Beyond transactional arrangements and bringing together the expat Chinese community, “the wider agenda is influencing political parties”. A former New Zealand MP speaks out.
‘Monument to history’ battle between US and China over future of Mao’s secretary’s diary
The legal dispute over Li Rui’s diaries poses far-reaching implications for understanding the Chinese Communist Party and the country’s modern history.
Clans vs. CCP
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.
Democracy in Hong Kong did not fail – it was killed by Beijing and its quislings
Journalist Benedict Rogers responds to Hong Kong’s Regina Ip over comments about Hong Kong’s descent into illiberal authoritarianism.
Mr. Xi, tear down this firewall
The CCP has turned the internet, designed as a tool of freedom, into the ultimate tool of control.
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.
China releases tortured rights lawyer Chang Weiping
Lawyer is sent back to his place of household registration after serving 3 1/2 years for ‘subversion.’
Coal focus damps hopes of China’s climate ambition
Momentum behind net zero pledges could be fading as Beijing prioritizes economic growth and energy security.
Here’s how China turns our politicians into pawns
(Hint) They’re letting it happen.
Beijing supported Liberal candidate that echoed disinformation against Conservatives: Document Analysis
Key NSICOP allegation of foreign state supporting a witting politician apparently stems from defeat of MP Kenny Chiu and September 2021 CSIS brief. Sam Cooper reports.
China’s investment trap
Foreign investors have much to navigate in a volatile environment where the rule of law is subordinate to the interests of the ruling party.
Playing the Trump card in Canadian elections
In the next federal election, both Trudeau and the CCP may continue using a Trump-and-racism playbook. Here’s what Poilievre should do to prevent a repeat of O’Toole’s mistakes and champion Canadian democracy.
“Weak spot” (软肋, ruǎn lèi)
When bundles of joy become hostages in social control. Netizens contemplate the reproductive risk of “weak spot” children being leveraged against them by the state.
Global network of Chinese websites pose as local news outlets to disseminate propaganda
Chinese websites posing as local news outlets are targeting global audiences with pro-Beijing content aimed at promoting Chinese Communist Party propaganda abroad, reveals a new report by cybersecurity watchdog Citizen Lab.


