NEWS / the week of April 25 to May 1, 2026
Current news about China and the Chinese people
NOTE: The news reports below are not in chronological order. There is often a time lag in their reaching the US and in gaining our attention. These reports reflect the opinions of a variety of news sources.
"White House quiet as China ramps up trade leverage before Trump‑Xi summit" / Apr 30, 2026.
5% of Major Chinese Hardware Company Illegal / Apr 28, 2026.
One in every 20 dollars Super Micro earned from 2024 to 2025 allegedly came from a front company.
China’s Eyes in the Sky Make Their Mark / Apr 26, 2026.
The advancements of China’s satellite imaging industry present a new risk for military secrecy, as the Iran conflict illustrates.
Eleven Days / Apr 26, 2026.
On the eve of the 25th anniversary of the Hainan spy plane crisis, you can read first-person accounts of the incident.
The Critical Raw Materials Gap / Apr 26, 2026.
European democracies, threatened by Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine and Donald Trump’s designs on Greenland, are embarking on historic changes in their defense posture. But China’s grip on the supply of tungsten, gallium and other vital raw materials threatens their plans.
The Global AI Threat Has Arrived / Apr 28, 2026.
The ability of Anthropic’s new AI model, Claude Mythos Preview, to find vulnerabilities across major operating systems and web browsers has dangerous implications for today’s highly interconnected world.
📰 Latest News on Chinese Christians (2026)
Pressure on Catholics Intensifies / Apr 15, 2026.
Chinese authorities are increasing pressure on underground Catholic churches to join the state-controlled church. Tactics reportedly include surveillance, detentions, and restrictions tied to loyalty to the Communist Party.
New Reports of Intensified Crackdown / Apr 16, 2026.
A Human Rights Watch report describes house arrests, disappearances, and tighter controls on clergy. The campaign is part of a broader push to align religion with state ideology (“Sinicization”).
Arrests of House Church Christians Continue / Early 2026
Authorities detained dozens to 100+ believers linked to unregistered Protestant churches. Some remain in custody after coordinated raids across provinces.