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China's Drone Makers Face Sanctions for Russia's War in Ukraine

October 18, 2024

In a significant move, the United States has slapped sanctions on two Chinese companies for the first time. These companies are accused of supplying complete weapons systems to Russia, which is using them in the war in Ukraine. The US says that the Chinese firms worked closely with Russian defense c

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China's Military Moves: Unpacking Taiwan’s Concerns

October 18, 2024

In the waters near Taiwan, China has launched military drills that Taiwan calls an "unreasonable provocation. " These drills include aircraft carriers, fighter jets, and warships circling the island. Beijing says it wants to warn Taiwan against independence moves, but many in Taiwan see themselves a

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China’s Military Exercise Stirs Up Tensions with Taiwan

October 18, 2024

China recently held a significant military drill near Taiwan, sparking criticism from the United States. The exercise, dubbed "Joint Sword-2024B, " involved various branches of the Chinese military. They conducted sea and air patrols, along with attacks on maritime and ground targets. This maneuver

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Tension Between China and Taiwan: What's Behind the Military Show?

October 18, 2024

Have you ever had an argument with a neighbor over where your property ends and theirs begins? That's kind of what's happening between China and Taiwan. China thinks Taiwan is part of its territory, but Taiwan sees itself as an independent nation. Over the past few years, China has been flexing its

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China Practices Island Invasion – What’s the Deal?

October 18, 2024

This week, China’s military staged huge war games around Taiwan, causing lots of worry. Troops did drills by sea, land, and air, even using one of China’s aircraft carriers. Taiwan's government said China should respect their democracy and stop these scare tactics. The drills were a reply to Taiwan’

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USAF Chiefs on Week-Long Indo-Pacific Tour

October 18, 2024

Last Monday, two high-ranking officials from the United States Air Force (USAF) kicked off a seven-day tour of the Indo-Pacific region. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi started their journey at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. Their trip,

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China's Cyber Warfare Rocks America

October 18, 2024

China has been waging a cyber war against America for years, and it’s not looking good. The Chinese government wants to challenge America’s dominance in the western Pacific. They’re hacking into the country’s critical infrastructure. This includes energy, communications, and transportation systems.

finance

China's Economy: Struggling, but Stimulated

October 18, 2024

Have you ever wondered what happens when a huge economy like China's starts to slow down? Well, it's a big deal, and it's happening right now. China's economy is growing at its slowest pace in months. This is because of problems like a crashing property market, people not buying much, and prices goi

business

P&G’s Q1 Report: A Glimpse into China’s Slowdown

October 18, 2024

Procter & Gamble recently announced its earnings for the first quarter of 2025, and the news wasn’t great. Sales in China, the company’s second-biggest market, dropped by 15%. This is due to economic struggles like falling home prices and rising unemployment rates. People are spending less, which me

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Elon Musk's Town Hall: A Look at His 2020 Election Claims

October 18, 2024

Elon Musk recently attended a town hall in Pennsylvania, where he shared his thoughts on the 2020 election. He expressed concerns about mail-in ballots, suggesting they make it hard to prove cheating. Musk also questioned the use of Dominion voting machines in certain areas, like Maricopa County and