Drew Thompson 唐安竹
@tanganzhu.bsky.social
Former DoD official responsible for China, Taiwan, and Mongolia. Currently based in Singapore. Senior Fellow at RSIS.
@HopkinsNanjing alum.
@HopkinsNanjing alum.
Seven Chinese nationals tried to illegally enter Guam as U.S. tested missile
“Guamanian authorities said that all of the Chinese nationals arrived on the same boat from Saipan, and that the investigation was ongoing.”
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
“Guamanian authorities said that all of the Chinese nationals arrived on the same boat from Saipan, and that the investigation was ongoing.”
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
Seven Chinese nationals tried to illegally enter Guam as U.S. tested missile, authorities say
Seven Chinese citizens were arrested on charges of illegally entering Guam around the time the U.S. Missile Defense Agency conducted a key missile interception test using a new radar, the island's Customs and Quarantine Agency has said.
www.reuters.com
December 21, 2024 at 11:28 PM
Seven Chinese nationals tried to illegally enter Guam as U.S. tested missile
“Guamanian authorities said that all of the Chinese nationals arrived on the same boat from Saipan, and that the investigation was ongoing.”
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
“Guamanian authorities said that all of the Chinese nationals arrived on the same boat from Saipan, and that the investigation was ongoing.”
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
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Good Keith Bradsher article, ostensibly about the decline of GM China, but in fact about the evolution of the automobile industry in China. For those who don't think industrial policy can achieve much, it's a little hard to explain what happened in China.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/b...
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/b...
G.M. Led in China for Years. Here’s How It Ended Up 16th in Sales. (Gift Article)
General Motors has gone from market leader to also-ran in the world’s largest car market, stymied by its own missteps and Chinese policies that favored its local rivals.
www.nytimes.com
December 20, 2024 at 10:38 AM
Good Keith Bradsher article, ostensibly about the decline of GM China, but in fact about the evolution of the automobile industry in China. For those who don't think industrial policy can achieve much, it's a little hard to explain what happened in China.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/b...
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/b...
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BREAKING: Chinese national charged with acting as an illegal agent of the PRC while serving as a campaign official for LA-area politician. This is the latest in a series of srories about PRC interference in local US elections. (1/x)
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/u...
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/u...
December 20, 2024 at 2:36 AM
BREAKING: Chinese national charged with acting as an illegal agent of the PRC while serving as a campaign official for LA-area politician. This is the latest in a series of srories about PRC interference in local US elections. (1/x)
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/u...
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/19/u...
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First it was a collapse in the currency.
Now the rest of Brazil’s financial markets are in the cross-hairs as investors lose faith in the government’s ability to contain a deepening fiscal crisis
Now the rest of Brazil’s financial markets are in the cross-hairs as investors lose faith in the government’s ability to contain a deepening fiscal crisis
Brazil Traders ‘Sell First, Ask Later’ as Panic Hits Markets
First it was a collapse in the currency. Now the rest of Brazil’s financial markets are in the cross-hairs as investors lose faith in the government’s ability to contain a deepening fiscal crisis.
www.bloomberg.com
December 18, 2024 at 3:20 PM
First it was a collapse in the currency.
Now the rest of Brazil’s financial markets are in the cross-hairs as investors lose faith in the government’s ability to contain a deepening fiscal crisis
Now the rest of Brazil’s financial markets are in the cross-hairs as investors lose faith in the government’s ability to contain a deepening fiscal crisis
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New: European Union leaders will avoid directly calling out China over Russia’s war in Ukraine at a major summit this week, according to a draft statement
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EU leaders avoid direct accusation over Chinese role in Russia’s war in Ukraine
A draft statement suggests leaders from the bloc’s 27 members will not accuse Beijing of crossing a major red line.
www.scmp.com
December 18, 2024 at 11:55 AM
New: European Union leaders will avoid directly calling out China over Russia’s war in Ukraine at a major summit this week, according to a draft statement
www.scmp.com/news/china/d...
www.scmp.com/news/china/d...
EU getting ready to wimp out on its own security again.
EU leaders set to avoid direct accusation over Chinese role in Russia’s war in Ukraine - A draft statement suggests leaders from the bloc’s 27 members will not accuse Beijing of crossing a major red line
www.scmp.com/news/china/d...
