Blogs

High Levels of Lead Found in Fake Chinese Goods | China In Focus High levels of cancer-causing metals were spotted in fake goods from China. Plus, a list of fake Chinese knockoffs were seized by U.S. customs authorities. Actress Nicole Kidman's new series gets banned inside Hong Kong, despite...

DOJ Charges Chinese Nationals With Smuggling US Tech Parts to Iran | China In Focus A 13-year flow of U.S. technology to Iran takes a hit. U.S. authorities charged four Chinese nationals for allegedly smuggling American parts to sanctioned Iranian entities. Could a recent CBS news article...

FBI Director Warns Congress of CCP Cyberattacks | China In Focus The FBI's chief says Chinese hackers are preparing to "wreak havoc" on Americans and harm infrastructure like water and power supplies. Reports say China has vowed to keep its hands out of the 2024 U.S. election process—but...

China Protests Deportation of Its Students From US | China In Focus Beijing is protesting after Washington deported some Chinese students at the U.S. border. What's behind their ousting? Urgent calls echo through Congress, as lawmakers demand an investigation into four Chinese companies tied...

Hong Kong Court Orders Evergrande to Liquidate | China In Focus Evergrande—the world’s most indebted property developer—officially comes to an end. A court ordered the company to sell its assets to pay off a mountain of debt. What does the move mean for global investors? A new report says...

Hong Kong Court Orders Evergrande to Liquidate | China In Focus Evergrande—the world’s most indebted property developer—officially comes to an end. A court ordered the company to sell its assets to pay off a mountain of debt. What does the move mean for global investors? A new report says...

UK Pianist Returns to Train Station After Viral Clash | China In Focus A British pianist who clashed with a pro-Beijing group makes a return to the now-iconic London train station—this time, armed with Winnie the Poohs. Congress is pushing to prevent Beijing from using tax dollars to develop...

Chinese Student Faces Trial: Alleged Threats to Activist | China In Focus A lawsuit was triggered by a pro-democracy flier. A message supporting freedom in China was allegedly followed by threats dealt on a campus in Boston. We take a look at the trial involving two Chinese students at the...

Chinese, Hong Kong Stocks See Large Declines A downward spiral is hitting Chinese and Hong Kong markets. What does the plunge say about global investor confidence and China’s economy? The U.S. race for president is off and running. Steve Yates, former deputy national security adviser at the...

House Panel Investigates Funding to CCP Researcher | China In Focus Lawmakers are demanding answers after $30 million in U.S. funding was funneled to a top scientist now leading China’s AI race. The World Economic Forum is drawing attention to AI development. One lawmaker says the U.S. lead...

Probing US Cash Flow to China’s Military | China In Focus American money is flowing into China’s military, and a congressman is speaking out. Reports of China’s new research on a mutant COVID-19 strain spark concerns among experts and officials. TikTok is getting sued again. Iowa is the...

Chinese Lab Tests Mutant COVID-19 Strain | China In Focus Chinese scientists are experimenting with a mutant strain of COVID-19 that has a rapid death rate and is 100 percent lethal to “humanized” mice. The study was shared last week from Beijing. A new investigation is reviving questions...

1,000 Tourists Trapped in Xinjiang After Avalanches | China In Focus About 1,000 tourists are now trapped in a holiday village in China after avalanches severed road access for days. Summoned ambassadors, plunging investments, and a veiled threat from Chinese leader Xi Jinping—let’s look at a...

Unofficial US Delegation Visits Taiwan Post-Election | China In Focus A U.S. delegation is in Taiwan, showing support for the island’s incoming government. We take a closer look at what Washington is saying about Taiwan’s new leadership. On the other hand, how is the Chinese military reacting...

Taiwan 2024 Special Election Coverage: China in Focus The results are in for the world's first election of 2024. In Taiwan, voters chose their next leader—exactly the man the Chinese Communist Party doesn't want. How will the Chinese regime respond to Taiwan's choice? And amid the rising risk...

China Vows to ‘Crush’ Taiwan Independence Efforts | China In Focus The Chinese military is vowing to “crush” any Taiwan independence efforts, one day before its critical elections. Chinese military-linked vessels are reportedly mapping the floor of the Indian Ocean. That data is crucial for...

Missouri Resumes Lawsuit on China’s Handling of COVID-19 | China In Focus A court in Missouri has agreed to continue a lawsuit against China for its handling of COVID-19—more on the latest in the case. Chinese hackers are suspected of gaining access to a U.S. geopolitics research group. How...

'Peace or War': Chinese Official Hints Threat at Taiwan | China In Focus Military threats, trade sanctions, and fake news—we take a look at how Beijing is using "all means" to influence Taiwan's vote this Saturday. House Speaker Mike Johnson met with Taiwan's new de facto ambassador to the...

Report: War on Taiwan Could Cost the Globe $10 Trillion | China In Focus A war over Taiwan could cost the global economy $10 trillion, according to a Bloomberg simulation. What’s behind this eye-opening projection? An emergency alert ripped through Taiwan. How is the island responding to...

US Simplified Migrant Screening Process in 2023: Report | China In Focus The United States is making it easier for Chinese migrants to cross illegally. An investigative reporter tells us how, citing an internal email from Border Patrol. A lawsuit is shining a light on contact between Dr...