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US Congressional Advisory Panel Visits China After Seven Years for Economic and Security Review

A US congressional advisory panel, the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission, is making its first trip to China in seven years to investigate the national security implications of the two countries' economic and trade relationship. Chairman Randall Schriver stated the trip aims to understand, not reset, the relationship.

China's Ballistic Missile Test in South Pacific Raises Coercion Concerns

China conducted a ballistic missile test in the South Pacific nuclear-free zone, coinciding with Fiji joining Australia's treaty allies. The test, using a new JL-3 SLBM, is seen as a provocation and demonstrates China's increasing willingness to use military force for coercion in the Indo-Pacific.

US and Australia Condemn China's Pacific Missile Test as Illegal and Destabilizing

The US and Australia have condemned China's recent missile test in the Pacific, calling it a violation of international law due to insufficient notice. China claims the test was routine and safe, but critics argue it's a destabilizing provocation.

China Congratulates US on Independence Day Amid Diplomatic Efforts

China's President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to US President Trump on the 250th anniversary of US independence. The message, conveyed by Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning, follows recent diplomatic efforts to stabilize US-China relations.

China Unveils Ambitious Plan to Boost Industrial Internet and AI Adoption

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and seven other agencies released a plan Tuesday to expand digital infrastructure, boost AI in factories, and develop industrial internet platforms. Targets include 50,000 industrial 5G private networks by 2030.

Chinese Billionaire Guo Wengui Sentenced to 30 Years in US Prison for $1 Billion Fraud

Self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui (Miles Guo) has been sentenced to 30 years in a US prison for defrauding investors of over $1 billion. A New York jury found him guilty of fraud and money laundering, with a judge stating the scheme affected hundreds globally and financed his lavish lifestyle.

Guo Wengui Sentenced to Prison for Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Scheme

Billionaire Guo Wengui, also known as Ho Wan Kwok, was sentenced by Judge Analisa Torres for defrauding thousands of online followers of hundreds of millions of dollars between 2018-2023, using funds for a lavish lifestyle. He was ordered to forfeit $889 million.

White House Export Restrictions on Anthropic's AI Linked to China Access Fears

The White House reportedly restricted exports of Anthropic's AI models, Mythos and Fable, due to fears of Chinese government access, posing a national security risk. Anthropic denies the government raised China concerns.

FBI Seizes Fake Consulting Domains Used by China to Target US Security Clearance Holders

The FBI has seized 13 fake consulting company domains used by Chinese intelligence services to target current and former US security clearance holders with AI-generated content. China denies the allegations, calling them slander.

US Journalist Pleads Guilty to Working as Illegal Agent for China

Thomas Weir Pauken II, a 50-year-old US journalist, pleads guilty to working as an illegal agent for China, admitting to gathering sensitive US government information from 2019 to 2023 under Chinese direction.

China Accuses US of Smearing Political System Over Tiananmen Remarks

China accused the US of distorting facts after Secretary of State Marco Rubio commented on the Tiananmen Square crackdown. Beijing stated its conclusion on the 'political turmoil' and called Rubio's remarks an interference in internal affairs.

Rubio: US-China must keep talking to avoid conflict

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that significant irritants persist in US-China relations, emphasizing the necessity of ongoing dialogue to prevent flashpoints from escalating into broader conflicts. He highlighted the need for strategic stability while acknowledging long-term struggles.

Singapore and China Support Keeping Global Shipping Lane Open

Singapore's Foreign Minister Balakrishnan and China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi agree on keeping critical global shipping lanes open, emphasizing free passage and shared international interests.

China donates nearly 15,000 tonnes of rice to Cuba

China has donated nearly 15,000 tonnes of rice to Cuba, with more expected as part of a 60,000-tonne pledge. The donation aims to alleviate severe shortages on the island, which faces a US trade embargo and recent disruptions in oil supply.

China donates first batch of 15,000 tonnes of rice to Cuba

China has sent the first of 60,000 tonnes of donated rice to Cuba, arriving with 15,000 tonnes at Havana port. President Miguel Diaz-Canel highlighted the solidarity gesture, which aims to alleviate severe shortages exacerbated by a US trade embargo and an energy blockade.

Lu Jianwang Convicted of Acting as Illegal Foreign Agent for China

Lu Jianwang, 64, a U.S. citizen, was convicted of acting as an illegal foreign agent for China by operating a secret police outpost in NYC's Chinatown, despite claims it was a community center.

California city mayor admits acting as illegal agent for China; how she ‘silently operated’

Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government. She is accused of promoting pro-PRC propaganda and sharing favorable articles without notifying the US government. Wang's attorneys stated she accepts responsibility for past personal mistakes and apologizes to the community.

Who is Eileen Wang? California mayor resigns after working for Chinese government

California mayor resigns, will plead guilty to acting as a China agent

A Southern California mayor has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, and has resigned from her city position, officials said on Monday. Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, was charged in April with one count of acting in the United States as an illegal agent of a foreign government. She was accused of doing the bidding of Chinese officials, such as sharing articles favourable to Beijing, without prior notification to the US government as required by...

Southern California mayor will plead guilty to acting as agent for Chinese government

A Southern California mayor has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, and has resigned from her city position, officials said on Monday. Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, was charged in April with one count of acting in the United States as an illegal agent of a foreign government. She was accused of doing the bidding of Chinese officials, such as sharing articles favourable to Beijing, without prior notification to the US government as required by...

Chinese Boycott of 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians Gains Momentum

More than 2,300 mathematicians from nearly 80 countries have signed a petition to move the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians out of the United States, citing visa barriers, safety concerns and US policies they say undermine the inclusiveness of global science. The petition, co-organised by Varma, calls on Chinese mathematicians to support the boycott and convince their mathematical societies to do the same.

Chinese Hacker Accused of COVID-19 Research Theft Extradited to US

A Chinese national accused of carrying out cyberattacks on behalf of the Chinese government has been extradited to the United States from Italy. Xu Zewei, who worked as a contractor for China's Ministry of State Security, is accused of targeting U.S. universities to steal COVID-19 research in 2020 and hacking Microsoft Exchange servers in 2021 as part of the Hafnium group. He faces over a decade in prison if convicted.

Chinese Hacker Accused of Cyberattacks for Beijing Extradited to US

A Chinese national accused of conducting cyberattacks for China's Ministry of State Security has been extradited from Italy to the U.S. Xu Zewei faces charges for allegedly hacking U.S. universities to steal COVID-19 research and participating in the Hafnium Microsoft Exchange server attacks that affected over 12,700 U.S. entities.

El Nino Climate Phenomenon Set to Return, Threatening Hydropower and Boosting Fossil Fuel Use

China Meteorological Administration forecasts moderate-to-strong El Nino to emerge globally in May 2026 and develop throughout the year. The climate phenomenon, occurring every two to seven years, threatens hydropower-dependent regions with droughts or flooding, potentially forcing power stations to reduce output and increasing reliance on oil and gas.