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Trump Mans the Fryer at Pennsylvania McDonald's
(The Center Square) – A Philadelphia-area McDonald's onboarded a new worker on Sunday: former President Donald Trump.
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Wang He: Government Policies Ineffective, China’s Real Estate Market Beyond Rescue
On October 17, China’s Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, the central bank, and three other departments held a press conference to introduce measures for implementing the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Politburo’s directive to “halt the decline and stabilize” the real estate market, promoting its stable and healthy development....
Chen Pokong: The CCP's Strategies for Infiltrating Overseas Democracy Movements
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) infiltrates the United States, overseas Chinese communities, and overseas democracy movements through two major mechanisms: united front work and espionage. Often, these two approaches are intertwined, working simultaneously. In other words, the CCP’s United Front Work Department and Ministry of State Security collaborate, making it difficult to distinguish between the two....
Yan Dan: Why Can’t the Chinese Communist Party Tolerate Japan’s Kimono?
From June 29 to 30, 2024, the Japan Expo was held at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, Washington....
Wang Youqun: Are They the Gravediggers of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)?
Recently, I came across a case in Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, which left me deeply unsettled. After reading it, I couldn't help but wonder: Are the officials involved in this case—those who are cold, ruthless, and lawless towards the people—the CCP's own gravediggers?...
Xi Jinping's Visit to Liuchi Lane: a Sign of Weakening Power
On October 17, Chinese state media Xinhua reported that Xi Jinping visited Liuchi Lane in Tongcheng, Anhui Province, expressing that "this visit was very touching." Xi stated that "Liuchi Lane embodies the wisdom of ancient Chinese people. We must promote the traditional virtues of the Chinese nation, emphasizing mutual concession and harmony, and resolving social conflicts to make our society more harmonious."...
Xi Jinping’s Waning Influence Becomes Clear Amid Mysterious Signals From Zhongnanhai
Recently, prominent appearances by officials such as Zhang Youxia and Li Qiang have overshadowed Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader Xi Jinping. Notably, during Xi’s visit to Fujian on the 16th, the absence of CCP Central Office Director Cai Qi was a rare occurrence. Given the internal power struggles within the CCP, which influence the direction of Chinese society, these developments have drawn attention. Particularly since the 20th Central Committee's third plenary session, there have been several peculiar signals....
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
USA-ELECTION-TRUMP-CHINA:Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan...
Some Lebanese Americans endorse Harris, expect more Lebanon support
Some prominent Lebanese Americans on Friday endorsed Democrat Kamala Harris for president in a letter that said the U.S. had been "unrelenting" in its support for Lebanon under the Biden administration and that they expect additional backing if Harris wins in November....
Russia, Ukraine each swap 95 prisoners of war, Russian Defence Ministry says
UKRAINE-CRISIS-SWAP:Russia, Ukraine each swap 95 prisoners of war, Russian Defence Ministry says...
Absentee ballot discussion continues as election day draws near
(The Center Square)- Military veterans and their family representatives joined election officials to discuss lawsuits targeting military and overseas voting while reassuring the security of absentee ballots....
Striking union holds indirect discussions with Boeing about deal, helped by US government
BOEING-LABOR:Striking union holds indirect discussions with Boeing about deal, helped by US government...
Trump says Sinwar death makes peace easier, adds he'll speak soon to Netanyahu
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-TRUMP-SINWAR:Trump says Sinwar death makes peace easier, adds he'll speak soon to Netanyahu...
Florida sues DHS for refusing to verify voter registration citizenship information
(The Center Square) – After requesting citizenship status information about registered voters in Florida, and not receiving it from federal agencies as required by law, Florida sued....
Harris, Trump barnstorm in Michigan, where polls are tied
Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump are barreling through the battleground state of Michigan on Friday, where opinion polls show the U.S. presidential candidates are essentially tied just 18 days before the Nov. 5 election....
Colorado woman receives federal prison sentence for stealing $483k from Amazon
A 37-year-old Denver, Colorado, woman received a one-year and one-day prison sentence after pleading guilty to committing wire fraud in a scheme where she defrauded her employer, Amazon....
Meta releases AI model that can check other AI models' work
Facebook owner Meta said on Friday it was releasing a batch of new AI models from its research division, including a "Self-Taught Evaluator" that may offer a path toward less human involvement in the AI development process....
