Canada Unveils Sensitive Technology List, Identifies 11 Key Areas to Strengthen National Security READ: https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/canada-unveils-sensitive-technology-list-identifies-11-key-areas-to-strengthen-national-security-5805680?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram&utm_campaign=USChinaWatch
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Canada Unveils Sensitive Technology List, Identifies 11 Key Areas to Strengthen National Security
Chinese AI DeepSeek Banned From Canadian Government Devices READ: https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/chinese-ai-deepseek-banned-from-canadian-govt-devices-5805846?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram&utm_campaign=USChinaWatch
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Chinese AI DeepSeek Banned From Canadian Government Devices
Gold Prices Keep Hitting Record Highs Amid US–China Tariff War READ: https://www.theepochtimes.com/china/gold-prices-keep-hitting-record-highs-amid-us-china-tariff-war-5804894?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram&utm_campaign=USChinaWatch
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Gold Prices Keep Hitting Record Highs Amid US–China Tariff War
The persistent rise in gold prices indicates growing demand for gold as a safe-haven asset, largely driven by economic uncertainty and geopolitical risks.
Trump Delays Tariffs on Low-Cost Imports From China READ: https://www.theepochtimes.com/business/trump-delays-tariffs-on-low-cost-imports-from-china-5806204?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram&utm_campaign=USChinaWatch
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Trump Delays Tariffs on Low-Cost Imports From China
His new executive order will postpone levies on de minimis packages until proper systems are in place for formal processing.
Trump and Japan’s Ishiba to Discuss Defense and Trade READ: https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/trump-and-japans-ishiba-to-discuss-defense-and-trade-5806106?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram&utm_campaign=USChinaWatch
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Trump and Japan’s Ishiba to Discuss Defense and Trade
Ishiba and Trump are expected to discuss new military exercises to counter China and increase Japanese investment in the United States.
State Department Condemns Intimidation Campaign Against Shen Yun, Urges Protection READ: https://www.theepochtimes.com/china/state-department-condemns-intimidation-campaign-against-shen-yun-urges-protection-5806373?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram&utm_campaign=USChinaWatch
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State Department Condemns Intimidation Campaign Against Shen Yun, Urges Protection
CCP escalates campaign against U.S. performing arts company with bomb and mass shooting threats.
Freshman Lawmaker Uses First Bill to Target CCP Propaganda in Congress READ: https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/freshman-lawmaker-uses-first-bill-to-target-ccp-propaganda-in-congress-5805417?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram&utm_campaign=USChinaWatch
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Freshman Lawmaker Uses First Bill to Target CCP Propaganda in Congress
The legislation is aimed at banning CCP-controlled publications from House facilities.
The Reality of China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Failing, Faltering, Retreating READ: https://www.theepochtimes.com/opinion/the-reality-of-chinas-belt-and-road-initiative-failing-faltering-retreating-5801754?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram&utm_campaign=USChinaWatch
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The Reality of China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Failing, Faltering, Retreating
China Tightens Control Over Distribution of Micro Dramas READ: https://www.theepochtimes.com/china/china-tightens-control-over-distribution-of-micro-dramas-5806632?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram&utm_campaign=USChinaWatch
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China Tightens Control Over Distribution of Micro Dramas
Experts say the Chinese regime’s censorship is killing the popular genre with a market of $5 billion.
DeepSeek Triggers Global Scrutiny, Security Concerns, Federal Bans READ: https://www.theepochtimes.com/tech/deepseek-triggers-global-scrutiny-security-concerns-federal-bans-5806510?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram&utm_campaign=USChinaWatch
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DeepSeek Triggers Global Scrutiny, Security Concerns, Federal Bans
The new artificial intelligence program from China has triggered bans in several countries and leaves questions over ethics and data security.
