US Journalist Sentenced for Acting as Chinese Agent
Thomas Pauken II was sentenced to 2 years in prison after admitting he worked with Chinese intelligence for years.
He received $100,000 to write reports the intelligence officer said would go directly to Xi Jinping.
A commentary argues that falling property values, job insecurity, and high child-rearing costs leave middle-class Chinese households unable and unwilling to boost consumer spending.
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Shen Yun Performing Arts has brought a magnificent blend of classical Chinese dance and music to Taipei.
"I believe this performance is one of the world's most important cultural treasures," remarked Professor Chiu Tai-Shan, a law lecturer at Asia University and former Minister of Justice.
💙🌺 Shen Yun presents an entirely new program each year. If you have never seen Shen Yun perform, you can view the 2027 tour schedule and book tickets at: https://t.co/maZ75tgGVR
New Oil Deal Redrawing US-China Power in Americas
A new oil deal puts the United States deeper into Venezuela, and challenging China's long-standing foothold in America's southern backyard.