Ranking
Ranking
The U.S. House of Representatives Has Passed the "Taiwan Protection Act," Which Will Impose Financial Sanctions on Aggressors.
On February 9, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the "PROTECT Taiwan Act" with an overwhelming vote of 395 to 2. This legislation mandates that if Taiwan's security is threatened by actions from China, the U.S. must take all necessary measures to exclude China from the international fin
More Ranking
Yellow Lanterns, Spring Festival Gala Hosts in Blue and Black Attire: A Challenge to Tradition?
Recently, reports have emerged online indicating that several regions in mainland China are displaying yellow lanterns in the lead-up to the traditional New Year....
Gangster-Style Gun-Waving? PLA Jets Carry Out Extremely Dangerous Provocations Against Taiwan’s F-16 Fighters
The situation in the Taiwan Strait is entering an extremely dangerous and unpredictable new phase. According to the Financial Times, citing informed sources and the latest report Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense provided to the United States, during an unannounced PLA exercise encircling Taiwan on December 29 last year, Chinese military aircraft carried out multiple “extremely dangerous” and “unprofessional” provocative maneuvers against Taiwan’s F-16 fighter jets, including the firing of flares and close-range intimidation. On February 9, the U.S. House of Representatives passed what has...
Shock Landslide in Japan Stuns the World — “Little Pinks” First Collapse, Then Lose Composure
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her Liberal Democratic Party, together with their coalition partner, captured three-quarters of the seats in the lower house election. The result shocked the world — and shocked the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) as well. Even the usually noisy “Little Pinks” (nationalist netizens in China) were stunned into silence, as if their heads had exploded....
It Wasn’t Jimmy Lai Who Incited Hong Kong People — Hong Kong People Chose Jimmy Lai
As the Lunar New Year of the Horse approached, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) instructed the Hong Kong government to use Hong Kong’s transformed courts to deliver verdicts in the case of Jimmy Lai and Apple Daily. This New Year therefore carried no sense of celebration....
Everyone’s Saying It: This New Year, There’s No Money and Fewer People”
As the Lunar New Year approaches, people across China — rural and urban, northerners and southerners; residents of Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou; young and old, men and women — have been posting videos and photos online asking the same question: It’s already the twelfth lunar month, New Year is almost here. Why does everything feel so deserted? Where are the crowds? Does this even feel like the holidays?...
Secretly Acting as an Agent of the CCP, California Resident Yaoning “Mike” Sun Sentenced to Four Years
Yaoning “Mike” Sun, a resident of San Bernardino County, California, was sentenced Monday (Feb. 9) to 48 months in federal prison for illegally acting as an agent of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) government while serving as a campaign consultant for a political candidate. That candidate was later elected as a city council member in Southern California....
Former Zhejiang Party Secretary Yi Lianhong Investigated — Insider Says Clique-Building Angered Xi
After the detentions of Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, senior ministerial-level officials in the Chinese Communist Party have continued to fall. On Feb. 10, Yi Lianhong became February’s first full-minister–rank “tiger” to be taken down. A trusted member of Xi Jinping’s camp, Yi had served as governor and party secretary in Liaoning, Jiangxi, and Zhejiang....
“God Is Communicating With Us” — Shen Yun’s 33 Shows in Taiwan Completely Sold Out
“It gave me tremendous spiritual nourishment!” On the afternoon of February 8, 2026, the U.S.-based Shen Yun New Era Company once again played to a full house in its third performance at Taichung Chungshan Hall in Taiwan. This performance was also the New Era Company’s final show in Taiwan for 2026. Some audience members said they “hope more people will be able to see this performance.” Others said Shen Yun is worth “treasuring in one’s heart,” and is a form of “respect and reverence for Chinese culture.” They described Shen Yun artists as “living art,” saying they are “works of art created wi...
Xi Visits Retired Senior Military Officers — Do Multiple Details Expose an Internal Crisis in the PLA?
After the sudden downfall of Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia, political tension at the top levels has continued to simmer. CCP leader Xi Jinping recently attended a Lunar New Year gala performance to慰问 (extend greetings to) retired military officials in Beijing. Observers say several details from the event reveal deep internal problems within China’s armed forces....
GOP leaders eye second DHS funding stopgap after Dems reject White House offer
(The Center Square) – With the deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security only days away, Democrats have refused an offer from the White House to strike a compromise...
Yang Lanlan's New Home Boasts an 'Unbeatable' View, With a Weekly Rent of 8,500 AUD
The Yang Lanlan case has recently drawn public attention once again due to her 'extravagant move'. Despite facing serious criminal charges that could result in a maximum of seven years in prison, this does not seem to affect her pursuit of an opulent lifestyle....
