China

Chinese hackers breach US Treasury Secretary’s computer

Chinese state-sponsored hackers infiltrate computer of US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, gaining access to unclassified files, according to Bloomberg News.

'Major incident'

US Treasury Department targeted by Chinese-sponsored hackers

US Treasury Department alerts lawmakers to a cybersecurity breach involving a Chinese state-sponsored actor, marking what officials describe as a “major incident.”

Report:

Iran scrambling to sell oil before Trump takes office

The incoming President's threats of an economic assault have made Iran rush to sell its Chinese oil reserve while it still can.

Report:

COVID-19 caused by leak from Chinese lab

A report to the US Congress states that some biological elements of the virus do not occur naturally.

Jerusalem:

Earliest known Chinese inscription in Israel found on Mt. Zion

'We will forever keep the eternal spring': Earliest known Chinese inscription in Israel, from about 500 years ago, discovered on Mount Zion in Jerusalem.

Eight murdered, 17 injured on campus in eastern China

Eight were killed and at least 17 injured in a stabbing incident at a college in Yixing city, eastern China. The suspect was arrested at the scene.

Seal Team Six training for possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan

Elite US naval unit that killed Osama bin Laden training for over a year for possibility China would invade Taiwan the way Russian President Putin invaded Ukraine.

Report:

New US nuclear strategy focuses on Chinese threat

New York Times reports that Biden quietly approved a highly classified strategic nuclear plan for the US focusing more closely on China's rapid nuclear expansion.

What’s ahead: America or Amerika?

Putin and Xi perceive this period as one of American vulnerability. Op-ed.

In Depth:

China's Palestinian power play

Why are Hamas and Fatah holding a peace conference in Beijing?

China: Unified delegation to rule Gaza following war

Fourteen Palestinian Arab factions held discussions in Beijing, China, regarding 'the day after,' with agreements reached between Hamas and Fatah.

China trying to bring reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas

This weekend, a meeting of Palestinian organizations' representatives will be held in Beijing under the auspices of the Chinese regime in an attempt to promote national reconciliation amid the ongoing war.

In bid for reconciliation:

Fatah and Hamas officials to meet in Beijing

Senior officials from Hamas and Fatah to meet in Beijing on July 20 and 201 in a renewed bid for reconciliation.

Hamas-Fatah talks in China delayed

Reconciliation talks between rival factions Hamas and Fatah due to be held in China have been delayed and no new date has been set.

Fear of espionage:

Amsterdam removes Chinese-made security cameras

The City of Amsterdam announced that it will gradually remove the city's 1,280 Chinese-made security cameras for fear that the Chinese government is spying on them.

'Common voice on Palestinians'

China to host Arab leaders in Beijing

China will host Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi as well as a number of other Arab leaders as it continues to seek closer ties with Arab states.

China to host Hamas-Fatah reconciliation talks

Hamas and Fatah have been at odds since 2007, when Hamas violently took control of Gaza in a bloody coup.

Report:

Houthis agreed not to attack Chinese and Russian ships

Bloomberg reports that the Yemen-based Houthis have told China and Russia their ships can sail through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden without being attacked.

Donald Trump:

'Mexican manufacturing will be a bloodbath'

The former president warned that if he was not elected, the country could see Chinese and Mexican factories undercutting American industry.

'Strong disappointment'

China criticizes US veto of resolution on Gaza

China's permanent representative to the UN after US vetoes Security Council resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza: The US veto sends a wrong message.

Chinese company relocates to force workers to quit

Chinese advertising firm moves its offices to a remote mountain site to force workers to quit, only to immediately return to the city and hire new ones.

China's FM calls for Palestinian state

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls for establishment of a Palestinian state and a ceasefire in Gaza during meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in Cairo.

In wake of Houthi attacks:

Chinese company Cosco stops sailing to Israeli ports

Cosco Shipping Lines says it will no longer be sailing to Israeli ports in order to avoid Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.

Report:

Hamas found with advanced Chinese-made arms

According to The Telegraph, IDF forces uncovered Chinese weapons as well as eavesdropping and tactical communications devices in Gaza.

Netanyahu: I asked Xi Jinping to help recover hostages

Prime Minister Netanyahu told the Knesset Plenum of the many efforts being made to free the hostages, including an appeal to China.

At least 111 dead in earthquake in northwestern China

Authorities say the earthquake's magnitude was 6.2. The quake hit the province of Gansu but was also felt in neighboring Qinghai.

Chinese government tracks visitors who support Israel

An Israeli visiting China criticized the Chinese government's stance on Israel's war in Gaza and began receiving calls from the government.

New York Times:

Russia, China, Iran helping Hamas wage war on Israel online

Massive disinformation campaign waged by illiberal states to undermine support for Israel and Western democracies follows Hamas massacre.

Russia and China veto UNSC resolution on Israel-Hamas war

The US draft condemns Hamas attack on Israel, supports Israel’s right to defend itself, and calls for unconditional release of hostages.

