Chinese Government

China is using AI tools, including American ones like ChatGPT, to launch covert propaganda campaigns against U.S. AI infrastructure development. OpenAI identified a campaign where Chinese-linked users generated polarizing content about data centers, aiming to slow construction and tip the global AI race in China's favor. The article highlights China's broader use of AI for surveillance, repression, and targeted propaganda to advance its geopolitical interests.

A Chinese navy submarine launched a nuclear-capable long-range ballistic missile into international waters in the South Pacific on July 6. The missile, carrying an inert dummy warhead, is believed to have splashed down near Tuvalu, with the Chinese government describing the test as a routine annual military activity.

The Chinese government dismissed international criticism of a recent missile test in the Pacific, calling it 'safe' and part of 'routine' military training. The Australian government criticized the test for 'insufficient notice' and non-compliance with international law, while the US and Australia joined in condemning the action.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to the United States on Independence Day, marking a departure from Beijing's usual practice of not publicizing presidential greetings on July 4. The message acknowledged the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence and was confirmed by Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning.

The article discusses how China's economy was considered recession-proof during the 2008 global financial crisis and the 2015 stock market crash and capital flight, as it never recorded a quarter of negative growth. However, the author argues that China did not successfully avoid an economic downturn.

Iowa sued Temu and its parent company PDD Holdings, alleging the online retailer violates consumer privacy by collecting sensitive data without consent and exposing users to potential Chinese government access. The state claims Temu deceives customers through false product quality and pricing representations and operates an app designed to evade detection, raising security concerns.

Guo Wengui, a self-exiled Chinese billionaire, was sentenced to 30 years in prison. He was a close ally of former Donald Trump aide Steve Bannon, with whom he co-founded a movement aiming to overthrow the Chinese government.

Fox News apologized for airing Kevin O'Leary's claim that opponents of his Utah data center project were Chinese government proxies. O'Leary later retracted the statement, acknowledging there was no evidence to support it, as the project faces local opposition and broader debates over data center impacts.

Nie Huihua, a professor at Renmin University, argues that understanding China's development requires moving beyond Western-centric frameworks to recognize the integration of formal institutions, informal grassroots mechanisms, and cultural collectivism in its governance system. The article highlights the challenge of innovation within this non-Western governance model.

A federal judge expressed skepticism about economic espionage charges against a former Google software engineer accused of stealing AI trade secrets for Chinese companies, questioning whether intent to benefit China was proven beyond a reasonable doubt. The judge highlighted a disconnect between the defendant's actions in 2022-2023 and evidence of his intent to collaborate with Chinese entities in 2023.

The U.S. is monitoring Chinese activity in the South China Sea as tensions between China and the Philippines, a key American ally, escalate. Chinese authorities installed a 'scientific structure' at the disputed Scarborough Shoal, prompting anger from the Philippines.

A Chinese start-up's dilemma highlights issues in Beijing's tech funding approach, which contrasts with the U.S. method of using incentives to support tech winners. Chinese governments take direct equity stakes in tech companies, unlike the U.S. system.

The U.S. and Chinese governments introduced the term 'constructive strategic stability' during a meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing last month. Trump's approach to China is described as a shift toward viewing it as a peer power.

Eileen Wang, the former mayor of Arcadia, Calif., pleaded guilty last month and exited federal court. The case also involves her boyfriend and the Chinese government as mentioned in the title.

Zambia's government canceled the RightsCon 2026 conference, which was to be hosted in sub-Saharan Africa for the first time, citing administrative and security concerns. Access Now, the host organization, suggested the cancellation was due to foreign interference, particularly from China, and demands to moderate human rights topics. The decision reflects a broader decline toward authoritarianism in Zambia, despite U.S. support for its democratic reforms under President Hakainde Hichilema.

Thomas Weir Pauken II, 50, pleaded guilty to working with individuals employed by the Chinese government for years. The case involves allegations of acting as China's agent.

An American journalist has pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, according to the Justice Department.

An American journalist who worked for Chinese state media pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent for China. He faces up to 10 years in prison and admitted to providing reports to Chinese agents, including one linked to China's security apparatus. The case is part of a series of U.S. prosecutions involving alleged Chinese government operatives.

An American journalist who has lived in China since 2010 and worked for several state media organizations there pleaded guilty in a U.S. court to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, according to the Justice Department.

