The mysterious Chinese spy balloon that drifted across the United States in 2023, during former President Biden’s term, was reportedly equipped with technology from American companies.
Canada’s Security and Intelligence Threats to Elections (SITE) task force announced Friday that it has identified “coordinated and malicious activity” from accounts linked to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), targeting former finance minister Chrystia Freeland. Freeland, a leading Liberal Party candidate to replace outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has responded defiantly to the interference.
Lawmakers have introduced the Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education (TRACE) Act, aiming to increase transparency regarding foreign involvement in U.S. K-12 education.
On Sunday, February 2, 2025, Panama announced it will terminate a significant development agreement with China after discussions with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This decision comes amid U.S. concerns over China's growing influence in the Panama Canal region.
Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mont., voiced his concerns over China’s increasing control of critical global infrastructure and reiterated past warnings given by U.S. lawmakers about Beijing’s growing influence.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has proposed the removal of the U.S. Typhon missile system from the Philippines, contingent upon China halting its "aggressive and coercive behavior" in the disputed South China Sea.
Chinese scientists have successfully engineered mice with two male parents using genetic manipulation, raising ethical and scientific concerns. The experiment, which involved altering embryonic stem cells, resulted in significant developmental abnormalities, with most mice dying before reaching adulthood.
