Chinese American gangster transformed cartel money laundering
This story was first published by ProPublica, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. In 2017, US Drug Enforcement Administration agents following the money from cocaine deals in Memphis, Tennessee, identified a mysterious figure in Mexico entrusted by drug lords with their millions: a Chinese American gangster named Xizhi Li. As the agents tracked Li’s activity across […]Continue Reading
Kerch Bridge, Nord Stream the handiwork of top-tier saboteurs
It is increasingly clear that the destruction of part of the Kerch-Crimea bridge and the destruction of three strands of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines required highly sophisticated technology and the skill of secret operators. According to Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) investigation, the truck bomb that destroyed part of the Kerch Strait Crimea […]Continue Reading
China-based US chip experts face stay-go dilemma
Hundreds of top engineers and executives working for Chinese chip companies are facing a tough decision about whether they should stay in mainland China amid the United States’ sanctions. They include those who were born in China but hold US passports after finishing their studies and gaining their working experience in America. Chinese media said […]Continue Reading
Spooky movies to get you in the Halloween spirit
Halloween entertainment is serving major nostalgia this year, with some of our favorite spooky classics being remade, or better yet, getting a sequel.Continue Reading
Afghanistan: Taliban ban women from many university subjects
Fatima missed her last year of school – now the Taliban are stopping her studying what she wants at university.Continue Reading
Phone use has to be handsfree
Motorists who use a mobile phone while driving must use a handsfree wireless connection under a new police regulation now in force nationwide, government deputy spokeswoman Tipanan Sirichana said on Friday.Continue Reading
Deepak Nirula: Remembering the man behind India’s ‘best’ hot chocolate fudge
Deepak Nirula, the man behind India’s first fast-food chain Nirula’s, died last week.Continue Reading
Kids centre ‘will not be demolished’
The Uthai Sawan Tambon Administrative Organisation (TAO) in Nong Bua Lamphu will not demolish the child development centre in Na Klang district where 22 children and two teachers were killed by a former policeman.Continue Reading
China’s plan to tackle social inequality sees fresh push, despite early shocks
This is the last of a three-part series where CNA looks at China President Xi Jinping’s policies, as he seeks an unprecedented third term in power at the upcoming 20th Communist Party Congress.Continue Reading
Potential shake-up in Xi Jinping’s leadership team at China’s 20th Communist Party Congress
There are few clear signs of who will be promoted to key positions within Mr Xi’s inner circle, given the opaque nature of China’s politics, but analysts said that political loyalty remains key.Continue Reading