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New Jersey Drivers Eyeing Florida’s SunPass as Alternative to Far-East Operated E-ZPass

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 9, 20250

Trenton, NJ – In a surprising turn of events, New Jersey drivers are now considering switching from E-ZPass to Florida’s SunPass to avoid potential privacy issues and fees after it was revealed that the contract for operating New Jersey’s E-ZPass system has been awarded to TransCore, a Singapore-owned company with links to China. The decision to give the E-ZPass contract to TransCore has sparked a wave of concern among drivers, particularly following warnings from former senators and security experts about the implications of sensitive data management by foreign-linked entities. This sentiment has been echoed across social media platforms, with posts

Former Federal Reserve adviser paid by Chinese Communist Party for Sensitive Financial Data

Breaking Local News ReportFebruary 2, 20250

WASHINGTON — A former senior adviser to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors was indicted Friday on charges of conspiring to steal U.S. economic trade secrets for the benefit of the Chinese government, federal prosecutors said. John Harold Rogers, 63, of Vienna, Virginia, was arrested and charged with passing sensitive financial data to Chinese intelligence officers while employed at the Federal Reserve from 2010 to 2021. Prosecutors allege Rogers shared confidential economic policy information that could have given China a strategic financial advantage in global markets. According to the indictment, Rogers communicated with Chinese intelligence operatives who posed as graduate

New Jersey Chinese Restaurants Brace for Rare Hannukah and Christmas Overlap

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 22, 20240

When Hanukkah falls on Christmas Day, it’s a rare convergence that amplifies the festive spirit—and for Jewish families in New Jersey, it adds an extra layer of holiday serendipity. These two holidays don’t align often, thanks to Hanukkah’s shifting dates on the Hebrew calendar, which only occasionally overlap with Christmas. This rarity makes the occasion feel even more special, creating a unique moment where tradition, community, and a little bit of coincidence all come together. For Jewish families, eating Chinese food on Christmas is a long-standing tradition, rooted in practicality and camaraderie. Chinese restaurants, being among the few open on

Bloomington woman sentenced to 6 years for stabbing IU student for being Chinese

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 12, 20240

INDIANAPOLIS — A Bloomington woman has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for a racially motivated stabbing of an 18-year-old Indiana University student of Chinese descent, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday. Billie Davis, 57, pleaded guilty to committing a federal hate crime after attacking the victim on a Bloomington Transit bus on January 11, 2023. According to court documents, Davis stabbed the victim in the head approximately seven to ten times with a folding knife as the student stood to exit the bus. The victim, who suffered multiple stab wounds requiring medical attention, survived the attack. Witnesses told police

Is a Chinese drone ship operating off the coast of New Jersey? One congressman has his suspicion

Breaking Local News ReportDecember 11, 20240

ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK, N.J. — Amid growing reports of unidentified drone activity over New Jersey, Congressman Chris Smith (R-Manchester) spent Monday night at Island Beach State Park with Ocean County Sheriff Mike Mastronardy, raising concerns that the drones may be originating from a ship-based source off the coast, possibly linked to a foreign nation like China. The unusual sightings, which have unsettled residents and local authorities, prompted Smith to join Mastronardy in monitoring the area. The congressman, a vocal critic of foreign surveillance, compared the situation to the Chinese spy balloon that traversed U.S. airspace last year, highlighting the

Chinese hackers infiltrate U.S. telecom giants, have access to everyone’s phone, U.S. Senator Says

The Daily CallerNovember 23, 20240

Republican Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota revealed Friday that Chinese state-sponsored hackers, known as Salt Typhoon, have infiltrated all major U.S. telecommunications companies, allowing them to monitor millions of Americans’ texts and calls. Speaking at Halifax The Forum, Rounds warned that these hackers, tied to the Chinese Communist government, remain embedded in U.S. telecom networks despite federal intervention. Key points: Republican South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds warned Friday that China’s state-sponsored hackers, known as Salt Typhoon, have gained the capability to spy on millions of Americans through their mobile phones. During an event at Halifax The Forum, Rounds

EXCLUSIVE: Chinese Summer Camps Teach American Kids To Be Like Red Army Soldiers And ‘Little’ Police Officers

