Tag: China in Focus

US, CCP Defense Chiefs Stand Firm Over Taiwan

Beijing threatens Washington with war over Taiwan during a meeting between Chinese and U.S. defense chiefs—marking their first-ever face-to-face talks. Beijing extends its long arm abroad. Reports say the communist regime is exploiting American search engines to influence opinion on sensitive topics. A Trump-era order banned Americans from investing in Chinese military-linked companies. But the…


How China Weakens the US Through Overdose Deaths

More Americans are dying from drug overdoses than ever before. Illicit pills are pouring into the country from across the border. But they originate from thousands of miles away. In this special report, we look at how China has weaponized the drug industry, the ways it’s impacting every American, and what’s being done to stop…


Mexican President Boycotts Americas Summit

The United States is losing ground in its backyard—Latin America—while China has been busy making major inroads there, through its checkbook. We look at how the dynamics have shifted, ahead of a meeting between President Joe Biden and other world leaders. What would China do if it’s preparing for a war with Taiwan? A top…


Severe Floods, Major Damage in Southern China

The United States can now import more solar panels from Southeast Asian countries. But are they connected to forced labor in China? Questions rise as the White House pushes for clean energy. China’s rainy season has begun, with severe downpours wreaking havoc in the southern regions. But local authorities may be adding to the damages….


Chinese Fighter Jet Intercepted Australian Craft

How do the words “It’s my duty” relate to an over 30-year-old massacre? That’s the new slogan appearing on social media amid the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, as Chinese citizens battle online censorship to commemorate the event. President Joe Biden is weighing whether to cut tariffs on China as a way to fight…


‘The China Market Doesn’t Mean as Much as It Used to for Hollywood’: Chris Fenton on Tides Turning

In this special episode, we sat down with Chris Fenton, author of “Feeding the Dragon: Inside the Trillion Dollar Dilemma Facing Hollywood, the NBA, & American Business.” He talks about “Top Gun: Maverick” not appearing in China, if there’s tide turning in Hollywood when it comes to the China market, and how this could all play…


Amazon Pulls Kindle out of Chinese Market

Foreign companies are leaving China. Now, Amazon has joined the trend, as Apple shifts iPad production from China to Vietnam. Is Shanghai easing lockdowns? Residents in one community enjoyed restricted freedom for just two days, before getting ordered back inside. Chinese military planes get dangerously close to a Canadian aircraft on a United Nations mission….


How China Has Quietly Taken Over an Entire Continent

Beijing has been pouring billions of dollars into the infrastructure of Africa. But what started out as a seemingly generous move, has dark strings attached. Now that influence is rippling out globally. In this special report, we look at China’s growing influence in Africa, how it got to this point, and the impact it’s having…


US National Guard to Work With Taiwan: Tsai

Shanghai eases its months-long lockdown. But more than 2 million people are still confined to their homes. For those who can leave the house, getting tested for COVID-19 is the new normal. The United States puts more Chinese companies under scrutiny, this time over sanctions. Europe is set to ban most oil imports from Russia….


China Sees Starlink as Military Threat

Is Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet system on Beijing’s radar? Chinese researchers reportedly view the network as a possible military threat. An American investment firm could be profiting from China’s zero-COVID-19 policy, after investing millions into a Chinese PCR test manufacturer. The accuracy of Chinese virus testing is being brought into question. Beijing took down…