Aircraft Enter Air Defense Zone

South Korean fighter jets were scrambled Friday after 11 Russian and Chinese military aircraft entered the nation’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ), remaining there...

Trump’s Hardline China Strategy Shapes Cabinet, Counters Xi Jinping’s Warnings

At the recent APEC summit in Peru, Chinese President Xi Jinping issued stern warnings to President Joe Biden, outlining four "red lines" he claimed...

Starmer Engages Xi Jinping: Focus on Climate, Stability, and Human Rights

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed his desire for a robust and sustainable relationship with China during his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping...

Christopher Columbus (1451-May 20, 1506)

Christopher Columbus (1451-May 20, 1506) was a Genoese explorer who sailed to America. After Muslim Turks conquered Constantinople in 1453, land routes were cut off from Europe to India and China....

Zelenskyy Sounds Alarm on North Korea’s Military Aid to Russia, Warns Allies to Prepare

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of escalating instability due to North Korea’s recent military support for Russia in the ongoing war. In his nightly address, Zelenskyy called the arrival of over 10,000 North Korean troops in Russia a “new chapter of instability,” urging global allies to counter the growing threat. North Korean troops have reportedly been positioned in frontline areas, including the Kursk region, raising concerns of further escalation.

Rep. Steil Issues Subpoena Against ActBlue For ‘Fraudulent and Illegal Foreign Donations’

Top House Republicans are putting ActBlue, the Democratic fundraising powerhouse, under the microscope, questioning its donor verification practices and raising concerns over potential foreign influence in U.S. elections. On Tuesday, Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI), Chair of the House Administration Committee, issued a subpoena to ActBlue demanding documents that could reveal whether donations are being properly vetted for foreign involvement. This inquiry follows allegations that the platform’s lack of robust security measures could make it easier for foreign actors to funnel money into U.S. political campaigns, a serious breach of federal election laws.

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