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Brazilian President Visits China, Signs Tens of Billions in Deals With Beijing
Lula’s visit signifies that Beijing has opened a new battlefield in Latin America amid the global blockade by the West, analysts say.
Does Standing up to the CCP Cost Votes?
One conclusion for the Liberal Party’s performance is that Chinese voters were concerned about the ties between Canberra and Beijing.
Senator Stands by ‘Chinese Spies’ Concerns, Criticises Labor for Weaponising Comments
Jane Hume said her comments were genuine concerns about foreign interference in Australia’s federal election.
‘My Heroes’: Faith Group Praised for Exposing ’Evil Nature' of the CCP
Australian leaders praised practitioners of Falun Dafa and condemned Beijing’s egregious human rights record.
New China–Europe Trade Route Takes Shape Amid Shifting Regional Geopolitics
Europe views the route as a way to project its influence eastward—and to circumvent Russia.
Chinese Regime Denounces CIA Videos Recruiting CCP Officials
Former CCP officials say the CIA videos may trigger a wave of defections despite the CCP’s tight social control.
Trump Says ‘Total Reset Negotiated’ in Trade Talks With China, Will Resume Sunday
The first round of talks went on for more than 10 hours.
Philippines Escorts Chinese Research Vessel out of EEZ, Unlike Australia and NZ
The Philippine Coast Guard has escorted a CCP research vessel out of its EEZ, in stark contrast to NZ, which invited one in, and Australia, which ignored it.
China’s Xi Tells Russia’s Putin to Resist ‘External Interference’ as Cooperation Deepens
The CCP leader is on his 11th visit to Russia since coming to power more than a decade ago.
Israel Imposes Anti-Dumping Tariffs on Aluminum Imports From China
The government said that the ’temporary guarantee‘ will ’stop the continued damage’ to Israeli industry.
House Select Committee Investigates Reports of Chinese Mercenaries in Ukraine
A letter sent to the State Department seeks answers about the extent to which Chinese mercenaries are fighting for Russia in Ukraine.
Chinese National Arrested Near Philippine Election Commission With Alleged Spy Device
The Philippines is just more than a week out from its May 12 midterm elections amid warnings of election interference by communist China.
Probe into CCP-Linked Election Influence to Expand to Labor, Greens
Voters are being urged not to fall prey to interference when they cast their vote in the federal election.
Election Watchdog Investigates CCP-Linked Backing of Teal MP Monique Ryan
Members of the Hubei Association, linked to Beijing’s chief foreign influence body, were allegedly told to support the Teal MP.
Beijing’s Embassy in Manila Engaged in ‘Treasonous’ Disinformation Campaign, Lawmaker Alleges
Both the Senate majority leader and the Philippines Public Relations Society have accused the embassy of hiring a local company to spread ‘fake news.’
Dutton Calls China the Top Security Threat as Albanese Urges Diplomacy
Peter Dutton brands China as Australia’s top security threat, while Anthony Albanese strikes a cautious tone, citing complex trade and regional ties.
Australia’s Defence Budget Up Just 0.8 Percent in Real Terms Over the Last Decade: Analysis
While promoted by the government as a major investment—and on target to meet US expectations—in real terms, Australia’s defence budget is barely sufficient.
How China Is Building a Backdoor Military Network in the Pacific
Dual‑use ports, runways, and telecom lines in 10 Pacific nations could help the PLA leapfrog U.S. defenses and threaten shipping between Hawaii and Australia.
