WTF FILTERS Two Chinese researchers were accused by the FBI of plotting to smuggle a crop-killing fungus, Fusarium graminearum, into the United States. This fungus poses a serious threat to major crops such as wheat, barley, corn, and rice, and could potentially devastate the U.S. food supply if weaponized or genetically modified. The suspects are Jian Yunqing, a 33-year-old University of Michigan researcher and Chinese Communist Party member, and her boyfriend Liu Zunong, 34. Liu was arrested at Detroit airport in July 2024 while attempting to bring the fungus samples into the country. Jian is currently detained, and Liu remains at large. Officials view this as a deliberate biological attack on U.S. agriculture, raising national security concerns. Iowa Senator Joni Ernst called it a “potential bioweapon” and praised law enforcement for preventing a major crisis. Experts recommend genomic sequencing of the smuggled fungus to assess whether it has been engineered to increase its virulence or resistance. Source: https://nypost.com/2025/06/04/us-news/chinese-researchers-alleged-plot-to-smuggle-crop-killing-fungus-into-us-is-an-attack-on-us-food-supply-feds/

AZ Gov. Hobbs vetoed the bill banning China from owning land, citing unclear enforcement and limited impact on military security. Supporters say it protects national security. Source: https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/arizona/bill-barring-china-from-owning-arizona-land-vetoed-by-governor-katie-hobbs/75-611f32ca-9ecb-4614-a8e3-0f5685ddde2d

A live report from BBC journalist Kate Adie during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests in Beijing. It shows the brutal crackdown by the military on student protesters demanding political freedom and reform. https://youtu.be/N-6g5RWJPJ8 On the night of June 3rd, soldiers opened fire on unarmed civilians around Tiananmen Square. The streets were chaotic—gunshots, burning military vehicles, and many injured people rushed to hospitals. Kate Adie witnessed the violence firsthand and even faced gunfire herself. She risked everything to get the footage out to the world, exposing the harsh reality of the crackdown. The protesters showed incredible courage, especially the iconic “Tank Man” who stood in front of a column of tanks, symbolizing peaceful resistance against military force. After the massacre, the Chinese government arrested many and suppressed foreign journalists. This event shocked the world and remains a sensitive and important moment in China’s modern history.

"BUDGET TRAVEL" habits of some Chinese tourists, like overnight stays in public places (e.g., McDonald’s), sparking debates in Taiwan and Hong Kong. Hong Kong’s leader urges “tolerance and welcome,” but critics argue this risks enabling inappropriate behavior and disrupting public order. The controversy highlights cultural clashes over public space use and the balance between hospitality and local norms for visitors. Source: https://www.mirrormedia.mg/story/20250507edi034

A Chinese man confessed to killing a Thai transgender woman in Pattaya after a dispute. He stabbed her with scissors, slashed her chest, and removed her heart and left lung. Source: https://www.pattayamail.com/news/chinese-man-confesses-to-brutal-murder-of-transgender-woman-in-pattaya-victims-father-demands-death-penalty-499065

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COVID-19 infection may result in objectively measurable cognitive deficits that can persist for a year or longer. https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/251734/covid-19-have-small-lasting-effects-cognition/ The NEJM study titled "Cognition and Memory after Covid-19 in a Large Community Sample" assessed over 112,000 participants using online cognitive tests between July 2021 and August 2022. Researchers analyzed performance in memory, reasoning, and executive function across different groups: those who had COVID-19 with varying symptom durations and those who never had COVID-19. Source: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2311330

At the end of the Cold War, China gained massive capital with U.S. support by leveraging global shifts. But now, the government seems to be repeating the Qing Dynasty’s failed trade tactics — triggering sanctions, fueling nationalism, and risking conflict and collapse. Here’s how the Qing’s trade cycle played out: This cycle weakened the Qing and empowered foreign powers. Today, China appears to be entering Stage 3 all over again.

China shields Iran from Western pressure, vetoing UNSC resolutions on Hamas & Gaza, amplifying anti-Israel narratives. Its indirect alliance with Iran boosts influence in Muslim states while countering US power, all without direct conflict involvement. China supports Iran diplomatically and technologically, shielding it from Western pressure. China frequently vetoes UN Security Council resolutions critical of Iran or Hamas and amplifies anti-Israel narratives in state media. China has repeatedly vetoed US-led Gaza ceasefire resolutions at the UN Security Council, accusing the US of "playing word games." In November 2023, as the Council’s rotating president, China pushed for condemning Israel and supported International Court rulings. Iran’s missile technology partly stems from 1990s Chinese military sales. Both cooperate through platforms like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Though no direct evidence shows Chinese funds reaching Hamas via Iran, their shared interest in countering US influence is clear. China uses the Palestinian issue to boost influence among Muslim-majority countries, providing diplomatic cover for Iran and its proxies while avoiding direct involvement in regional conflicts. This reflects a strategic indirect alliance between China and Iran. Source: Reuters: Russia, China veto US-led UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/un-security-council-fails-pass-us-resolution-calling-immediate-ceasefire-gaza-2024-03-22/ Times of Israel: Russia, China veto US resolution at UN calling for Gaza ceasefire https://www.timesofisrael.com/russia-china-veto-us-resolution-at-un-calling-for-gaza-ceasefire-tied-to-hostage-deal/ UN Press Release: Security Council fails to adopt resolution on Gaza ceasefire https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15637.doc.htm BBC: China condemns US veto of call for immediate ceasefire at UN https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68355436 EFE News: China 'deeply disappointed' by US veto of Gaza ceasefire resolution https://efe.com/en/latest-news/2023-12-09/china-deeply-disappointed-by-us-veto-of-gaza-ceasefire-resolution/ UN Document: Meeting after Russian Federation, China veto Security Council resolution on Gaza ceasefire https://www.un.org/unispal/document/meeting-two-weeks-after-russian-federation-china-veto-security-council-resolution-on-immediate-ceasefire-in-gaza-general-assembly-debates-ramifications/

1,499 photos from the Tiananmen Square incident in 1989. https://www.gettyimages.hk/search/2/image?phrase=%E5%A4%A9%E5%AE%89%E9%96%80%E4%BA%8B%E4%BB%B6