Former President Donald Trump reportedly directed the U.S. military to develop plans for increasing the American troop presence in the Panama Canal, according to NBC News. U.S. Southern Command is said to be evaluating multiple options, including diplomatic cooperation with Panama and potential direct action to regain control of the critical shipping lane.
China’s rubber-stamp legislature, the National People’s Congress (NPC), concluded its ten-day annual conference in Beijing on Tuesday, featuring bold promises from Communist Party leaders to boost consumer spending, revive the struggling economy, and challenge the United States in a trade war using artificial intelligence (AI) as a strategic advantage.
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced a historic $24 billion judgment against the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for actions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
China is rapidly advancing its naval capabilities, with plans to construct the world's largest aircraft carrier, potentially surpassing the U.S. Navy's USS Gerald R. Ford.