China-ish posts by Ellanjay

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Doctors Dead as COVID-19 Surges Again in China: Locals​

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China's health authorities are reporting that the country has hit its first COVID-19 peak of the year. People on the ground are describing severe symptoms—and even deaths, including among medical workers. President Donald Trump and Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping spoke by phone about trade tensions. Who blinked first? We got insights from a former U.S. ambassador and governor. Across the United States, states are pushing back against growing aggression from the Chinese Communist Party. But are these efforts enough to stop foreign influence? The U.S. stock market regulator is cracking down on Chinese companies using offshore loopholes to dodge oversight. New rules aim to reveal hidden risks and protect American investors.

 

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Fresh US–China Trade Talks in London Focus on Rare Earths​

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U.S. and Chinese officials are meeting in London amid a rare earth minerals standoff. After a Trump-Xi call, Beijing vows to resume shipments, but Washington says it’s too slow. Can the talks save the 90-day tariff truce? Millions of cars are hanging in the balance. Automakers warn China's strict export controls on rare-earth magnets could halt production, risking a third major supply chain shock in five years. Trade talks between the United States and China are back on, but critics say Beijing has broken promises before. Will a deal mean real progress—or just more smoke and mirrors? China’s exports to the United States are tumbling—down 35 percent in May, marking the steepest drop in over five years.

 

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US-China Rare Earth Deal Pending Confirmation From Trump, Xi​

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A rare earth deal between the United States and China could ease recent supply tensions, but it’s still awaiting final approval from President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The Pentagon chief is labeling China as the United States' "pacing threat." We have more on what Pete Hegseth said during his first testimony after becoming defense secretary. A Chinese billionaire buys property in New Hampshire just minutes away from several U.S. defense contractors and a Space Force Station. New signs are fueling speculation that Xi's grip on power may be slipping. We take a look at the clues experts are pointing to.

 

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CCP-Linked Billionaire Behind Funding of Anti-ICE Protests​

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Lawmakers and the FBI are chasing the money trail behind the unrest in Los Angeles. They've uncovered one billionaire with deep ties to the Chinese Communist Party. What's his full story? President Donald Trump says the trade truce with China is sealed and more deals are on the way. Meanwhile, China announces it will remove all tariffs on African exports. China is reaffirming the trade deal, saying it always keeps its word, but U.S. lawmakers are pushing back, questioning the Chinese Communist Party’s credibility in business. The United States is charging three Chinese nationals this month for smuggling biological research materials. We spoke to an expert for insight.

 

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How China Is Wooing American Influencers to Spread Propaganda​

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Beijing is luring young American influencers with free, curated trips to China, but showing them only what the regime wants seen. In return, they spread Beijing's narratives back home. President Donald Trump is taking on California's plan to ditch gas-powered cars. What's China's role behind the scenes? A Ford battery plant in Michigan is facing backlash over its ties to a Chinese company linked to the Chinese Communist Party. Lawmakers warn the deal could threaten U.S. security. A new bill is targeting fentanyl trafficking with tougher penalties and bipartisan backing. Authorities point to China's involvement as a key factor in the crisis.