In the run-up to Taiwan’s presidential election, government officials and NGOs say the island has been targeted by thousands of disinformation attacks. Authorities accuse China of spreading misleading information in an …
In the run-up to Taiwan’s presidential election, government officials and NGOs say the island has been targeted by thousands of disinformation attacks. Authorities accuse China of spreading misleading information in an attempt to interfere in the pivotal vote. WSJ explores these disinformation campaigns, as whoever wins office could help dictate Taipei’s relationship with Beijing. 0:00 Disinformation campaigns 1:07 China-Taiwan relations 2:27 Disinformation’s impact on elections 3:29 The candidate China
United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno discusses NASA delaying the astronaut moon landing to 2026, arguing ‘everything has to work right, nothing can go wrong.’
United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno discusses NASA delaying the astronaut moon landing to 2026, arguing ‘everything has to work right, nothing can go wrong.’
China is increasingly active in Europe. Serbia has a particularly close relationship with China: Since 2010, the Chinese have invested some $8.5 billion there. But who are the people who keep …
China is increasingly active in Europe. Serbia has a particularly close relationship with China: Since 2010, the Chinese have invested some $8.5 billion there. But who are the people who keep things running on the ground? When it comes to implementing China’s giant “New Silk Road” project, Serbia came in second place worldwide in 2022. But the story is complex: While Chinese companies are buying up the eastern part of the country around the Bor copper mine and extracting raw materials there on a large scal
It’s not uncommon to hear people say that China doesn’t invent their own military technologies, but rather steals technologies from other nations through espionage and cyber warfare. This isn’t entirely true, …
It’s not uncommon to hear people say that China doesn’t invent their own military technologies, but rather steals technologies from other nations through espionage and cyber warfare. This isn’t entirely true, as China does have a sprawling academic infrastructure aimed specifically at advancing a variety of military technologies… But it’s not entirely untrue either. The truth is, China has long stolen or purchased significant design breakthroughs as a way to close the technological gap with adversary —
After more than a dozen senior Chinese military officials were removed from office in just the last week of December and a slew of further reaching corruption charges, dismissals, and even …
After more than a dozen senior Chinese military officials were removed from office in just the last week of December and a slew of further reaching corruption charges, dismissals, and even a mysterious death or two massed throughout the rest of 2023, it has become evident that something is seriously wrong in the highest echelons of China’s Defense apparatus. And according to an explosive new report from Bloomberg, the problems may be so extensive that they’re forcing Chinese President Xi Jinping to rethink
How is China able to sell European drivers so many cheap cars? Customs data shows that Chinese EV shipments to the European Union have increased by 361% since 2021. All over …
How is China able to sell European drivers so many cheap cars? Customs data shows that Chinese EV shipments to the European Union have increased by 361% since 2021. All over the world, Chinese automakers are taking market share which is threatening European automakers.
Former Army Colonel Hamish de Bretton-Gordon takes a deep diver into which country would win if the USA and China went to war. TalkTV’s international presenter Madeleine Hale speaks to Hamish …
Former Army Colonel Hamish de Bretton-Gordon takes a deep diver into which country would win if the USA and China went to war. TalkTV’s international presenter Madeleine Hale speaks to Hamish about the weapons, capabilities and likely outcomes should the two superpower countries ended up in open warfare.
Three candidates, two superpowers and one island. Taiwan is picking a president and a parliament on Saturday amid steadily surging nationalism in mainland China and all the talk of decoupling and …
Three candidates, two superpowers and one island. Taiwan is picking a president and a parliament on Saturday amid steadily surging nationalism in mainland China and all the talk of decoupling and derisking by the United States. Who will succeed the outgoing pro-Western president, Tsai Ing-wen? How high are the stakes? #TaiwanElections #ChinaMilitary #Democracy
Voters in Taiwan head to the polls this weekend to pick their next president, and Beijing is finding ways to influence the outcome. #taiwan #election #china
Voters in Taiwan head to the polls this weekend to pick their next president, and Beijing is finding ways to influence the outcome. #taiwan #election #china
In October of last year, Argentina’s central bank made a significant announcement regarding a strategic financial move with China. They revealed that China had approved a currency swap line amounting to …
In October of last year, Argentina’s central bank made a significant announcement regarding a strategic financial move with China. They revealed that China had approved a currency swap line amounting to a substantial $6.5 billion. This financial arrangement was designed to provide Argentina with a readily accessible pool of funds, contributing to the country’s efforts to stabilize and protect its local currency, the peso, which had been facing significant challenges. A currency swap line essentially allows
China has made ‘stern representations’ to Papua New Guinea after Chinese-owned shops were looted and torched during violent riots that claimed 16 lives. The Chinese embassy in Port Moresby lodged “stern …
China has made ‘stern representations’ to Papua New Guinea after Chinese-owned shops were looted and torched during violent riots that claimed 16 lives. The Chinese embassy in Port Moresby lodged “stern representations” with the PNG government on Thursday as its expatriate business owners counted their losses and the tensions spread to provincial centres. PNG Prime Minister James Marape has declared a state of emergency and vowed to crack down on “lawlessness” that left nine people dead in Port Moresby an
On Saturday, Taiwan will elect a new president and legislature. The vote will help determine Taiwan’s ties with China, which threatens to take over the small island democracy. As VOA’s Bill …
On Saturday, Taiwan will elect a new president and legislature. The vote will help determine Taiwan’s ties with China, which threatens to take over the small island democracy. As VOA’s Bill Gallo explains from Taipei, the vote also has major global implications.
Explore the evolving dynamics of naval power in this in-depth analysis! As China rapidly builds its military might, concerns about its challenge to US dominance in the Asia-Pacific region intensify. Join …
Explore the evolving dynamics of naval power in this in-depth analysis! As China rapidly builds its military might, concerns about its challenge to US dominance in the Asia-Pacific region intensify. Join us as we delve into the intricate comparison between the US and Chinese Navies, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and the looming threat of conflict in the Taiwan Strait. Discover the strategic intricacies, technological advancements, and potential consequences of a clash between these naval giants. St
Bloomberg has been told that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s sweeping military purge came as a response to widespread corruption that undermined his efforts to modernize the armed forces. Meanwhile. China has …
Bloomberg has been told that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s sweeping military purge came as a response to widespread corruption that undermined his efforts to modernize the armed forces. Meanwhile. China has announced fresh sanctions on US defense industry companies in response to the latest arms sales deals to Taiwan. Rebecca Choong Wilkins reports on Bloomberg Television.
China’s new Gravity-1 rocket, also known Yinli-1 (YL-1), was launched 3 Yunyao-1 series satellites from a sea platform on Jan. 11, 2023. Full Story: https://www.space.com/china-orienspac… Debris can be seeing blasting away …
China’s new Gravity-1 rocket, also known Yinli-1 (YL-1), was launched 3 Yunyao-1 series satellites from a sea platform on Jan. 11, 2023. Full Story: https://www.space.com/china-orienspac… Debris can be seeing blasting away from the launcher as it lifts off.