Japan scrambles fighter jets after more than 10 Chinese and Russian warplanes flew near its islands. Some of the bombers are capable of carrying nuclear weapons. The latest on the boiling tensions unsettling East Asia.
China is quietly building new strategic airports in southern Tibet—and they are situated right next to India. We take a closer look at Beijing’s agenda to expand its military presence in the region.
Goldman Sachs and the International Monetary Fund are pressing China to strengthen its currency. There’s speculation that Beijing is intentionally keeping the yuan weak to boost exports.
The defense for alleged Chinese agent Linda Sun—a former New York State official—says she may have made mistakes but committed no crimes, calling her actions typical political maneuvers. Prosecutors strongly disagree.
Chinese influence is seeping back into the spotlight. But just how insidious is Beijing’s shadow? Paul Johnstone, former Federal Agent with the Australian Federal Police, breaks it down: “I had a Winnie the Pooh badge on, you know, and she didn’t like it. I said, ‘You talk about him in class all the time. You’re brainwashing all these young kids here about how great the government is over there. If you feel that way, with respect, you should pack your bags and go back to mainland China if you love it so much. That’s not being racist, that’s not being disrespectful—that’s just being honest.’”