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Money Flees China: Foreign Investment Drops 80 Percent | China In Focus​



Big money is fleeing China under economic woes. And a record low tourism rate suggests a concerning trend: people don't want to visit China. More concerns arise over a secret Chinese bio-lab containing around 20 infectious agents, including COVID-19 and HIV, illegal and hidden in California. The White House responds to Beijing's call for a nationwide counter-espionage campaign. Near 40-foot floodwaters submerge a Chinese city. Residents were trapped in flood for days, facing food and water shortages. But reported actions suggest Beijing's concerns are somewhere else.

 

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2 US Navy Sailors Charged With Spying for China | China In Focus​



Two American sailors have been arrested on charges of selling sensitive military information to China. Heavy rainstorms move toward northeastern China, the nation’s largest grain belt. Farmlands were submerged under water and harvest season was disrupted. A unique feature offered by a Chinese surveillance camera maker uses keywords like “black,” “white,” and “yellow” to tag and track people as they appear in footage.

 

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Chinese, Russian Warships Operate Near Alaska | China In Focus​



Naval maneuvers off the coast of Alaska. The U.S. Navy deployed four destroyers to the region after spotting Chinese and Russian warships patrolling in nearby waters. A close call in the South China Sea as Beijing fires water cannons at the Filipino coast guard. Washington is reacting. “Chasing Dreams”—a new documentary is bringing China’s military preparation to the big screen. But what’s the target? More bitter days to come. China is facing huge challenges due to the recent floods. Many angry citizens protested against their local governments—what are they aiming for?

 

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China’s New Trade Data Disappoints, Again | China In Focus​



China’s trade numbers fall again. What's going on with China's economic recovery? One of America's most vital allies in Asia might be at risk. Chinese cyber-spies reportedly wormed their way into Japan’s most sensitive defense networks. What's at stake? Home buyers from China are making a comeback in U.S. real estate. Rather than investing in properties at home, they're more interested in homes and vacation residences in America.

 

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U.S. Scientists Received $325M in Royalties From China, Russia | China In Focus​



Scientists from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are raking in the royalties. But the over $325 million tally is raising concerns. Where's the money coming from, and what's it paying for? President Joe Biden's long-awaited ban on U.S. investment in China meeting with mixed reactions. Some are applauding it as a "major blow" to Beijing, while others are calling the move "almost laughable." Half a million in U.S. tax dollars are reportedly flowing into an illegal Chinese biolab. Public records highlighted the transaction into the California-based facility. How dependent is China on imports from the United States and its allies? New research puts the figure at a whopping 70 percent. Could those import needs be the key to countering China's economic pressure? An expert weighs in.







































U.S. Scientists Received $325M in Royalties From China, Russia | China In Focus
 

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'Ticking Time Bomb': Biden on China's Economy | China In Focus​



President Joe Biden is calling China’s economy a ticking time bomb. The comments made headlines, following earlier remarks that sparked Beijing's anger. China says it's arrested a Chinese national for spying for the CIA. This comes weeks after America’s intelligence agency said it’s rebuilding its spy network in China after devastating losses. Mexico is promising to do more to stem the flow of fentanyl precursors from China. The deadly drug kills one American every eight minutes.

 

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LinkedIn Shuts Down App for China | China In Focus​



LinkedIn is bidding farewell to China after discontinuing its China App: In-Career. But what led to this decision? Prosecutors said the mother of a U.S. sailor told her son, "You will get a job in the Chinese government one day," to encourage him to deliver military secrets to China. Now he is facing multiple federal charges linked to espionage. President Joe Biden is set to unveil new restrictions on U.S. investments in China targeting three Chinese sectors. Chinese economic woes continue with another concern: deflation. Why is this a problem? And what does it mean for the Chinese economy?

 
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Tormented Chinese Doctor Recounts Live Organ Harvesting | China In Focus​



A tormented Chinese doctor gives a chilling exposé on China’s billion-dollar organ harvesting industry. He was ordered to extract eyes from a “donor” bound in the back of a van—while he was still alive. “It’s dangerous” that China won’t talk with America’s military, according to a top U.S. general, who warns it could lead to a military conflict. Is China’s property bubble bursting? The country’s top developer forecasts a staggering $7.6 billion loss. What’s causing the sector’s cash crunch? Beijing is calling Taiwan’s vice president a “troublemaker,” as he tells a Taiwanese community in New York City that the island won’t yield to “threats.”

 

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China’s Health Stocks Hit Amid Anti-Corruption Probe | China In Focus​



China's medical sector facing an unprecedented year-long probe. Over 150 hospital leaders, including Communist Party authorities, are now subject to investigation. But what's the true target? China's youth jobless rate is now hidden from public view. We dive into what's happening with the nation's floundering economy. Beijing slashes interest rates for medium-term loans, sending them to their lowest level since the pandemic broke out. The Chinese defense minister is meeting his Russian counterpart, as Washington struggles to get Beijing to pick up the phone for military talks.