EU leaders set to avoid direct accusation over Chinese role in Russia’s war in Ukraine - A draft statement suggests leaders from the bloc’s 27 members will not accuse Beijing of crossing a major red line
www.scmp.com/news/china/d...
EU leaders avoid direct accusation over Chinese role in Russia’s war in Ukraine
A draft statement suggests leaders from the bloc’s 27 members will not accuse Beijing of crossing a major red line.
www.scmp.com
December 19, 2024 at 7:11 AM
EU getting ready to wimp out on its own security again.
EU leaders set to avoid direct accusation over Chinese role in Russia’s war in Ukraine - A draft statement suggests leaders from the bloc’s 27 members will not accuse Beijing of crossing a major red line
www.scmp.com/news/china/d...
EU leaders set to avoid direct accusation over Chinese role in Russia’s war in Ukraine - A draft statement suggests leaders from the bloc’s 27 members will not accuse Beijing of crossing a major red line
www.scmp.com/news/china/d...
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The Australian opposition has accused the government of targeted payback against a think tank for its criticism of China. www.afr.com/politics/fed...
Coalition accuses Labor of targeting think tank over China criticism
A government review wants to rein in public funding for the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, which has been highly critical of China and keeps an office in Washington.
www.afr.com
December 19, 2024 at 5:34 AM
The Australian opposition has accused the government of targeted payback against a think tank for its criticism of China. www.afr.com/politics/fed...
Every UK engagement with China prior to development of their strategy means they have no clear objectives for engagement.
They’re walking into a buzz saw of Chinese talking points declaring the precedence of Beijing’s interests over unclear UK goals or priorities.
#sleepwalking
They’re walking into a buzz saw of Chinese talking points declaring the precedence of Beijing’s interests over unclear UK goals or priorities.
#sleepwalking
Echoes of Germany which delayed its 2023 China strategy until after a visit by Premier Li Qiang. This walk-on-eggshells approach to Beijing should be a thing of the past
The Guardian: A review of UK- #China relations has been delayed until after the chancellor makes her first trip to Beijing next month, despite row over a United Front Work Dept employee & alleged spy who befriended Prince
Starmer’s instinct is to do nothing to hamper growth
Starmer’s instinct is to do nothing to hamper growth
December 19, 2024 at 4:55 AM
Every UK engagement with China prior to development of their strategy means they have no clear objectives for engagement.
They’re walking into a buzz saw of Chinese talking points declaring the precedence of Beijing’s interests over unclear UK goals or priorities.
#sleepwalking
They’re walking into a buzz saw of Chinese talking points declaring the precedence of Beijing’s interests over unclear UK goals or priorities.
#sleepwalking
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Chinese embassy spokesperson in London over the alleged spy case:
“Stop creating trouble!”
Good luck with the new embassy.
“Stop creating trouble!”
Good luck with the new embassy.
December 18, 2024 at 6:55 AM
Chinese embassy spokesperson in London over the alleged spy case:
“Stop creating trouble!”
Good luck with the new embassy.
“Stop creating trouble!”
Good luck with the new embassy.
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Bluesky has exploded in popularity. But among those who have joined are Chinese and Russian state media and some suspicious looking accounts. For this story I explored whether the hot new platform is equipped to protect itself against foreign influence. www.voanews.com/a/bluesky-co...
Bluesky could become target of foreign disinformation, experts warn
Platform’s moderation approach exposes vulnerabilities to China's, Russia’s malign influence campaigns
www.voanews.com
December 19, 2024 at 1:16 AM
Bluesky has exploded in popularity. But among those who have joined are Chinese and Russian state media and some suspicious looking accounts. For this story I explored whether the hot new platform is equipped to protect itself against foreign influence. www.voanews.com/a/bluesky-co...
Terrific investigative journalism by @helendavidson.bsky.social @theguardian.com on illegal migration from China to Australia via Indonesia.
The tragic desperation of people on the “run” comes through in this piece.
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
The tragic desperation of people on the “run” comes through in this piece.
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
Fleeing Xi’s China: following the trail of migrants trying to reach Australia through Indonesia
A new and high-stakes escape route has been revealed, through the Indonesian archipelago to a smuggler’s boat
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2024 at 3:28 AM
Terrific investigative journalism by @helendavidson.bsky.social @theguardian.com on illegal migration from China to Australia via Indonesia.
