Outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray called China’s cyber capabilities “the defining threat of our generation” during an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes.” Wray warned that China has already infiltrated critical U.S. infrastructure, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, natural gas pipelines and telecommunications. Wray explained that China has “pre-positioned” malware within these systems. “There’s…

China’s military developments are under scrutiny, as satellite imagery and intelligence reports reveal the construction of new amphibious landing barges and advancements in its aircraft carrier program. These developments raise concerns about Beijing’s military capabilities, and intentions in the Taiwan Strait. Reports indicated that China is building specialized landing barges at a shipyard in southern…

While President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his inauguration as the nation’s 47th president next Monday, Jan. 20, security preparations for the ceremony are underway. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designated the inauguration as a national special security event. Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance will take the oath of office on the West Front…

China is reportedly sending a high-level envoy to Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, signaling an effort to ease tensions between Washington and Beijing as the new U.S. administration takes office. This comes after Trump extended an invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping in December, though Xi is reportedly not attending. The attendance of any…

Inauguration Day for President-elect Donald Trump is less than two weeks away, and the guest list is still being finalized. We are learning more about the world leaders who have received invitations to the ceremony –– and who have not. Last month, it was confirmed that Chinese President Xi Jinping had received an invitation from…

During his New Year address, Chinese President Xi Jinping called on his country to remain confident in the world’s second-largest economy. Meanwhile, he also warned of “uncertainties in the external environment” just weeks ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. China’s economy is struggling, impacted by weak consumption and a real estate crisis. “The current economic…

Chinese President Xi Jinping‘s alleged anti-corruption efforts across China are widening, with more detention centers being built to hold suspects at the center of his crackdown. At least 218 detention centers have been built, renovated or expanded across the country between 2017 and November 2024, according to a CNN investigation. The facilities, known as “Liuzhi,”…

China’s ambitious goal to modernize its military by 2027, as directed by President Xi Jinping, is encountering significant challenges, including widespread corruption within the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), according to a new Pentagon report. Between July and December 2023, at least 15 senior Chinese military officials and defense industry executives were removed from their positions.…

President-elect Donald Trump packed his inauguration guest list with world leaders to witness his swearing-in as the 47th U.S. president. China’s President Xi Jinping was among those included on Trump’s list. The Chinese president congratulated Trump on his election victory. Xi told President Joe Biden that he would work with Trump’s team to continue fostering…

Three Americans imprisoned in China for years have been released and are coming home to the United States. The White House announced on Wednesday, Nov. 27, the agreement between Washington, D.C., and Beijing in the final weeks of President Joe Biden’s presidency. The exchange is reportedly part of a prisoner swap with the U.S. releasing…