by Tyler | Jun 5, 2019 | Asia, China, democracy, Hong Kong, National Security, Tiananmen Square, Trending
Commemoration of the Tiananmen Square massacre is only possible in two semi-autonomous cities in China: Hong Kong and Macau. Hong Kongers stepped up with an enormous candlelight vigil for the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen massacre on Tuesday.
by Tyler | Jun 5, 2019 | Asia, China, communism, National Security, Politics, Scott Perry, Tiananmen, Tiananmen Square, Tiananmen Square massacre, Trending
“We must decide at some point, whether we’re happier with ‘Made in China’ all throughout our homes and all throughout our stores — if it’s worth keeping that or losing the sovereignty of our nation over time to the communist party...
by Tyler | Jun 4, 2019 | central bank, Economy, inflation, Juan Gaido, Latin America, National Security, Nicolas Maduro, Trending, Venezuela
Venezuela’s central bank published comprehensive economic data this week for the first time since 2015. The report published by the regime of dictator Nicolas Maduro was not as horrifying as projections from outside observers like the International Monetary Fund (IMF)...
by Tyler | Jun 4, 2019 | Asia, China, National Security, Shangri La Dialogue, South China Sea, Taiwan, Trending, Wei Fenghe
Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe told the annual Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore this weekend that Beijing is prepared to use military force to back up its claims on Taiwan and disputed islands in the South China Sea.
by Tyler | Jun 1, 2019 | artificial intelligence, Asia, China, European Union, National Security, privacy, Tech, Trending
China’s state-run Global Times on Thursday demanded a leading role for Beijing in formulating the global rules governing artificial intelligence (AI). The Chinese paper was correct to believe that AI is something everyone in the world should be concerned about, but...
by Tyler | May 31, 2019 | Donald Trump, illegal immigration, immigration, Mexico, migration, National Security, Politics, Tariffs, trade, Trending
President Donald Trump made good on a promised immigration announcement Thursday night, proclaiming he will increase tariffs on Mexico.