The tragic desperation of people on the “run” comes through in this piece.
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
The tragic desperation of people on the “run” comes through in this piece.
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
New York man pleads guilty to helping run ‘secret Chinese police station’
Chen Jinping’s court admission is the first among cases involving Chinese overseas police outposts, of which there are dozens around the world.
www.rfa.org/english/chin...
December 18, 2024 at 10:32 PM
New York man pleads guilty to helping run ‘secret Chinese police station’
Chen Jinping’s court admission is the first among cases involving Chinese overseas police outposts, of which there are dozens around the world.
www.rfa.org/english/chin...
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Good read about the (lack of) progress in resolving the property crisis in Zhengzhou. Grim! China’s Housing Rescue Falls Short in City That Signaled the Crisis www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
China’s Housing Rescue Falls Short in City That Signaled the Crisis
The limits of government intervention are evident in Zhengzhou, where home prices keep falling.
www.bloomberg.com
December 17, 2024 at 10:34 PM
Good read about the (lack of) progress in resolving the property crisis in Zhengzhou. Grim! China’s Housing Rescue Falls Short in City That Signaled the Crisis www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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Told Medvedev I'll buy him a scooter and a pager for Xmas.
He's sulking.
He's sulking.
December 17, 2024 at 1:36 PM
Told Medvedev I'll buy him a scooter and a pager for Xmas.
He's sulking.
He's sulking.
TikTok’s annual carbon footprint is likely bigger than Greece’s, study finds
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TikTok’s annual carbon footprint is likely bigger than Greece’s, study finds | TikTok | The Guardian
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December 17, 2024 at 10:35 AM
TikTok’s annual carbon footprint is likely bigger than Greece’s, study finds
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BREAKING: CNN has now CONFIRMED that the freed “prisoner” in their report was NOT an ordinary citizen as reported and as he claimed.
As local Syrian sources were saying, he was indeed an Assad intelligence officer who faked his story with CNN.
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As local Syrian sources were saying, he was indeed an Assad intelligence officer who faked his story with CNN.
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December 16, 2024 at 10:54 PM
BREAKING: CNN has now CONFIRMED that the freed “prisoner” in their report was NOT an ordinary citizen as reported and as he claimed.
As local Syrian sources were saying, he was indeed an Assad intelligence officer who faked his story with CNN.
👇
As local Syrian sources were saying, he was indeed an Assad intelligence officer who faked his story with CNN.
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Keep trying.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
China Will Keep Trying to Spur Consumption Without Big Stimulus
China’s top leaders have signaled stronger stimulus to help fill a hole in consumer demand. That doesn’t mean Beijing will roll out a “bazooka” package just yet, or abandon its factory focus.
www.bloomberg.com
December 16, 2024 at 10:03 PM
Keep trying.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
China's weak consumption drags on economy as Trump tariff threat looms
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China's weak consumption drags on economy as Trump tariff threat looms
China's industrial output growth quickened slightly in November, while retail sales disappointed, keeping alive calls for Beijing to ramp up consumer-focused stimulus as policymakers brace for more U.S. trade tariffs under a second Trump administration.
www.reuters.com
December 16, 2024 at 6:57 AM
China's weak consumption drags on economy as Trump tariff threat looms
www.reuters.com/markets/asia...
www.reuters.com/markets/asia...
Brain drain and capital flight.
“A new cohort of Chinese migrants to the US is on the rise – investors looking to permanently relocate to conduct their business smoothly”
www.scmp.com/economy/glob...
“A new cohort of Chinese migrants to the US is on the rise – investors looking to permanently relocate to conduct their business smoothly”
www.scmp.com/economy/glob...
Have money, will travel: Chinese investors join overseas assets in US visa bids
A new cohort of Chinese migrants to the US is on the rise – investors looking to permanently relocate to conduct their business smoothly.
www.scmp.com
December 16, 2024 at 2:23 AM
Brain drain and capital flight.
“A new cohort of Chinese migrants to the US is on the rise – investors looking to permanently relocate to conduct their business smoothly”
www.scmp.com/economy/glob...
“A new cohort of Chinese migrants to the US is on the rise – investors looking to permanently relocate to conduct their business smoothly”
www.scmp.com/economy/glob...
