The Sixth Plenary Session Raises Concerns: Has the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection Encountered Major Issues?
On August 22, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) of the Communist Party of China unexpectedly convened its Sixth Plenary Session, breaking the usual practice of holding such sessions every January.
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Vance touts 'manufacturing renaissance' during visit to Maine factory
(The Center Square) — Vice President JD Vance touted a manufacturing "renaissance" Monday during a visit to a Maine factory, where he highlighted the Trump administration's economic policies and stumped...
Trump administration announces $100M in school lunch programs
(The Center Square) - The Trump administration will invest more than $100 million into school lunch initiatives across the country, the White House said Monday....
Rubio tells S.Korean counterpart their countries need to remain in close coordination
USA-S-KOREA-RUBIO:Rubio tells S.Korean counterpart their countries need to remain in close coordination...
US threatens countries doing business with Iran, but holds off on penalties for now
USA-TREASURY-BESSENT:US threatens countries doing business with Iran, but holds off on penalties for now...
US removes Syria's designation as State Sponsor of Terrorism list
USA-TRUMP-SYRIA-RESCIND:US removes Syria's designation as State Sponsor of Terrorism list...
Trump administration moves to impose more than $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visas
USA-TRUMP-H1BFEE:Trump administration moves to impose more than $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visas...
Trump threatens tariffs on all cars and trucks to 50% amid Canada trade spat
USA-TRUMP-CANADA-TARIFFS-AUTOS:Trump threatens tariffs on all cars and trucks to 50% amid Canada trade spat...
Hong Kong Court Condemns Organizers of Tiananmen Candlelight Vigil for Incitement
On Friday, August 20, the Hong Kong High Court ruled that pro-democracy activists Li Zhuo Ren and Zou Xing Tong were guilty of 'inciting subversion of state power.' Both are leaders of the now-dissolved Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China....
The First Case in Mainland China Where a Person Was Acquitted for Resisting Forced Demolition That Led to a Death: What Does It Mean?
A landmark case has emerged in the jurisdiction of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), where an individual who resisted a forced demolition resulting in death has been found not guilty....
San Francisco Consulate Denies Passport Renewal, Overseas Chinese Face Identity Crisis
It is unclear when the once routine task of "renewing a passport" began to cause sleepless nights and anxiety for countless overseas Chinese. In the past, when a passport was about to expire, one would simply gather the necessary documents and visit the local Chinese Communist Party consulate or submit an application via an app, and after two weeks, pick up the new passport. However, recently, the atmosphere within the overseas Chinese community has become tense. A disturbing rumor has circulated on major social media platforms: "They are no longer renewing Chinese passports abroad; you must r...
COVID-19 Cases Peak in Early to Mid-August in China Amid H3N2 Influenza Outbreak
On August 21, the National Health Commission of the Communist Party of China held a press conference titled "Seasonal Climate and Health."...
Working Individuals Are Worse Off Than Retirees: The Minimum Monthly Salary in Shanxi Province is Causing Frustration
Recently, Shanxi Province announced its latest minimum wage standards, which have ignited intense discussions and controversies among netizens....
Is Flexible Employment a Form of Welfare? Peking University Professor's Comments Ignite Online Backlash
A statement claiming that "flexible employment itself is a form of welfare" has thrown Peking University National Development Research Institute professor Zhang Dandan into a storm of public controversy....
Six countries want EU talks in September on taxing windfall profits of oil companies
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US cancels joint marine drills with South Korea over Iran war-related force constraints
SOUTHKOREA-USA-DRILLS:US cancels joint marine drills with South Korea over Iran war-related force constraints...
Norway will drill in Arctic regardless of EU's position, says energy minister
NORWAY-ENERGY:Norway will drill in Arctic regardless of EU's position, says energy minister...
China's netizens rage against professor who said gig work was a type of 'welfare'
CHINA-ECONOMY:China's netizens rage against professor who said gig work was a type of 'welfare'...
US vows 'economic D-Day' as Iran threatens to halt all oil exports
IRAN-CRISIS-GAS:US vows 'economic D-Day' as Iran threatens to halt all oil exports...
China's property crisis grinds on after Evergrande sentencing
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Republicans see opportunity in progressives' primary wins while Democrats embrace debate
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Trump caps summer of US 250th birthday with auto race through Washington
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Norway to give over $9 billion to Ukraine in 2027
UKRAINE-CRISIS-NORWAY:Norway to give over $9 billion to Ukraine in 2027...
ECB chief Lagarde 'ready to serve' WEF, Swiss newspaper reports
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Putin will draft 300,000 new troops after September elections, Zelenskiy says
UKRAINE-CRISIS-ZELENSKIY:Putin will draft 300,000 new troops after September elections, Zelenskiy says...
Iran says Pakistan's army chief to visit Tehran on Monday
IRAN-CRISIS-PAKISTAN:Iran says Pakistan's army chief to visit Tehran on Monday...
Brush fire in Nevada grows to over 10,500 acres
NEVADA-WILDFIRE:Brush fire in Nevada grows to over 10,500 acres...
Peace through strength, Taiwan president says on China battle anniversary
TAIWAN-CHINA-DEFENCE:Peace through strength, Taiwan president says on China battle anniversary...
Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local mammal
HEALTH-BIRDFLU-AUSTRALIA:Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local mammal...
Mexican governor, indicted by US on cartel charges, requests leave again amid backlash
MEXICO-POLITICS:Mexican governor, indicted by US on cartel charges, requests leave again amid backlash...
Canada to impose retaliatory tariffs across a raft of US sectors, Carney says
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Putin says Ukraine opened 'Pandora's box' with strikes on economic targets
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