What Really Happened in Wuhan: Investigating the Chinese lab leak theory

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How The World’s Deadliest Regime Uses ‘Psy-ops’ To Get Inside Our Heads


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Psy-ops (psychological operations) is a term to describe methods in war that alter the perceptions and thinking of the targeted population—be it an individual, a group, or even a whole country.
The invasion of Ukraine started long before missiles were fired or Russian troops crossed the border.
In 2022, invasions are launched in the digital sphere. They breach our information, news, and social media bubbles to deceive, demoralize, and divide before the tanks ever roll in.
How is the proverbial ‘snake in the grass’ using the Russia-Ukraine conflict to breach the boundaries of America and its allies?
And what can the small island nation that has withstood its assaults for generations teach us about winning this battle?
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China Blames Moderna for ‘Making COVID​



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Chinese media is telling their citizens America made COVID-19, again—this time using Moderna as the scapegoat. China’s COVID-19 cases are rising, and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is blaming the United States for it. And the Chinese regime is also mandating teachers to teach the “correct” Ukraine Russia story. Plus, I spoke to Joseph Micallef about the future of Eurasia. Has the invasion caused damage to the Russian economy beyond recovery? And will a power vacuum form in Asia, while the CCP eyes to fill it?
 

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China pulls Keanu Reeves movies over Tibet; Lockdown orders halt Tesla’s Shanghai factory 27,766 viewsPremiered 11 hours ago​



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Special thanks to Shen Yun Performing Arts for sponsoring this video! Shen Yun Ticketing: https://shenyun.show/ChinaInFocus Use code CNINFOCUS to waive the ticketing fees for all U.S. performances through July 31, 2022. – It’s day two for lockdown orders in China’s top financial hub. A Tesla factory closes its doors for the week, while bankers are spotted camping out in their offices. Across China, strict stay at home measures are driving citizens to get creative–and find new ways to make ends meet. A man found dead in his apartment, after neighbors noticed something was very wrong. The incident struck a major Chinese city, known as the “world’s factory.” Hollywood star Keanu Reeves gets banned in China. His movies have been pulled from the country’s biggest streaming platforms, all because he attended a certain event. And in Shanghai, a prisoner of conscience is paralyzed after getting tortured inside a detention center. Guards carried out the assault after he refused to denounce his faith in the Falun Gong spiritual discipline.
 

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NIH deleted virus info from Wuhan lab: Docs; Hungry Shanghai workers protest aid lockdown



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Shanghai’s lockdown might be getting extended. As the city’s true number of infections reportedly skyrockets, netizens reveal more death cases online. Workers at one shuttered factory protest. Authorities told them to isolate in their dorms – but factory leaders threatened to withhold food if they didn’t get back to work. What’s the real cost of lockdown orders? Some in China are questioning whether the country’s strict protocols are really helping protect people–or harming them instead. More controversy surfaces, surrounding the Wuhan virology lab. Documents show an American health agency deleted genetic sequencing details on the virus at the lab’s request. And for those watching our full episode— Zooming in on the Indo-Pacific, the U.S. is holding a joint drill with the Philippines, and making a promise to Singapore.
 

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American elites selling out to China: Report​



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“The CCP [Chinese Communist Party] government has a strategy when confronting the United States,” said Peter Schweizer, author of “Red-Handed” and president of the Government Accountability Institute. The United States loses $200 billion to $600 billion each year to China through intellectual property theft. But how is it happening? With a little help from friends on the inside. “Made in China” labels flood the market, from everyday items to toys, to industrial tools. And now, even some policies here in America are being shaped by the communist regime. In this special report, we peel back the layers on how the complicit actions of American elites have helped China gain an edge. Joining us to shed light on this topic are #PeterSchweizer; Ross Kennedy, founder of Fortis Analysis; and #KevinRoberts, president of the Heritage Foundation.
 

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China to Test 26 Million for COVID-19 in Shanghai; the Political Side of Lockdowns in China​




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Beijing has implemented hard lockdowns on Shanghai. Inside a city of 26 million is an internal fight between factions. Power politics among communist leaders are playing with the lives of those who live there, as virus cases surge in the financial hub of China. We discuss the political competition between Chinese leader Xi and his rivals. Shanghai’s COVID trend is fitting too well into statistical data. An internet user finds a trend in Shanghai’s daily COVID cases, amid underreported cases of elderly death in Shanghai in the hard lockdown. Australia now has a space command. Malcolm Davis from the Australian Strategic Policy Insitute explains why the country is making the move into space and what the China threat means to Australia and the United States.
 