The Daily CallerNovember 18, 20240

Thousands of American kids are being sent to camps run by a Chinese influence and intelligence agency that promote Chinese Communist Party (CCP) propaganda and even train some children to act like “Little Overseas Chinese Police,” a Daily Caller News Foundation investigation discovered. The Chinese government advertises the “Root-Seeking Summer Camp In China” as an opportunity for ethnically Chinese children living in the U.S. and other countries to immerse themselves in Chinese language and culture. However, a DCNF review of Chinese government announcements and the program’s website discovered the camps are overseen by a Chinese influence and intelligence service. The

Five Great Chinese Takeout Choices in Toms River

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 16, 20240

TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s Saturday. Who wants to cook after staying up late last night for a very disappointing night with Netflix? Give it a second chance, this time, with a good movie and some Chinese takeout. Toms River, New Jersey, boasts a vibrant array of Chinese takeout establishments, each offering unique flavors and specialties that cater to diverse palates. Here are some notable options to consider: Five Star Chinese Restaurant Located at 1580 Lakewood Road, Five Star Chinese Restaurant is renowned for its commitment to quality and consistency. Patrons frequently praise their General Tso’s Chicken and Beef with

Chinese National Detained For Allegedly Trespassing At Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Despite Court Ban

The Daily CallerNovember 8, 20240

Authorities ordered a Chinese national to be held on trespassing charges Friday after he allegedly attempted to gain access to President-elect Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. Police arrested Zijie Li, a 39-year-old Chinese national, on Thursday after he arrived at the estate’s gate via Uber, according to The Associated Press. Li violated a specific court directive to steer clear of the property, following his previous attempts to gain access. Residing in suburban Los Angeles under a student visa, Li was recently discharged from a mental hospital where he had been placed in late October following his discovery near Mar-a-Lago, AP reported.

This New Jersey Restaurant Mixes Jazz with Great Quality Chinese Food

Breaking Local News ReportOctober 16, 20240

MADISON, NJ – Shanghai Jazz in Madison, NJ, is definitely not your average dining spot—it’s a place where the best of two worlds collide: incredible Asian cuisine and live jazz performances. This combination gives it a super unique vibe that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled into a hidden gem. Imagine savoring delicious Chinese dishes like crispy duck or shrimp dumplings while smooth jazz fills the air, transforming a regular dinner into a full-on experience. The restaurant’s intimate, cozy atmosphere makes it perfect for date nights or a chill evening with friends. With dim lighting and a small stage tucked

Panting Panda Exposes Chinese Zoo’s Scam Using Painted Dogs as New Attraction

Breaking Local News ReportSeptember 19, 20240

Welcome to the Wild World of… Panda Dogs? 🐼🐕 In a twist that’s straight out of a comedy sketch, a zoo in China is facing serious side-eye after their “pandas” were caught doing something that real pandas don’t typically do: panting and barking. Yep, turns out these bamboo-loving, monochrome “bears” were actually painted dogs. Chow Chows, to be exact. The Shanwei Zoo initially tried to save face by telling visitors that their furry friends were a rare breed called “panda dogs.” You know, just casually making up a whole new species, NBD. But their cover was blown when sharp-eyed guests

Rancho Cucamonga couple convicted of running ‘birth tourism’ scheme for Chinese clients

Breaking Local News ReportSeptember 15, 20240

LOS ANGELES — Two San Bernardino County residents were found guilty Friday of federal criminal charges related to a “birth tourism” operation that helped Chinese clients give birth in the United States to secure birthright U.S. citizenship for their children. Michael Wei Yueh Liu, 59, and Jing Dong, 47, both of Rancho Cucamonga, were convicted by a jury of one count of conspiracy and 10 counts of international money laundering. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California announced the verdict following a four-day trial. Liu and Dong operated the scheme from at least January 2012 to March

Feds Charge New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s Chief as Agent of Chinese Communist Party

