China-ish posts by Ellanjay

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Shanghai Hit by Strongest Storm in 7 Decades | China in Focus​

An American pastor imprisoned in China for nearly 20 years has finally been released. We have more on David Lin, who was arrested during a mission trip. TikTok and the Justice Department are battling it out in court. The Chinese-owned social media platform is challenging a law that could ban the app as soon as January. For the first time, North Korea is showing images of a uranium enrichment site, used for producing fuel for nuclear weapons.

 

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US Continues Push for Release of Detained Americans | China in Focus​

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A top Republican is calling on Beijing to release more Americans in custody after one was freed on Sunday. The United States is throwing accusations at an employee of China's largest aerospace company for trying to steal secrets from NASA and the U.S. military. Federal prosecutors call it a multi-year phishing scheme. Beijing is taking issue with Washington after a U.S. Navy airplane flew above the Taiwan Strait. Why are China and the United States at odds over the shipping lane? The United States has approved a $200 million military sale to Taiwan. The island said it would help with combat readiness in the face of Beijing’s threat.

 

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Trump: 200 Percent Tariff for Chinese Cars Built in Mexico | China in Focus​

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Former President Trump is warning Michigan voters about the threat China's electric car industry poses to American carmakers. Plus, he made a 200 percent tariff promise to keep the swing state’s pillar industry safe. The U.S. disrupts a major Chinese hacking group nicknamed "Flax Typhoon." Charges against a Chinese military hacker have been unsealed. It's the latest U.S. bust targeting Chinese intelligence gathering. And, China hit nine U.S. defense firms with sanctions over U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. How effective are the measures?

 

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Hong Kong Court Orders Evergrande to Liquidate | China In Focus​

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Evergrande—the world’s most indebted property developer—officially comes to an end. A court ordered the company to sell its assets to pay off a mountain of debt. What does the move mean for global investors? A new report says China and Russia are packing the Earth's orbit with military satellites, as major U.S. adversaries look to gain footholds in outer space. Young Chinese school children are pledging to be voluntary organ donors. Photos and videos reveal the campaign happening across the country. We have more on the untold facts behind China's organ transplant operation. Over $11 million in U.S. chips were routed through a South Korean company, only to end up in China.

 

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US Navy to Get 80 Percent of Force Ready to Fight China | China in Focus​

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The U.S. Navy is preparing for a potential war with China in just three years. The goal? That 80 percent of the U.S. fleet would be ready for battle. In the face of rising detention risks for foreigners inside China, U.S. lawmakers are pushing for the highest possible travel advisory for the country. That's as some Americans have already spent years wrongfully held in Chinese prisons. The Chinese Communist Party is said to use U.S. laws against Americans. House lawmakers are digging into how China weaponizes the rule of law. And, the world's largest military alliance is readying for a new leader. The NATO Secretary General shares his outlook and lessons with allies about China.

 

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China Fires 1st Ballistic Missile in 44 Years; Beijing Sides With Lebanon | China in Focus​

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China fires a missile that can fly across continents into the Pacific Ocean, as world leaders meet at the United Nations in New York. Capturing the elite is a known tactic in Beijing's toolkit for countering the United States and sparking division. U.S. lawmakers are investigating. From the Cold War to U.S.–China relations—how big of a threat does communism pose to the United States? China's top diplomat has made Beijing's Middle East stance clear. The official voiced China's backing for Lebanon in its conflict with Israel. We hear from a former Pentagon official for more on why Middle East conflicts matter for the communist regime.

 

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House Committee Asks for Temu Briefing; NYC Mayor Adams Charged | China in Focus​

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One of the most popular shopping apps in the United States—Temu—is in hot water. House lawmakers request an FBI briefing on the Chinese company over safety concerns about American data. New York City Mayor Eric Adams is charged with accepting illegal donations from a foreign government—Turkey—as his interactions with China also come under scrutiny. There are new developments in the high-stakes case of Linda Sun, a former top aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, charged with working under Beijing's instructions. NTD was in the courtroom; what did we learn from her latest appearance? U.S. lawmakers say the Chinese Communist Party is an unprecedented threat. How strong are U.S. policies designed to counter it? We take a closer look.

 

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Chinese Nuclear Submarine Sinks; Rising Homicides of CCP Officials | China in Focus​

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A blow for Beijing is revealed by satellite images. The Pentagon says China’s latest nuclear-powered submarine sank near a shipyard. A senior U.S. defense official is warning about the increasing military operations by Russia and China in the region near Alaska. How is the Pentagon reacting? Peaceful demonstrations take place outside the annual United Nations General Assembly in New York. Participants told us what brings them back to the event every year. What’s at stake if China were to outpace the United States in the AI race? A sci-fi novel warns about the looming threat. We spoke to the author about what inspires him.

