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Executive: TikTok Parent Company Has Access to User Data | China In Focus
A senior TikTok executive makes a confession. Two high-stake trips were made to China by two important Americans: Apple's CEO and California's governor. We take a look at the messages they brought with them. New U.S. sanctions have been placed on "secret" Hamas financiers as Washington backs Israel's war against the terrorist group. Who's on the list? Chinese leader Xi Jinping breaks his silence on the war in Israel, saying he wants it to end as soon as possible.
China Has Over 500 Nuclear Warheads: Pentagon | China In Focus
Beijing's nuclear stockpile is outpacing Pentagon projections. A new report is shedding light on China’s latest warhead advances. Washington's top diplomat to China is saying the two countries don't align on the Middle East war, and is urging Beijing to take a hard line on Hamas. Four are charged with stealing a million dollars' worth of dinosaur bones in Utah, and selling them to China. Chilling video shows a knife-wielding driver shot by police after he crashed into the Chinese consulate in San Francisco, while shouting about the Chinese Communist Party. What prompted the incident?
McConnell: US Faces New 'Axis of Evil' | China In Focus
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is using a powerful phrase to describe the rising partnership between China, Russia, and Iran. Why is the "strategic partnership" between Beijing and Tehran a concern for the United States? We take a look at what's at stake. Washington is vowing to defend the Philippines from China after Manila said a Chinese ship "intentionally" collided with its vessels. There are global jitters over an ailing Chinese developer, but the firm's woes are being felt far beyond Chinese borders. Who else is taking the impact?
Fortunately, McConnell hopes to oppose them with the Alliance of Stupid: Trump, McConnell, and Gym Jordan.
China Stations 6 Warships in Middle East | China In Focus
The world’s two biggest powers are both stationing warships in the Middle East. What’s behind the move? Top Communist Party officials are getting pink slips. After former foreign minister Qin Gang lost his post, who's the latest senior leader to get ousted by Beijing? Exclusive video caught the head of a nonprofit boasting about an alleged illegal Chinese police outpost right in New York City—and he did it right in front of Mayor Eric Adams. Over $21 billion in stock have been dumped by Chinese investors. They're now offloading American stocks and bonds at the fastest pace in four years. What's fueling the sell-off?
'White Lung' Phenomenon Spotted in Children in China | China In Focus
A wave of pneumonia infections is hitting children in China. Many of them are displaying so-called white lung symptoms. What's behind the outbreak? California Gov. Gavin Newsom was greeted by Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing. We examine California’s role in shaping U.S. foreign policy. A gas pipeline and telecom cables took damage in Finland, while an ongoing investigation points to one Chinese vessel that it says came a little too close. Pressure grows on Taiwan's presidential election. With one candidate facing a Chinese probe, concerns are rising that Beijing could be trying to squeeze the island's politics.
China Developing New Nuclear Powered Subs: Report | China In Focus
An invisible nuclear threat hidden in the depths: a report says Beijing is developing a new generation of submarines, and if combined with missiles, the fleet could strike the continental United States. Construction is underway at nuclear test sites. Satellite images show China, Russia, and the United States expanding their facilities and digging new tunnels. Are weapons tests incoming for the superpowers? Russia and China are both saying "no" to a U.S.-drafted resolution at the U.N. Security Council. How does the refusal impact Hamas terrorists, as war rages with Israel? A flurry of handshakes takes place between American and Chinese officials. Is a "thaw" in U.S.-China relations within reach?
Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's Legacy: A Closer Look | China In Focus
A sudden death announcement is sending shock waves through China. Beijing’s No. 2 official has died of a heart attack. What does his passing mean for Chinese politics and society? A Chinese fighter jet flew within 10 feet of a U.S. bomber, adding another occasion to over 180 such intercepts in recent years. A driving force behind Beijing's draconian pandemic policy has died at 60 years old, after disappearing from the public eye in recent months due to health concerns. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has strong words about Israel, Ukraine, and China. He describes how they all play into each other, and his plan if chosen as U.S. commander in chief.
A sudden death announcement is sending shock waves through China. Beijing’s No. 2 official has died of a heart attack. What does his passing mean for Chinese politics and society? A Chinese fighter jet flew within 10 feet of a U.S. bomber, adding another occasion to over 180 such intercepts in recent years. A driving force behind Beijing's draconian pandemic policy has died at 60 years old, after disappearing from the public eye in recent months due to health concerns. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has strong words about Israel, Ukraine, and China. He describes how they all play into each other, and his plan if chosen as U.S. commander in chief.
