Mike Casey tells NPR that the scale of spying against the United States is “impressive and terrifying.” He says: “More players are getting into it with more tools, going after more targets.”
China
On a remote island, a test of wills between the Philippines and China
About 250 Filipinos live on Thitu Island, the largest and most inhabited island of the Spratlys, in the South China Sea. But Chinese ships are never far away.
Yellen says U.S.-China relationship on ‘more stable footing’ but more can be done
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met Sunday in Beijing with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and sent a message of mutual cooperation despite the nations’ differences.
Hong Kong passes a new security law that toughens punishment of dissent
Pro-Beijing lawmakers fast-tracked the legislation, with tough punishment for acts considered “external interference,” insurrection and other offenses.
Biden’s campaign gives in and joins TikTok. Blame the youngs
The White House has stayed away from TikTok because of national security concerns related to its Chinese parent company. But Biden’s campaign has now jumped in because that’s where young voters are.
As China looms large, two opposing visions face off in Taiwan’s election
The two parties that have historically dominated Taiwanese electoral politics are trying to sell voters their visions of the island’s future – starting with the issue of China.


