China-ish posts by Ellanjay

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VP Pick Vance: China the Biggest Threat to the US | China in Focus​

Former President Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick is calling out the China threat. We unpack Sen. JD Vance's (R-Ohio) position on China, from tariffs to foreign policy. China poses a “deadly” threat to Britain, according to the head of the UK's strategic defense review. We have more on the nation's new defense strategy. Forty Chinese banks have disappeared from the country's financial map in a single week. Reports suggest bankruptcies linked to bad loans from the battered housing market are behind it. A small town in China has been hit by a year’s worth of rain in one day, as storms continue to lash other parts of the country.

 

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Trump: Taiwan Should Pay the US for Its Defense | China in Focus​

Former President Donald Trump says Taiwan "should pay" the United States for protection against communist China. The Taiwanese premier responds to the comment. China’s famed Three Gorges Dam is discharging water at full speed to lower the risks for the over 200 million people downstream before a new round of flooding hits. The Pentagon takes steps to stop U.S. filmmakers from bowing to the Chinese Communist Party. An exiled Chinese tycoon has been convicted at a fraud trial in New York. Jurors agree Guo Wengui conned his online followers in a billion-dollar scam.

 

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Missouri Investigates Nonprofit Tied to Chinese Intel Agency | China in Focus​

The Missouri attorney general is investigating a nonprofit run by China’s intelligence services. One big question remains: is it another Chinese police outpost? Former President Donald Trump's running mate pledges a major shift for what he called Washington's "sweetheart trade deal" with China, starting by bringing jobs back home. The University of Maryland agrees to pay a $500,000 settlement to the government over an allegation it failed to disclose funding from China. A fire breaks out in a shopping mall in China’s southwestern Sichuan Province. State media reports say 16 were killed.

 

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Roundtable: 25 Years of Persecution | China In Focus​

What does it take to heal, transcend, and transform from unimaginable torture and persecution? On July 20th, we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party's brutal campaign against the spiritual group Falun Gong. NTD’s Steve Lance hosts a roundtable discussion featuring survivors and eyewitnesses who share their personal journeys of endurance and resilience. Each one of them has a compelling story that reminds us of the critical role America plays in the world stage and how much our foreign policy choices could mean to the voiceless at the darkest corners of the world. This special production, a collaboration between NTD and The Epoch Times, will provide a platform for these voices, shedding light on the enduring human spirit amidst extreme adversity. Tune in to hear their stories, insights, and reflections. What is it like to live through this? What role is the free world playing and what’s at stake not just for the persecuted Chinese people, but for us, if this is not stopped? Join us for an in-depth and poignant exploration into one of the most harrowing human rights abuses of our time.

 

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Zooming in on Kamala Harris' China Stance | China in Focus​

Vice President Kamala Harris has been catapulted into a run for U.S. president in place of Biden. What we know about her stance on China. The most powerful post in the world—the next U.S. president—is still up in the air. Now, the White House says it won't be President Biden. Leaders and countries from around the globe are responding after Biden made the historic announcement. The Philippines holding onto a harder stance against China, as Beijing holds firm to its claims in the South China Sea. And at least 12 are dead after a six-year-old bridge collapsed into river in northwest China. Dozens are still missing.

 

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Man Indicted for Allegedly Selling 2 Tons of Fentanyl | China in Focus

One of the largest fentanyl precursor seizures in the U.S. to date. The chemicals discovered would be enough to kill millions of Americans. Prosecutors indicted a Chinese national for allegedly leading the operation. From internet censorship, to mass surveillance through tech-related hardware. A House panel explores the Chinese Communist Party's efforts to retain and export control through cutting edge technology. The U.S. embassy in Beijing joins in on a message from Washington, urging the Chinese regime to cease its persecution against the spiritual discipline Falun Gong, which has been suppressed there for over 25 years. And, Palestinian factions, including rivals Fatah and terrorist group Hamas, have agreed to form an interim national joint government. That's during a meeting brokered by the Chinese regime.

 

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Videos: Multiple Protests Pop Up Across China | China in Focus​

Protesters are seen scuffling with police officers in different parts of China. Those seeking justice range from drivers to online retailers and would-be homeowners. We have more on what triggered the protests. Flooding continues to devastate regions across China. Plus, Typhoon Gaemi has made landfall on China's eastern coast. Ukraine's top diplomat visits China. He's seeking Beijing's help to broker a peace deal with Russia. What is Ukraine asking for in the deal? And is Russia ready to accept? Three Chinese students have been arrested in South Korea for taking pictures of an American aircraft carrier with a drone.

 

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Russian, Chinese Bombers Patrol Near Alaska | China in Focus​

Chinese and Russian nuclear-capable bombers have been spotted patrolling near Alaska. President Joe Biden gives his fourth Oval Office address and explains why he's stepping aside for the 2024 race. We take a look at his administration's China policy. The Justice Department charges a Florida man born in China with spying on Chinese dissidents in the United States. Authorities say he's been providing information to China's intelligence agency for more than a decade. We take a deep dive into the world of illicit fentanyl and what it takes to produce the deadly synthetic opioids from scratch. The substance could be a lot more accessible than many think.

 

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Chinese Nationals Plead Guilty for Bribing US Official | China In Focus​

Two Chinese foreign agents plead guilty in a U.S. district court for bribing a U.S. tax official to aid a transnational suppression campaign launched by China. U.S. lawmakers are raising alarms over a Chinese manufacturer that makes electric car batteries, noting what they called its "troubling connections." We have more on the risks that a planned facility in Michigan could pose to American security. U.S. intelligence officials say investment from China may come with dangerous strings attached, warning U.S. tech start-ups to keep a close eye on critical assets and be careful about sharing know-how. As the Olympic Games kick off in Paris, reports of Chinese doping scandals cast a shadow over the excitement. A swimming legend and two-time Olympic gold medalist is voicing concerns.