Hong Kong’s Victoria Park, once a site for annual candlelight vigils commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, is now silent on the anniversary due to the Hong Kong National Security Law and pandemic restrictions. Pro-China events replace the vigils, and local media avoid mentioning the massacre.

Zambia canceled RightsCon, a major human rights summit, citing 'national values' and 'public interest,' with organizers attributing the move to Chinese pressure over Taiwanese participants. The article highlights China's deep economic influence in Zambia, particularly in copper mining, energy infrastructure, and healthcare, which has created structural dependencies.

Eileen Wang, a former Arcadia mayor in California, pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government by sharing pro-Beijing content. The case has raised concerns in Arcadia's large Chinese and Taiwanese community about potential unfair scrutiny and anti-Asian sentiment.

Eileen Wang, a former mayor of Arcadia, California, pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government by sharing pro-Beijing content on a news website. The case has sparked fears in the city's majority Asian community about unfair scrutiny and anti-Asian sentiment.

Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang has pleaded guilty to being an illegal agent of the Chinese government. The case has raised concerns about Beijing’s influence in the area.

Former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government by sharing pro-Beijing articles through her website. The case has raised concerns in the Southern California Chinese community about potential unfair scrutiny and anti-Asian sentiment.

The Trump administration revoked the visa of a Chinese journalist working for Xinhua in the U.S. in response to China expelling New York Times reporter Vivian Wang. Wang's expulsion followed a DealBook event featuring Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, which Beijing criticized as a challenge to its sovereignty over Taiwan.

Former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government by sharing pro-Beijing articles on a news website. The case has sparked concerns in the Chinese and Asian American community about unfair scrutiny and fears of Beijing's influence in the San Gabriel Valley, a region with a large Chinese and Taiwanese population.

Eileen Li Wang, a former mayor of Arcadia, California, admitted in federal court to acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government, distributing pro-Beijing propaganda without registering with U.S. authorities. She pleaded guilty to a felony charge and faces up to 10 years in prison.

Eileen Wang, a former Southern California mayor, pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government by sharing articles favorable to Beijing without prior notification to the US government. She was charged in April with one count of acting in the US as an illegal agent of a foreign government.

A former Southern California mayor pleaded guilty to secretly acting as an agent of the Chinese government.

Eileen Wang, the former mayor of Arcadia, pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal foreign agent of China. Prosecutors stated she and Yaoning 'Mike' Sun promoted pro-People’s Republic of China propaganda between 2020 and 2022. Sun previously pleaded guilty to the same charge in 2025.

The former mayor of Arcadia appeared in court to plead guilty to acting as an unregistered agent of the Chinese government. The charge involves secretly working as a foreign agent without proper registration.

A former mayor of Arcadia pleaded guilty to acting as an unregistered agent of the Chinese government. The case involves allegations of secretly working as a foreign agent.

China is attempting to balance its aggressive AI development with concerns over job displacement, as government officials and companies grapple with the technology's socioeconomic impacts. Beijing's vice premier was reportedly shaken by warnings from major employers about AI's workforce effects, prompting government interventions to prevent mass layoffs and a court ruling against AI-related job cuts.

Beijing is funding humanoid robots to reduce Chinese factory costs and establish a competitive advantage. The robots are positioned as a cost-effective solution, with each unit priced lower than a used car.

An American journalist and author, Thomas Weir Pauken II, is facing federal charges for allegedly acting as an agent for the Chinese government over the past seven years. He was arrested in early March and is the son of former Texas Workforce Commission Chairman Thomas Pauken.

The article suggests that China's government may be releasing petroleum from strategic reserves into the market, potentially preventing a sharper rise in oil prices. This analysis is based on a recent Commodity Context newsletter by Rory Johnston.

Chinese billionaire Leaf Li lost $1.7 billion, reducing his fortune to $4.7 billion, following Beijing's crackdown on online brokerages offering unauthorized cross-border trading. The stock of his US-listed company, Futu Holdings, plummeted amid the regulatory action.

Chinese billionaire Leaf Li's wealth dropped by $1.7 billion after Beijing cracked down on unauthorized cross-border trading by online brokerages, causing a stock rout for his company Futu Holdings. His fortune, primarily tied to his stake in US-listed Futu, has halved since October.

China and Serbia agreed to deepen security and economic cooperation during President Aleksandar Vucic's state visit to Beijing. The joint statement emphasized collaboration in counterterrorism, preventing color revolutions, and enhancing security for major events and the Belt and Road Initiative. Both leaders described their relationship as an 'ironclad friendship.'