Breaking Local News ReportSeptember 8, 20240

BROOKLYN, NY – Linda Sun, a former high-ranking New York State government employee, has been charged with acting as an undisclosed agent of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), federal prosecutors announced on Tuesday. Sun, alongside her husband, Chris Hu, was also charged with money laundering conspiracy. The charges include violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act, visa fraud, and conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Both defendants were arrested and are set to be arraigned before U.S. Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo. Sun allegedly used her influential positions within New York State, including the Executive

New York Governor’s Former Chief of Staff Is a Chinese Agent Who Sold Out America For Personal Gain, FBI Say

Breaking Local News ReportSeptember 3, 20240

BROOKLYN, NY – In a dramatic turn of events, a federal indictment was unsealed today in Brooklyn, charging Linda Sun, a former Deputy Chief of Staff under New York Governor Kathy Hochul, with a series of serious crimes, including violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act, visa fraud, alien smuggling, and conspiracy to launder money. Sun is accused of acting covertly on behalf of the Chinese government and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), with her husband, Chris Hu, also facing charges of money laundering, bank fraud conspiracy, and misuse of identification. Linda Sun and Chris Hu were apprehended this morning and

Boston Police Celebrate Last Day of School with Kwong Kow Chinese School Students

Breaking Local News ReportAugust 30, 20240

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS — Officers from District A-1 and the Bureau of Community Engagement of the Boston Police Department celebrated the last day of school at the Kwong Kow Chinese School in Chinatown on Thursday. The event featured the department’s Ice Cream Truck, which served treats to students and staff. The celebration was part of the Boston Police Department’s efforts to strengthen community ties. Ice cream was provided by HP Hood, with support from the Boston Police Foundation. The event offered officers an opportunity to connect with young students in a positive environment as they concluded the school year. The atmosphere

Biden Admin’s Watered Down Vetting Process For Chinese Illegal Immigrants Poses National Security Risk, Experts Warn

The Daily CallerMay 17, 20240

National security experts sounded the alarm over the Biden administration’s lax vetting process for Chinese illegal immigrants during a House hearing on Thursday. The House Homeland Security Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability held a hearing Thursday examining the roughly 8,000% increase in Chinese illegal immigration the U.S. has experienced since March 2021, as well as federal policies that may have contributed to the surge. The hearing follows a January 2024 Daily Caller News Foundation investigation revealing an internal U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) email showing that the Biden administration drastically simplified the vetting process for Chinese illegal immigrants

Democratic Congressional Hopeful Paid Thousands To Chinese Foreign Agent

The Daily CallerMay 16, 20240

A Democrat running for Congress in California’s Silicon Valley paid a Chinese foreign agent for advertising, Federal Election Commission (FEC) records show. Evan Low, a California assemblyman running for Congress in the state’s 16th Congressional District, paid roughly $5,000 to Sing Tao Newspapers for print advertisements in February, according to a FEC filing. The Department of Justice (DOJ) ordered Sing Tao U.S., which is Chinese-owned and distributes papers in California, to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) in 2021. FARA requires any individual or organization engaging in political activities on behalf of a foreign entity to register with the

EXCLUSIVE: House Committee To Investigate Spike In Chinese Illegal Immigration Following DCNF Report

The Daily CallerMay 12, 20240

A House committee is scheduled to examine the historic surge in Chinese illegal immigration next week, the Daily Caller News Foundation has learned. The House Homeland Security Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability will hold a hearing on Thursday concerning the roughly 8,000% increase in Chinese illegal immigration the U.S. has experienced since March 2021, a committee spokesperson told the DCNF. The DCNF recently revealed an internal U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) email showing that the Biden administration dramatically simplified the vetting process for Chinese illegal immigrants in April 2023, which has increased the speed of Chinese illegal

Biden Admin Reportedly Set To Significantly Strengthen Tariffs On Chinese EVs, Critical Minerals

The Daily CallerMay 11, 20240

The Biden administration is reportedly set to significantly enhance tariffs targeting Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) and other green energy-related products as early as next week, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday. The administration will approximately quadruple tariffs against Chinese EVs, and U.S. officials will also increase levies against critical minerals, solar products and batteries that are sourced from China, according to the WSJ, citing people familiar with the matter. The question of Chinese tariffs has divided Biden administration policymakers, and the reportedly forthcoming tariffs are in response to growing fears that Chinese companies are beginning to ramp up green technology

