Category: China in Focus

2 Men Arrested for Allegedly Opening Chinese Police Station in NY

Two men have been arrested in New York City over a Chinese police station that has since closed. They’re facing charges for allegedly opening it on behalf of Chinese authorities. Reports note Beijing has over a hundred of these police stations operating around the world. Human rights groups are raising concerns that the stations are…


China’s Censorship Tools Could Cut Off Middle East From the World: Faisal Saeed Al Mutar

In this special episode, we sat down with Faisal Saeed Al Mutar, founder of global nonprofit Ideas Beyond Borders, on what China’s growing presence in the Middle East means, not just for the United States but the world. Al Mutar had his own journey to America: 20 years ago, he witnessed U.S. tanks roll down the streets…


China’s Rare Earth Export Ban to Hit US EV Goals?

China is mulling a new export ban on rare earth magnets, as the United States plans to push a sweeping set of rules, calling for over half of all passenger cars sold in the country to be electric by 2032. Are the two countries on a collision course? And as the United States works to…


Growing Calls for Biden to End Strategic Ambiguity on Taiwan

Pressure is building on the Biden administration to end strategic ambiguity in regard to Taiwan. Lawmakers are now asking the White House to clarify whether the United States would defend Taiwan in case of a Chinese invasion. President Joe Biden has previously said the United States would defend the island, but aides have walked back…


Chinese Troops Ordered to Up Training: ‘Actual Combat’

Is China readying for war? Chinese leader Xi Jinping called on his troops to up their military training, with a focus on armed combat, during a naval inspection. This comes amid heightened tensions over Taiwan, after the Chinese regime staged military exercises around the island over the weekend. The United States and allies are watching…


US Kicks Off Annual Nuclear Command Exercise

China is keeping its presence around Taiwan, despite officially declaring its live-fire drills over after three days. This comes as the United States and the Philippines hold their largest joint drills nearby. Meanwhile, the U.S. strategic command is kicking off its annual nuclear command and control exercises, known as Global Thunder. Topics in this episode:…


Taiwan Responds to China’s Live-Fire Drills Around Island

The Chinese regime conducted live-fire military drills around Taiwan over the weekend, just a day after Taiwan’s president returned from her U.S. visit. The Chinese military’s Eastern Theatre Command on Sunday put out a short animation of simulated attacks on Taiwan on its WeChat account, showing missiles exploding in flames as they hit their targets….


Beijing Denies Ties to America’s Fentanyl Crisis

China is denying any role in America’s fentanyl crisis, despite its status as the world’s number one maker of the precursor chemical, which gets manufactured into the synthetic opioid by Mexican cartels. Beijing’s foreign ministry says no illegal fentanyl trafficking happens between China and Mexico, adding it’s a “made in USA” problem. But is that…


Leonardo DiCaprio: China-Linked Financier Planned to Donate $30 Million to Obama’s 2012 Campaign

Prosecutors allege China poured $30 million into meddling in U.S. elections. Leonardo DiCaprio testified in the trial of a financier tied to the Chinese regime. Where do you think the funding trail leads? Topics in this episode: Leonardo Dicaprio: China-Linked Financier Planned to Donate $30M to Obama’s 2012 Campaign China Reacts After Taiwanese President Visits U.S….


US–Taiwan Meeting No Excuse for China Tensions: Secretary of State Blinken

For the first time ever, America’s third-highest-ranking official is meeting with Taiwan’s president on U.S. soil. Beijing is lashing out, staging a warship in waters off Taiwan. How will it impact U.S.-China relations? Topics in this episode: U.S.-Taiwan Meeting No Excuse for China Tensions: Sec. of State Blinken Taiwan Residents Unfazed by China Threats It’s…