China-ish posts by Ellanjay

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US Army Analyst Pleads Guilty to Selling Info to China | China in Focus​

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Sensitive U.S. military information was allegedly sold to China for $40,000. A U.S. Army intelligence analyst pleaded guilty to related charges. Morgan Stanley removes 60 more Chinese stocks from its lucrative indexes. It's a big financial blow for the companies and a sign all is not well with China's economy. The United States and South Korea are holding their largest-ever live-fire drills near the country's northern border. North Korea pushes back. There's an uproar over an electric Mercedes-Benz car that burst into flames in South Korea. Concerns are getting raised both about fire safety and a Chinese battery maker.

 

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US-Trained Scientist Leads China's Chip Innovation | China in Focus​

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Is American expertise being used to develop Chinese tech? A Chinese scientist who once received U.S. Army funding is now pushing China’s microchip race with Washington. Products from batteries to nuclear weapons are getting hit by a new decision from Beijing. The regime says it will restrict exports of critical materials used in making them. Shoppers beware: products from SHEIN, Temu, and AliExpress have been found to contain toxic substances, according to South Korea. Meanwhile, U.S. officials investigate the companies' ties to China's forced labor practices. A record-breaking flood prompts massive clean-up and rescue operations in northern China, but residents say local authorities are working to censor information.

 

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Chinese Firm Sues the Pentagon to Get Off Blacklist | China in Focus​

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A Chinese company is suing the Pentagon to get off its blacklist after the Department of Defense reportedly considered removing a different Chinese firm from the list after a lawsuit. TikTok is fighting back against a looming divestment deadline this January. The Chinese-owned platform is now taking its case to a federal appeals court, claiming the Justice Department got it wrong. A group of U.S. state attorneys general are probing Temu over its ties with the Chinese Communist Party. They allege the online retailer has harvested U.S. user data and sold products made by forced labor in China. Ahead of the Democratic National Convention next week, a lawsuit against police bodycams that contain Chinese microchips is getting fast-tracked. A law enforcement tech competitor warns it's about more than just business.

 

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Harris Mentions China Once in Acceptance Speech | China in Focus​

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Vice President Kamala Harris mentioned China once in her acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention. How did former President Donald Trump react? President Joe Biden is sending his national security adviser to China next week. What's on his agenda? We hear directly from a White House spokesperson. Taiwan rejects being ruled by China's Communist Party in new remarks, and wants to keep its freedom and way of life. Taiwan's president spoke out while standing on an island just miles from China. For the first time ever, Australian personnel carry out direct maintenance on a U.S. nuclear-powered submarine. We take a closer look at the operation and why it matters.

 

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How living in China changed my view on Trump and US politics: Californian native​

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In this interview, we talked with Kevin, a California native who, in his words, went from an almond milk latte drinking millennial liberal who viewed Donald Trump’s 2016 election as a catastrophe to America, to someone who voted for him in 2020. As for what caused that drastic change -- he cites his four year experience living in China. So why did learning about China change his views on US politics? And as a Mandarin speaker and reader, what did he learn about how Chinese people look at America? We also talked about whether China is actually a socialist society by definition, the Chinese peoples' obsession over money, and how to stay rational and less biased in this polarized world.

 

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Former Verizon Employee Pleads Guilty to Acting as CCP Agent | China in Focus​

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A former Verizon employee pleads guilty to collecting intel for Beijing for over a decade. What do we know about his targets? The new tariffs imposing a 100 percent tax on electric vehicles made in China and sold in Canada were just announced by Prime Minister Trudeau. That's after meeting with U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan, who's now heading to China. Tensions are rising between the Chinese and Japanese militaries after a Chinese spy plane breached Japanese airspace. The United States adds 100 more Russian and Chinese firms to a trade restriction list. Blacklisted companies are accused of aiding Russia's military and its war on Ukraine.

 

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Top Biden Aide Visits China in Bid to Stabilize Ties | China in Focus​

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A top White House official is visiting China. Many see the trip as a chance to lay the groundwork for a potential final meeting between Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping and President Joe Biden before he leaves the Oval Office. China says it has no intention of invading any country's airspace in response to protests from Japan. Tokyo said a Chinese spy plane breached its airspace despite a warning. Tensions are rising in the South China Sea. Now, a possible U.S. move involving Philippine ships could further stoke the flames. After escaping human rights violations in China, a young man is pursuing his goals in the United States. He highlights the importance of preserving his Chinese heritage on the world stage, and how the Chinese Communist Party is extending its suppression overseas.

