Category: China in Focus

Expert: Why Social Media Apps Are ‘Legal Malware’

One expert is calling today’s social media apps legal malware. “Tristan Harris had this to say: the average person checks their smartphone 150 times per day. Why do we do this? It’s the number one ingredient in slot machines: intermittent variable rewards. Addictiveness is maximized when the rewards are variable. Technology hijacks the way we…


China’s COVID-19 Curbs Hit Apple iPhone 14 Pro Orders

China’s strict COVID-19 policy is hitting Apple. New iPhone 14 orders may see delays. An urgent plea is calling for an end to Beijing’s human rights abuses. A group of California residents is urging China to release their detained family members back home. The West is phasing out nuclear energy. China is doing the opposite….


‘A Chilling Signal That the Days of Free Wheeling Are Going to Be Reined In’: Arthur Herman on China

In this special episode, we sat down with Arthur Herman, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and director of the Quantum Alliance Initiative. He sheds light on the innovation race between the United States and China, the ongoing microchip wars, and where our data is actually going. One area in the spotlight is the microchip…


Former US Military Pilot Worked With Chinese Hacker

A former U.S. Marine Corps fighter pilot reportedly tied to a Chinese hacker has now been arrested in Australia. Washington’s sweeping China sanctions meet with a twist. Several major U.S. semiconductor makers are still sending microchips to China. Germany’s chancellor is visiting China. The trip is among the most controversial to the country by a…


Child Labor: The Dark Side of the Green Revolution

Is our push into green energy riddled with hidden costs? In this special report, we look at China’s growing dominance in the renewable energy sector, the costs to the environment and human life, and how every American is involved. Joining us to help shed light on the topic are Silicon Valley author Ann Bridges; and Kelly…


Congressman’s Aide Fired Over China Ties

A longtime congressional aide has been fired for allegedly working on China’s behalf. Twitter is removing over 2,000 China-based accounts. They’re said to have fanned the flames of political division in the United States ahead of the midterm elections. Another American microchip maker is cutting its China operations amid sweeping sanctions from Washington. The Netherlands…


Chinese Donor to NYC Mayor Linked to CCP: Report

Is New York City’s mayor tied to the Chinese Communist Party? A report says it related one of his campaign donors to a secret Chinese police station in the city. What should Congress’s next top China priority be after the midterm elections? Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) gives his take. Brazil—the most influential country in South…


Shanghai Disneyland Closes Due to Covid-19

In South Korea, 153 people were left dead after Halloween celebrations took a tragic turn. U.S. state and local governments are reportedly skirting federal bans. A new report details how past purchases of Chinese tech could threaten national security. More countries are on alert over Chinese police offices. One of them already closed, with others…


‘You’re in World War III Today’: Casey Fleming on Unrestricted Hybrid Warfare

In this special episode, we sat down with Casey Fleming, CEO of business warfare and counterintelligence company BlackOps Partners. He sheds light on a new report by the Institute for Security and Technology called “REWIRED: How Digital Technologies Shape Cognition and Democracy.” How is this happening, who’s behind it, and what can be done? Fleming…


Ireland Orders Closure of Chinese Police Station

China is still the top U.S. threat, the Pentagon says—despite Russia’s continued aggression in Ukraine. TikTok is reportedly breaking into new business ventures. Job listings hint at competition with e-shopping giants like Google and Amazon. A controversial Chinese police office closes in Ireland after a request from a ministry department. A new battleground emerges in…