Chinese Nationals in Los Angeles Arrested for Allegedly Smuggling Goods From China READ: https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/chinese-nationals-in-los-angeles-arrested-for-allegedly-smuggling-goods-from-china-5806857?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram&utm_campaign=USChinaWatch
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Chinese Nationals in Los Angeles Arrested for Allegedly Smuggling Goods From China
The two defendants allegedly carried out a ‘cargo-swapping’ scheme via the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Microbiologist, Residents Say China Conceals Extent of Respiratory Virus Outbreak READ: https://www.theepochtimes.com/china/microbiologist-residents-say-china-conceals-extent-of-respiratory-virus-outbreak-5806979?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram&utm_campaign=USChinaWatch
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Microbiologist, Residents Say China Conceals Extent of Respiratory Virus Outbreak
In the absence of reliable health data, crowded hospitals have sparked fears among the public during the Lunar New Year holiday.
China a Leading Perpetrator of Transnational Repression in 2024: Freedom House READ: https://www.theepochtimes.com/china/china-a-leading-perpetrator-of-transnational-repression-in-2024-freedom-house-5807063?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram&utm_campaign=USChinaWatch
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China a Leading Perpetrator of Transnational Repression in 2024: Freedom House
The Chinese Communist regime has been the most prolific perpetrator of transnational repression over the past decade, according to Freedom House.
DeepSeek Pushes CCP Censorship, Propaganda on a Global Scale READ: https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/deepseek-pushes-ccp-censorship-propaganda-on-a-global-scale-5805668?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram&utm_campaign=USChinaWatch
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DeepSeek Pushes CCP Censorship, Propaganda on a Global Scale
An Epoch Times investigation into China’s DeepSeek AI found that the chatbot is hard-coded with CCP censorship and propaganda.
India Cancels Contracts for 400 Drones With Chinese Parts Over Security Concerns READ: https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/india-cancels-contracts-for-400-drones-with-chinese-parts-over-security-concerns-5806861?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram&utm_campaign=USChinaWatch
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India Cancels Contracts for 400 Drones With Chinese Parts Over Security Concerns
India has strictly prohibited its security agencies from using Chinese drones due to concerns over espionage threats, according to an expert.
Chinese Military Industry Insider Reveals Details of Copycat Reliance on Western Tech READ: https://www.theepochtimes.com/china/chinese-military-industry-insider-reveals-details-of-copy-cat-reliance-on-western-tech-5805285?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram&utm_campaign=USChinaWatch
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Chinese Military Industry Insider Reveals Details of Copy-Cat Reliance on Western Tech
The CCP has always relied on studying foreign military technology such as the U.S. equipment left behind in Afghanistan, said former military engineer Zhao Jie.
China-Born Boston Man Cleared of Spying Charges READ: https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/china-born-boston-man-cleared-of-spying-charges-5807561?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram&utm_campaign=USChinaWatch
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China-Born Boston Man Cleared of Spying Charges
Litang Liang’s lawyer argued the DOJ didn’t have enough proof that Liang had acted under the direction of the Chinese regime.
China’s BYD Arrival in South Korean Market Sparks Data Leak Concerns READ: https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/chinas-byd-arrival-in-south-korean-market-sparks-data-leak-concerns-5807875?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram&utm_campaign=USChinaWatch
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China’s BYD Arrival in South Korean Market Sparks Data Leak Concerns
Local industry observers are concerned that China could gain access to data stored by BYD’s vehicles.
Trump Says He Spoke With China’s Xi After Taking Office READ: https://www.theepochtimes.com/china/trump-says-he-spoke-with-chinas-xi-after-taking-office-5807981?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram&utm_campaign=USChinaWatch
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Trump Says He Spoke With China’s Xi After Taking Office
The president, who has escalated tariffs on Chinese products, didn’t disclose when the conversation took place.
Vance Calls for AI Sector Free of Strict Regulations, Ideological Bias READ: https://www.theepochtimes.com/tech/vance-calls-for-ai-sector-free-of-strict-regulations-ideological-bias-5807986?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram&utm_campaign=USChinaWatch
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Vance Calls for AI Sector Free of Strict Regulations, Ideological Bias
The vice president said the Trump administration is open to collaboration on artificial intelligence but would reject heavy regulation and ideological bias.