The Secret Behind Sanna Takashita's Resounding Victory
In the House of Representatives election held in Japan on February 8, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Prime Minister Sanna Takashita, not only achieved a landslide victory but also set a record for the highest number of seats won by a single party in post-war elections....
Airspace around El Paso closed for 10 days, citing security reasons
(The Center Square) – An American city with over 600,000 residents has grounded all flights and imposed a 10-day no-fly restriction, citing security reasons, according to the Federal Aviation Administration....
Experts: CCP Intimidation Backfired, Helping Japan’s Ruling Party Win Big
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won nearly 90% of the vote in her personal race. (People News...
Special Report by the Global Tuidang Service Center: History Is Recording All of This
As increasing numbers of Chinese citizens choose to sever ties with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and seek spiritual and moral self-redemption, another harsh reality continued to unfold throughout 2025 — volunteers who help people withdraw from the CCP, known as the “Tuidang” (Quit the CCP) volunteers, have become key targets of suppression and persecution....
From “Hand-Craft Economy” to “Hand-Crafted 5nm Chips”: Xi Jinping’s Endless Meme Supply
Recently, a new buzzword has taken off inside China’s internet sphere: “hand-craft economy.” Note — this does not mean traditional handicrafts. The term “hand-craft” originally came from gaming culture, referring to completing difficult actions manually without shortcut keys, plug-ins, or assistive tools. With the rise of AI technology, many young people now use artificial intelligence to help them create projects or complete tasks using only manual effort or simple tools....
U.S.-Japan Relations Flourish, Xi Jinping Feels Both Anger and Fear
In the recent House of Representatives election, Japanese Prime Minister Kishi Sanae led the Liberal Democratic Party to a decisive victory, which not only solidified her government's foundation but also successfully surpassed the 'two-thirds' threshold for constitutional amendments....
If Zhang Youxia Followed Zhang Guotao’s Path, Would the Outcome Be the Same?
After Xi Jinping removed Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, reporting by military and state media again shifted tone. Xi has once more become the central figure in coverage, and top Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials have increased their public expressions of loyalty to him. Mentions of the “collective, unified leadership of the Party Central Committee” have become rare. Amid continuing instability, Xi’s foremost goal is to secure the military’s loyalty. Therefore, reviving the theme of “politically building the military” is unsurprising. Over the past year or more, when Zhang Youxia was effect...
White House says Trump can protect ranchers while importing more beef
(The Center Square) – The White House said it can protect U.S. ranchers while still importing additional beef from Argentina despite concerns from U.S. lawmakers in cattle states....
Sharp Drop in Publicly Available Court Judgments in China Raises Legal Community Concerns Over Judicial Transparency
The number of court judgments published on China’s online judicial database in recent years has declined significantly, drawing attention from legal professionals who worry that judicial transparency is continuing to shrink. Lawyers who have long relied on the platform say that when searching for cases from 2025, they found a dramatic reduction in publicly available decisions. Many search results consisted only of rulings to withdraw cases or very short judgments, with full reasoning and value for reference in similar cases clearly diminished....
Jimmy Lai and Gao Zhisheng — Wise Protagonists in a New Investiture of the Gods
On Feb. 9, 2026, Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Magistrates’ Court handed down the heaviest sentence yet since Beijing imposed the Hong Kong version of the National Security Law: 78-year-old Jimmy Lai, founder of Next Digital, was sentenced to 20 years in prison....
Trump weighs sending second aircraft carrier to Middle East
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump is weighing deploying a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East as the U.S. continues talks with Iran over its nuclear program....
Trump warns Canada over bridge, deal he says will eliminate hockey
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump warned Canada over plans for a bridge and a deal with China that he says would eliminate ice hockey and the Stanley Cup...
Trump holding out hope deal can be reached with Iran
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump is urging diplomacy with Iran following a meeting Wednesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu....
U.S. House passes national voter ID bill, sends to Senate
(The Center Square) – The U.S. House passed legislation Wednesday night that would implement comprehensive election security reforms nationwide, sending it over to the Senate for approval....
Blakeman accepts GOP nomination for New York governor
(The Center Square) — Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman formally won the Republican Party's nomination to run for governor on Wednesday, setting up a clash with incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy...
Greenland remains 'urgent issue' ahead of Munich Security Conference
(The Center Square) – Greenland's strategic significance remains a primary concern for U.S. security policy heading into the Munich Security Conference, according to an expert....
U.S. adds 130,000 jobs in January, unemployment 4.3%, defying expectations
(The Center Square) – The U.S. economy added 130,000 jobs in January, according to new data released from the Bureau of Labor Statistics....