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New Omicron subvariant detected near Shanghai; Senators introduce bill to stop CCP spying​



Thousands of Chinese military personnel are in Shanghai amid a rising virus surge. The global financial hub is now on the front lines of Beijing’s uncompromising battle to eradicate the virus. Chinese Communist Party authorities are taking 2-month-old babies away from their parents, and people are questioning the reason for it. A new subvariant of Omicron emerges in China, not far from Shanghai. The concern now: is this a new danger? How hostile is the Chinese Communist Party toward the United States? Chinese state media hold clues. Is China helping Russia with its invasion of Ukraine? Ukraine’s intelligence was made public just before the China and European Union summit.
 

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Apple, Tesla productions stalled by China lockdowns; Biden ‘confident’ son didn’t break law​



President Joe Biden believes his son didn't break any laws. But what is Hunter Biden accused of? Now lawmakers are demanding more records. Another city under China's lockdown is crippling Apple and Tesla products. Near Shanghai, the major manufacturing hub is stalling production, causing a global supply crisis. China and Ukraine’s foreign ministers held peace talks on the phone. But questions arise over what Beijing truly wants. We take a look at what it's saying to its own people. China makes its biggest purchase of U.S. corn since May 2021. But why? Is a food crisis looming on the horizon? Australia is arming itself as one of its neighbors is opening the door for Beijing to station troops in the South Pacific. Also at the forefront is the United States.
 

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China Attempts to Work Out Capitalist Problems With an Authoritarian State Control: Brian McCarthy​




I’m joined by Brian McCarthy, founder and chief strategist for Macrolens. McCarthy is a regular traveler to China, and his interactions on the mainland shaped his views of the financial risks in the Chinese market. Macrolens is a provider of independent macroeconomic research dedicated to helping investors better understand the Chinese macroeconomy. Brian has testified on the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. We discussed the lockdown in Shanghai and if there will be a severe impact on the global economy. We also discussed the state of the U.S.-China relationship and their economic links to each other, with a focus on what happened when China did not meet its Phase 1 deal during the Trump-era trade war.
 

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What The CCP Tells Students About Ukraine and Russia;Joseph Bosco Discusses Taiwan’s Imminent Crisis​



Have you ever thought about why engagement with China failed? Part of the reason is the internal propaganda China tells its students. We explore how teachers have to teach the “correct” Ukraine-Russia story to children. Then I spoke with Joseph Bosco, a Taiwan expert. We focused on the policies in the United States and what needs to change—and what won’t change. And we discussed the possibility of China invading Taiwan.
 
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China earned gold medal for virus handling: Xi Jinping…​



Shanghai is facing a food crisis as lockdown orders persist. Now, even billionaires are struggling to get what they need. At the same time, violence in the city breaks out. We reached out to local police for details, and got some unexpected answers. A Kansas professor was convicted over concealing ties to China while doing U.S. government-funded research. And a Chinese national gets sentenced to prison for stealing trade secrets from a U.S. agriculture company. A CDC expert from Shanghai admits the city’s official health app reflects false virus test results. A recording of her phone call with a patient’s relative sheds light on what’s happening behind the scenes.
 

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US consulate in Shanghai allows employees to leave; Shanghai eases lockdown, 11M trapped at home​



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Fears rise, as the #USconsulate in Shanghai allows some employees to leave China. Shanghai announces a plan to ease its citywide shutdown. But an official notice asks people to stay inside for now. Will a U.S. push for #GreenEnergy really counter oil crises? That approach may not be quite so clear-cut, with China still firmly involved. Beijing makes a rare move: delivering missiles to a Russia ally. That nation is now primed to become the first country in Europe to operate #ChineseMissiles. Parts of Shanghai erupt into protests amid strict lockdown orders. Residents complain they don’t have enough to eat, with some saying they’re starving to death.
 

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Big Tech Allowing Pro-China Influencers on Social Media; China’s Spy Operation in America 334 viewsPremiered 112 minutes ago​



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Shanghai’s lockdown is not ending. Videos show people fed up with the draconian measure. Meanwhile, Guangzhou, a city of 15 million people, prepares to go into lockdown. China’s continuous spying operation is using technology to steal American secrets. The DOJ tries to arrest those involved. I spoke with Kara Frederick, from the Heritage Foundation, on the role Big Tech seeks to play in the U.S.-China competition. How do they allow pro-CCP influencers to promote Chinese propaganda, but silence those domestically?
 