 

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U.S. Approves $567 Million for Taiwan’s Defense; China Tests Missiles Inland After ICBM Launch​

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Washington says 'yes' to over 5-hundred-60 million dollars in weapons sales to Taiwan. Plus, how does each administration’s arms sales to the island stack up against each other? A look at the highlights. Chinese military testing puts Taiwan on high alert -- after firing multiple missiles inland. The round of Chinese missile tests comes just after Beijing sent up it's most powerful warhead in 40 years. A push toward decoupling the U-S and Chinese markets. Congressmen are supporting a bill to discourage Wall Street from investing in China. China issuing a series of measures to spur on its struggling economy. Including the purchase of 28 billion dollars in government bonds. But will it work to boost investor confidence?

 

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Vance and Walz Face Off Over China; Protest Over Proposed Chinese Embassy | China in Focus​

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BlackRock's CEO is calling on Western firms to reassess the Chinese market despite Chinese stocks soaring to their best performance in 16 years. U.S. lawmakers are calling foul on Chinese-made vehicles entering the United States through Mexico. They urge Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum to take action out of concern for national security. A research report shows Chinese firms have spent over $100 billion to get a playbook to avoid paying high tariffs.

 

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Lawmaker Urges US College to Cut Ties With China; Texas Sues TikTok | China in Focus


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The chair of a House committee is calling on U.S. higher education to shut down partnership with Chinese universities, after a growing number of Chinese espionage cases were brought to light.Top U.S. officials lay out their biggest concern: election interference from China, Russia, and Iran.Texas is taking TikTok to court. Why does it say the Chinese-owned app violated the privacy rights of American children?And, the European Commission confirms it has enough votes to impose higher tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars after a vote. What does it mean for the bloc and its high-stakes trade relations with Beijing?

 

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CIA Expands Recruitment in China, Iran; Witness Says China Detains Thousands of Foreigners​

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A battle of spies between the United States and China is heating up. The CIA is doubling down on recruiting informants in China, Iran, and North Korea. The decision comes after the agency saw success in Russia. Five Chinese nationals have been charged. They are accused of lying to the FBI about their trip to a military site in Michigan last year. Two new types of goods from China are now banned from U.S. soil. They're allegedly linked to forced labor inside China. An eyewitness testifies, estimating that thousands of foreigners are detained in China, and nearly 300 of them are Americans.

 

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China Reportedly Hacked Into AT&T, Verizon Networks | China in Focus​

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China reportedly hacked into networks run by Verizon and AT&T. What’s at stake with the major breach? Two Chinese nationals have been killed in an explosion in Pakistan. A terrorist group says it carried out the attack targeting Chinese nationals. A movie screening in Delaware is shining a spotlight on forced organ harvesting in China. A heart transplant recipient was shocked by China’s rapid timeline for sourcing fresh organs. Coast guard troops from China and Russia patrolled together in the Arctic for the first time. What's their plan for the ice-covered ocean? We look at the big picture.
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Chinese Stock Jump Loses Steam; China, Russia Trying to Influence US Elections​

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China's stock market is surging, but experts warn the trend will lose strength much sooner than the world may expect. We hear from economists about what's happening in the world's second-largest economy. U.S. intelligence officials warn that Beijing has tried to influence down-ballot races, including congressional campaigns on both sides of the aisle. Russia confirmed joint patrols with China in the Pacific after the Pentagon spotted their warships near Alaska last week. Beijing is exercising new ways to keep the United States reliant on its lithium. A top U.S. official breaks down China’s strategy.

 

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States Sue TikTok Over Mental Health Harm; Is China Spreading iPhone Rumors? | China in Focus​

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From New York to California, 13 states plus the District of Columbia, are suing TikTok over alleged harm to children’s mental health. China appears to be allowing rumors to spread that iPhones could be remotely detonated. The rumors seem to capitalize on rising fears after pager explosions killed more than 30 people in Lebanon. Chinese stocks saw their biggest fall in four years Wednesday, just a day after Hong Kong stocks gave an unsteady performance. We look at why it happened and what's next. Tensions are escalating in the South China Sea. Philippine supply boats are becoming a target for China's coast guard—again—while the United States and its allies are exercising their navies in the region.

 

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States Sue TikTok Over Mental Health Harm; Is China Spreading iPhone Rumors?​

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From New York to California, 13 states plus the District of Columbia, are suing TikTok over alleged harm to children’s mental health. China appears to be allowing rumors to spread that iPhones could be remotely detonated. The rumors seem to capitalize on rising fears after pager explosions killed more than 30 people in Lebanon. Chinese stocks saw their biggest fall in four years Wednesday, just a day after Hong Kong stocks gave an unsteady performance. We look at why it happened and what’s next. Tensions are escalating in the South China Sea. Philippine supply boats are becoming a target for China’s coast guard—again—while the United States and its allies are exercising their navies in the region.

 

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Report: China Targeting Down-Ballot Races; Vance: China Is Bigger Threat Than Iran | China in Focus​

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China is reportedly taking aim at down-ballot races as the 2024 election comes closer. We have more on who experts and lawmakers say have been targeted. Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te says Beijing "has no right" to represent Taipei. He made the remarks as the Taiwanese government celebrates its 113th birthday. Beijing says it will add more U.S. defense companies and executives to its sanction list for doing business with Taiwan. Australian lobster could soon be back on Chinese menus. Canberra announces a breakthrough with Beijing: an agreement to lift the last major trade ban on Australian goods.