US expects deal soon on Strait of Hormuz; Sunni powers unite in defense pact
IRAN-CRISIS:US expects deal soon on Strait of Hormuz; Sunni powers unite in defense pact
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Bamboo Cicada Incident Sparks Outrage as Huawei Refuses Responsibility
The 'Bamboo Cicada' is a traditional bamboo toy for children that has unexpectedly become the hottest topic on the Chinese internet recently. Some netizens produced short videos using the 'Bamboo Cicada' to poke fun at Huawei, but after the platform's large-scale deletions, the backlash grew even stronger, resulting in a flood of parody videos across major social media platforms....
High Walls Have Ears: Unveiling the Secrets of the CCP's Special Surveillance System
Beijing, on a cold and dark morning, several men dressed in black stormed into your home, blindfolding you with a black cloth and forcing you into a van that drove into an unknown darkness. As you travel, you catch a glimpse of a familiar face among the escorting team through the gaps in the cloth—it's the woman who knocked on your door the night before, claiming to be in Beijing to petition for help and pleading for your assistance....
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan to sign joint defence deal amid regional turmoil
SAUDI-DEFENCE-AGREEMENT:Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan to sign joint defence deal amid regional turmoil...
Taiwan troops rehearse sealing off key bridge at strategic chokepoint during war games
TAIWAN-SECURITY-DRILLS:Taiwan troops rehearse sealing off key bridge at strategic chokepoint during war games...
Congo's Ebola outbreak surpasses 4,000 cases
HEALTH-EBOLA:Congo's Ebola outbreak surpasses 4,000 cases...
Exclusive-Hackers targeted US private equity, other firms including Blackstone, CME, data shows
FINANCIAL-CYBER-GOOGLE:Exclusive-Hackers targeted US private equity, other firms including Blackstone, CME, data shows...
Trump unveils trade actions to compete with China on solar and chips
USA-TRUMP-POLYSILICON:Trump unveils trade actions to compete with China on solar and chips...
Trump signs executive orders targeting birth tourism, birthright citizenship
(The Center Square) – Following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned President Donald Trump’s executive order banning birthright citizenship, the president is taking another stab at curbing the practice...
Venezuelan acting government, opposition delegation begin talks
VENEZUELA-POLITICS:Venezuelan acting government, opposition delegation begin talks...
China's Zbtlink suspends sales of routers found to contain backdoor
CHINA-CYBER-ROUTER-BACKDOOR:China's Zbtlink suspends sales of routers found to contain backdoor...
US telecoms regulator chief says curbs on Chinese tech imports aim to spur production, counter security risks
USA-CHINA-ROBOTS:US telecoms regulator chief says curbs on Chinese tech imports aim to spur production, counter security risks...
White House launches fraud dashboard, touts success
(The Center Square) — The Trump administration unveiled a dashboard on Thursday to track fraud investigations and enforcement actions....
Uganda clears way for deployment of troops to Gaza under Trump plan
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-GAZA-UGANDA:Uganda clears way for deployment of troops to Gaza under Trump plan...
Declassified docs reveal over 600k voter files hacked; prosecutors declined prosecution
(The Center Square) – More than 600,000 voter files in Arizona’s largest county were hacked before the 2020 elections, with prosecutors refusing to pursue charges, according to declassified documents released...
US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-USA-FAUCI:US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress...
Plane near drone found at German airport was carrying ammunition, media reports say
GERMANY-SECURITY-AIRPORT-MUNITION:Plane near drone found at German airport was carrying ammunition, media reports say...
Britain clears Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros
WARNER-BROS-DIS-M-A-PARAMOUNT-SKYDAN-BRITAIN:Britain clears Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros...
COVID-19 Positive Rate in China Rises to 20%, Residents Report Increase in High Fever and Cough
On July 30, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced that the COVID-19 positive rate among outpatient and emergency department influenza-like illness cases in sentinel hospitals nationwide has increased to 20.3%, up 4 percentage points from the previous week....
Economic Downturn Makes Job Hunting Difficult and Life Challenging! Chinese Netizens: One Day at a Time
On various social media platforms in China, including Xiaohongshu, Weibo, Zhihu, Maimai, and Tieba, many netizens are engaging in authentic discussions and sharing their thoughts on the current economic situation and job market. While some extreme or highly sensitive comments may face censorship and bans from the platforms, netizens often resort to metaphors, homophones, and realistic expressions to articulate their personal feelings....
The Article Published by "Qiushi" Acknowledges the Economic Temperature Difference While Obscuring Critical Pain Points.
On August 1, "Qiushi" released an article titled "How to View the 'Temperature Difference' Between Macroeconomic Data and Microeconomic Feelings," which admits that "there exists a 'temperature difference' between macroeconomic totals and microeconomic experiences." The article states that "macroeconomic data serves as the 'thermometer' of the economy, while microeconomic feelings represent the 'perceived temperature' of the populace, both of which are valid."...
China’s New Entry and Exit Rules Criticised as ‘Self-Isolation,’ Experts Urge Quick Departure
In recent years, the Chinese Communist Party has significantly amplified the concept of national security, frequently amending and issuing nearly ten laws, regulations, and departmental rules related to national security, anti-espionage, and entry and exit management....
Fraudulent Acquisition of U.S. Relief Loans Leads to Charges Against Another Chinese State-Owned Enterprise
According to Voice of America, on August 4, Eastern Time, the U.S. Department of Justice's New Jersey District Attorney announced that China Jushi Co., Ltd., a Chinese fiberglass manufacturer, reached a settlement with the U.S. government through its South Carolina subsidiary....
Singapore says exports worth $7.4 billion affected by new U.S. tariffs
USA-TRUMP-TARIFFS-301-SINGAPORE:Singapore says exports worth $7.4 billion affected by new U.S. tariffs...
Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapenos sickens 345 across 27 US states
HEALTH-USA-SALMONELLA:Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapenos sickens 345 across 27 US states...
North Korean missile unit deploys in Russia for Ukraine war, Kyiv says
UKRAINE-CRISIS-NORTHKOREA:North Korean missile unit deploys in Russia for Ukraine war, Kyiv says...
Pentagon seeks $14.4B for drone defense; full coverage costs far more
(The Center Square) – The Department of War wants $14.4 billion next year for counter-drone defenses, including at more than 250 sites, but a congressional analysis suggests protecting every military...
Rubio, Miliband discuss Ukraine war, Europe taking greater role in its own security
USA-BRITAIN-SECURITY:Rubio, Miliband discuss Ukraine war, Europe taking greater role in its own security...
US presses on with Ukraine Patriot missile talks, sources say, despite Trump's doubts
UKRAINE-CRISIS-USA-PATRIOT:US presses on with Ukraine Patriot missile talks, sources say, despite Trump's doubts...
Vance calls on Congress to codify fraud, fund investigations
(The Center Square) – Vice President JD Vance called on leaders in Congress to codify more than $230 billion in fraud on Wednesday....
Under Patel, FBI forges unprecedented law enforcement ties with China, Russia
USA-JUSTICE-FBI-CHINA:Exclusive-Under Patel, FBI forges unprecedented law enforcement ties with China, Russia...
Just 5% of Michigan primary votes cast on Election Day; Trump reacts to results
(The Center Square) – As the dust settles from Tuesday's Michigan primary election, turnout data shows that just 5% of ballots were cast on Election Day, with Democrats far outpacing...