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Foreign money flees China amid investor fears; China’s lockdown a problem for world economy: expert​



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The World Bank says reducing dependence on China is “probably good for everyone.” That’s the organization’s present comments on the issue. Shipping is grinding to a halt on Chinese highways. Lockdown protocols have left truckers trapped in their vehicles, and the backup is now hitting supply chains. That’s as foreign money flees China at breakneck speed, driven by investor fears. And in space, China and Russia are trying to counter the United States. A defense intelligence officer explains why. An American company sells half its stake in Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba. The move was pushed through by Warren Buffett’s longtime business partner. A loophole in Canada allows citizens to get illegal organ transplants from China. But a group of lawmakers is trying to close it.
 

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Shanghai Residents Trade Food to Survive Lockdown; Can Japan Join AUKUS to Deter China?​



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Shanghai’s residents in lockdown have resorted to bartering for food—exchanging Diet Cokes for garlic, a bottle of soy sauce for eggs. We explore how the city’s lockdown has impacted the livelihood of the people. Australia is getting more help with AUKUS. The security pact between the United States, the UK, and Australia will help to boost hypersonic missile development to race against China’s hypersonic threat. I have Rick Fisher break down the new details.
 

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Chinese Economy Going Backward to Mao’s Era; Restoring US Economy to Compete Against the CCP


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China is pushing for a nationwide market economy. But is it capitalism or a state-planned economy? We break down what the new proposal means for China’s economic future and if the world will be affected by it. We also speak with Ken Blackwell on how to best compete against China. Republicans call the current competition bills in Congress a lot of spending, not enough substance. Let’s hear what he has to say.
 

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NBA Brooklyn Nets' owner Joe Tsai tied to China; Chinese labor camp detainee describes ordeal​




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The billionaire owner of a major U.S. basketball team is also the co-founder of Chinese tech giant Alibaba. A report sheds light on how he’s linked to China. Food and medicine are in short supply under Shanghai’s lockdown. Millions of residents are still stuck at home, but some are starting to speak out. What is life like inside a Xinjiang labor camp? A former detainee tells his story. TikTok’s ad revenue is primed to surpass Twitter’s and Snapchat’s combined. Most of that money comes from the United States. But many still say the video-sharing app spells danger for Americans. Inflation is hitting the United States hard. But it’s not just an American issue. Wallets around the world are feeling the pain, and people across Asia see the problem on their dining tables.
 

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CCP Propaganda in Overdrive on COVID-19, South China Sea, Foreign Investment

The headquarters of China Central Television (CCTV), a propaganda mouthpiece for the Chinese Communist Party, in Beijing, China on Feb. 26, 2011. (STR/AFP via Getty Images)
The headquarters of China Central Television (CCTV), a propaganda mouthpiece for the Chinese Communist Party, in Beijing, China on Feb. 26, 2011. (STR/AFP via Getty Images)

CCP Propaganda in Overdrive on COVID-19, South China Sea, Foreign Investment​

For every new lie, China should get a new economic sanction

Anders Corr
Anders Corr
April 17, 2022
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China’s propaganda machine is in overdrive against America on issues like the South China Sea, U.S. investment in China, and the threat of forced child separation from parents as a method of COVID-19 lockdowns.
Beijing is trying to separate off our allies, our money, and our simple observations of the truth through lies meant to lull us into a sleep from which we will never wake up.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping recently met Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to publicly declare an intention to decrease tensions in the South China Sea. The Philippines used to be a solid American ally. No more. Its islands are being eaten one by one by China’s navy and air force, but one wouldn’t know it from what Xi says publicly.
China’s top securities regulator claimed to an industry group in Beijing that he is working hard to widen market access. He’s actually negotiating with the Biden administration for a continuation of securities regulation loopholes that bilk American and other investors of billions of dollars.
And China’s foreign ministry has struck back at the United States, labeling as “groundless accusations” American claims that China’s authorities are separating children from parents as a lockdown measure. As with most of Beijing’s propaganda, it is all full of lies and half-truths meant to advance and protect the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