 

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Chinese Hackers Infiltrate 4 US Internet Firms | China in Focus​

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Chinese hackers infiltrated four U.S. internet firms. We have the details on how they were able to find their way in. A top Biden aide is in China for the second day. He and China's top diplomat discussed setting up a new round of talks between President Joe Biden and Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping. TikTok is facing a lawsuit from a mother whose 10-year-old daughter died after attempting a viral challenge on the platform. What does the court say about TikTok's role? Chinese entities found new ways to access U.S. artificial intelligence capabilities. Amazon Cloud services are reportedly involved.

 

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Report: Washington Funds China-Based Research | China in Focus​

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The Pentagon, NASA, and other key government agencies are sending U.S. taxpayer dollars to China, funding research in strategic fields. House China hawks shared their concerns with NTD. National security adviser Jake Sullivan is meeting with China's Xi Jinping as he wraps up a high-stakes three-day visit. What did he say about a potential Biden-Xi meeting? Two lawmakers ask the Pentagon to add a Chinese battery maker to a blacklist. They say it’s a military company operating on U.S. soil. For decades, China has challenged the United States in its efforts to gain control of the Indo-Pacific region. We review how presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris could choose to respond.

 

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Report: Slow Economy, Housing Crisis Fuel More Protests in China | China In Focus​

More Chinese people are gathering to protest the communist regime's iron fist amid a sluggish economy and a housing crisis. Data from a U.S.-based rights group highlights the rising calls for change. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Peru. We have details on the meeting and why it's significant. Taiwan says China isn't ready to invade its shores, but adds Beijing is developing new weapons—and building up other methods—to threaten the island. The preliminaries for NTD's International Martial Arts Competition are on, with contestants from around the world set to participate. One of them tells his story and how traditional martial arts has bettered his life.

 

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Ex-Aide to NY Governor Charged with Spying for China | China in Focus​

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In New York state on Tuesday, the FBI arrested a former top aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul. The aide was charged with acting as an agent for China. A Chinese influence operation ramps up before the U.S. election, mocking politicians and fueling division online. A school bus in Eastern China crashes into a crowd, killing at least 11 people, including five students. A gold award winner in NTD’s International Traditional Martial Arts Competition talks about kung fu, and the changes he experienced while training in traditional martial arts.

 

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Community Spies in China Desperately Await Wages | China in Focus​

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Amid China's sluggish economy, even the crews tasked with spying on Chinese citizens for the communist regime have gone unpaid—for as long as six months. How does this reflect China's economy and social stability? Chinese and Philippine vessels collided over the weekend—the fifth collision in one month. Are they really accidental? A Philadelphia rally raises awareness of the murder of innocent people to steal their organs and sell them for profit. Dr. Jessica Russo, of Doctors Against Forced Organ Harvesting, says, "The Chinese Communist Party is murdering its own people for organs, and the U.S. is being complicit in this. This is a huge problem." A viral TikTok trend is tempting people with an alleged ATM "glitch" at Chase Bank. But a warning from the bank and reports from those who tried to exploit the glitch tell a different story.

 

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Community Spies in China Desperately Await Wages | China in Focus​

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The Chinese consul general in New York has left office. Gov. Kathy Hochul says she requested the diplomat's expulsion after prosecutors arrested a former aide to two New York governors. The United States confirms it could co-produce weapons with Taiwan in the future, as the island is threatened by the Chinese regime. Raymond Greene, de facto U.S. ambassador to Taiwan, says that the “U.S. now is working with a number of partners, looking at ... possibilities of expanding our joint production of military materiel and supplies. And I would not rule out Taiwan being one of those partners in the future.” A high-ranking Pentagon official is set to attend China’s top annual military forum next week. He’s more senior than U.S. officials who've attended in the past. A survivor of the Chinese regime's forced organ removal is telling his story Wednesday in Washington. He's one of many who have suffered torture and imprisonment under prolonged persecution in China.