Israel's Name 'Disappears' From Top Chinese Maps | China In Focus
The name "Israel" has been wiped from China’s top digital maps, while the names of neighboring countries remain intact. What could the deletion mean as the war intensifies between Israel and Hamas terrorists? China's foreign minister hints that an upcoming U.S. meeting might not be smooth sailing. That's as potential talks between President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected next month. At the same time, Beijing is greeting U.S. veterans with open arms, praising their efforts in aiding China during World War II. And a Canadian movie is facing a blockade in South Korea. Why would a foreign film festival catch Beijing's eye?
Halloween Parade in Shanghai Mocks Authorities | China In Focus
This Halloween, people in China took up new routes to mock authorities. From state health workers to surveillance cameras and Winnie the Pooh—trick-or-treaters got creative with their costumes. A startling confession from the Chinese Embassy in Seoul: they admitted to pressuring South Korean theaters to cancel an American performance. China is calling for "global cooperation" in sharing AI technology, as world intelligence chiefs warn that it could grease the wheels for China's intellectual property theft.
1,300 Percent Spike in Illegal Chinese Immigrants Arrested | China In Focus
The number of illegal Chinese immigrants arrested at the U.S. border spiked by 1,300 percent—many of them military-aged men. Why are they coming? A $40,000 check, traced back to China, landed in President Joe Biden’s bank account. What accusations is the president facing, tied to his family business? "Loyal communist soldier" or "frustrated reformer"? Chinese citizens and leader Xi Jinping paid their final tributes to former Chinese premier Li Keqiang. A tragedy took place in China involving over a billion dollars in vanishing savings. Over 600 days later, demonstrators are still taking a stand.
Chinese Company Buys Control of US Schools | China In Focus
Hundreds of U.S. schools are now under the control of one Chinese company. Its chairman is allegedly a member of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Rounds of new action are making their way through Congress. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are pushing through one legislation after another with a goal in mind: countering the CCP's influence. An alleged million-dollar bribe to China was revealed in testimony for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud trial. An ex-executive said the sum sought to help recover a billion dollars in frozen company capital. And an expert weighs on the UK's decision to invite China to an AI summit.
Chinese Company Buys Control of US Schools | China In Focus
Hundreds of U.S. schools are now under the control of one Chinese company. Its chairman is allegedly a member of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Rounds of new action are making their way through Congress. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are pushing through one legislation after another with a goal in mind: countering the CCP's influence. An alleged million-dollar bribe to China was revealed in testimony for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud trial. An ex-executive said the sum sought to help recover a billion dollars in frozen company capital. And an expert weighs on the UK's decision to invite China to an AI summit.
Teachers, Medical Workers Stage Protests in China | China In Focus
Fresh waves of protests are breaking out in China, with demonstrators ranging from teachers to medical professionals. A gym collapsed in northeast China, killing three and injuring one. Money and professionals are flowing out of mainland China and toward Hong Kong. What's causing the exodus? Developing countries owe Chinese lenders over $1 trillion. But how and why is China handing out the loans?
Haley, DeSantis Spar Over China in Third GOP Debate | China In Focus
Two of 2024's highest-polling candidates sparred with each other over China on the third GOP debate stage. Who will secure second place, behind former President Donald Trump? American colleges are getting antisemitic, but what's behind the surge? A report delves into how billions of dollars from Hamas and China are flooding our campuses. Should the United States collaborate with China on scientific research? A group of lawmakers is making a case for President Joe Biden to consider. A trio of giant pandas has left Washington's National Zoo. Some fans find their departure unbearable.
Meta Reportedly Cuts Deal to Return to China | China In Focus
A 14-year absence from China could be over for Facebook's owner Meta with a deal with a major Chinese video game company. A top investment bank says big business now goes hand in hand with geopolitics, adding some investments risk plummeting overnight. President Joe Biden signed off on $80 million for Taiwan's defense, but it's not a loan. The money comes straight from American taxpayers—a move not seen in over 40 years. A trio of giant pandas has left Washington's National Zoo, marking the end of over 50 years of panda diplomacy.
Guam 'Highly Vulnerable' to Chinese Attack: Official | China In Focus
A U.S. military base in Guam is at risk of Chinese attacks, as Beijing advances missile arsenals. U.S. lawmakers are calling on the White House to stop a flood of Chinese electric cars into the United States with more tariffs and tougher laws. The Philippines is observing a Japanese naval drill for the first time ever, with the United States, Australia, and Canada joining to uphold a "free and open Indo-Pacific." One congressman says that China is becoming a greater threat by the day. How and what can U.S. lawmakers do about it?