South China Sea Propaganda

At Xi’s virtual meeting with Duterte on April 8, the two supposedly spoke about Ukraine. Duterte must have gotten in trouble for the Philippine vote to remove Russia from the United Nations Human Rights Council.
The two “leaders” also spoke about COVID and “stressed the need to exert all efforts to maintain peace, security and stability in the South China Sea by exercising restraint, dissipating tensions and working on a mutually agreeable framework for functional cooperation,” according to a presidential office statement.
This “framework” discussion is more of the CCP’s take-and-talk strategy, which is apparently unending on the South China Sea as claimants have been unable to convert a 2012 declaration into a binding agreement on all members, including China.
As recently as March, the Chinese Coast Guard engaged in dangerous maneuvers close to Philippine ships at Scarborough Shoal, which is a traditional fishing spot within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone.
Epoch Times Photo Activists hold up signs against a recently passed Chinese Coast Guard law during a rally in Manila, Philippines, on Feb. 24, 2021. The Philippine government summoned the Chinese ambassador on March 14, 2022, to protest what it said was the “illegal incursion” of a Chinese navy ship into the country’s waters for three days and demanded China to order its ships to respect the country’s territory and follow international law, officials said. (Aaron Favila/AP Photo)
According to my sources, Duterte’s network of friends and family has gotten millions of dollars for looking the other way as Beijing expands its influence and territory at the expense of Manila. Most of the billions of dollars worth of promised Chinese aid, loans, and investment to the Philippines never materialized.

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CCP Propaganda in Overdrive on COVID-19, South China Sea, Foreign Investment

Anders Corr
April 17, 2022
News Analysis

COVID Lockdown Denials​

On April 10, China’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Zhao Lijian, said, “We express strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the groundless accusations against China’s pandemic prevention policy from the U.S. in its statement, and have lodged solemn representations.”
On April 8, the U.S. State Department said its non-emergency staff and families of employees in Shanghai could depart, given the risk that China’s regime would separate COVID-infected children from parents as part of the city’s draconian lockdown measures.
Food is running low in cities under lockdown, including for the seven U.S. Marines who protect the consulate in Shanghai. On April 6, State Department employees distributed an appeal to collect fresh food for the American soldiers, who had to rely on prepackaged “Meals Ready-to-Eat,” known as MREs.
Citing the risk of parent-child separation, the United States also advised America citizens to limit travel to Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Jilin Province in China. Diplomatic representations from 30 countries recently pleaded against the separations.
In response, the CCP called its lockdown measures “scientific and effective.”

Market Access Claims​

The chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), Yi Huiman, claimed on April 9 that he is working with the United States to resolve concerns about the lack of accounting standards in Chinese companies that are publicly traded on American stock exchanges. Beijing seeks more U.S. investment in China through initial public offerings of Chinese companies on American stock exchanges.
The CCP is likely seeking to shift regulation from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to an international agency more vulnerable to Beijing’s influence. Yi said that China is moving forward with its plan to “establish an international regulatory environment for a highly [liberalized] capital market.”
Beijing has been working to “bridge the gaps in auditing rules” since at least 2012, according to the South China Morning Post.
The CCP is widening its “connect cross-border investment channels” with London and Hong Kong exchanges, which are linked to China’s two exchanges in Beijing and Shanghai. In addition to equities, the network will now trade financial derivatives and commodities, according to Yi. The Beijing Stock Exchange opened in November.
Epoch Times Photo People walk past the Beijing Stock Exchange on its first day of trading in Beijing, China, on Nov. 15, 2021. (Wang Zhao/AFP via Getty Images)
Yi sought to calm investor nerves over bad news in China’s capital markets, including from the COVID lockdowns and increasing property development debt that is being shifted to state-owned enterprises in unrelated sectors, such as aerospace defense and mining.
According to the South China Morning Post, “Yi’s prepared remarks would bolster confidence among investors who have been beaten down by a relentless sell-off in technology stocks, combined with concerns of an economic slowdown as the Covid-19 pandemic flared up in Shanghai, Jilin province and Guangzhou city.”

Propaganda Central to CCP Expansion​

Propaganda, lies, and the suppression of free speech has always been an important means for CCP expansion.
Alternative viewpoints on any of the “three T’s”—the Tiananmen massacre of 1989, the Tibet invasion of 1949, and the success of democratic Taiwan—are strictly censored in China. Beijing instead promotes an official narrative of few deaths in Tiananmen on June 4, 1989, which was in any case, according to the narrative, necessary for national stability. Tibet and Taiwan, the official story goes, were always part of China.
These are all CCP lies, to which are added new untruths on a daily basis in Beijing, most recently on topics as disparate as the South China Sea, capital markets, and COVID lockdowns.
At some point, the world must stop giving Beijing’s propaganda the benefit of the doubt, and start increasing its defenses against the CCP’s fake news. At some point there should be, for every new lie, a new economic sanction.
Anders Corr has a bachelor’s/master’s in political science from Yale University (2001) and a doctorate in government from Harvard University (2008). He is a principal at Corr Analytics Inc., publisher of the Journal of Political Risk, and has conducted extensive research in North America, Europe, and Asia. His latest books are “The Concentration of Power: Institutionalization, Hierarchy, and Hegemony” (2021) and “Great Powers, Grand Strategies: the New Game in the South China Sea” (2018).