A Hamas leader has shared bold words on camera, saying Beijing is taking notes on the terrorist group’s attack on Israel, and could replicate it for an invasion of Taiwan.
Contradicting messages came out of a defense forum in Beijing, with top Russian and Chinese officials saying closer ties with the West are in order, while at the same time dumping criticism on Washington.
A surge of social media tributes for China’s former premier after news of his death has met with strict censorship. Why is Beijing trying to keep the message quiet?
And a New-York based arts group is facing oppression in a democratic nation for nearly two decades. Why is South Korea caving to China under a recently elected president friendly to the United States?
Topics in this episode:
- ‘A Dazzling Example’: Hamas Leader Says China Could Conduct Similar Attack on Taiwan
- Beijing, Moscow Heap Blame on U.S. at Defense Forum
- Chinese Mourn Former Chinese Premier; Expert: Outpouring of Grievances Directed at Xi Jinping
- U.S. Military Launches Japan Seafood Purchases
- Why China Is Blocking a Performance in S. Korea
- CCP Pressures Venues in Korea to Cancel Shen Yun: Ahn
- Direct Foreign Investment in China Plunges; Net Funds Outflow from China at 7-Year High
- China Evergrande Granted One Last Chance
- Will the Death of Li Keqiang Shake CCP Rule?