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Chen Yixin in Trouble? Wang Xiaohong Stripped of Power as Knife Handle (Security Forces) Changes Hands?
The power struggle within Zhongnanhai is now shifting from control of the military ("gun barrel") to control over state security and police forces ("knife handle").
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Texas Hill Country death toll reaches 119, with 173 missing statewide
(The Center Square) – The death toll from the catastrophic Texas Hill Country flood has reached 119 with at least 173 confirmed missing in Kerr and Travis counties....
Judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order despite Supreme Court ruling
US-USA-TRUMP-MIGRATION-BIRTHRIGHT:Judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order despite Supreme Court ruling...
Antofagasta CEO says context of Trump copper tariffs could help U.S. project
US-USA-TARIFFS-COPPER-CHILE:Antofagasta CEO says context of Trump copper tariffs could help U.S. project...
Vietnam plans new penalties for illegal transshipments after Trump deal, documents show
UK-USA-TRUMP-TARIFFS-VIETNAM:Vietnam plans new penalties for illegal transshipments after Trump deal, documents show...
Miles Yu: Wang Yi Unwittingly Reveals the Truth — CCP Fears the U.S.
According to U.S. scholar Miles Yu, a recent slip of the tongue by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi revealed a harsh truth: Beijing fears a Russian defeat in Ukraine because it would expose the CCP’s vulnerability and threaten its own authoritarian regime....
Scapegoat or Silencing? Shocking Inside Story Behind Zhou Xianwang’s Fall — Involves the Top Leadership
Former Wuhan Mayor Zhou Xianwang was placed under investigation on July 8. Official reports cite “serious violations of discipline and law.” Analysts believe the international community has never stopped its investigation and accountability efforts regarding the origin of COVID-19, and that higher-level authorities now need a scapegoat to deflect blame....
24 Political Bureau Members in Disarray, Xi Jinping Claims 'Enemies Within the Party'
As the Beidaihe meeting approaches, the situation in Zhongnanhai has become increasingly complex....
Xi Jinping Travels to Shanxi While Cai Qi Holds Ground in Beijing with Strong Political Presence—A New Power Center Emerging?
Xi Jinping skipped the BRICS meeting in Brazil for the first time and instead visited Yangquan, Shanxi, on July 7 to tour the Hundred Regiments Offensive Memorial Hall. State media photos showed overcast skies and heavy fog....
Chinese Pows Appeal to Xi Jinping, 'We Want to Go Home' - Chai Jing's Interview Uncovers Shocking Truths
On the internet in mainland China, there is frequent propaganda suggesting that iron-blooded soldiers must embody a spirit of 'fearless of hardship, fearless of death'; they should possess a selfless attitude in peacetime and a disregard for death in wartime, demonstrating bravery in battle and confidence in victory. But is this truly the reality?...
Trump announces 50% tariff on copper effective August 1
US-USA-TRUMP-TARIFF-COPPER-ANNOUNCEMENT:Trump announces 50% tariff on copper effective August 1...
Rubio makes first visit to Asia as Trump tariffs loom
US-ASEAN-MALAYSIA-USA:Rubio makes first visit to Asia as Trump tariffs loom...
US sanctions UN expert critical of Israel's war in Gaza
US-USA-UN-HUMAN-RIGHTS:US sanctions UN expert critical of Israel's war in Gaza...
Trump announces 50% tariff against Brazil
(The Center Square) — President Donald Trump announced that he would impose a 50% tariff on goods imported to the United States from Brazil....
Congress moving forward with Russia sanctions bill, Trump appears in favor
(The Center Square) – Top congressional leaders signaled Wednesday that they are ready to move forward in imposing sanctions on Russia by the end of the month after Russian President...
Tariffs drive US clothing imports from China to 22-year low in May
US-USA-TRUMP-TARIFFS-APPAREL:Tariffs drive US clothing imports from China to 22-year low in May...
Trump administration sues California over transgender athletes in schools
US-USA-TRUMP-LGBT-CALIFORNIA:Trump administration sues California over transgender athletes in schools...
Biden physician pleads the Fifth Amendment during House deposition
(The Center Square) – Former President Joe Biden’s personal physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor pleaded the Fifth Amendment in a closed-door congressional deposition Wednesday as part of a GOP investigation into...
Four dead and 15 missing after Houthis sink latest Greek ship in Red Sea
UK-ISRAEL-PALEPISTINIANS-YEMEN-SHIPPING-CREW:Four dead and 15 missing after Houthis sink latest Greek ship in Red Sea...
Trump hosts five African leaders as tariffs, aid cuts bite
US-USA-AFRICA:Trump hosts five African leaders as tariffs, aid cuts bite...
Trump issues tariff letters to six countries
US-USA-TRUMP-TARIFFS-LETTERS:Trump issues tariff letters to six countries...
Trump says U.S. interest rate is at least 3 points too high
US-USA-TRUMP-FED:Trump says U.S. interest rate is at least 3 points too high...
Attacks against ICE up 700%, 10 arrested in 'planned ambush' in north Texas
(The Center Square) – Ten people have been arrested so far in a “planned ambush” of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in north Texas....
Nvidia becomes first company to clinch $4 trillion in market value
US-NVIDIA-STOCKS:Nvidia becomes first company to clinch $4 trillion in market value...
Europe's top rights court finds Russia responsible for downing of MH17, rights abuses in Ukraine
UK-EUROPE-JUSTICE-RUSSIA-UKRAINE:Europe's top rights court finds Russia responsible for downing of MH17, rights abuses in Ukraine...
Trump administration to subpoena Harvard for information on foreign students
US-USA-TRUMP-HARVARD-SUBPEONAS:Trump administration to subpoena Harvard for information on foreign students...
EU is pushing for early US tariff relief, 'stand-still' clause, says senior lawmaker
US-USA-TRUMP-TARIFFS-EU-PARLIAMENT:EU is pushing for early US tariff relief, 'stand-still' clause, says senior lawmaker...
Russia attacks Ukraine with 700 drones after Trump vows to send more weapons
UK-UKRAINE-CRISIS:Russia attacks Ukraine with 700 drones after Trump vows to send more weapons...
Zhou Xianwang a Prophet? His Famous Saying When Ordering the City Lockdown Has Proven Prophetic
Former Wuhan Mayor Zhou Xianwang was dismissed on July 8. He faced significant criticism for his slow response during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in 2020. At the onset of the outbreak, he ordered a city lockdown and famously declared, 'I am willing to resign to apologize to the world.' His subsequent investigation and dismissal can be seen as a fulfilment of that statement....
How to Handle Xi Jinping: Li Qiang Has a Trick Li Keqiang Never Had
Recently, Chinese Premier Li Qiang has been making headlines by standing in for Xi Jinping at the BRICS summit in Brazil, marking the first time in 12 years that Xi has missed the meeting. That Xi allowed Li Qiang to represent him shows the deep level of trust between them. So what exactly is Li Qiang’s secret weapon that has earned Xi’s favour?...
Why Was Li Ka-shing's Son Excluded From the Hong Kong Chief Executive's Advisory Group?
On June 27, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government announced the list of 34 members for the new Chief Executive's advisory group. Notably absent from this list was Li Ka-shing's eldest son, Li Zeju, chairman of CK Hutchison Holdings....
Young Man Breaking a Train Window, Elderly Monk Joining the Party, and the Party-State’s Cracked Defense
Recently, two incidents in mainland China have triggered widespread public attention and debate. One concerns the "window-smashing" event on train K1373, and the other involves 92-year-old actor You Benchang, famed for portraying the monk Ji Gong, joining the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)....