No people, just sheep: The unlikely job that Chinese college grads clamored for

BEIJING — One of China’s most competitive jobs this season wasn’t in an urban high-rise, but in its sprawling northern grasslands. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. An April advertisement for a two-person job herding sheep — offering couples an above-average combined monthly salary of 16,000 … Read more

In Southern California Chinese enclave, a mayor’s arrest stokes fears of Beijing’s influence

LOS ANGELES — In 2024, voters in the Southern California city of Arcadia elected the first all-Asian city council in the city’s history. Now, one of those politicians has pleaded guilty to being an illegal agent of the Chinese government. Former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang’s plea, entered in federal court Friday, continues a saga that … Read more

Iran may have used Chinese missile to shoot down U.S. fighter jet, sources say

WASHINGTON — The F-15 fighter that was shot down over southwestern Iran last month and set off a dangerous rescue mission was probably struck by a Chinese-made shoulder-launched missile, three people with knowledge of the matter told NBC News. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In … Read more

Man executed for poisoning Chinese billionaire Netflix producer Lin Qi

Chinese authorities have executed a man convicted of using poison to kill a billionaire gaming tycoon linked to the Netflix adaptation of “The Three-Body Problem” over a professional dispute, local media reported Tuesday. Xu Yao was found guilty of killing Lin Qi, the founder of the Shanghai-based Yoozoo Games, which holds the film adaptation rights for … Read more

Chinese dissident is detained in South Korea after fleeing by inflatable boat

SEOUL, South Korea — A Chinese dissident who fled the country aboard an inflatable boat has been detained in South Korea, with rights groups calling for him to be granted asylum after three previous escape attempts saw him returned to China. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive … Read more

Agitators united by Chinese money, hate for America target data centers, experts warn

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In 2024, climate activists in New York City protested alongside anti-Israel protesters at a rally headlined “Climate Justice Means Free Palestine.” Last year, climate change celebrity icon Greta Thunberg tried to storm Israel by sea on a flotilla protesting the country’s war in Gaza, yelling “Free! Free! … Read more

Wall Street banks helped Chinese military-linked firm raise billions despite red flags, lawmakers find

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Congressional investigators are accusing major U.S. banks of helping a Chinese battery giant the Pentagon labeled a “Chinese military company” raise billions of dollars from global investors despite unresolved national security concerns. A new report from the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist … Read more

Trump jolts immigration hawks with surprising defense of Chinese students in USA

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump split with immigration hawks by defending Chinese students in the U.S. while also softening on Chinese-owned farmland — creating friction inside MAGA and unexpected overlap with moderate Democrats. Fox News’ Sean Hannity asked Trump in a recent interview from Beijing about concerns surrounding Chinese … Read more

U.S. accuses Chinese execs, shipping container companies of price fixing during pandemic

Seven Chinese executives and four of the largest shipping container manufacturers were criminally charged in an antitrust case alleging they engaged in illegal price fixing during the pandemic six years ago, federal prosecutors announced on Tuesday. The indictment, which was first reported by CBS News, marks the latest in a series of investigations by the … Read more

Indictments announced against Chinese container firms for alleged price-fixing during COVID pandemic

Indictments announced against Chinese container firms for alleged price-fixing during COVID pandemic – CBS News Watch CBS News The Justice Department on Tuesday announced indictments against four Chinese shipping container manufacturers for allegedly cutting production to fix prices during the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs has more. Source link