China-ish posts by Ellanjay

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China Lists 4 'Red Lines' During Biden–Xi Meeting; Stabbing in China Kills 8 | China in Focus​

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Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping lists four "red lines" that he demands the United States not cross in his final meeting with President Joe Biden. The question is, will President-elect Donald Trump play by Xi's rules when he returns? While Xi is in Latin America for the G20, a group of Chinese Communist Party supporters is accused of blocking banners condemning Beijing's persecution. How will Trump's tariffs play out? House Speaker Mike Johnson says they're likely a "balancing act." We look at the potential pros and cons. A horrifying stabbing incident in eastern China has left at least eight people dead. It marks the country’s second mass attack in just one week.

 

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FCC to Fine Chinese Smart Doorbell Maker Eken;Florida Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Being China Agent​

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The Federal Communications Commission is mulling a $700,000 fine on a Chinese doorbell maker. What does an investigation reveal about how easily the devices can be controlled? Google says it has blocked over 1,000 fake news websites promoting pro-Beijing content. President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Wall Street veteran Scott Bessent to lead the Treasury. What’s his approach to Trump’s China tariffs? Is China looking to cash in on the help it offered Russia for its war? A top U.S. admiral says the communist nation could score big wins from Moscow in submarine technology.

 

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China Releases 3 Americans; How Trump's Tariffs Could Impact Chinese Exports | China in Focus​

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Three Americans are finally heading home after years in Chinese custody. The United States reportedly brokered a high-stakes prisoner swap, securing their release after being "wrongfully detained" in China. President-elect Donald Trump names a veteran from his first term as the new U.S. trade representative, tasking him with leading the next tariff agenda. Some Chinese exporters have been looking for alternatives to the U.S. market. We take a look at how Trump’s tariffs could accelerate the trend. The United States is sending its latest nuclear-powered submarine to Guam—a military base closer to China than to Hawaii. What does the Navy say propelled the move?

 

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American Kids Trained to Be China's Little Police; Biden Happy American Detainees Are Home​

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Are summer camps in China training American children to become "little overseas Chinese police"? A report uncovers Beijing's political infiltration, and it's getting attention from U.S. lawmakers. We speak with a senior investigative reporter for more. Four people were sent back to China in exchange for the freedom of American citizens. From stealing trade secrets to distributing child pornography, we take a look at why the convicted Chinese citizens were held in U.S. custody. The U.S. ambassador to China is condemning Beijing’s sentencing of a state media journalist. We have more on how a lunch with a Japanese diplomat led to his arrest. Beijing is voicing its displeasure with the Taiwanese president’s upcoming stopovers in Hawaii and Guam. The trip marks President William Lai’s first overseas visit since taking office.

 

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US Releases New Chip Export Controls on China; Elon Musk's Mother a Rising Star in China​

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Washington is further limiting what American-made microchip technology China can get its hands on. We have more on how it ties into Beijing’s military advancements. President-elect Donald Trump is vowing to slap 100 percent tariffs on the BRICS bloc—a group that includes China, Brazil, India, Russia, and South Africa—if they move ahead with creating a new currency to challenge the U.S. dollar. Taiwan's president is wrapping up a two-day stopover in Hawaii. We have more on his remarks during the U.S. visit ahead of diplomatic trips to three Pacific allies. President Joe Biden is visiting Africa to promote a railroad project that'll deliver critical minerals to the United States—but not to China.

 

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Labor Violations in Starbucks' China Supply Chains; South Korea Lifts Martial Law | China in Focus​

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Undercover researchers accuse Starbucks and Nestle of labor violations in their supply chains based in China. A 15-year-old girl was spotted picking coffee beans set to be sold to Nestle. We have more on what the investigation reveals. Is a new trade war ramping up between China and the United States? Beijing is now banning several key materials from being sent to the United States. The resources are critical for the high-tech sector. The South Korean leader lifted martial law hours after he declared it, following the parliamentary vote to block it. President Yoon Suk Yeol said the move was necessary to counter North Korea's "communist forces." A House subcommittee has concluded its two-year investigation into the COVID-19 pandemic. How did the Chinese Communist Party play a key role in the global outbreak, and what long-term impacts linger today?

 

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90% of Key US Infrastructure Uses Chinese Code: Report; South Korean President Faces Impeachment​

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How critical is protecting key U.S. infrastructure from China's threats? A security agency finds almost all the software it examined that's used by key industries contains code from Chinese developers. Officials say they have yet to be able to kick Chinese hackers out of U.S. telecom networks. Their message to phone users is to switch to encrypted messages if concerned. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law sparks protests, an impeachment motion, and resignations. How far could the situation escalate? The head of the NATO alliance urges members to spend more on defense amid rising risks from China and Russia.