Billionaire Chinese National Sentenced to Seven Months in Prison and Removal from United States for Straw Donor Campaign Contribution Scheme and Other Frauds

Indira PatelMay 9, 20240

Breon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, James Smith, Assistant Director-in-Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Field Office (FBI), Thomas Fattorusso, Special Agent-in-Charge, Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation, New York (IRS-CI), and Ivan J. Arvelo, Special Agent-in-Charge, Homeland Security Investigations, New York (HSI), announced the sentence. Earlier today, in federal court in Central Islip, Hui Qin, also known as “Qin Hui,” “Hui Quin,” “Muk Lam Li” and “Karl,” a citizen of the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”), who was listed on Forbes Magazine’s List of Billionaires and who operated SMI Culture, a Hong Kong-based entertainment

Chief of Staff of Exiled Chinese Billionaire Pleads Guilty to Billion Dollar Global Fraud Scheme in NYC

Breaking Local News ReportMay 4, 20240

NEW YORK, NY – Yvette Wang, 45, from New York, has pled guilty to significant fraud charges involving a scheme that defrauded victims globally out of more than $1 billion, according to U.S. Attorney Damian Williams. Wang admitted to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering, facing a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. As part of her plea, Wang has agreed to pay and forfeit $1.4 billion to the United States. The restitution is aimed at compensating the thousands of individuals worldwide who suffered financial losses due to

More Chinese Illegal Migrants Apprehended At Southern Border In Two Days Than In All Of 2021: REPORT

The Daily CallerMay 4, 20240

More Chinese-based illegal immigrants were encountered at the U.S. southern border in just two days than in all of fiscal year 2021, according to Fox News’ Bill Melugin. There were approximately 262 Chinese migrants caught by Border Patrol at the San Diego sector on May 1, as well as 223 on May 2, a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) source told Melugin. Only 323 Chinese nationals were apprehended by Border Patrol at the southern border throughout all of fiscal year 2021, according to CBP data. There has been a surge of Chinese immigrants illegally crossing the southern border under the

Five Plead Guilty In Multi-Million Dollar Conspiracy To Launder Computer Fraud Proceeds Offshore To Chinese Companies

Indira PatelMay 2, 20240

Defendant Orlando, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that five individuals have pleaded guilty to a total of 35 counts of conspiracy to commit concealment money laundering, concealment money laundering, and structuring in an international scheme to hide proceeds of computer fraud committed on victims throughout the nation. Each faces up to 20 years in federal prison for each count of money laundering and conspiracy to commit money laundering and up to 10 years’ imprisonment for each count of structuring. Count(s) in Indictment to Which Defendant Pleaded Guilty Date of Guilty Plea Cristian Rodriguez Labour Scheduled Sentencing

Chinese Communist-Linked Battery Maker Breaks The Bank On Lobbying Amid Congressional Scrutiny

The Daily CallerMay 2, 20240

A Chinese Communist Party-linked company planning to build electric vehicle battery factories inside the U.S. has already spent over $1 million on lobbying in 2024, according to public disclosures. Battery manufacturing company Gotion Inc., a “wholly owned and controlled” subsidiary of the Chin-based and CCP-tied company Gotion High-Tech, is planning to build facilities in Michigan and Illinois. Gotion has spent roughly $1.2 million on lobbying efforts already in 2024 amid a push from Republican lawmakers to prevent the firm from tapping tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). A Gotion executive said in October that the company is eligible to

Kansas Legislature Passes Bill Banning Chinese Land Purchases Near Military Sites After DCNF Investigation

The Daily CallerMay 1, 20240

The Kansas legislature passed a bill Tuesday that will prevent companies from China or other adversarial countries from buying land near military sites. The state House passed SB 172 by an 86-39 vote on Monday before the state Senate passed the bill by a 24-14 vote on Tuesday. according to The Kansas City Star. The bill was partly in response to efforts by Cnano Technology USA, a subsidiary of a Chinese company planning to invest in a massive factory in the state. The Daily Caller News Foundation first reported that Cnano Technology USA’s parent company had extensive ties to the