 

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Quad Foreign Ministers Meet to Discuss Security in Indo-Pacific | China in Focus​

Foreign ministers from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States meet in Tokyo, and pledge to bolster maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region. These four countries form the quadrilateral security dialogue, known as the Quad. A Chinese scholar and naturalized U.S. citizen is on trial in New York City. He's accused of running an espionage mission for the Chinese Communist Party. Prosecutors say he targeted U.S.-based pro-democracy activists. The Justice Department has accused TikTok of harvesting American user information about sensitive social issues, from abortion to gun control. A tropical typhoon makes its way into central China, triggering multiple dam breaches and unleashing flood water into surrounding villages.

 

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Flooding Drenches Northeastern, Southern China | China in Focus​

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Mountain landslides, submerged houses, and flooded farmlands—we take a look at the aftermath in China's flood-hit regions. Senators are taking action against the Chinese regime's state-sanctioned organ harvesting. The Falun Gong Protection Act was introduced in the Senate, after its companion bill passed in the House. Despite censorship and travel warnings against China, the country still sees a lot of foreign tourism—and some of those visitors have posted travel vlogs praising their trips. However, some of them have disclosed their trips were covered by China, while others were monitored by the Chinese police. China is blaming Australian burger patties after two of its swimmers tested positive for steroids. We have more on the regime's ongoing Olympic doping scandals.

 

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DOJ Sues TikTok Over Collection of Children's Data | China in Focus​

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The United States is suing TikTok. The Justice Department alleges the Chinese app exposed millions of American children to adult content and collected their data. Unprecedented foreign intelligence threats are facing the United States. Why is the country's top intelligence agency most concerned about China and Russia? Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) is warning that Beijing might use Ukraine's reconstruction efforts to boost Chinese influence there. He calls the Chinese regime America's greatest adversary. China just introduced a new internet regulation: a digital ID system that connects online usernames to their owner's legal name, face, documents, and phone numbers. How could it impact everyday life inside China? An expert breaks it down.

 

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Tik Tok is the one they cant censor so they want it gone.

 

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US Officials Sound Alarm Over China's Robot Production | China in Focus​

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The Chinese Communist Party is trying to mass-produce humanoid robots, but as China pushes forward, U.S. officials are raising red flags. Kamala Harris just announced her running mate: Gov. Tim Walz. Where does he stand on China? The Minnesota governor has worked to raise awareness about China's human rights issues dating back to the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre. A remote Australian island has caught the U.S. military's interest. The United States wants to build its presence there as part of the plan to combat China. Besides TikTok, another popular app called Talkie is also setting off alarms over its Chinese parent company. We have more on how the China-developed AI app is making waves in America.

 

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Was it the clang-clang alarm, or the buzz-buzz alarm?

 

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Tim Walz and China: History, Policies, Backlash | China in Focus​

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Teaching in China back in the 1990s, running a business tied to China, and visiting China more than 30 times—far more than most U.S. politicians. We take a closer look at vice president candidate Tim Walz's stances on China, and how both Republicans and Chinese citizens are responding to his foreign policy ideas. The Chinese regime claims to be cracking down on illicit fentanyl, but members of Congress are skeptical after it was discovered that China was subsidizing exports of the opioid into the United States. Two Congress members are leading a bipartisan push against China's actions in Africa. They've introduced a bill targeting Beijing’s foreign investment program. In China’s southern Guangdong Province, a two-story residential building collapsed following an explosion.

 

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Top US Consumer Brands Struggle in China | China in Focus​

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The struggles for major American brands in China continue. We look into how the world’s most populous market is shaking up American businesses like Starbucks. Are American human rights at risk of a CCP-style crackdown? A new report reveals the Chinese Communist Party is scheming to spark "a U.S. government-led crackdown" on Falun Gong groups—echoing the persecution they face in China. A daughter who lost her father under the Chinese regime's iron fist is now advocating for the values that her father gave his life to defend. We have more on her story. Talking about sports could get some social media users arrested inside China. For what appears to be the first time, Chinese police arrested a woman after she posted criticism of a Chinese Olympian on social media.

 

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China Evades US Chip Sanctions via Smugglers: NYT | China in Focus​

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A recent report details how an under-the-radar company is helping a Chinese firm acquire sensitive U.S. technology. Waking up chained to a bed, finding liver and lung parts are missing: The first known survivor of forced organ harvesting in China is speaking out at a press event in Washington. Former President Donald Trump spoke about the repercussions of the COVID-19 outbreak and his take on China. A dramatic explosion strikes one of China's busiest seaports. The shockwaves afterward were felt half a mile away. We have more details on what happened.

 

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Chinese Firm Accused of Illegally Sourcing Bodies | China in Focus

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Thousands of human bodies have allegedly been stolen from crematoriums and butchered for profit. What do we know about the now-censored post that revealed the information? Is TikTok suppressing content that exposes China's human rights violations? That is what researchers from Rutgers University say they discovered, and that the app is using its algorithms to do it. A new smear campaign is inciting social media influencers to support the Chinese Communist Party's human rights abuses. The State Department responding to the regime's latest effort to undermine U.S. sovereignty.

 

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COVID-19 Reinfections on the Rise in China | China in Focus​

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A spike in COVID-19 infections appears in China. We look at why the health situation inside the nation is different from the West's. A new bill is taking on China and looking to stop counterfeit goods and dangerous drugs from hitting U.S. shores. Beijing has released a list of 10 Taiwan officials it sees as "diehard" separatists, escalating its intimidation toward them. Floods in China are wreaking havoc on the agriculture sector, and residents are reporting huge losses in crops.