 

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China Halts Foreign Adoptions After 32 Years | China in Focus

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Beijing says no more Chinese children will be allowed to join families overseas, unless they have blood relatives abroad, ending over 30 years of China's foreign adoptions. We look at what's behind the new rule, as well as the country's demographic dilemma. The head of the Chinese consulate in New York is no longer serving his post following a request for his expulsion by the New York governor. We look at what's odd in his case. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) wastes no time sounding the alarm about communist China. Hear his message during a joint Republican and Jewish event. The UK’s top biopharma firm says a small number of its employees are under investigation inside China. Chinese authorities are reportedly probing five AstraZeneca staff members over alleged data infringement.

 

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US Expands Export Controls on Quantum Computing | China in Focus​

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In a cat-and-mouse game between the United States and China, Washington is unleashing new export controls after China found new ways to access banned technology. The Hong Kong branch of The Epoch Times is no longer printing its newspaper until further notice. The suspension comes as nearly two dozen news agencies have shut down after Beijing tightened control on press freedom. North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is warning of potential Chinese attacks on American infrastructure. How prepared is America's electric grid? A powerful storm makes landfall on an island in Southern China. What do forecasters say about where the typhoon will head next?

 

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Georgia Tech to Cut Ties With Chinese University | China in Focus​

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A top U.S. university is moving to cut ties with a blacklisted Chinese institute, months after the partnership was caught in congressional crosshairs. A New York politician raises concerns about Chinese influence in state elections, after a former aide to New York's governor was accused of acting as an agent for Beijing. Foreign influence campaigns are back in the spotlight. How is former President Donald Trump reacting to the Justice Department's latest findings, and what does he say is missing? Families longing to adopt Chinese children are left heartbroken. After years of bonding with the little girl who called her "mom" from afar, an American woman now faces a painful reality as China abruptly halts foreign adoptions.

 

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House Passes Series of Bills to Counter Chinese Regime | China in Focus​

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The House passes a series of bills to counter the Chinese regime, with more measures to be voted upon on Tuesday. We unpack some of the bipartisan acts focusing on technology and malign influence in the United States. The head of a Washington-based think tank gets arrested again. He's set to be extradited back to the United States in the coming weeks, on charges of acting as an agent for China. U.S. and Chinese military commanders have their first conversation in nearly two years. We have key takeaways from the video call. Should artificial intelligence make the call on using nuclear weapons? Including the United States, 60 nations rallied behind a new plan for responsible military AI, while China stood apart.

 

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Trump, Harris Spar Over China in Presidential Debate | China in Focus​

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris faced off in their first presidential debate. From tariffs to electric cars, we recap how they picked each other apart on China. A top aide to the NYPD commissioner is found to have close ties to the Chinese regime. It's the second such case to emerge among senior New York officials in less than two weeks. A former CIA officer and FBI contractor, busted for spying for China, is now facing years behind bars and special scrutiny—if a judge signs off on his plea deal. Russia is kicking off massive drills and China is joining in. We have the Pentagon’s reaction.

 

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Biden Targets Chinese E-commerce Retailers Evading US Tariffs | China in Focus​

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President Joe Biden deals a blow to Chinese e-commerce giants Temu and SHEIN. The administration is moving to close a loophole that would affect 40 percent of U.S. imports. Two German naval ships pass through the Taiwan Strait, marking the nation’s first trip through the shipping lane in two decades. We have the details on Beijing's reaction. China says would-be retirees must wait a little longer before beginning their golden years. The country is raising its retirement age for the first time since the 1950s, due to kick start the first day of the new year.

 

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US Seizes 350 Websites Used to Import Gun Parts From China | China in Focus​

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Silencers and switchers turn ordinary firearms into automatic weapons. U.S. law enforcement seized 300 websites selling the devices, illegally imported from China and hidden in plain sight. House Democrats are asking President Joe Biden to close a trade loophole. They say it’s being exploited by groups from Chinese e-commerce retailers to fentanyl traffickers. Beijing announces plans to train another 3,000 foreign police officers in the upcoming year. This is on top of the 2,700 it schooled last year. We have more on Beijing's intention behind the move. Record-low profits, sinking confidence, and rising geopolitical tensions mean American companies in China are feeling the heat. We've got the latest numbers from a revealing new report.