China-ish posts by Ellanjay

[Ellanjay]

Top US News App Spreads False Info, Developed in China | China in Focus​

NewsBreak, a U.S. news app said to have 50 million monthly users, has been caught spreading AI-generated fiction under the guise of news reporting. Several dozen cases are now exposed. Former employees reveal that the app's algorithm was mainly developed in China. Several U.S. lawmakers are urging the Department of Homeland Security to ban imports from two Chinese battery makers. Officials said the companies' supply chains are polluted with forced labor. The United States and its intelligence allies say China is recruiting Western pilots to train its own military. What's the end goal? And how is the regime trying to cover its tracks? A group of victims are reportedly getting punished for seeking justice in China. Chinese citizens who lost their life savings to bank fraud in a recent fraud incident are now facing months-long stints in detention after protesting and demanding justice.

 

[Ellanjay]

Top US News App Spreads False Info, Developed in China | China in Focus​

NewsBreak, a U.S. news app said to have 50 million monthly users, has been caught spreading AI-generated fiction under the guise of news reporting. Several dozen cases are now exposed. Former employees reveal that the app's algorithm was mainly developed in China. Several U.S. lawmakers are urging the Department of Homeland Security to ban imports from two Chinese battery makers. Officials said the companies' supply chains are polluted with forced labor. The United States and its intelligence allies say China is recruiting Western pilots to train its own military. What's the end goal? And how is the regime trying to cover its tracks? A group of victims are reportedly getting punished for seeking justice in China. Chinese citizens who lost their life savings to bank fraud in a recent fraud incident are now facing months-long stints in detention after protesting and demanding justice.

 

[Ellanjay]

Expert: China Pushes for Isolation From West With New Rule | China in Focus​

China is handing out a new rule for citizens with overseas experience. We break down how it is connected to the mass illegal Chinese crossings at the United States' southern border. A top U.S. intel official warns disgruntled workers could make companies more vulnerable to IP theft and cyberattacks. How is China taking advantage of this loophole? Two senior British judges abruptly resigned from Hong Kong's top court. What drove the jurists' decision to step down? The U.S. ambassador to China is detailing the fight between American consulates and Beijing’s censors.

 

[Ellanjay]

U.S. Weighs More Nuclear Arms to Counter China, Russia | China in Focus​

The United States is rethinking its nuclear arsenal strategy, potentially reversing decades of effort to reduce its weapons count. The European Parliament just wrapped up an enormous election. Several strident China critics secured seats for another term, and they're vowing to build up a stronger Europe to counter Chinese aggression. A top-selling Western weight-loss drug is taking the Chinese market by storm. But local Chinese rivals are eager to grab a slice, fueled by an early patent expiry on the drug's active ingredient.

 

[Ellanjay]

4 US College Instructors Stabbed in China | China in Focus​

Four American teachers have been stabbed in China. Here's what we learned about how it happened and how they're doing. The head of America's Indo-Pacific force has a plan to deter China's invasion of Taiwan no matter when it could happen. We have details on how the U.S. "Hellscape" plan could play out. A sea of protesters floods the streets of the Philippines' capital, all converging on one destination: the Chinese consulate. A Chinese spy who defected tells all about his orders from the Chinese regime. He gives an insider account of how Beijing hires agents to hunt down dissidents outside its borders.

 

[Ellanjay]

Pro-CCP Talking Points Appear in Google AI Bot Replies | China in Focus​

Google’s AI chatbot appears to return a mirror image of Chinese propaganda in some of its Chinese-language answers. We asked Gemini some questions about topics Beijing considers sensitive. Higher tariffs are being imposed on Chinese-made electric vehicles. The European Union just announced the tax hike following Washington’s heightened tariffs on Chinese EVs. Six passports were canceled. Hong Kong is taking unprecedented action against overseas activists under the city’s newly expanded national security law. Streets in Amsterdam are getting a makeover. The city plans to bid farewell to more than 1,200 Chinese-made cameras, used to monitor everything from traffic to public spaces.

 

[Ellanjay]

New US Sanctions to Target China, Russia | China in Focus​

Washington is dramatically broadening sanctions on Russia, targeting more than 300 individuals and entities including China-based companies selling semiconductors to Moscow. A Washington advisory body warns that China is stockpiling resources, potentially for an all-out war. But is the regime self-sufficient enough for a wartime scenario? The U.S. government's email provider, Microsoft, testifies in the House, following a major cyberattack that exposed the emails of top U.S. officials to China. China is moving to protect water and food production in its northern regions, as the area endures record heat and drought conditions.

 

[Ellanjay]

Biden: G7 to Push Back on China's Supply to Russia | China in Focus​

Seven of the world's wealthiest democracies are debating plans of action to block Chinese money to Russia. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says Chinese trade practices threaten economic ties. We have more on the reactions to Chinese state-backed subsidies. Washington's de facto embassy in Taiwan warns of the risk of broader conflict caused by China's "provocative" actions around Taiwan and Japan, and in the South China Sea. In China, a MeToo activist has been sentenced to five years in prison.

 

[Ellanjay]

China on Track to Lose 15,000 Millionaires in 2024: Report | China in Focus​

Millionaires are still fleeing China. A new report says the country is set to lose over 15,000 of the ultra-wealthy this year. Temu's China parent has been found hiring a group of former officials who worked for the Chinese Communist Party. We have more on the international concerns about the app. A crackdown in China is sparking outrage in Washington. Officials are condemning what they call the "unjust" sentencing of two activists, including a #MeToo journalist. President Joe Biden is expected to sign a bipartisan bill reaffirming Tibetan rights. The update comes from a delegation of lawmakers.

