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EU Urged to Resist Supply-Chain Decoupling by China

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Beijing on Thursday, strongly urging the European Union to avoid diversifying supply chains away from China. In remarks carried by the state-controlled Xinhua agency, Xi insisted Europe should not “build walls or barriers” to shield itself from Chinese dominance, warning that decoupling would only lead to “self-isolation.”

Invasion Ready? Taiwan Turns Streets Into Battlefield

Taiwan launched its 41st annual Han Kuang military exercises this month, extending the usual five‑day war games into a full 10‑day combat simulation.

China’s Battery Grip Threatens U.S. Defense Tech

A new report from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) detailed that China controls more than 80% of the materials needed to make batteries used in the defense industry, serving as a significant threat to the United States.

Chinese Dual Citizen Steals Missile Defense Secrets

A Chinese dual citizen, Chenguang Gong, pleaded guilty to stealing trade secret technology developed for the United States government for nuclear missile launches, tracking missiles, and allowing fighter planes to evade missiles.

Labubu Craze Explodes, Pop Mart Credits China’s Power

Wang Ning, founder of Pop Mart, the creative force behind the trendy “Labubu” plush toy, praised China’s manufacturing strength, inclusive culture, and expansive market in an interview published Monday by the Communist Party’s People’s Daily. The feature formed part of a series spotlighting business leaders aligned with President Xi Jinping’s call for “self-improvement in terms of patriotism.”

Iran Seeks Assistance from China, Russia Amid Sanction Threat

Iran said that it will hold meetings with China and Russia on Tuesday amid threats of reimposed United Nations sanctions.

Microsoft Cuts China Engineers from Pentagon Cloud Support

Microsoft has announced it will no longer allow engineers based in China to support U.S. defense clients using its Azure cloud services. The decision follows an investigation that raised serious national security concerns over Chinese nationals handling Pentagon-linked systems.

China Exit Ban Traps U.S. Executive in Shocking Legal Move

The Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed Monday that Wells Fargo executive Mao Chenyue is being prohibited from leaving China pending a criminal investigation. Authorities say Mao is “involved in a criminal case” and is required to cooperate, though no formal charges have been announced.

House Republicans Demand Colleges Cut Chinese Scholarship Ties Over Security Fears

A House Select Committee is pressing seven U.S. universities to sever ties with China’s state-controlled China Scholarship Council.

University Caught Receiving Foreign Funds

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC) has opened an investigation into the University of Michigan (UM) after the university was caught accepting, and failing to disclose, sources of foreign funding.

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