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.

 

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Rep. Moolenaar: Loopholes in US Export Controls; Appeals Court Upholds Law Forcing TikTok's Sale​

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A congressman is pointing to loopholes in Washington’s new chip export controls to China. We take a closer look at the gaps. A federal appeals court upholds a law that could ban TikTok in the United States. Its Chinese parent company has argued Beijing will not allow its sale to a foreign company. President-elect Donald Trump signals his future agenda and unveils key nominations. We have more on David Perdue for the next U.S. ambassador to China. Paraguay expels a Chinese diplomat. He has 24 hours to leave the country. Find out why.

 

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Top US Companies Struggle in China; TikTok Tries to Block Ultimatum Law | China in Focus​

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With just three weeks left before the new year, we take a closer look at why some major business groups like Apple, Tesla, and Starbucks are seeing their sales plummet inside China. Will TikTok get banned from U.S. app stores next month? The app is fighting for survival and turning to the Supreme Court for help. We have more on President-elect Donald Trump’s stance on the issue. Would American families pay more if Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico? We have the details on what the president-elect had to say. Taiwan’s military is on high alert after China deployed almost 90 naval vessels near the island. Despite that, a resident explains why the island isn't panicking.

 

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US, Canada Slap China With Sanctions, Tariffs; Missile Interception Test in Guam a Success​

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Washington and Ottawa are slapping sanctions and tariffs on China. They say it's to punish Beijing's unfair trade practices and human rights violations. China responds. The U.S. military successfully intercepts a ballistic missile during a defense test in Guam. We have more on the plan to bolster this key outpost against threats from China. A California judge released a Chinese man on a zero-dollar bail. He was charged for flying a drone over a military base, plus taking pictures. Prosecutors are appealing the ruling. The U.S. House of Representatives passes a new bill to counter China. From the border crisis to cyber security loopholes, we break down how the measure will take action.

 

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Trump Invites Xi to Inauguration; Mysterious Drones Raise More Serious Concerns | China in Focus​

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President-elect Donald Trump is inviting Chinese leader Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration next January—a ceremony no Chinese leader has ever attended. What’s behind Trump’s move? The battle over critical minerals is intensifying. What solutions do lawmakers suggest to cut America's China reliance on materials needed to make weapons? A number of China-related bills didn’t make it into the 2025 defense budget. Why is House Speaker Mike Johnson vowing to get them signed into law anyway?

 

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Trump just wants to make sure Xi knows who is top dog.

 

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US Deports 119 Chinese Illegal Immigrants; Why Xi Likely Will Not Attend Trump's Inauguration​

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The United States is sending over 100 Chinese illegal immigrants back to China on a charter flight. Beijing said it’s willing to work with President-elect Donald Trump on mass deportations, as record numbers of illegal immigrants from China have crossed into the United States. A slew of reactions have come in regarding Trump's decision to invite Chinese leader Xi Jinping to his inauguration—from China, the White House, and, it appears, Trump himself. Despite strong opposition from some lawmakers, the Biden administration inks a renewed science pact with China. We have more on the concerns from lawmakers. NATO's chief is urging the alliance to shift to a wartime mindset and spend much more money on defense to prepare for a potential war with Russia—if it were to break out.

 

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Lawsuit Appears Part of Broader Communist Campaign to Shut Us Down: Shen Yun | China in Focus​

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New York-based Shen Yun Performing Arts says a recent U.S. lawsuit filed against it appears to be part of a broader campaign to malign the company and shut it down. Shen Yun is an elite dance company that aims to revive traditional Chinese Culture. The company has been targeted by the Chinese regime for almost 20 years, and it has a warning for all Americans: The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) wants to control American businesses and news media, and if Americans can't recognize this, they'll be unable to stop it from happening. Before and after the lawsuit was filed, The New York Times ran negative articles about Shen Yun. The arts company says the articles were one-sided and deeply flawed, and that they have helped bolster the communist regime’s efforts. In a press release, Shen Yun said that the former dancer who filed the suit now works with a “Chinese government entity.” In her filing, the woman denies working for the regime. But Shen Yun says her narrative parrots the CCP’s campaign to cancel Shen Yun. Last month, a Chinese communist agent was sentenced to prison in New York for trying to bribe an IRS official. The agent's goal was to get Shen Yun's nonprofit status revoked. Another man was recently convicted for collecting intelligence on Falun Gong practitioners in the United States. Falun Gong is a spiritual discipline practiced by many Shen Yun performers. Since the 1940s, the CCP has systematically destroyed traditional Chinese culture so that it can indoctrinate its people with communism. Because Falun Gong and Shen Yun are rooted in traditional Chinese culture, the CCP sees them as a threat. So the regime has tried to block and cancel Shen Yun since its founding in 2006. The regime has threatened theaters, pressured elected officials, made bomb threats, and even slashed the tires of Shen Yun tour buses. Shen Yun says that despite two decades of threats and attacks, including in the media and via lawfare, it remains steadfast in its mission to showcase the beauty, majesty, and spirituality of China’s 5,000-year-old civilization.

