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MS NOW reporter who slammed Trump's China speech took 2011 trip funded by CCP-linked foundation
A journalist who took a trip paid for by a CCP-linked organization – undisclosed to readers – is now telling audiences that China's influence campaign is a "Trump fantasy." The oufit has since scrubbed the webpage with his byline from the internet.
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Earthquake of 6.8 magnitude shakes part of southern Japan
A tsunami advisory for nearby western coasts of Kumamoto and three neighboring prefectures was temporarily issued but was lifted within two hours.
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China sees slowest economic growth in three years, despite surges in exports
The country's promising export figures hide sluggishness in other parts of its economy, where jobs outside China's factories are becoming scarce and incomes are stagnating.
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US, China's race for moon position intensifies, amid NASA fears about country's satellite system
Military calls China's recent progress in space "stunning."
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Kim Jong Un orders 'exponential' expansion of North Korea's nuclear arsenal
Kim said North Korea plans on launching its first military satellite.
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White House approves $180 million anti-tank systems sale to Taiwan
Beijing's militaristic posturing towards the island democracy has escalated in recent years, sparking fears of an imminent invasion.
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Almost half of passengers travelling from China to Milan have COVID-19, Italian officials says
China is currently experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases after speedily walking back many of its more stringent lockdown regulations.
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CBP begins seizing assets of foreign companies for alleged use of North Korea labor
The Pyongyang regime has long been at odds with Washington. Under the Kim family, the "Hermit Kingdom" has maintained a communist autocracy and pursued the development of a nuclear arsenal.
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Taiwan plans to extend conscription due to China threat
"China's expansion continues to impact the international order, threatens regional peace and stability, and affects cross-strait relations," the Taiwanese president said.
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South Korea scrambles jets, fires shots after North Korean drone flies near Seoul
A South Korean official said the military had lost track of the drones, but they are not in flight.
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Major international aid groups suspend work in Afghanistan after Taliban bans women from work
Leaders of Save the Children, CARE, the Norwegian Refugee Council and the International Rescue Committee have ceased operations in Afghanistan.
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Taiwan scrambles jets amid reports of Chinese craft in the region
Taiwanese forces standing by to “respond” to alleged incursions.
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Unconfirmed Chinese reports suggest 250 million COVID infections in December
Outbreak would be largest yet recorded globally.