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opinion
The Bigger Scandal Goes Beyond Jensen Huang and a Suspected Chinese Spy
Summary Within the span of a few days, Jensen Huang went from being one of the world’s most powerful men to an admitted adulterer and an unemployed billionaire. His rapid fall will have profound consequences for Nvidia, artificial intelligence, and our national security for years to come. Most alarming, Huang used his power and influence… -
opinion
Breaking China’s Grip on Rare Earth Minerals
Summary Modern American military superiority rests on a dangerous paradox: Many of the most advanced U.S. defense systems, from precision munitions to the radar arrays on aircraft carriers, rely heavily on critical minerals processed by China, the nation’s principal geopolitical adversary. The Chinese Communist Party dominates the rare-earth supply chain, controlling approximately 90% of global… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Why Is Carney Choosing China Over America?
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. We’re into five or six months now of the Canadian-American trade wars. It’s kind of… -
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Upcoming Trump, Putin and Xi Jinping Meeting Explained
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. There’s a lot of acrimony right now about a planned summit with the three… -
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Green Group Already Under Scrutiny Honors Leader of Foundation That Gave Millions to China-Linked Entities
An environmental group facing scrutiny for its ties to China honored a leader of a major left-leaning grantmaking foundation that has given millions of dollars to China-connected entities. The Environmental Law Institute on Tuesday honored Julie Packard, vice chair of the board of trustees for the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, with its 2026 Environmental… -
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AAU Sues to Block Federal Transparency on Foreign Funding of Universities
Foreign influence on university campuses in the U.S. is a serious threat to national security. In 2024, a congressional investigation exposed nearly $40 million in unreported research contracts between the Chinese Communist Party and two top U.S. research universities. To protect national security and provide greater transparency to the American people, the U.S. Senate should… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: The Problem With America’s Military Arsenal
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. This is Victor Davis Hanson for the Daily Signal. We’re in the eighth month of an on-and-off war, as we all know, with Iran, and since… -
opinion
Out for Delivery: The China Threat Comes to Your Door
Today’s digital marketplaces are omnipresent, promising competitive prices and fast delivery. More consumers have turned to these platforms in recent years, driving up online sales and helping e-commerce companies, particularly Chinese ones, rake in massive profits. China now captures a substantial share of global e-commerce. But its dominance of digital markets is not merely the… -
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China Controls a Crucial Piece of the US AI Pipeline
China has infected every part of our internet stack. From our telecoms to our routers, we are in the midst of a full-scale invasion. But it’s not just your home services that are adversely impacted, because the data centers running every artificial intelligence-trained model are particularly vulnerable. Why? China owns an essential device that every… -
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The Trump-Xi Summit Put America First
Last week, President Donald Trump hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington, D.C. While the meeting featured considerable pageantry, including a state dinner and displays of American history, the real meat of the summit came from its deliverables. The summit appears to have met expectations, safeguarding American interests and offering no concessions on important U.S…. -
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Trump Reveals What He Told Xi About Political Prisoners
President Donald Trump told the Daily Signal he had “hopefully fruitful” discussions with Chinese leader Xi Jinping about political prisoners in China, including American Min Zin and Jimmy Lai. When asked by the Daily Signal if he discussed the release of political prisoners, Trump said, “I did.” “We talked, and I think we had some… -
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Refrigerators: The Next National Security Frontier?
RealClearWire—Refrigerators are probably the last thing anyone would consider a national security vulnerability, which is precisely why the unusual refrigeration failures at U.S. military commissaries deserve more attention than they are getting. There is no public evidence that the incidents were caused by a cyberattack or a foreign adversary, and they may ultimately prove to… -
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Marxism and Islamism Are Making Our System Blink Red—and Green
By the summer of 2001, “The system was blinking red” from threats related to Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda. These included known planning and training for hijacking airplanes. That is the testimony that then-CIA Director George Tenet told the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. The 9/11 Commission preserved Tenet’s statement in… -
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China Hawk Urges Trump and Rubio to Discuss Chinese Prisoner Release in New Letter
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The chairman of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday, urging them to discuss with Chinese leader Xi Jinping the release of worshippers and American citizens who remain imprisoned in China. Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., penned the letter… -
opinion
China Tried to Silence the Philippines. Instead, It Proved Teodoro Right.
China tried to intimidate the Philippine defense secretary in the middle of an international security conference. Instead, Beijing gave the world a live demonstration of the coercion its neighbors have been writing about for years, and the Philippines gave a master class in how to push back against Chinese bullying. On Sept. 8, Philippine Secretary… -
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6-Figure Ad Buy Calls on Trump to Send This Message to China on AI Threats
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Alliance for a Better Future will run a six-figure ad campaign urging President Donald Trump to discuss artificial intelligence safety with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during Thursday’s state visit. The ad will encourage Trump to continue “beating China on AI without becoming China.” “President Trump knows America wins by building AI… -
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Congress Hears Pleas for Release of God-Fearing Chinese Democracy Advocate
A top congressional panel on Wednesday examined the imprisonment of Chinese media entrepreneur Jimmy Lai and the state of press freedom and judicial independence in China. The Congressional-Executive Commission on China hearing, titled “A Son and Daughter’s Appeal to Xi Jinping to Release Their Dad, Jimmy Lai,” comes a week before the Chinese Communist Party… -
analysis
From Dance Floor to War: China Readies Humanoid Robots for Combat
BEIJING, Sept 7 (Reuters)—At the World Humanoid Robot Games in China last month, robots jumped, boxed and danced. Some fleet-footed bots ran faster than Usain Bolt over 100 meters. Spectators cheered the machines’ improving capabilities and their meme-worthy stumbles. Two days after the Games ended, the People’s Liberation Army‘s official newspaper drew its own conclusions… -
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State Department: Chinese Communist Party Is Committing Genocide
The U.S. Department of State is unambiguously stating that the Chinese Communist Party is committing genocide. On Aug. 27, this writer sent some questions to the State Department Office of Press Operations through its online portal for media inquiries. One of these questions was: “Has the State Department concluded that China is continuing to engage… -
opinion
Victor Davis Hanson: America Looks Nothing Like She Did 5 Years Ago—And That’s a Good Thing
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. We’re nine weeks from the midterm election, and we’re starting to see a lot of anxiety, frustration…