 

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A start at least.

 

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FBI Probes Mass Shooting Threat Against Shen Yun; Bitcoin Surges Above $106,000 in Record High​

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The FBI is investigating a mass-shooting threat in Atlanta. The sender threatened to attack theatergoers if the venue hosts a performing arts group that exposes communism. The Justice Department says that North Koreans are sneaking into U.S. tech companies and stealing technology—all while on the payroll. A $5 million reward has now been posted for anyone with information. A comment from President-elect Donald Trump sends Bitcoin surging to a record high.

 

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Can This Chinese Military Company Keep Dominating U.S. Market? | China in Focus​

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DJI, a Chinese military company, now dominates the U.S. drone market. Some lawmakers have called it TikTok with wings, fearing the devices DJI makes could act as eyes in the sky for Beijing. A defense bill could change its massive market share. Mysterious drone sightings have left the U.S. public wanting answers. If the aircraft are operated by adversaries, why are they outfitted with lights? And could authorities choose to shoot one down? An expert explains. A German-Canadian man, who's also a resident of China, receives a two-year prison sentence. He and another Chinese citizen worked together to steal electric car battery technology from Tesla. A Chinese-British lawyer has lost a legal challenge against the British security services. The woman has been accused of spying for China.

 

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U.S. Sentences Chinese National to 10 Years in Prison Over Money Laundering | China in Focus​

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A Chinese national was sentenced in the United States to 10 years in prison, accused of laundering $62 million in illegal drug money for Mexican cartels. On Capitol Hill, three new bipartisan bills are introduced, aiming to hold the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) accountable for fueling the fentanyl crisis in the United States. China is expanding its infiltration and transnational repression in the United States. Why is the CCP doing that? China expert and author Gordon Chang breaks it down: "The CCP believes it is in an existential struggle with the United States, and it believes it's in an existential struggle not because of anything that we say or do, but because of who we are." China is experiencing a sluggish economy. Retail giant Alibaba is selling its department store business there, and taking a billion-dollar loss in the process. The United States and its allies are boosting their efforts in the space race. Is China catching up?

 

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Man Pleads Guilty for Running Chinese Police Outpost in NYC | China in Focus​

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A man pleads guilty to running a Chinese police station in the heart of New York City. That one has been shut down, but a report says more are still active on U.S. soil. Authorities in New Jersey are now permitted to use "deadly force" on drones that violate a new ban. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) just outlawed the aircraft in more than 20 cities, alongside a sharp uptick in mysterious sightings. The drone issue is also making its way into this year's defense spending bill. If the drones are deemed a national risk, they face even more restrictions. House Homeland Security Committee Chair Mark Green (R-Tenn.) says the “China Initiative” program may return after President-elect Donald Trump takes office, and cited a number of top China issues.

 

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Google, Microsoft Boost China’s Artificial Intelligence Development | China in Focus​

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U.S. tech giants Google, Microsoft, and Nvidia are boosting China’s AI development, a technology sought after by the Chinese military. What does that mean for U.S. national security? The Chinese Communist Party is accused of meddling in U.S. elections. A Chinese national was arrested and charged in California. Beijing has been calling Taiwan its territory, but in a rare statement, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says it's a matter that concerns the world. The UK is on alert. Spy allegations are raising concerns over Chinese interference in nearly every aspect of British life. Mark Sabah, director of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation, said: "There is a very active plan to infiltrate organizations and government departments, ministeria