Tag: China in Focus

Australia, US Defense Leaders Weigh in on Pacific

President Joe Biden pays the Middle East a visit. But there’s controversy surrounding his trip, which comes as Beijing works to boost its influence in the region. A successful hypersonic missile test was conducted off California’s coast, with more sophisticated testing coming later this year, as the United States and China race to develop the…


How the US Is Fueling China’s Military Growth

From dancing videos to national security risks, experts say social media sensation TikTok is helping the Chinese military develop artificial intelligence. In this special report, we look at how U.S. companies are boosting China’s military growth, how Americans’ data is feeding China’s AI mills, and how microchips are the heart of it all. Joining us…


Parents Sue TikTok After Kids Die From Game

Seven Democratic lawmakers are pushing to blacklist multiple Chinese companies. But if the White House agrees, will President Joe Biden’s plan to decarbonize the power sector suffer? The nominee for a U.S. Treasury job says he plans to curb China’s global influence and gives more detail on how to achieve that goal. Vice President Kamala…


COVID-19 Sub-Variant to Lead Shanghai to Lockdown?

After living in Shanghai for 16 years, an American family decides to leave the Chinese city they call home. They explain what became the last straw. China announces its first case of a COVID-19 subvariant in Shanghai. Heavy restrictions are coming back to the city, while locals fear going back under lockdown. Beijing voices four…


How an American Singer Fled Shanghai’s Lockdown

More protests over bank freezes broke out in China over the weekend. Customers say they can’t access their money—while those who gathered to demonstrate were met with violence. Eyewitnesses blame it on plainclothes police. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with his Chinese counterpart. The talks were described as a path toward easing tensions between…


‘Data Is the New Strategic Commodity of the 21st Century’: Arthur Herman on China’s Chip Race

In this special episode, we sat down with Arthur Herman, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and director of the Quantum Alliance Initiative. While microchips have been making the rounds in news headlines, there’s a recent report by the Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) at Georgetown University titled “Managing the Chinese Military’s Access…


Japan’s Ex-Leader Abe Assassinated in Public

Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is dead. A gunman appeared on scene as he gave a public speech. Abe played a unique role in the U.S.-China-Japan relationship—different from his predecessors. Grant Newsham, senior fellow of Japan Forum for Strategic Studies, tells us why Abe angered China and what his passing will bring out. After…


Clash of Civilizations: Cost of Keeping One’s Faith

In this special report, we delve into the Chinese regime’s war on faith, the different forms it takes, and what happens to those who dare to believe. And joining us to shed light on the topic are Sam Brownback, former ambassador-at-large for International Religious Freedom; David Curry, president and CEO of Open Doors USA; Jeff King, president…


Chinese Carmaker BYD Outsells Tesla

Tesla is no longer leading the world’s electric vehicle market. A Chinese company has taken its place. But how? The United States calls on a leading production equipment maker in the Netherlands. Washington wants it to stop selling gear to China—a move that could deal another major blow to Chinese microchip manufacturers. The United States…


China Rejects NASA Accusation Over Moon Territory

Top officials from the United States and China discuss reducing tariffs over video conference—but experts say it may not be enough to help China’s trade issues. NASA issues a warning against Beijing, saying it plans to take over the moon in the coming years. But China fires back, accusing the agency of pushing a smear…