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⚡️North Korean troops open fire on Russian unit, Ukraine's military intelligence claims.
North Korean soldiers killed eight members of the Chechen Akhmat unit in a "friendly fire" incident, HUR said, attributing the attack to persistent language barrier problems.
North Korean soldiers killed eight members of the Chechen Akhmat unit in a "friendly fire" incident, HUR said, attributing the attack to persistent language barrier problems.
North Korean troops open fire on Russian unit, Ukraine's military intelligence claims
North Korean soldiers killed eight members of the Chechen Akhmat unit in a "friendly fire" incident, HUR said, attributing the attack to persistent language barrier problems.
kyivindependent.com
December 14, 2024 at 9:17 PM
⚡️North Korean troops open fire on Russian unit, Ukraine's military intelligence claims.
North Korean soldiers killed eight members of the Chechen Akhmat unit in a "friendly fire" incident, HUR said, attributing the attack to persistent language barrier problems.
North Korean soldiers killed eight members of the Chechen Akhmat unit in a "friendly fire" incident, HUR said, attributing the attack to persistent language barrier problems.
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#breaking Crowds outside South Korea’s National Assembly moments after lawmakers voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol. Yoon is suspended from office pending a Constitutional Court ruling. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will serve as acting president. (📹 Eunseo Jeong for CNN)
December 14, 2024 at 8:27 AM
#breaking Crowds outside South Korea’s National Assembly moments after lawmakers voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol. Yoon is suspended from office pending a Constitutional Court ruling. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will serve as acting president. (📹 Eunseo Jeong for CNN)
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‘What a circus’: eligible US voters on why they didn’t vote in the 2024 presidential election
‘What a circus’: eligible US voters on why they didn’t vote in the 2024 presidential election
Nearly 90 million Americans didn’t vote – which is more than the number of people who voted for Trump or Harris
The 2024 US presidential election had been widely characterized as one of the most consequential political contests in recent US history.…
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2024 at 3:12 AM
‘What a circus’: eligible US voters on why they didn’t vote in the 2024 presidential election
Alleged Chinese spy tied to Prince Andrew is businessman Yang Tengbo
The well-connected adviser did little to hide his links to the Chinese government.
www.rfa.org/english/chin...
The well-connected adviser did little to hide his links to the Chinese government.
www.rfa.org/english/chin...
December 14, 2024 at 3:43 AM
Alleged Chinese spy tied to Prince Andrew is businessman Yang Tengbo
The well-connected adviser did little to hide his links to the Chinese government.
www.rfa.org/english/chin...
The well-connected adviser did little to hide his links to the Chinese government.
www.rfa.org/english/chin...
Federal appeals court declines to temporarily block ban on TikTok, teeing up showdown at SCOTUS over controversial law
www.cnn.com/2024/12/13/t...
www.cnn.com/2024/12/13/t...
Federal appeals court declines to temporarily block ban on TikTok, teeing up showdown at SCOTUS over controversial law | CNN Business
A federal appeals court on Friday declined to temporarily block a ban on TikTok, teeing up a showdown at the Supreme Court over whether the law should take effect while the social media platform’s cha...
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December 14, 2024 at 2:22 AM
Federal appeals court declines to temporarily block ban on TikTok, teeing up showdown at SCOTUS over controversial law
www.cnn.com/2024/12/13/t...
www.cnn.com/2024/12/13/t...
Biden Administration announcement:
Amendment and Extension of the U.S.-PRC Science and Technology Agreement (STA)
www.state.gov/amendment-an...
Amendment and Extension of the U.S.-PRC Science and Technology Agreement (STA)
www.state.gov/amendment-an...
Amendment and Extension of the U.S.-PRC Science and Technology Agreement (STA) - United States Department of State
On December 13, 2024, the United States and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) signed a protocol to amend the U.S.-PRC Science and Technology Agreement (STA) and extend it for five years. The STA p...
www.state.gov
December 14, 2024 at 2:16 AM
Biden Administration announcement:
Amendment and Extension of the U.S.-PRC Science and Technology Agreement (STA)
www.state.gov/amendment-an...
Amendment and Extension of the U.S.-PRC Science and Technology Agreement (STA)
www.state.gov/amendment-an...