China’s Social Credit System

Red Bull Racing Formula One driver Liam Lawson secured the 20th spot in the Chinese Grand Prix qualifying and will thus start last in the race at the Shanghai International Circuit. Lawson admitted that he does not have much time to adapt to the car and he must soon prove…

Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. Michael Guetlein speaks at the 16th annual McAleese "Defense Programs" Conference in Arlington, Virginia, Tuesday, March 18. (Image credit: McAleese and Associates) The United States is approaching a turning point in space security, and needs to step up its game before Russia and China…

China's growing presence in the Western Hemisphere is a threat to the United States, the U.S. State Department has told Newsweek in unusually stark comments. America's top diplomat, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has said that the U.S. is not ready to accept greater Chinese influence in the Americas, the…

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Taiwan faces a growing threat from its own people spying for China, experts warn, as the government seeks to toughen measures to stop Beijing's infiltration efforts - Copyright AFP/File I-Hwa CHENG Allison Jackson and Amber Wang Taiwan faces a growing existential threat from its own people spying for China, experts…

TAIPEI, Taiwan — For decades, the U.S. has played an important role in maintaining the delicate relationship between Taiwan and China, which considers Taiwan to be a part of its territory and has vowed to pursue unification by force, if necessary. But President Trump’s “America first” ideology and use of tariffs as…

Since World War II, Voice of America has spread American values around the world, supporting democracy through factual reporting. Until Donald Trump returned to power. (Alex Wong / Getty Images) By Geoffrey Cowan Guest contributor  March 19, 2025 3 AM PT Almost 30 years ago, toward the end of President…

US retail sales rose less than expected in February by 0.2 percent from January, government data showed - Copyright AFP/File Frederic J. BROWN Daniel AVIS The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to extend its rate cut pause on Wednesday as it seeks to chart a path through the economic…

Aerial view of a container terminal in Qingdao city in east China's Shandong province Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.   -   Copyright © africanews AP/Chinatopix Last updated: 18/03 - 18:01 China China's initiative to offer zero-tariff treatment to least developed countries (LDCs) with which it has diplomatic relations has greatly advanced trade…

A 3D-printed component of a fuel storage tank for carrier rocket is exhibited at TCT Asia 2025 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in Shanghai, east China, March 17, 2025. TCT Asia 2025, a three-day event featuring industrial 3D printing and additive manufacturing, kicked off here on Monday.…