by Tyler | Oct 15, 2019 | Asia, communism, Global Times, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, Josh Hawley, Joshua Wong, National Security, Politics, Ted Cruz, Trending
China’s state-run propaganda outlet Global Times condemned Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) on Monday for traveling to Hong Kong and dressing in black, the color of pro-democracy protesters which, according to the outlet, made him “synonymous with a...
by Tyler | Oct 9, 2019 | Adam Silver, Asia, China, communism, Daryl Morey, Global Times, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Protests, National Security, NBA, Sports, Trending
The Chinese government newspaper Global Times warned “global brands” to “make their members speak cautiously” on Chinese political issues Monday in response to an ongoing controversy following an NBA executive lending support to pro-democracy...
by Tyler | Jul 2, 2019 | Asia, China, communism, Donald Trump, Global Times, Kim Jong-un, National Security, North Korea, Panmunjom, South Korea, Trending, Xi Jinping
China’s Global Times government newspaper cited experts Sunday who credited “China’s mediation and encouragement” to North Korea for this weekend’s surprise meeting between President Donald Trump and communist dictator Kim Jong-un.
by Tyler | Jun 25, 2019 | Asia, China, communism, Donald Trump, Global Times, Iran, iran deal, Israel / Middle East, Mike Pompeo, National Security, Sanctions, Trending, Xi Jinping
The Chinese state-run newspaper Global Times ran a full slate of columns Sunday and Monday attacking the United States’ escalating tensions with Iran, prompted by multiple attacks near Iranian territory that Washington has published video proving were acts of...
by Tyler | Jun 13, 2019 | Asia, China, communism, extradition, Global Times, Hong Kong, National Security, Trending
China’s Global Times newspaper defended the pro-Communist leadership of Hong Kong, and their decision to use tear gas and rubber bullets on pro-democracy protesters Wednesday, insisting that the thousands of mostly young students opposing a law that would allow...
by Tyler | May 28, 2019 | Asia, China, Economy, Global Times, National Security, rare earth minerals, Tariffs, trade, Trending
The Global Times reported that an official had implied China could use its near monopoly of rare-earths in trade war.