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Inside China’s alleged scheme to influence governments in L.A. County and far beyond
1 day, 14 hours ago

Inside China’s alleged scheme to influence governments in L.A. County and far beyond

LA Times  

The American and Chinese flags wave at Genting Snow Park ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Zhangjiakou, China, on Feb. 2, 2022. According to the criminal complaint, Sun referred to the council member in messages to Chinese officials as a “new political star.” While the U.S. attorney’s office has declined to identify the politician — identified only as Individual …

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Why Scott Rush is the only Bali Nine member not going home for Christmas
2 days, 14 hours ago

Why Scott Rush is the only Bali Nine member not going home for Christmas

Daily Mail  

Scott Rush is still in Darwin after returning from Bali An outstanding arrest warrant means Bali Nine inmate Scott Rush will be unable to celebrate Christmas with his loved ones this year after almost 20 years behind bars. Rush is the only Bali Nine inmate who won't be reunited with family this Christmas as his legal team liaises with the …

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Who is the politician at the center of the latest Chinese influence scandal?
2 days, 14 hours ago

Who is the politician at the center of the latest Chinese influence scandal?

LA Times  

An Arcadia City Council member is the fiancée of a man charged by federal prosecutors this week with acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government by attempting to influence local politicians, according to court records and interviews. “He’s been very active in Southern California for a long time.” Residents said Sun threw and promoted numerous events in the …

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California campaign manager secretly worked for China and sent reports to 'Big Boss': feds
3 days, 10 hours ago

California campaign manager secretly worked for China and sent reports to 'Big Boss': feds

Raw Story  

A campaign manager who helped elect a candidate in California has been arrested after federal authorities accused him of being a foreign agent who tried to push for positions favorable to the Chinese government. Prosecutors said he acted as an illegal agent of the People’s Republic of China while serving as the campaign manager for a political candidate who was …

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Chinese government planted agent in SoCal with mission to influence local government, feds allege
4 days, 14 hours ago

Chinese government planted agent in SoCal with mission to influence local government, feds allege

LA Times  

Martin Estrada, pictured in April, called the case “another example of a very disturbing trend” of the Chinese government seeking to influence policy in the United States. The Chinese government allegedly used a Chino Hills man in an effort to advance policies favorable to the People’s Republic of China in Southern California local government, according to a criminal complaint released …

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The ever-evolving composer
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5 days, 14 hours ago

The ever-evolving composer

China Daily  

Renowned Chinese composer Chen Kun explores new musical vistas by blending traditional music with cutting-edge technology. Chen places great emphasis on integrating technology into music, describing his approach as "playing the piano keyboard with one hand and pressing the computer keyboard with the other". "You can compose music using numbers, formulas, or by applying digital processing methods to music creation," …

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The ever-evolving composer
5 days, 14 hours ago

The ever-evolving composer

China Daily  

Renowned Chinese composer Chen Kun explores new musical vistas by blending traditional music with cutting-edge technology. Chen places great emphasis on integrating technology into music, describing his approach as "playing the piano keyboard with one hand and pressing the computer keyboard with the other". "You can compose music using numbers, formulas, or by applying digital processing methods to music creation," …

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The ever-evolving composer
5 days, 14 hours ago

The ever-evolving composer

China Daily  

Chen deeply admires the French composer Claude Debussy for his ability to evoke both Western and Eastern musical sensibilities. He aspires to become a "tech-savvy Debussy", aiming to create a fusion of music that bridges Eastern and Western cultures, as well as traditional and modern technologies. "Music serves as an international language, allowing us to tap into shared human emotions …

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Man pleads guilty to helping establish secret Chinese police station in New York City
5 days, 14 hours ago

Man pleads guilty to helping establish secret Chinese police station in New York City

LA Times  

A six-story glass facade building, center, in New York’s Chinatown is alleged to have been the site of a secret police outpost for China. A Manhattan resident has pleaded guilty to helping establish a secret police station in New York City on behalf of the Chinese government. Matthew Olsen, an assistant attorney general in the U.S. Department of Justice, said …

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Taiwanese artist creates a gun that freezes her tears and fires them at those who hurt her
6 days, 7 hours ago

Taiwanese artist creates a gun that freezes her tears and fires them at those who hurt her

Hindustan Times  

In a remarkable blend of art and emotion, a Taiwanese artist has created a tear gun that transforms her tears into icy projectiles, aimed at those who upset her. Social media buzz A pinned post on Chen’s Instagram profile showcases a visual of the tear gun in action. Emotional yet powerful!” Another commented, “Turning tears into strength—what a brilliant concept!” …

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Husband faces life behind bars after being convicted of killing new wife on their Fiji honeymoon
6 days, 13 hours ago

Husband faces life behind bars after being convicted of killing new wife on their Fiji honeymoon

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An American newlywed faces …

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Jellyfish production hub spreads its tentacles
6 days, 14 hours ago

Jellyfish production hub spreads its tentacles

China Daily  

A fisherman holds up a jellyfish he caught in Yingkou in 2022. Chen Dehui, head of the Gaizhou Yinghui Aquatic Products Processing Factory, one of the city's major jellyfish processors, is an expert in the field. "The second step involves removing the toxins, which is typically achieved by adding water to allow the jellyfish to decompose at around 25 C. …

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The controversial machine sending CO2 to the ocean and making hydrogen
6 days, 14 hours ago

The controversial machine sending CO2 to the ocean and making hydrogen

BBC  

The controversial machine sending CO2 to the ocean and making hydrogen Equatic Equatic is among a wave of start-ups exploring how the ocean could be harnessed to capture and store carbon. "Marine CO2 removal is simply too risky," says Mary Church, geoengineering campaign manager at the Center for International Environmental Law, a non-profit environmental law firm based in Geneva, Switzerland. …

