Category: POLITICAL NEWS
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Former Vice Justice Minister under Investigation: CCDI
For China watchers who thought that President Xi’s anti-corruption campaign had reached a peak, the latest news of China’s former Vice Justice Minister Liu Zhiqiang, who once served on the committee of Interpol, coming under investigation, shows that Xi is not stopping anytime soon. The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) recently published a brief statement…
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The Chinese Communist Party’s Brazen Cyber Invasion Of America
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has crossed an alarming new line in its relentless campaign of cyber espionage and attacks aimed at undermining the United States. Deeply disturbing revelations about the CCP’s use of Chinese-made port cranes as nefarious “spy cranes” and its unleashing of the destructive “Volt Typhoon” cyberattack campaign lay bare the CCP’s…
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Maldives’ Election Aftermath: Navigating Geopolitical Shifts
President Mohamed Muizzu’s recent landslide victory in the Maldives’ parliamentary elections has dramatically reshaped the country’s political landscape. From a surprising political journey, marked by his initial role as a proxy candidate and subsequent fallout with his mentor, President Yameen, Muizzu now commands an impressive majority in parliament. With 66 seats secured by his party…
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China’s Machiavellian moves: Dividing Taiwan’s political landscape for control
The lifting of a ban on imports of pomeloes and agricultural and fishery products by China following the visit of Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT), principal opposition party has raised suspicion over its intentions. The move is being seen as a brazen attempt by the Chinese leadership to undermine Taiwan’s sovereignty by leveraging economic incentives and…
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Political ideology of Xi Jinping, instill fear and rule the roost
Xi Jinping is the supreme leader of China who believes in a strongman rule, had replaced the previous leadership, and is guided by one ideology, and believes one party rule. In the year 2022, a high drama unfolded in front the world media where both president Xi Jinping and predecessor Hu Jintao shared the same…
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Vietnam and the Philippines ink agreements on rice and South China Sea security.
Vietnam and the Philippines agreed on Tuesday to boost cooperation among their coastguards and to prevent untoward incidents in the South China Sea, in an announcement during a state visit by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The two Southeast Asian countries have competing claims over some parts of the South China Sea, a conduit for $3…
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China’s disinformation campaign detrimental to global peace and stability
The allegations of recent times about China manipulating information to influence people’s opinion in other countries have made headlines again as Taiwan now has expressed concerns over Chinese elements being engaged in a disinformation campaign as the island nation goes to elections in January 2024. While many nations have slammed the China-led disinformation campaign, there…
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China fumes over Baltic states’ growing ties with Taiwan, Why?
Despite opposition from China, Estonia has gone ahead allowing Taiwan to open a non- diplomatic representative office in its capital Tallinn. Estonia which has reservations about China supporting Russia for invading Ukraine, is a strong supporter of Ukraine. However, it did not succumb to Chinese pressure and welcomed Taiwanese foreign minister’s visit to Tallinn. The…
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The Death Of Li Keqiang : A Turning Point In China’s Political Landscape
The recent demise of former Premier Li Keqiang has sent shockwaves through China, sparking discussions about economic reform and highlighting growing dissatisfaction with the leadership of President Xi Jinping. Li’s unexpected death, officially attributed to a heart attack, has led to a surge in conspiracy theories and public unrest, signaling a potential threat to Xi’s…
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US government permits sale of armaments to Taiwan for around USD 330 million.
The Foreign Military Sale (FMS), which is expected to cost US D 332.2 million, was authorized by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency of the US Department of Defense on Thursday. According to a statement from the CIA, the weaponry shipment would also contain 30mm ammunition, wheeled vehicle components, and other supplies. This is US President…