China 'sympathizes with the Palestinian people'

The Chinese foreign minister commented that his country is especially sympathetic to the residents of Gaza.

Israeli diplomat stabbed in Beijing

Possible terror attack in China comes as Hamas calls for global 'day of jihad' and rage in support of the massacre of 1,300 Israelis.

Israel protests China's refusal to condemn Hamas over massacre

Israeli envoy Rafi Harpaz speaks to Chinese envoy Zhai Jun, expresses shock at Chinese response to worst massacre of Jews since Holocuast.

Biden’s Belt and Road counter needs an eastern extension

The new corridor described by Netanyahu at the UN needs to reach China's backyard to be meaningful. Op-ed.

Beyond the absence of China at the G20 Summit

The world is in a state of increasing polarization and struggles for leadership. China's message is that it is in the fight. Op-ed.

Syria's Assad arrives in China

In his second visit to the country, the Syrian leader will attend the opening ceremony of the Asian Games and will meet with President Xi.

Apologists for Chinese genocide

Potemkin-style cover-ups to hide the truth from visitors were the norm in the USSR, Nazi Germany, the PA, N. Korea and now in China. Op-ed.

Man arrested for spying for China in British Parliament

British authorities still have not confirmed the suspect's identity. The arrest was months ago, but has only been published now.

China boycotts Japanese products as 'radioactive'

Chinese consumers are avoiding products from Japan in protest over Japan's pumping radioactive water toward China.

The American Triumvirate

To glimpse America’s future, one only need look at countries like China, third-world countries in the Middle East, or Venezuela.Op-ed.

Robert Francis Kennedy:

'COVID-19 deliberately spares Ashkenazi Jews'

Democratic candidate Robert Francis Kennedy claimed that Ashkenazi Jews and ethnic Chinese people were specifically spared from COVID-19.

How does the West want to see Russia?

The aspiration of the US to neutralize Russia in case of clash with China is in contrast to its fears of a broken Russia.Op-ed.

Pentagon:

Chinese spy balloon didn't collect intelligence

Pentagon says the US took steps to mitigate intelligence collection by Chinese spy balloon shot down over the Atlantic in February.

Israel informs US: Netanyahu will visit China

Netanyahu expected to make 4th visit to China, assures members of Congress that alliance between Israel and US is 'key' and 'irreplaceable.'

During Abbas visit:

China establishes 'strategic partnership' with PA

PA chairman welcomed with full military honors in Beijing, as China seeks to deepen its involvement in the Middle East.

Chinese birth rates fall to historic lows

Chinese birth and marriage rates have fallen to the lowest point recorded since the government began tracking them.

PA chairman to visit China after offer to mediate Israel talks

China announces Mahmoud Abbas will make a state visit to the country at the invitation of President Xi.

Survey:

Palestinian Arabs prefer China over US as mediator with Israel

Majority of Palestinian Arabs view China and Russia as potentially effective mediators for peace talks with Israel.

France sets sights on ‘Third Pole’ agenda

France is advocating for Europe to be a “third pole” independent of Washington and Beijing - and is meeting resistance. Op-ed

China’s Mars rover finds evidence of water on Mars

Researchers find stunning new confirmation that Mars recently had water that could have supported life.

Chinese Foreign Minister:

'We're ready to help facilitate Israel-PA peace talks'

China's Foreign Minister, Qin Gang, speaks to Israeli and PA counterparts, expresses concerns over intensifying tensions.

Report:

Iran in secret talks with China and Russia

Politico: China & Russia are in secret talks with Iran to replenish Iran's supply of a compound used to propel ballistic missiles

World's largest drone company likely selling technology to Iran

Chinese drone manufacturer denies report it markets its products to Iran in violation of US sanctions.

China’s initiative may be the chance to end the Ukraine war

Newsweek magazine confirmed that the Chinese have a plan to end the long and drawn out war in Ukraine. Op-ed.

DOJ accuses TikTok of spying on US tech reporters

Probe by DOJ and FBI looking into claims that TikTok employees accessed personal data of Americans, including tech journalists.

Op-ed

Gal Luft’s distressing predicament

Israel should seek a full investigation of the charges against its national, and also ensure his arrest isn’t politically motivated.Op-ed.

China, Iran and Russia hold drills in Gulf of Oman

The exercises come amid heightened tensions between the US and China.

The Iran-Saudi-China unholy alliance

This agreement happened partially as a result of Biden’s recent neglect of America's longstanding work to contain Riyadh, Op-ed.

White House:

'No definitive conclusion on origin of COVID-19'

White House won't confirm report that the Department of Energy has determined a lab leak was the most likely cause of the COVID-19 pandemic.

US assessment:

COVID-19 likely came from lab leak in China

Department of Energy assesses the COVID-19 virus accidentally escaped from a lab in Wuhan.

White House warns:

Russian buying chips, tech from Iran, North Korea and China

Latest statement from Commerce Department comes as G7 nations debate new sanctions on firms accused of exporting military tech to Russia.