China-ish posts by Ellanjay

[Ellanjay]

Illegal Immigrant Arrested for Breaching Military Base | China In Focus​

An illegal Chinese immigrant was arrested after breaching a U.S. military base in California. From scuba diving at rocket launch sites to snapping photos of White House communication gear, we share a look at the growing trend of Chinese tourists ‘getting lost’ at sensitive U.S. military bases. Eight illegal Chinese immigrants found dead off the coast of Southern Mexico. They were aboard a boat traveling along a dangerous route often used to illegally enter the United States. In for the money, but trapped without notice. China has been hitting foreign executives with exit restrictions. How long do they have to stick around? And what does it say about China’s business environment under the communist regime? And, a former Taiwanese President is visiting China, and might meet with regime leader Xi Jinping. Yet some demonstrators are protesting the trip and voicing a message: ‘Don’t be a traitor.’

 

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Pentagon Establishes New Cyber Policy Office | China In Focus​

The Pentagon is hitting back at Chinese cyber attacks. Power grids, oil pipelines, and water facilities—find out more on how they tie into Beijing’s war preparations for a potential conflict with the United States. In the wake of Washington's "reconsider travel" advisory on China, Beijing is drawing attention to its own notice warning Chinese students and citizens of the potential for higher scrutiny when entering the United States. More on why. A declining global industry is being driven by excessive exports from China. A look at how cheap Chinese solar panels are straining renewable energy markets across the globe. And American tech giants are pushing their Taiwanese partners to relocate to Mexico instead of mainland China. Details on a new report.

 

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Biden Warns Xi to Not Interfere with US Election | China In Focus

President Joe Biden tells Chinese leader Xi Jinping to keep his hands out of the 2024 U.S. election. This comes as a Chinese influence campaign floods social media with images that stoke division. Evacuations, collapsed buildings, and landslides in Taiwan: At least nine are confirmed dead after the island's worst earthquake in 25 years. NTD has more on the latest. As Taiwan copes with the sudden disaster, dozens of Chinese warplanes and vessels have been spotted near the island. That's just one day after U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Chinese leader Xi Jinping over the phone. Former President Donald Trump making a strong statement during his Wisconsin trip. He vows to tackle the border issue on his first day back in office if he gets reelected.

 

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Taiwan Condemns China’s ‘Shameless’ Thanks | China In Focus​

Taiwan is lashing out at China, calling the regime “shameless” after Beijing accepted global concern on Taiwan’s behalf after a powerful earthquake. Hundreds are still trapped after Taiwan’s most powerful quake in 25 years. We have the latest on local rescue efforts. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is back in China for the second time in a year, and this time she comes bearing a strong message for Beijing. Rare storms unleash typhoon-like winds on southern China—killing at least seven. Some of the victims were ripped out of their high-rise apartments, including a teenage boy.

 

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China Uses AI to Make Anti-US Cartoons | China In Focus​

Ad inserts, AI-generated cartoons, and anti-American views are circulating on Facebook and X. We look at a round-up of how Beijing looks to shape public opinion in the West. Will the United States increase tariffs on China? Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says it's a possibility. We have more about her concerns about China's overcapacity. A controversial trend is taking place in China's real estate industry. Home-buyers are purchasing apartments—not to live in, but to memorialize and store those who have passed on. As neighbors complain about units filled with cremation urns, experts shed light on what's behind the widespread phenomenon. As a rare East Coast earthquake rattles New York, the death toll climbs from the powerful earthquake in Taiwan earlier this week. We have the latest.

 

[Ellanjay]

US Funding Chinese Communist Party Economic Growth: Experts​

A virus unleashed, hoards of spy balloons, rounds of disinformation attacks, and theft of American jobs. These are just some of the covert weapons the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has used against the United States. How has the Beacon of Freedom helped the communist adversary grow strong enough to take on the West? We spoke with Capt. James Fanell, government fellow of the Global Fellowship Initiative, and Bradley Thayer, senior fellow at the Center for Security Policy, to find out more. They're also the authors of "Embracing Communist China," a new book that explores the threat our nation faces from the CCP. Bradley Thayer: "Never in history has one country funded the rise of its enemy, which is what the United States has done." James Fanell: "It's an existential threat, where the Chinese Communist Party is seeking to, essentially, destroy the United States, who they believe is the one country that can stand in their way of achieving this great rejuvenation of China." "Across the board, you can pick a topic, and you can see the pernicious influence of the Chinese Communist Party," he said. Bradley Thayer: "We're in this 'Cold-War' situation, this period of intense security competition, that we must now resolve."

 

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Cargo Vessel Loses Power in New York: China Ties? | China In Focus​

A massive ship almost hits a major bridge in New York just days after the Baltimore bridge tragedy. How is China involved? Another American warning for China comes from U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. She says Washington won't turn a blind eye as more industries get decimated by cheap Chinese imports, and for the first time, she's threatening penalties for Chinese banks that aid Russia. A decade of torture in a Chinese prison: An American businessman is stuck in China for a crime he says he couldn't have committed. His mother is appealing to President Joe Biden for help. A joint drill is being held by the United States, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines after Beijing upped its aggression in the South China Sea.

