Academics and Researchers in the United Kingdom assert that a Chinese scholarship program is being leveraged by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to steal technology, gather intelligence, and monitor and intimidate critics of the communist regime. The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation organized a panel discussion in the Scottish Parliament, expressing concerns over…

Americans poured hundreds of millions of dollars into a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brand, even though its cars are not yet even available for purchase in the United States. Hangzhou-based automaker Zeekr made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange. The company opened 24% higher than its initial public offering price. However, the news…

General Motors (GM) has made an announcement regarding its Chevrolet lineup, marking the end of an era for one of its long-standing models. After a six-decade run and being driven by over 10 million individuals, GM has declared that production of the Chevrolet Malibu will come to a halt. The decision to retire the Malibu…

Apple’s latest ad faced swift backlash on social media. In a bid to promote its new ultra-thin iPads, the tech giant debuted a spot featuring an industrial press crushing creative products on Tuesday, May 7. The ad suggests that the tasks performed by these objects can now be achieved by the new iPad. While Apple…

The United States and Japan have been friendly since the aftermath of World War II, after which the U.S. committed around $38 billion (in 2024 dollars) to help rebuild its former enemy. Today, especially in light of the growing military threat from neighboring China, Japan is increasingly aligned with Western security alliances like AUKUS and…

The U.S. paused a shipment of bombs to Israel amid concerns over an invasion in Rafah. Stormy Daniels testifies in the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump, prompting a bid for a mistrial by his legal team. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, May 8, 2024. US pauses shipment of…

In April, social media posts out of China showed a potential major step for the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). If the images are accurate, that means their newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, is set to begin sea trials, moving it even closer to operational status. This development has drawn the attention of American…

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, China’s newest aircraft carrier may be closer to being ready to hit open waters. Learn why that news is putting a bigger spotlight on America’s shipbuilding and maintenance struggles. Host Ryan Robertson visits with an industry leader to get their take on potential answers to the problem.  Also…

While panda diplomacy is underway between the United States and China with San Francisco and San Diego set to receive pandas from China this summer, another Chinese panda-related story is causing controversy. A zoo in eastern China admitted to dressing up dogs as pandas because it didn’t have the actual animal. While unbearably cute, the…

China’s ambitions to seize a significant portion of the European electric vehicle (EV) market has resulted in thousands of unsold Chinese EVs inundating European ports. Some of these vehicles have remained unsold for over a year, with the backup delaying many other shipments of goods throughout the continent. The overflow of Chinese EVs has led…