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China Investing in U.S. AI with Military Implications

March 28, 2017 Andrew Burke Comments Off on China Investing in U.S. AI with Military Implications

Chinese firms owned by the government and its leaders have been investing billions of dollars in United States startups producing products that could have military implications such as artificial intelligence for defense robots, a recent […]

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Establishment Leader Rises to Hong Kong Leadership Amid Protests

March 28, 2017 Andrew Burke Comments Off on Establishment Leader Rises to Hong Kong Leadership Amid Protests

Beijing-backed Carrie Lam has risen to Hong Kong’s top position at its Chief Executive, much to the rage of pro-democracy activists. Just after her victory was announced on Sunday, protests broke out throughout the city […]

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Tibetan Protesters Detained Following Self Immolation

March 24, 2017 Andrew Burke Comments Off on Tibetan Protesters Detained Following Self Immolation

Bystanders near the scene in Tibet where Pema Gyaltsen performed a self-immolation protest have been detained and have had their possessions confiscated, according to Tibet Watch. The 24-year-old farmer was protesting near a scene of bystanders […]

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Scientists Blame Global Warming for China’s Rising Sea Levels

March 24, 2017 Andrew Burke Comments Off on Scientists Blame Global Warming for China’s Rising Sea Levels

China’s State Oceanic Administration has warned that the sea level along the Chinese coast has risen to levels not seen since 1980 after rising 33 mm higher than it was in 2015. Members of the […]

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Why the U.S. Can’t Rely on China to turn on North Korea

March 24, 2017 Andrew Burke Comments Off on Why the U.S. Can’t Rely on China to turn on North Korea

Ever since the 1990s, the United States has seen leaders come and go who have tried to bring an end to North Korea’s nuclear ambitions. Today, the U.S., and the rest of the world for […]

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U.S. Refuses to Recognize China’s Air Defense Zone

March 24, 2017 Andrew Burke Comments Off on U.S. Refuses to Recognize China’s Air Defense Zone

The Pentagon has refused to acknowledge China’s proclaimed Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) over the East China Sea after Beijing warned a U.S. B-1 bomber it had been flying there illegally this week. Washington maintained […]

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China Denies Plans to Build Monitoring Station

March 23, 2017 Andrew Burke Comments Off on China Denies Plans to Build Monitoring Station

Beijing has denied reports that it is preparing to construct an environmental monitoring station on disputed waters in the South China Sea claimed by Manila. The initial report by the state-run Hianan Daily quoted Sansha […]

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China’s Auto Industry Could Run Over Relations With U.S.

March 23, 2017 Andrew Burke Comments Off on China’s Auto Industry Could Run Over Relations With U.S.

Anyone who thought President Donald Trump was just spewing hype when he criticized China for unfair business practices may want to take a look at the auto industry. Because of the hefty taxes that China […]

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Archaeologists Uncover Treasure in Chinese River

March 23, 2017 Andrew Burke Comments Off on Archaeologists Uncover Treasure in Chinese River

Archeologists in China have unearthed some major booty. More than 10,000 items made from gold and silver were found more than 10 meters into the Earth at bottom of the Minjiang River in Sichuan province. Some […]

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Japan Sends Largest Warship into South China Sea

March 15, 2017 Andrew Burke Comments Off on Japan Sends Largest Warship into South China Sea

The Izumo helicopter carrier, Japan’s largest warship, is set to navigate the disputed South China Sea in a move that has been dubbed the largest show of naval force the region has seen since the […]

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