President Bongbong Marcos Jr. has denied reports that the Philippines is being used as a staging point for military action in the Indo-Pacific region, amid growing concerns about China’s assertiveness and the United States’ efforts to counter it. President Bongbong Marcos Jr. emphasized the Philippines’ status as a neutral and non-aligned country and stressed the […]
Shein, a Chinese fast fashion company, has become the target of growing backlash and calls for a boycott and shutdown due to allegations of unethical business practices and exploitation of workers. Critics accuse Shein of offering low prices by exploiting workers, who are often paid meager wages and made to work in unsafe conditions. In […]
In a bold experiment, security researchers from F-Secure, a leading cybersecurity firm, were able to take control of a government-owned satellite operated by a European Space Agency (ESA) research center in Darmstadt, Germany. The satellite was designed for communicating with other satellites and receiving scientific data, making this a potentially alarming discovery. With just a […]
Bondee, a social media app that skyrocketed in popularity among young users since its launch in 2022, is facing a steep decline in downloads in the wake of concerns about its connections to the Chinese government. Recent reports suggest that the app is censoring content critical of the government and allowing authorities to monitor user […]
Singapore, a small island nation with no claims in the South China Sea, has traditionally maintained good relations with China. However, the recent tensions in the region have raised concerns about the potential impact on Singapore’s economy and security. In a statement released on Sunday, the city-state’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs called for all parties […]
A recent leak has revealed that construction has resumed at a suspected Chinese military site in the UAE, located on the coast of the Gulf of Oman. The leaked satellite images from March 2023 show the construction of additional infrastructure, including a control tower and several buildings, sparking concerns about China’s military ambitions in the […]
The ongoing border dispute between India and China over the Eastern Ladakh region has been a cause for concern since 2020. In an attempt to assert territorial claims over the region, China’s actions have led to a violent clash between Indian and Chinese troops, resulting in casualties on both sides. The situation has only escalated […]
The longstanding tension between India and China has flared up once again as India accuses China of violating border agreements in the Ladakh region. The disputed area is the strategic mountain pass of Pangong Tso, which straddles the border between the two countries. Indian officials claim that Chinese troops crossed the border and advanced into […]
In a subtle nod to China’s past censorship of Winnie the Pooh images, a Taiwan Air Force pilot has been spotted wearing a flight suit with a Winnie the Pooh patch on his left shoulder. The cartoon character has been used in the past to mock Chinese President Xi Jinping, who has been compared to […]
Governor Ralph Northam of Virginia is taking bold steps to secure critical supply chains in the United States, particularly in the semiconductor industry. In a recent meeting with Japanese chipmakers, including industry giants Toshiba and Renesas, Governor Northam emphasized the need for diversification and reducing reliance on China. The article notes that Japan, the world’s […]
