Day: May 24, 2025

Representatives from Taiwan, Paraguay and Japan gathered in Tokyo to highlight their mutual support. At the event, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña reaffirmed his backing of Taiwan, one of the island’s 12 remaining diplomatic allies.

China is dominating the global solar industry, but is no longer just an economic advantage; it’s a looming national security threat. The discoveries of hidden “kill switches” and rogue communication devices embedded in Chinese-made solar panels and inverters have set off alarm bells from Washington to Brussels to Tokyo.#china #grid #sun

It was a macabre discovery – hundreds of battered wooden fishing boats, some carrying human remains, washed up on the shores of Japan and Russia. Investigators found that all the boats originated from North Korea. But what happened to the crew members? That question is what Global Fishing Watch set out to answer. The independent monitoring group’s Senior Data Scientist Jaeyoon Park eventually revealed a deep-sea heist of historic proportions.

Japanese company Kawasaki unveiled for the first time the naval version concept of their high energy laser system at DSEI Japan 2025.=====================Even though the company stresses the naval version is still a concept, a glimpse of the design was displayed on their booth showing the possible capabilities of such system for Japanese naval platforms.Kawasaki has already a backstory with direct energy weapon as it has been working on two different versions of laser systems for a few years now: one of 100KW that would be mounted on large vehicles and another much less powerful but very precise of 2 KW and capable to neutralize a UAV at several hundred meters. Tests for the two land-based systems started from 2023 with ATLA – Japanese defence research and procurement agency.

A new animation has shown how Kim Jong Un’s humiliating warship disaster may have unfolded.The ship was meant to be slid sideways into the water – but instead its front went in first, causing the vessel to tilt and break.New satellite images showed the extent of the damages, with the not-so-menacing destroyer lying on its side and blue sheets covering it up.Part of the vessel, thought to be built with help from Russian despot Vladimir Putin, still appeared to be on the shipway while the rest looked as if it had slipped into the water.The furious dictator is now looking for a scapegoat to blame for the catastrophic ceremony which he was forced to watch with his own eyes.Raging Kim deemed the failed launch a “criminal act” and blamed the mishap on “absolute carelessness” by multiple state institutions.He added that the “irresponsible errors” of those involved will be dealt with.

Recently, China’s Shenyang Aircraft Corporation’s J50 has also begun testing its maneuverability. The fully moving wingtips, in combination with the split rudder surfaces at the tail, enable the fuselage to turn

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is calling out Harvard University over alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party, but how deep does the problem really go? We explore nearly three decades of China’s relationship with Harvard.Trade talks between the United States and China are heating up. Top officials from both sides are connecting over the phone for more high-level discussions.Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) speaks about China’s growing footprint in the Middle East. We have the details on that, and how the Trump administration is dealing with China’s malign influence.Chinese solar companies are cashing in on U.S. tax breaks, but that cash could quickly stop flowing if the “big, beautiful” bill passes.00:00 Intro01:24 Trump Admin Targets Harvard Over China Ties04:38 Noem: Harvard Helped Train CCP-Affiliated Group08:11 US, China Resume Trade Talks After Geneva Meeting08:56 Sen. Cruz on China’s Malign Influence in Middle East11:23 Trump’s Tax Bill to Hit Green Subsidies, Chinese Firms12:23 Chinese Solar Companies Could Lose US Tax Breaks14:08 FCC Bans Chinese Labs from Certifying US Electronics14:59 Bill Targets Foreign Adversaries Trying to Buy Land16:16 Nike Returning to Amazon, Raising Prices17:21 UK Signs Chagos Deal, Seals Future of US-UK Air Base

Joining us once again is Grant Newsham. He’s a former diplomat and marine intelligence officer. And also the author of When China Attacks.

The surging popularity of electric vehicles has transformed Yichun, in Central China, into the country’s lithium mining capital. But the incessant grind feeding the world’s leading battery industry masks the reality that very few of those operating here are making a profit. Bloomberg’s Dan Murtaugh reports.——–

The Canton Fair stands as one of the largest and most historic trade events in China. It has taken place since the year nineteen fifty-seven. Each edition lasts for three entire weeks and spans a wide array of industries — from advanced technologies to food products and all other goods commonly found on e-commerce platforms. The opening week is dedicated to innovative tech and consumer electronics. Here, visitors can explore the exhibition’s main areas of focus. We are, of course, most drawn to service robots and smart systems for automation and mechanical engineering. There are also many electronic devices soon to be accessible for everyday use at home and beyond. Let us dive in and take a look!

Beneath the surface of China’s political machine is a ruthless battle for survival—one that now threatens even Xi Jinping himself. In this episode, we expose the high-stakes purge unfolding inside the Chinese Communist Party. Top generals like He Weidong and Miao Hua have vanished or fallen, once-loyal enforcers now treated as traitors. Power is shifting fast, and the lines between ally and enemy are blurring. As factions prepare for a possible post-Xi future, the upcoming Fourth Plenary Session could mark a decisive moment. This is more than just a political reshuffle—it’s a life-and-death contest where careers, freedom, and even lives hang in the balance. Xi’s grip is slipping, and the knives are out—even for him.