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Jellyfish production hub spreads its tentacles
6 days, 14 hours ago

Jellyfish production hub spreads its tentacles

China Daily  

A fisherman holds up a jellyfish he caught in Yingkou in 2022. Chen Dehui, head of the Gaizhou Yinghui Aquatic Products Processing Factory, one of the city's major jellyfish processors, is an expert in the field. "The second step involves removing the toxins, which is typically achieved by adding water to allow the jellyfish to decompose at around 25 C. …

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Guangzhou prioritizes road safety above swift delivery
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1 week ago

Guangzhou prioritizes road safety above swift delivery

China Daily  

Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, will impose a 15-kilometer-per-hour speed limit on electric bicycles in non-motor vehicle lanes starting Dec 30, a move that has ignited concern among delivery riders. Aimed at reducing traffic congestion and accidents caused by electric bicycles, the regulations have sparked debate, particularly among the city's large community of delivery riders. A delivery rider surnamed Chen, …

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Guangzhou prioritizes road safety above swift delivery
Trending News
1 week ago

Guangzhou prioritizes road safety above swift delivery

China Daily  

Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, will impose a 15-kilometer-per-hour speed limit on electric bicycles in non-motor vehicle lanes starting Dec 30, a move that has ignited concern among delivery riders. Aimed at reducing traffic congestion and accidents caused by electric bicycles, the regulations have sparked debate, particularly among the city's large community of delivery riders. A delivery rider surnamed Chen, …

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Bali Nine members arrive back in Australia after serving 19 years behind bars - with 'top secret operation' bringing them home
1 week, 1 day ago

Bali Nine members arrive back in Australia after serving 19 years behind bars - with 'top secret operation' bringing them home

Daily Mail  

Are now back in Australia as free men Five members of Bali Nine have returned home in Australia after the federal government struck a deal with Indonesia Matthew Norman, Martin Stephens, Si Yi Chen, Scott Rush and Michael Czugaj flew back to Australia on a commercial flight on Sunday in a top secret mission following weeks of negotiations between the …

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GOT7's BamBam, EXO's Chen and Xiumin dazzle at Mumbai's K-Town Festival
1 week, 1 day ago

GOT7's BamBam, EXO's Chen and Xiumin dazzle at Mumbai's K-Town Festival

India Today  

Mumbai’s NESCO Grounds came alive with the electrifying performances of BamBam, B.I, Chen, and Xiumin during the second edition of the K-Town Festival. Engaging warmly with the audience, BamBam expressed his excitement at performing in India and called it a special moment to see K-pop fans united under one roof, supporting all the artists. Closing his set with GOT7’s hit …

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Police bust illegal money businesses
1 week, 2 days ago

Police bust illegal money businesses

China Daily  

China's police have conducted five operations to capture 846 suspects in a campaign the Ministry of Public Security launched in May to crack down on "money changing", a ministry official said. The police have also dismantled 263 organizations suspected of engaging in crimes deriving from "money changing", such as illegal business operation, illegal border-crossing, fraud and false imprisonment, Chen said. …

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In China, hiring 'climbing buddies' for treks is the latest trend
1 week, 2 days ago

In China, hiring 'climbing buddies' for treks is the latest trend

India Today  

In China, the mountains are calling as the holiday season nears, and they’ve brought a lucrative side hustle with them. The cost of hiring a climbing buddy ranges from 200 to 600 yuan per trip, depending on the level of service – and, perhaps, the charm of the companion, CNN Travel reported. It added, “At the moment the sun rose, …

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People ‘with no friends’ are hiring attractive 'climbing buddies' in China
Trending News
1 week, 3 days ago

People ‘with no friends’ are hiring attractive 'climbing buddies' in China

Hindustan Times  

Wendy Chen, a 25-year-old, decided to challenge herself by trekking up Mount Tai, a renowned mountain in eastern China. With no friends available to join her for the five-hour climb, Chen reportedly found an alternative solution—a “climbing buddy.” In China, "climbing buddies" are in demand, with higher fees for attractive ones. Though she felt his photography skills could improve, Chen …

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Crackdown on black market banks in Macao sees 846 arrested
1 week, 3 days ago

Crackdown on black market banks in Macao sees 846 arrested

China Daily  

China's police have conducted five operations and captured 846 suspects in a campaign the Ministry of Public Security launched in May to crack down on "money changing" in the Macao Special Administrative Region, an official of the ministry said. They have dismantled more than 100 "underground banks" and discovered more than 80 billion yuan of capital flow involved in these …

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Battery tech elevates aerial drones
1 week, 3 days ago

Battery tech elevates aerial drones

China Daily  

By ZHANG XIAOMIN in Dalian, Liaoning | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-13 09:41 The innovative drone recently underwent a test flight in Dalian, Liaoning province. Chinese scientists have made new progress in lithium-ion battery technology, culminating in the successful integration of high-energy density, wide-ranging-temperature batteries into a new industrial-grade composite-wing aerial drone. "The battery module energy density reaches 340 watt-hours …

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In China, ‘climbing buddies’ are travel guides and BFFs in one
54 years, 11 months ago

In China, ‘climbing buddies’ are travel guides and BFFs in one

CNN  

CNN — Wendy Chen decided to challenge herself by climbing Mount Tai, a well-known mountain in eastern China. Rather than forgo her plans, the 25-year-old hired a “climbing buddy,” a young man with extensive outdoor experience, to accompany and support her to the 5,000-foot peak. A day on the mountain Chen and her climbing buddy’s adventure began at around 8:00 …

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