Category: China in Focus

US Gave Chinese Firms $1.8 Billion in Subsidies

U.S. state and local governments gave billions in subsidies to Chinese firms, despite China being a major U.S. competitor. We hear from an FCC commissioner about his letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook. He accuses Cook of hypocrisy and censorship. Does the cure cost more than the illness? In Shanghai, locals are sharing stories of…


Columbia Rejects Chinese Student for Hate Speech

Strict lockdown rules are driving foreigners out of Shanghai. A survey shows many of them plan to leave—or are debating the option. A top supplier for Apple and Tesla faces widespread infections at its factory in Shanghai. Three workers reveal the situation inside. Photos capture empty shelves in Beijing, as panic buying begins. Residents there…


‘If We Lose Those Satellites, There’s No Putting Humpty Dumpty Back Together’: Brandon Weichert

In this special episode, we sat down with Brandon Weichert, author of “Winning Space: How America Remains a Superpower,” and Rick Fisher, senior fellow at the International Assessment and Strategy Center. They spoke about China and Russia’s growing space ambitions, what would happen if America loses its edge in space, and what steps could be taken…


17 Chinese Firms Forced to Delist in US

A Chinese oil company gets kicked off the New York Stock Exchange, but raises $4 billion in China. Why are its Chinese competitors funding it? Cities across China endure lockdown-induced food shortages. Videos emerge, giving a glimpse into what locals are dealing with. Why is China sticking to its zero-COVID-19 policy even though it’s hurting…


China’s Quiet Takeover of the Southern Hemisphere

America’s influence in Latin America is slipping to the Chinese regime. But why is having access to the Southern Hemisphere so important? In this special report, we look at how the Chinese regime has quietly taken over control in many countries; how trade has won Beijing leverage in political, diplomatic, and military spheres across the…


Financial Ties With US Colleges: Beijing’s Agenda

A new report reveals China’s contracts with U.S. universities, worth more than $100 million. One lawmaker is calling it part of Beijing’s plan to overtake the United States. Taiwan pushes to become a member of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. But will it be allowed to join? A German national living under Shanghai’s lockdown says…


373 Million Chinese Under Full or Partial Lockdowns

How many people are under lockdown orders in China? A new report found the number covers more people than the entire U.S. population. Under Beijing’s “Zero-Cases Policy,” those who test positive for COVID-19 are sent to quarantine centers. But what happens to their pets? Photos and video of one incident paint a grim picture. Energy…


Has China’s Panda Diplomacy Lost Its Sparkle?

For half a century, giant pandas have served as China’s most cuddly ambassadors. Yet those days may be numbered. A top U.S. intelligence official reiterates America’s stance, saying China is America’s greatest challenge. Protests erupt in Shanghai. Authorities are pushing an unprecedented approach to quell virus spread in the city, but it has many residents…


China’s Growing Power Like Tentacles of an Octopus, Enveloping the World: James Fanell

In this special episode, we sat down with Captain Jim Fanell, former director of Intelligence and Information Operations for the U.S. Pacific Fleet. He talks about the rising trade deals and cooperation between China and Brazil, how that impacts America, and where things are headed going forward. Fanell pointed out China’s Belt and Road initiative…


NBA Brooklyn Nets’ Owner Joe Tsai Tied to China

The billionaire owner of a major U.S. basketball team is also the co-founder of Chinese tech giant Alibaba. A report sheds light on how he’s linked to China. Food and medicine are in short supply under Shanghai’s lockdown. Millions of residents are still stuck at home, but some are starting to speak out. What is…