 

[Ellanjay]

Southern China Hit by Record Flood, at Least 9 Dead | China in Focus​

Heavy rains are pooling in Southern China, causing record-high floods and killing at least nine people. Many are still missing. Local reports reveal that artificial factors may be adding to the disaster. In other parts of China, deadly heat waves are scorching cities, with some rural areas seeing 90 percent of their crops wilted and shriveled. Green energy is high on President Joe Biden's campaign agenda, but is the climate-conscious pursuit forcing the U.S. military to rely even more on China's energy sector? A new move to counter China’s dominance in critical minerals is coming from the House Select China Committee. Plus, we have more on why American weapons depend on Chinese rare earths.

 

[Taxslave2]

China needs a carbon tax to prevent these things.

 

[Ellanjay]

Taiwan Responds to Beijing's Threat of Death Sentences | China in Focus​

Taiwan's new president is facing off against Beijing's shocking decree: The threat of the death penalty for anyone found supporting Taiwanese independence. A media mouthpiece for China's communist regime is now operating in more than 70 percent of African countries, and reports say it's pushing anti-U.S. messaging. Seven pro-democracy activists from Hong Kong are back in a Hong Kong court, including former media mogul Jimmy Lai. They're appealing to get their conviction overturned. China's state-run Global Times is reporting that Beijing wants the EU to scrap its tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles by July 4. We have details on the escalating tariff war.

 

[Jinentonix]

Awww the CCP is really cranking up the whiny bitching. And fuck their EV's too, they're goddam death traps. And fuck the CCP. It's time for civilized countries to decouple from that hellhole and punt all their diplomats. The world doesn't need the PRC. The PRC needs the world.

 

[Ellanjay]

House Passes Falun Gong Protection Act | China in Focus​

The United States is taking aim at Beijing’s gruesome practice of harvesting organs and selling them for profit. The House passed a bill on Tuesday to protect the main faith group victimized by the crime—Falun Gong. A daughter rises up from the pain of losing her father and works to expose an unprecedented, modern-day persecution. We have more about her story and mission, and why she joined Shen Yun Performing Arts. Will the United States defend the Philippines if the clash with China turns deadly? A top State Department diplomat gives his answer. Soon, Americans will hear from President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump about what solutions they have at hand for the Russia–Ukraine war, as they prepare to take the debate stage Thursday.

 

[Ellanjay]

2 Congressional Hearings Zero In on CCP Subversion | China in Focus​

Chips, ships, and drones: how are the tools shaping Beijing’s “arsenal of autocracy” posing risks to the United States? We take a look at a House panel’s latest findings on China’s bid to dominate crucial industries. U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns delivers a slew of rebukes against Beijing. Hear his take on how China’s actions are affecting U.S. relations, as well as Beijing’s support for Russia amid the war in Ukraine. Taiwan’s coast guard reports four Chinese coast guard vessels entering Taipei-controlled waters, but the Chinese boats found themselves quickly chased away. The U.S. Justice Department is slapping a $14.5 million fine on a Chinese oil and gas company’s subsidiary due to allegations that it broke American export laws.

 

[Ellanjay]

Arkansas Sues Chinese-Owned Shopping Platform Temu | China in Focus​

One of America’s most popular online shopping sites is in hot water. Arkansas is suing the Chinese-owned app Temu, accusing it of being spyware in disguise. Another Chinese retailer is also facing pushback. A UK-based human rights group is launching a legal bid against fast fashion giant Shein. Both of America's top political parties share concerns over competition with China. Beyond economic reasons, they're also zooming in on national security. How can we defend America from the Chinese Communist Party’s political warfare? What does the term "warfare" really mean? Retired U.S. Navy Captain James Fanell just testified before the Oversight Committee, and spoke to us about it.

 

[Ellanjay]

Fact Check: Trump, Biden Claims on China Policy | China in Focus​

Zooming in on 2024's first presidential debate: despite rising tensions between the United States and China, the two candidates didn’t address China often, except on tariffs and trade deficit. We fact-check their claims. The United States views China as threat number one. With that in mind, which China issues should have been in focus during the presidential debate? Retired Air Force Brigadier General Robert Spalding shares his take. Concerns are rising that U.S. maritime power is on the decline, while China is working hard to catch up. Where do the two nations stand on sea power right now? An expert breaks it down. The company Milwaukee Tool gets sued. A man in China claims the world-recognized power tool maker is tied to forced labor happening inside a Chinese prison. Milwaukee Tool denies the accusation.

 

[B00Mer]

Good.. there are better alternatives out there https://topebayalternatives.com/

 

[Taxslave2]

Don't know about Shein, because I never order cloths. I have bought some tools from Temu. Certainly not high quality, but the price is in line with the quality. Pretty sure the air over hydraulic pump I bought isn't spying on me.

 

[Taxslave2]

The company Milwaukee Tool gets sued. A man in China claims the world-recognized power tool maker is tied to forced labor happening inside a Chinese prison. Milwaukee Tool denies the accusation.

Every Western company that has products made in China is tied to slave labour, if nothing else because the whole population, except for the chosen is effectively forced labour.