Blog entries by Ellanjay

Foreign Direct Investment in China Drops to 30-Year Low | China In Focus Confidence in China’s economy goes down further. Foreign direct investment into China has plunged to a 30-year low. Chinese coast guards were caught again entering Taiwan-controlled waters, but were kicked out by...

Chinese Citizen Detained on Spying Charges | China In Focus A Chinese citizen reportedly detained on spying charges in her homeland after working for a U.S. company. Find out what went down and why doing business in China might be riskier than you think. Maritime tensions between China and...

Two Chinese Fishermen Die During Chase in Taiwan Strait A sea chase turns deadly in Asia. Two Chinese fishermen are dead after their boat breached Taiwanese waters. We have the latest details on the accident. A new threat is facing the NATO alliance: Beijing’s efforts to recruit former and...

Former Apple Engineer Sentenced to 4 Months in Prison | China In Focus A Chinese engineer was sentenced to four months behind bars for stealing Apple’s trade secrets. Find out what he lifted before he tried to flee back to China. China’s increasing buildout of weapons inside critical American...

China Doubles Down on Enlisting Rural Soldiers | China In Focus Could China be preparing for war on Taiwan? The communist country is enlisting soldiers nationwide, but why are they focused on recruiting in rural areas? China's state-backed cyber operation has been taken to new heights through...

Hunter Biden’s Former Associate: President Biden Met With Head of CEFC | China In Focus President Joe Biden reportedly met with a Chinese energy typhoon in Washington back in 2017. His firm reportedly paid Hunter Biden millions of dollars. Partnering with Pfizer and other big U.S. labs...

Biden Joins TikTok in Push for Young Voters | China In Focus How far is President Joe Biden willing to go to reach young voters? Far enough to join TikTok, despite his approval of a limited ban on the Chinese-owned app over security fears. A gripping tale of ongoing tensions between Taiwan and...

US Money Boosted Chinese Military Buildup: Report | China In Focus At least $3 billion in U.S. capital was allegedly funneled to advance China’s military buildup. Under pressure from lawmakers, a U.S. energy firm is withdrawing products made by tech company CATL as concern mounts over the...

China Had Access to US Infrastructure for 5 Years | China In Focus U.S. energy systems, water supplies, and transportation hubs: new details reveal Chinese hackers had access to the critical infrastructure for at least five years, and are looking for ways back in. A China-born engineer turned...

Illicit Chinese Marijuana Grows: Lawmakers Concerned | China In Focus Hundreds of Chinese illegal marijuana grows cropping up across the U.S. Many of these operations tied to Chinese crime rings. Is Beijing directly supporting them? Lawmakers are looking for answers. Those misusing commercial...

Trump Plans Over 60% Tariffs on China If Elected | China In Focus Former President Trump vowing an over 60% tariff on China if he gets reelected. More on what the penalty could mean for the global economy. 140,000 comments attached to a Chinese social media post about giraffe conservation. A...

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...