Instead of launching a full-blown attack, China is ramping up a full spectrum of coercion: political meddling, economic pressure, information operations, legal manoeuvres, cyberattacks and diplomatic ...

These measures are part of a broader strategy to extend the reach of Chinese law beyond its borders and to bolster the legitimacy and effectiveness of China’s economic coercion tools.

Republican Minnesota state Sen. Justin Eichorn has been charged with attempted coercion and enticement of a minor, the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Minnesota noted in a press release.

“All these statements are not valid under the eyes of law for having been recorded under illegal detention, threat, and coercion,” the petition added. The Tamil Nadu government also alleged ...