 

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Lawmakers Criticize Biden Administration for Visa Loophole | China In Focus​

Waves of Chinese nationals are setting foot on American soil without visas. Could Beijing’s spies access U.S. military bases through a visa loophole? Lawmakers are now butting heads with the Biden administration because of it. President Joe Biden is hosting the leaders of Japan and the Philippines this week. We look at the details on the historic trilateral meeting between Washington and its Asian allies. Germany’s chancellor is traveling to China with three ministers and top CEOs. What’s driving the trip amid a push to “de-risk” from China? An expert panel zooms in on China’s disinformation campaign targeting Taiwan. With the U.S. 2024 election just around the corner, what can America learn from the democratic island?

 

[Ellanjay]

Lawmakers Criticize Biden Administration for Visa Loophole | China In Focus​

Waves of Chinese nationals are setting foot on American soil without visas. Could Beijing’s spies access U.S. military bases through a visa loophole? Lawmakers are now butting heads with the Biden administration because of it. President Joe Biden is hosting the leaders of Japan and the Philippines this week. We look at the details on the historic trilateral meeting between Washington and its Asian allies. Germany’s chancellor is traveling to China with three ministers and top CEOs. What’s driving the trip amid a push to “de-risk” from China? An expert panel zooms in on China’s disinformation campaign targeting Taiwan. With the U.S. 2024 election just around the corner, what can America learn from the democratic island?

 

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NY Mayor Snubbed Taiwan President After Warning From China | China In Focus​

Chinese lobbying directed at Congressional and state officials has come to light in a letter: Find out what a Chinese diplomat asked New York Mayor Eric Adams not to do. Leaders of Japan and the Philippines laying out their China concerns with President Joe Biden. That conversation happening as Beijing works to grow its control in disputed waters. A warning for China? The United States is set to deploy a new missile launch system in the Asia-Pacific, marking the first time since the Cold War. Mysterious deaths and illnesses are making waves across China, as authorities seek to conceal information—with some residents pointing to a possible resurgence of COVID-19.

 

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CCP Military Clip Hints at War Readiness with Gaming Terms | China In Focus​

Tanks, cannons, and ships—a viral propaganda clip from the Chinese Communist Party stirs controversy, with calls for World War III sparking concern. But here's the twist: the rallying cry isn’t for soldiers, it's aimed at the nation’s young gamers. U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell raising the alarm about a surge of what he calls "economic migrants" flocking to America from China. How is Beijing responding? Major U.S. airlines urging the Biden administration to pause additional flights between China and the United States. They point to what they deem to be anticompetitive policies pushed by the Chinese regime. And companies in Taiwan have backup plans on the brain in case of a Chinese invasion. What's their plan B?

 

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Downed Iranian Drones May Have Chinese Parts: Experts | China In Focus​

Tensions are soaring after Iran’s unprecedented attacks on Israel. Could Chinese-made components have lent Iran a hand? Beijing is hinting for the first time that the man it executed for spying sold secrets to Washington. The Biden administration is betting big on microchip making in the United States. We take a closer look at an over $6 billion investment into a major semiconductor maker. Fashion lovers could be in for an unwelcome tag-along: respiratory viruses carried by fur clothing. Reports found at least five fur farms in China pose threats to human health.

 

[Ron in Regina]

Good times.

 

[petros]

Ive got Chinese parts.

 

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Biden Calls for Tariff Hike on Chinese Steel Imports | China In Focus​

President Joe Biden is calling to triple tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum, as he doubles down on wooing voters in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state. A step forward in Florida’s battle with communism: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law to educate students on the dangers of communism. A phone call between Washington and Beijing resumed after a 17-month hold. U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke with his Chinese counterpart over the phone. What's on the agenda? Morgan Stanley is planning its biggest layoffs in years in Hong Kong and mainland China. The move is drawing attention to China's investment environment.

 

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Rep. Gallagher Indicates He Received Death Threats | China In Focus​

Top House China hawk Mike Gallagher is stepping down from Congress. Alongside his departure, he's hinting at "death threats" and SWAT visits, which he says his family didn't sign up for. FBI Director Christopher Wray says Chinese hackers are preparing to attack U.S. infrastructure. We have the details on his serious warning. The Chinese regime is rolling out a new military force designed to handle network info systems. What does the branch mean for China's cyber warfare with the West? U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is accusing China of being the "primary contributor" to Moscow's war in Ukraine through providing Russia with critical parts for weapons.

 

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Over 24,000 Chinese Illegally Crossed Into US in Fiscal Year 2024 | China In Focus​

Illegal Chinese crossings at the border spiked by over 6,000 percent compared to just three years ago. How is the influx impacting the immigration crisis, and even U.S. military facilities in Guam? House Speaker Mike Johnson is putting out a series of foreign aid bills alongside one targeting TikTok. Will the proposals be more likely to pass with President Joe Biden's support? How does U.S. foreign policy on Ukraine impact American banking and investments in China? JPMorgan's CEO weighs in. China claims GDP growth of more than 5 percent so far this year compared to last. But calculations are casting doubt on that figure.

 

[Taxslave2]

And that was just the ones from Canada that they know abut.