China decides to sanction five U.S. defense industry companies

The spokesperson said that in response to these gravely wrong actions taken by the United States and in accordance with China's Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law, China has decided to sanction five U.S. defense industry companies, namely BAE Systems Land and Armament, Alliant Techsystems Operation, AeroVironment, ViaSat and Data Link Solutions.

Beijing Won’t Allow Taiwan’s Democracy to Survive

The mere existence of a successful, democratic, Chinese society in Taiwan is an affront and a challenge to China’s leader, Xi Jinping, as well as to his political and global ambitions. Ultimately, if given the opportunity, Xi will destroy Taiwan’s democracy to eliminate the inherent threat to his vision for China’s future.

又中又英|High and dry

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Chinese Satellite Launch Triggers Island-Wide Alert in Taiwan

China says it successfully launched a science satellite into orbit Tuesday, an event that triggered an island-wide alert in Taiwan. Chinese state-run news outlets said an astronomical satellite dubbed the Einstein Probe was launched from a spaceport in southwestern Sichuan province.