Chinese authorities are intensifying restrictions on social media posts by dissidents and human rights defenders days ahead of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics that begin Feb. 4. Insiders say the authorities have warned of grave consequences if people post sensitive remarks during the event. Rights activist Li Renke, a resident of southwestern China’s Guizhou Province,…
Beijing Pushes Heavy-Handed Speech Censorship Ahead of Winter Olympic Games
February 1, 2022
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China’s Strict Rules Limit Holiday Gatherings
Ahead of Lunar New Year’s eve, Taiwan’s president pledges to “stride” into the world, and thanks democratic nations for their support of the island. Taiwan’s foreign minister says the island won’t stay silent in the face of the Chinese Communist Party’s coercion. At the same time, a brief meeting between Taiwan and Washington draws China’s…
Jail for Those who Return Home with ‘Malicious Intent,’ China Rewards Those who Report Close Contact with Infectious Cases
China is reinforcing its epidemic zero-tolerance policy for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year in a bid to cut off population flows for and to ensure the smooth running of the Olympic games. Transient workers are being threatened with jail if they return to their hometowns with “malicious intent” and some local authorities have encouraged…
Under China’s Strict COVID Controls, Workers Who Return to Their Hometown for New Year Holiday Could Be Jailed
China is reinforcing its epidemic zero-tolerance policy for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year in a bid to cut off population flows for and to ensure the smooth running of the Olympic games. Transient workers are being threatened with jail if they return to their hometowns with “malicious intent” and some local authorities have encouraged…
Beijing Tightens City Controls Ahead of Olympics
Apple becomes the top-selling smartphone vendor in China, again. The previous leader, Huawei, is suffering major losses thanks to U.S. sanctions. Supply chain problems are expected to get worse, and soon. That’s because of two upcoming events in China: the Lunar New Year holiday and the Winter Olympics. The Chinese regime is making some edits…
Capitol Report (Jan. 26): Biden’s Chance at a Supreme Court Pick
January 26, 2022
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A U.S. Supreme Court Justice is apparently ready to hang up his robe. President Joe Biden gets to appoint a Supreme Court Justice for the first time, and he made it clear what type of Justice he’s looking to nominate. We speak to Rick Green, an attorney and former Texas State representative, to find out who…
Huawei Pays White House Lobbyist $1 Million: Document
Chinese tech giant Huawei shelled out a $1 million paycheck—earned for lobbying the White House—over six months to a single lobbyist, who’s just one of half a dozen hired since last July. The Australian Open retracts a ban on T-shirts supporting star athlete Peng Shuai after major backlash from the tennis community and Australian politicians….
Journalist Exposes One Source of Fentanyl Crisis
There are just two weeks until the Beijing Winter Olympics begin. More star athletes are giving a voice to ongoing concerns about China’s human rights. Some defend the nation while others accuse it. The International Olympic Committee is under fire. A U.S. politician wants to introduce legislation to sanction the head of the organization. A…
Capitol Report (Jan. 20): Biden Slipping in the Polls
January 20, 2022
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Thursday marks the first year of President Joe Biden’s time in the Oval Office. What do lawmakers have to say about it, and what’s Biden’s vision for his next year in office? With Biden’s first year currently in review, we speak with Congressman Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) to get his thoughts. He also weighs in on…
Congress Distributes ‘Made in China’ Masks
A Chinese spy and a British premier minister were seen together at whispering distance. Photos are now driving backlash over just how much the Chinese Communist Party’s influence is cozying up to the West. The infamous phrase “Made in China” has been found on medical masks distributed by Congress in Washington. This find is sparking…
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