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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 strugg
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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....
Five Chinese Departments Push Housing Market Stability Measures: New Wine in Old Bottles, Limited Effectiveness
five Chinese government departments, including the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, held a joint press conference on Thursday (October 17) to discuss efforts to "promote the stable and healthy development of the real estate market."...
On the Eve of UK Foreign Secretary's Visit to China, Prime Minister Starmer Calls for Release of Jimmy Lai
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy is set to visit China this week, marking the highest-level visit to China by an official from the Labour government since it took office. His mission is to seek "reconciliation" and repair UK-China relations....
Samsung Delays Taking Deliveries of ASML Chip Gear for Its New US Factory, Sources Say
ASML-RESULTS-SAMSUNG-ELEC-EXCLUSIVE:Exclusive-Samsung delays taking deliveries of ASML's chip gear for its new US factory, sources say...
Analysis-From Bitcoin to Mexican Peso, ‘Trump Trades’ Are Appearing Again
USA-ELECTION-MARKETS-TRUMP:Analysis-From bitcoin to Mexican peso, ‘Trump trades’ are appearing again...
Morning Bid: Lots of China News, Little Clarity
GLOBAL-MARKETS-VIEW-EUROPE:Morning Bid: Lots of China news, little clarity...
North Korea's Kim Jong Un Calls South Korea a Foreign, Hostile Country
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has described South Korea as a foreign and hostile nation, state media KCNA reported on Friday with photos showing Kim and high-ranking military personnel at a command post poring over a map labelled "Seoul"....
Biden to discuss Ukraine with allies on swansong Berlin trip
U.S. President Joe Biden will on Friday seek to cement cooperation with key European partners on issues from the Ukraine war to conflict in the Middle East during a swift swansong trip to Berlin....
Taiwan President Thanks Air Force for 'Outstanding' Work During China War Games
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te thanked the air force on Friday for their "outstanding" work during Chinese war games around the island earlier this week, telling them to keep up the good work....
Trump Knocks Harris, Signals Support for Adams at NY Charity Gala
USA-ELECTION-NYC-DINNER:Trump knocks Harris, signals support for Adams at NY charity gala...
TSMC stock hits new high after posting forecast-beating earnings
Taipei-listed shares in TSMC hit a record high on Friday after the chipmaker posted forecast-beating third-quarter earnings and predicted a rosy outlook on strong artificial intelligence (AI) demand....
China new home prices fall at the fastest pace since 2015
China's new home prices fell at the fastest pace since May 2015, official data showed on Friday, despite increased efforts to revive the struggling property sector....
Dollar rides 'Trump trade' toward third weekly rise
The dollar headed for a third weekly gain in a row on Friday, helped by a dovish European Central Bank and strong U.S. data that is pushing out expectations for how fast U.S. rates can fall, particularly if Donald Trump wins the presidency....
Trump, Harris would both take pragmatic approach to IMF, World Bank, Georgieva says
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday that she expected U.S. presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris would both take a "very pragmatic" approach to the IMF and the World Bank....
Unlock the Mystery of Shen Yun: A Rare Glimpse into the Art Behind the Global Sensation
If you are curious about Shen Yun, the world-touring and globally acclaimed performing arts troupe, but aren't quite sure what it’s all about—here’s a special opportunity!...