Biden sees opportunity to potentially end Israel-Iran fighting 'for a while'
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday there was an opportunity to deal with Israel and Iran in a way that potentially ends their conflict in the Middle East for a while....
US lawmakers ask Justice, Defense departments to probe McKinsey, review contracts
A group of U.S. lawmakers have asked the Department of Justice and the Department of Defense (DoD) to investigate McKinsey's failure to disclose its work with China's government...
Chinese Financial Professionals Switch Careers as Regulatory Crackdown Darkens Future
Disillusioned Chinese bankers and fund managers are abandoning their careers in finance as government actions and regulations cloud the future, making even fields like education and stand-up comedy appear more attractive....
Li Xi and Wang Xiaohong’s Sudden Visit to Tianjin: Analysis Suggests It May Be Unfavorable for Chen Miner
The internal power struggles within the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) remain secretive. Recently, two of Xi Jinping’s close allies—Li Xi, Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), and Wang Xiaohong, China’s State Councilor—visited Tianjin for "research," raising eyebrows. Tianjin is currently led by Chen Miner, who was once rumored to be Xi’s successor. Analysts believe that the visit by both Li Xi and Wang Xiaohong, both considered Xi’s "swords," signals an internal CCP power struggle, potentially unfavorable for Chen Miner....
Poll: Voters Split on Whether Harris, Trump Have Shifted on Policy Issues
Voters remain divided on whether Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former president Donald Trump have shifted along the political spectrum since the last presidential election, new polling shows....
Hamas Leader's Death Creates Chance for Ceasefire, US Defense Secretary Says
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-USA:Hamas leader's death creates chance for ceasefire, US Defense Secretary says...
Wang Youqun: Israel's Lesson in Being "Friendly" Toward the Chinese Communist Party
Israel is a small, beleaguered country in the Middle East, lacking resources, facing extreme drought, and surrounded by hostile environments. It was founded one year before the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) came to power, yet it has become one of the world's "highly developed" nations and is often called "the smallest superpower in the world."...
CVS to replace CEO Karen Lynch with long-time exec David Joyner
CVS-HEALTH-CEO:CVS to replace CEO Karen Lynch with long-time exec David Joyner...
Female Entrepreneur in Hunan Becomes Prisoner After Illegal Demolition: 100 Million Yuan in Assets Seized
"I know about Jack Ma, and Sun Dawu, the richest man in Hebei... but I never thought that our small business could also be pushed to the point where we have nowhere to seek justice." Recently, a private entrepreneur from Hunan exposed to the media the tragic end of a lifetime of business management by her and her son....
Obamas set to hit campaign trail with Kamala Harris for first time
Democrat Kamala Harris will campaign for the first time with Barack and Michelle Obama in separate events next week, hoping to inject some political star power in the final dash to election day in November, a senior campaign official said....
Economic Recovery or Taiwan Strait Tensions? Xi Jinping Sends Mixed Signals
Amid growing tensions between China and the U.S. and the increasing risk of conflict in the Taiwan Strait, Xi Jinping's visit to Fujian has drawn attention. On one hand, Xi is strengthening military deterrence against Taiwan, while on the other, he is calling for boosting the domestic economy. However, the contradiction between military pressure and economic recovery has made markets wary of China’s economic outlook, with investors increasingly concerned about the future uncertainties....
Xi Visits Fujian to Explore Cross-strait Integration, but the Ministry of Defense Takes a Contradictory Stance: the Reality is Surprising
By Li Qiang According to People News, on October 14, after the People's Liberation Army (PLA) conduc...
Regulatory Office Director Stabbed to Death in Municipal Hall: CCP's Fear-based Rule Losing Effectiveness
Under the rule of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), public discontent and hostility continue to surge. Despite massive investments in stability maintenance, surveillance, and monitoring, with vast networks of grassroots personnel and facilities extending into homes, companies, and government offices, incidents of citizens killing officials persist, even occurring in official workplaces....
Apple's new iPhone sales in China jump 20% in first 3 weeks, Counterpoint says
Apple Inc's new iPhones got off to a strong start in China, with their sales rising 20% in their first three weeks since their launch compared with its 2023 model, according to data from research firm Counterpoint....
World Media on China: the Gloom and Madness of the Economic Landscape
Since the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) abruptly abandoned its nearly three-year-long "zero-COVID" policy, China’s economic growth has struggled under the negative impact of that policy and other measures that are promoted as boosting the economy but, in reality, hinder it....