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In 2026, a Significant Economic Collapse is Anticipated, With Domestic Demand Plummeting and Xi Jinping's Aggressive Push for AI Threatening the Jobs of 300 Million People.
In the first half of 2026, China's economy continues to reveal deep-rooted crises. The GDP growth for the second quarter is just 4.3%, marking a new low in three and a half years, significantly below market expectations and the annual target range of 4.5%-5%. The cumulative growth for the first
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Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
IRAN-CRISIS-CIA-DRONES:Exclusive-Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role...
$1.15T Pentagon funding authorization bill passes U.S. House
(The Center Square) – A $1.15 trillion annual defense funding bill finally passed the U.S. House Wednesday after weeks of delay....
Why is a proposed US-Saudi nuclear pact causing alarm in Washington and the Middle East?
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Heavy Rains, Epidemics, and Rising Celestial Concerns in July
The first half of 2026 has been marked by frequent strange occurrences and a series of disasters. The rain sweeping from south to north has transformed many cities and villages into swamps....
Trump backed candidates win closely watched Arizona primary races
USA-ELECTION-ARIZONA:Trump backed candidates win closely watched Arizona primary races...
Hormuz vessel crossings fall further as security concerns linger
IRAN-CRISIS-SHIPPING:Hormuz vessel crossings fall further as security concerns linger...
Spain's Championship Win: The Chinese Communist Party's Shameless Claim to Glory – 'Chinese-Style Carbohydrates' Played a Role
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Why Does 'Only Red Flowers Bloom' Instil Fear in Zhongnanhai?
On July 15, the Hong Kong police's National Security Department conducted raids on two independent bookstores in Mong Kok—Liu Xia Bookstore and Tian Yuan Bookstore—arresting five individuals on the charge of 'inciting intent' as per Article 24 of the National Security Law, and seizing a significant number of books and evidence....
US says it reaches nuclear power deal with Saudi Arabia
USA-SAUDI-NUCLEARPOWER:US says it reaches nuclear power deal with Saudi Arabia...
Wang Yi avoids making direct eye contact with Rubio; Trump cautions Xi to behave before the 21st National Congress.
On July 22, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila, Philippines, during the ASEAN summit. Foreign media reports indicate that their discussions included Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to the U.S. and China's actions in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait....
Xi Jinping's Important Instructions on Basic Education: Li Qiang Did Not Issue Any Directives, and Wang Xiaohong's Attendance at the Conference Raises Questions
On July 22, all official media outlets in mainland China published a news article titled "Xi Jinping Made Important Instructions on Basic Education Work." Upon further reading, it becomes clear that this news is intertwined with another report: the National Basic Education Work Conference was held in Beijing on the same day....
The Chinese Communist Party is in a State of Urgency! Housing Linked to Consumption, a Grand Plan Worth 60 Trillion Yuan
On July 13, the State Council of the Communist Party of China officially released the "14th Five-Year Plan for Expanding Consumption," marking the first time that consumption has been elevated to the level of the national five-year plan....
Landlord sues California, saying Section 8 contracts violate rights
(The Center Square) – A Sacramento-based property management company has filed a federal lawsuit against California’s Civil Rights Department, charging Section 8 contracts violate a landlord's Constitutional rights....
The Context Behind Jin Mingri's Release: 8 Members of Zion Church Still Face Charges
Following the release of Pastor Jin Mingri from the Beijing Zion Church, who has now arrived in the United States, 8 other pastors, elders, and congregants from the church remain in detention. A source in Beijing told Radio Free Asia that Jin Mingri's release is linked to U.S. President Trump's negotiations with Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping, while the other detainees continue to face prosecution....
Houthis say they attacked Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, threatening new chokepoint in Iran war
IRAN-CRISIS:Houthis say they attacked Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, threatening new chokepoint in Iran war...
Ukraine will step up counteroffensive actions, new top commander says
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EU regulators clear with conditions Paramount's $110 billion bid for Warner Bros
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US judge sets June 2027 trial date for Venezuela's Maduro
USA-VENEZUELA-MADURO:US judge sets June 2027 trial date for Venezuela's Maduro...
Former Milwaukee County judge could lose law license over felony conviction
(The Center Square) – Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan didn’t receive jail time for her felony obstruction conviction but her law license is now being contested....
As aggressions continue, Trump warns Iran to 'pay a big price'
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump is threatening that Iran will “pay a big price” as he headed to Dover Air Force Base Wednesday for the dignified transfer of...
Rubio meets Wang, discusses laying groundwork for Chinese president's US visit
ASEAN-PHILIPPINES-USA-CHINA:Rubio meets Wang, discusses laying groundwork for Chinese president's US visit...
Contract chipmaker TSMC to raise prices by up to 10% in 2027, sources say
TSMC-CHIPMAKING-PRICES:Contract chipmaker TSMC to raise prices by up to 10% in 2027, sources say...
No More Military Unification? The Ccp's Major Film "Penghu Sea Battle" Unexpectedly Withdrawn
Imagine this scenario: a film with an investment of hundreds of millions of RMB, directed by a renowned filmmaker, designed to "promote national prestige" and demonstrate military deterrence to Taiwan—a "military unification blockbuster"—suddenly "disappears" without warning at the height of its promotional campaign, just when countless fans are eagerly awaiting its release!...
AI 'kill switch' bill floated by US House lawmakers
USA-CONGRESS-AI:AI 'kill switch' bill floated by US House lawmakers...
US energy shares gain as Houthi tanker attacks push Brent to $100
IRAN-CRISIS-STOCKS:US energy shares gain as Houthi tanker attacks push Brent to $100...
US aims for interim trade deals with Canada, Mexico by year-end
USA-TRADE-USMCA-GREER:US aims for interim trade deals with Canada, Mexico by year-end...
US accuses China's Moonshot of stealing from Anthropic's Fable for latest AI model
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Tehran's security services did not mistreat French diplomats, Iranian ministry official quoted
IRAN-CRISIS-FRANCE:Tehran's security services did not mistreat French diplomats, Iranian ministry official quoted...
US urges isolating Nicaragua after Ortega vows to end elections
NICARAGUA-POLITICS-USA:US urges isolating Nicaragua after Ortega vows to end elections...
Rubio says US still willing to negotiate over Iran crisis
IRAN-CRISIS:Rubio says US still willing to negotiate over Iran crisis...