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Spies on Campus: Chinese Espionage Exposed at Stanford
The Chinese Communist Party is “orchestrating a widespread intelligence-gathering campaign at Stanford,” according to The Stanford Review. “In short, ‘there are Chinese spies at Stanford,’” the university’s independent student-run newspaper writes in an investigation published this week. After learning of multiple incidents of unusual behavior from a handful of Chinese students, or those…Virginia Allen -
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House Panel Quizzes Bessent on DOGE, Tariff Talks, China
In an at times contentious hearing, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent testified before members of the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday. But the hearing started off on a lighter note. In an initial humorous exchange near the beginning of his testimony, the treasury secretary corrected Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., when she asked him…Jacob Adams -
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Will China Invade Taiwan? Expert Explains
China is ramping up its military preparations for a conflict against Taiwan, the commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command says. Adm. Samuel J. Paparo spoke Friday at a conference at the McCain Institute in Arizona and referred to China being in a “rapid boil,” according to The Washington Times. “You know the metaphor of…Virginia Allen -
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Safeguarding Students: Stopping China’s Infiltration of US Universities
America’s students deserve better than to be treated as pawns in the Chinese Communist Party’s long game to undermine our country. We can all agree that China does not have the best interests of American students in mind. Yet, thanks to lax enforcement and misplaced priorities from the Biden-Harris administration, billions of dollars have flowed…Rep. Mark Harris -
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New Secure Messaging Platform Offers Quantum-Resistant Defense Against Chinese Cyber Threats
A communications platform called Titanium Secure is positioning itself as a quantum-resistant defense against growing cyber threats from China and data harvesting by Big Tech companies. “We saw a need for conservatives to have their own platform where they could do several different things, and part of those was to secure communication and secure data,”…Rob Bluey -
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Beijing Vows Retaliation Against US Trading Partners’ Deals ‘at the Expense of China’s Interests’
China is sending a stern message to countries across the globe that are cutting trade deals with the United States: Stop it or face retaliatory measures. China’s Ministry of Commerce on Monday told its allies not to reach agreements that would come at the expense of the Chinese government. China “firmly opposes any party reaching…George Caldwell -
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Communist China’s Reach is Global and Growing
Communism is a word frequently uttered in the political arena. Yet, too often, the proper weight of this term and the devastating consequences this ideology has inflicted across the globe is overlooked or, at the very least, misunderstood. Far too many Americans complacently believe that liberal democracy has permanently triumphed. In doing so, they neglect…Anna Gustafson -
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Trump’s Life’s Work Culminates in Confronting China
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump abruptly announced a 90-day pause on most of his planned country-specific “reciprocal” tariffs—with the notable exception of China. In so strikingly singling out China as the focus of America’s economic and geopolitical ire, Trump was not merely clarifying that the United States views China and its regnant Communist Party as…Josh Hammer -
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Tucker Carlson Calls for ‘Disengagement’ With China
President Donald Trump is using tariffs to apply heavy pressure on China on trade, but he remains open to negotiations with Beijing, Tucker Carlson says. “Well, of course, he is,” Carlson said when asked whether he thought Trump is willing to negotiate with China. “I mean, the question is: Who needs the other more?…Virginia Allen -
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Here’s Why the Great Decoupling From China is Long Overdue
In the last few weeks, the world has been on a roller coaster ride over President Donald Trump’s proposals to massively increase tariffs. Whether by intention or not, American trade policies now stand in an interesting place. Trump has paused America’s largest tariffs increases on virtually every country, save one: China. On China, the Trump…Jarrett Stepman -
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The 7 Tools Trump Needs to Win the Trade War With China
Beijing’s latest retaliatory tariffs—now at 84%—reveal a familiar hypocrisy: the world’s most notorious trade abuser crying foul when held accountable. In response, President Donald Trump has raised tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%, while dropping nearly all tariffs on countries that seek to trade fairly. We applauded the president’s zealous focus on dealing with the…Miles Pollard -
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Tom Cotton’s New Book Addresses China’s Global Threat You Can’t Talk About
Sen. Tom Cotton’s new book, “Seven Things You Can’t Say About China,” asks the reader to give renewed focus on perhaps America’s greatest nemesis—the People’s Republic of China. In seven chapters, Cotton outlines the nature and severity of the threat—and it’s a warning that is sorely needed. While many Americans pay attention to a few high-profile…Horace Cooper -
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Facebook Worked ‘Hand in Glove’ With China, Ex-Executive Tells Senate Panel
Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former Facebook executive, testified on Wednesday on explosive allegations about the social media company’s relationship with China. In her prepared opening statement for a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, Wynn-Williams accused company founder Mark Zuckerberg of pledging himself as a “free speech champion” while working “hand in…Jacob Adams -
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Ex-Facebook Employee Set to Testify on Parent Company’s Relations With China
Sen. Josh Hawley has called Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former Facebook employee, before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism to testify Wednesday on the company’s relationship with China. Hawley, R-Mo., told The Daily Signal that he hoped to get answers at the hearing, dubbed “A Time for Truth: Oversight of Meta’s Foreign Relations and Representations…Jacob Adams -
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President Trump Is Protecting America’s Technological Edge Over China
President Donald Trump’s forceful use of export controls on high-end, dual-use semiconductors to contain the Chinese Communist Party’s technological ambitions is one of the most important national security achievements of his first term. Export controls are a national security tool that restricts the technology that corporations can sell or transfer to American adversaries. In a…Bryan Burack -
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‘Breathtaking’: New Heritage Foundation Documentary Exposes Dramatic Chinese Nuclear Weapon Expansion
Not long ago, the United States was an uncontested superpower. Nor was it that long ago that the United States fielded a military that was qualitatively unrivaled, and perhaps the most powerful and most advanced military in history. But that supremacy may be in danger unless the U.S. initiates drastic reforms. To spread awareness of…Anna Gustafson -
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Strategy to Trump China on the World Stage
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal. I’d like to talk today about China. It seems to be on everybody’s mind, but explicitly…Victor Davis Hanson -
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Small Town Sees Big Win Against Chinese Communist Party Takeover
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—A U.S. electric vehicle battery manufacturer with ties to the Chinese Communist Party has suspended its permit application to build a plant near a Michigan National Guard base following fierce opposition. Chuck Thelen, CEO of Gotion Inc.—a “wholly owned and controlled” subsidiary of Chinese company Hefei Gotion High-Tech Power Energy Co. Ltd….Philip Lenczycki -
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Peace Through Technological Strength: How Trump’s America Tames the Chinese Dragon
In the days around the U.S. presidential election, dozens of People’s Liberation Army warplanes cruised through Taiwanese airspace. Such behavior is a microcosm of China’s audacity and confidence to act with increasing impunity. During President Joe Biden’s tenure, the Chinese military consistently probed Taiwan’s readiness and Washington’s leadership. Data from the Taiwanese Ministry of…Shane Festa -
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MAHA: FDA Must Address Influx of Dangerous Illicit Chinese Electronic Cigarettes
The Trump administration received some good news when the Senate confirmed Dr. Marty Makary as head of the Food and Drug Administration. This is a critical nomination to get through because the FDA will play an integral role in executing the president’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda. Without a doubt, we need him at his…Joel Thayer