Regular podcaster with us Charlie Parton reviews another of our fellow podcasters, Steve Tsang, and Olivia Cheung’s new book on the Thoughts of Chairman Xi.

It’s more important than ever before that we better understand the state of mind of autocrats.

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Nigel Inkster is right, we need more Chinese language skills & cultural awareness.

That’s why we’ve been pushing for a Chinese Civilisation A-Level, also why we successfully fought against de-funding of organisations which educate civil servants on China.
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The CCP appears to be building espionage hubs along its disputed border with India in occupied Tibet.

Recent satellite imagery shows new radar and electronic warfare facilities in the mountains including an expansive radome. newsweek.com/china-india-bo…

Reports that Liz Truss MP lobbied ministers to ‘expedite’ exports of defence equipment to China. The export was blocked by Government.

Our chair: “De-mining equipment is subject to robust export controls for good reason.”

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BREAKING: China's first response to the Taiwan elections:

BEIJING, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Saturday commented on the outcomes of Taiwan leadership and legislature elections.

Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office,…

Very many congratulations to Vice President 賴清德Lai Ching-te on your victory in the Presidential election.

Thank you 蔡英文 Tsai Ing-wen for your steady leadership and commitment to protect the right of all Taiwanese to self-determination.

Taiwan remains our friend and ally, your commitment…

Taiwan holds its election today - across the water the CCP will be watching closely, whilst Chinese communities will see what real democracy looks like.

China’s brute protectionism and dumping practices have not only undermined Western competitors but also seen the CCP attempt to corner the global mining sector for key critical minerals needed to build EV’s, like lithium, cobalt, nickel and copper.

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Xi Jinping has purged 9 high-ranking Generals from the National People’s Congress as well as officially replacing Former Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu whose disappearance is still without explanation.

Deep corruption within the system causing significant headaches for Xi.

In what many would consider the least surprising New Year’s resolution for Xi Jinping to make.

Although his previous statements suggest a longer timeline before Xi could be ready or attempt to capture Taiwan than in the next year.

Tony Chung has fled Hong Kong for refuge in the UK.

He was the first person to be arrested on charges of violating the National Security Law.

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Insightful research which demonstrates that TikTok is feeding content to users in line with CCP interests and priorities.

Is there a mass purge going on in the Chinese Communist Party?

Charlie Parton gives his view 👇🏻

Our Chair Alicia Kearns MP discusses concerns around Temu’s mandatory data privacy rules and how it uses users’ data, lack of accountability in its supply chains and a likely reliance on Uyghur forced labour.

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We've released our second podcast!

Alicia Kearns MP and Charlie Parton are diving into China's United Front Work Department.

Give it a listen 👇
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Tomorrow the CCP’s sham trial of British Citizen Jimmy Lai will begin.

He faces charges that are politically motivated.

The British Embassy must attend this sham trial, and make clear we do not recognise the charges he faces.

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🚨Our next podcast is out!

Our Chair Alicia Kearns MP talks to China expert Charlie Parton about the CCP’s United Front Work Department.

Answers all the questions you might have about the UFWD.

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China features heavily in this Foreign Affairs Committee report on Critical Minerals.

The committee calls for comprehensive mapping of supply chains for critical industries, and action to reduce risks from single source reliance and capture of processing industries.

TikTok UK watchers! Ahoy!

I’d like to understand this uncharacteristically blunt missive from @ofcom.

“..may not have been complete and accurate”. They haven’t been telling porkies, have they? 🐖

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INVESTIGATION #ChinaSpies

How a Chinese spy ran a Belgian politician as an intelligence asset — Joint investigation with @DerSpiegel & @LeMondefr based on 3.5 years of texts between the MSS case officer and his asset in Brussels.

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