 

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U.S. Welcomes New Security Pact Between Australia, Japan | China In Focus​



In a "game-changing" defense strategy all about tackling the "China concerns," the Pentagon is teaming up with its most trusted allies in the Indo-Pacific for a fresh security pact. The race for the 2024 White House is zooming in on Taiwan. Two candidates highlight their policies toward Chinese aggression, if they get elected. Inside China, fierce competition and dwindling rewards are challenging ride-share drivers. As China's job market shrinks, a surge of newcomers is now eating into the paychecks of full-timers. A major overseas lender is facing a domestic debt bomb: China's total local debt hits a whopping $23 trillion. Can China contain the crisis? Or will it boil over?

 

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Protests After China Asset Manager Misses Payments | China In Focus​



Protests have been sparked in China. Investors are now demanding their money back as another Chinese asset manager misses debt payments. So what's the situation with China's real estate crisis? American financial giant JPMorgan Chase said China's economy is staring down the barrel of a “vicious cycle.” Meanwhile, the head of the Chinese Communist Party is calling for "patience." The Inflation Reduction Act has marked its one-year anniversary. Biden touted the achievements, but who is really reaping the benefits?

 

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China’s Evergrande Files for Bankruptcy in NY Court | China In Focus​


Chinese real estate company Evergrande filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States. Companies covering 40 percent of Chinese home sales have defaulted. Flooding continues in Southern China. Torrents washed people away and streets turned into rivers. President Joe Biden is hosting two treaty allies Japan and South Korea Friday—a first standalone summit between the three powers. What message is it sending to China?

 

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I think it's important to address privacy and content issues while recognizing the platform's creative potential. And also, can someone recommend me a platform to boost my engagement?
 

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Hey, I caught that video too! The whole debate about TikTok can get pretty heated. It's interesting how lawmakers are addressing concerns with the CEO. IMO, balance is key here – addressing security and privacy without cutting off a platform many enjoy. BTW, speaking of TikTok, have you considered boosting your content and buy instant tiktok likes? They can give your videos an awesome push.
 

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China Accuses CIA of More Alleged Spy Recruitment | China In Focus​



Deepening its anti-espionage campaign, Beijing is pointing the finger at the CIA again over alleged spy recruitment. China's "underwhelming" interest rate cut struggles to reignite subdued economic sentiment. Chinese leader Xi Jinping ventures out of China for just the second time this year. He's headed for a summit in South Africa, and is expected to top the in-person VIP list, with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin sitting this one out. The Taiwanese vice president is walking a diplomatic tightrope. Did his tension-filled U.S. trip pay off? Experts argue China's responding military drills brought more "thunder than rain."

 

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Eris COVID Variant: The Alarming Concern That Could Lead to New Restrictions​


There’s a new variant of COVID-19, known as BA.2.86, or “Eris.” Various news outlets are framing it as being a new risk, and concerns are circulating that it could trigger governments to revive some COVID restrictions. Meanwhile, Evergrande Group—one of China's largest real estate companies—has filed for bankruptcy in New York. And in other news, overnight country music star Oliver Anthony says he turned down millions in offers after his song went viral. In this live Q&A with Crossroads host Joshua Philipp, we’ll discuss this story and others, and answer questions from the audience.
 

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China Fines US Due-Diligence Firm Mintz $1.5 Million | China In Focus​



A $1.5 million fine was dumped on a U.S. firm by Beijing, marking China’s latest clampdown on Western businesses. Washington removed 27 Chinese companies from its export blacklist, as the U.S. commerce secretary prepares to visit China next week. In a new move to beef up defense against China's nuclear missile threat, the United States and Japan hammered out the details for a major deal coming next year. Expected to become the biggest IPO of the year, a British tech firm reveals a revenue drop. Will slumped smartphone demand and a chunk of profit from China hit the company ahead of its public debut?

 

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Arm Holdings Reveals Its China Risks in IPO Filing | China In Focus​



Is investor appetite for the Chinese market dwindling? Chip designer Arm Holdings flags "significant" China risks, citing the country 350 times in its IPO filing. Beijing's espionage scheme to recruit overseas talents is back with a new name, this time attracting microchip experts amid U.S. bans. Shein clothes will soon appear in Forever 21 stores. The two retailers are inking a deal to partner up. Chinese leader Xi Jinping's mysterious absence at South Africa's BRICS summit is triggering speculation over a potential health scare. Plus another oddity from the three-day summit: a man was seen running to catch up with Mr. Xi, before getting body-slammed by security staff.

 
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Evergrande Shares Plunge 80 Percent on Hong Kong Exchange | China In Focus​



The world’s most indebted real estate developer sees a new development. What’s happening now, after Evergrande tried to recoup some losses? And how could it impact the global economy? A Beijing hawk in the Biden administration, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo kicks off her visit to China. What are the dynamics? American multinational giant 3M is facing a staggering $6.5 million fine over its lavish "business trips" that reportedly covered up secret bribes to Chinese officials. Detained in China and in need of major surgery, an Australian citizen says he fears for his life, while awaiting a trial verdict delayed ten times over more than four years.