In its efforts to play catchup with the United States military, China launched a massive new aircraft carrier this month. The endeavor was a major feat for the communist country that had never before designed and built its own flattop, according to the Associated Press. This new ship is Beijing’s third carrier to launch under…

Leaked photos show prison-like conditions in what China calls “re-education” camps for its Uyghur Muslim population in the country’s Xinjiang region. The photos were hacked from police servers. Name: Rahile Omer                                       Age in 2018: 15  …

President Joe Biden drew international attention during his recent trip to Asia when he said the U.S. would intervene “militarily” if China invaded Taiwan. Biden’s remark was brief but the fallout was widespread, leading the White House to try and walk back the president’s comments. Straight Arrow News contributor Newt Gingrich believes Biden’s comments not…

Chinese President Xi Jinping has faced pressure to control the spread of COVID-19 and continue to grow the economy as his potential third term nears. He can legally seek out another term in power because the National People’s Congress removed presidential term limits in 2018. Xi’s approach to managing COVID-19 has been one of several policies…

In an exclusive interview with the Associated Press, U.S. Indo-Pacific commander John Aquilino said China has fully militarized at least three of the islands it built in the South China Sea. The Navy admiral’s comments over the weekend come despite past promises from Chinese President Xi Jinping saying China would not turn islands in contested…

President Biden has reportedly threatened Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying the United States would punish Chinese firms should China assist Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Biden and Xi spoke for almost two hours Friday morning after reports that Russia asked China for both military and economic assistance.  “It appears that China is moving in the opposite direction…

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki announced President Joe Biden will participate in a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, Mar. 18. According to the statement, “the two leaders will discuss managing the competition between our two countries as well as Russia’s war against Ukraine and other issues of mutual concern.” “This…

As two of the United States’ biggest foreign policy issues, some have compared the tensions between Russia and Ukraine to the tensions between China and Taiwan. On Wednesday, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said the two situations are not the same. Her comments came as Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen called for the island…

The COVID-19 pandemic, as well as political tensions involving the United States, dominated headlines as the opening ceremony kicked off the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing. It’s an historic one, as it makes Beijing the first city to host both a Summer and Winter Olympics. Beijing hosted the Summer Games in 2008. “China has…

The United States continues to lose prestige and respect on a global scale thanks to the Biden Administration’s refusal to stand up to our adversaries. The tension between China and Taiwan is a high-stakes conflict that could shift the balance of power in a crucial international region. It offers a clear example of the weakness…