• China creates new Information Support Force, scraps Strategic Support Force in ‘major’ shakeup

    A PLA spokesman said the Information Support Force "is a brand-new strategic arm of the PLA and a key underpinning of coordinated development and application of the network information system," which would seem to indicate a sharp focus on networks.

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    Blinken Travels to China and Warns Against Support for Russia

    Antony Blinken's recent meetings in Beijing unfolded over almost six hours of candid discussion, reflecting both emerging avenues of cooperation and persistent tensions, notably regarding China’s ties to Russia’s defense efforts and the strategic stakes of artificial intelligence. #USChinaRelations #BlinkenInBeijing #ArtificialIntelligence #Geopolitics #RussiaDefenseSupport

  • China’s former CBDC chief is under government investigation

    China investigating Yao Qian, the former head of the Digital Yuan project. Local media reports say Yao is under probe for “violations of discipline and law.” Yao Qian, a leading Chinese blockchain expert who previously spearheaded China’s Digital Yuan program, is reportedly under government investigation. The Digital Yuan is a central bank digital currency (CBDC) […]

  • Supporters: Juvenile justice bill is about “true second chances”

    Demanding more age-appropriate interventions for young adults charged with crimes, youth activists and formerly incarcerated individuals urged lawmakers Thursday to advance bills that would overhaul how 18-, 19- and 20-year-olds are prosecuted. The Judiciary Committee has less than two weeks to take action on what supporters call "Raise the Age" legislation (H 1710 / S 942), which []

  • At G7, Blinken seeks European support for pressure on China

    The United States urged European powers to increase pressure on China at a G7 foreign ministers meeting in Italy on Thursday, as Washington accuses Beijing of helping Russia's military expansion. The Americans hope in particular that European nations will pressure China to reduce military support for Russia, at a time

  • US Secretary of State arrives in China with warning over support of Russia

    Chinese media reported that Antony Blinken, the US Secretary of State, arrived in Shanghai today. According to reports by Chinese media released today, Blinken is expected to meet with his Chinese counterpart and possibly with President Xi Jinping during this trip. Media reports stated that earlier, the US State Department announced that Mr. Blinken would […]

  • Antony Blinken arrives in China with warning for Beijing over support of Russia

    US secretary of state to hold talks with Chinese counterpart and most likely with President Xi JinpingAntony Blinken has landed in China amid a worsening rift between the world’s two most powerful countries that threatens to overshadow otherwise improving relations.The US secretary of state arrives with a warning that the US and its European allies are no longer prepared to tolerate China’s sale of weapon components and dual-use products to Russia, which are helping Vladimir Putin rebuild and...

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    Blinken to warn China over its support for Russia’s military during this week's visit

    He is expected to convey Washington's "deep concerns" over this matter, when he is in Shanghai and Beijing from April 24-26.

  • New TV schedule on Freeview channel 276: True Crime, True Football, True UK every day

    Tune in to Shots! Freeview channel 276 every day - the new way of creating UK TV. Today we launch our new prime time TV schedule to bring you new episodes of your favourite shows each week. Check out our top 5 must-see programmes below including, true crime, football, behind-the-scenes content and more. Hear public opinions on the biggest trending topics of the week. Find new weekly episodes every Thursday. Watch The Verdict series on demand. Our reporters investigate the latest trending...

  • New TV schedule on Freeview channel 276: True Crime, True Football, True UK every day

    Tune in to Shots! Freeview channel 276 every day - the new way of creating UK TV. Today we launch our new prime time TV schedule to bring you new episodes of your favourite shows each week. Check out our top 5 must-see programmes below including, true crime, football, behind-the-scenes content and more. Hear public opinions on the biggest trending topics of the week. Find new weekly episodes every Thursday. Watch The Verdict series on demand. Our reporters investigate the latest trending...

  • New TV schedule on Freeview channel 276: True Crime, True Football, True UK every day

    Tune in to Shots! Freeview channel 276 every day - the new way of creating UK TV. Today we launch our new prime time TV schedule to bring you new episodes of your favourite shows each week. Check out our top 5 must-see programmes below including, true crime, football, behind-the-scenes content and more. Hear public opinions on the biggest trending topics of the week. Find new weekly episodes every Thursday. Watch The Verdict series on demand. Our reporters investigate the latest trending...

  • China to hold drills in South China Sea

    The Chinese Maritime Safety Administration announced on Sunday that the Chinese military will hold shooting drills in parts of the South China Sea. The exercises will take place from Sunday to Tuesday