Beijing mounts campaign to counteract the countryside threat of clans and gangsters to “the primary-level political system”.
Li Rui’s diary and Tiananmen Square
A rare insider account of China’s corridors of power and a unique and brave journey through the history of modern China.
A paradise for corruption
Britain tries to clean up its dirtiest secret.
Chinese bio firm accused of illicit human cadaver trade
An extraordinary case illustrates a well-established system of cadaver trade in China.
As foreign interference takes hold, Ottawa looks away
Similar patterns of transnational repression identified by different diaspora groups suggests governments are learning from one another and exploiting Canada’s vulnerabilities on our own soil.
Cyberspace ID under consideration in China
Authorities say a proposed national Internet ID system will protect user data. Critics fear control not privacy is the real appeal.
An intentional car ramming in Changsha, Hunan, kills eight and injures five
Another random act of violence over the weekend in central China raises concerns over unresolved land disputes, along with social alienation compounded by the country’s economic crisis.
China details expanded law on state secrets, with focus on data security
The protection of state secrets is now a key area of technological development and national security strategy.
Like Russian dolls with PRC intel at the core
Untangling front companies common to CCP influence against the Trudeau Foundation, Hunter Biden and United Nations leaders.
CCP-linked professional associations in France and their role in technology transfer
The Chinese party-state has managed to build an extensive network of scientists and scholars active in France by gathering them into associations that pose a potential risk to French national security.
China’s third plenum gets underway
The country’s leadership convenes amid economic decline to enhance competitiveness and revitalize growth in the face of international trade tensions.
Catastrophic failure
The recent accidental launch of a space rocket in China’s Henan province highlights the challenges faced by journalists in a reporting environment controlled by the state.
Strategic security issues for reservoirs around Beijing: Wang Weiluo
A look at the danger posed by dams when weaponized during warfare.
Japanese mother and son attacked in Suzhou
Described by authorities as an “accidental incident,” China’s recent spate of violent attacks provoke concern over xenophobia and stress exacerbated by economic pressures.
Why this researcher thinks the next pandemic may be Nipah, developed by China
Physician-scientist shares fears samples from Canada may be used in high-risk research.


