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DeSantis Suspends School Choice at 4 CCP-Tied Schools | China In Focus​



Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says his state doesn’t “welcome the Chinese Communist Party.” We take a look at his newest move to counter Beijing’s influence on American soil. From blasting lasers to a “floating barrier,” what’s the latest on tensions in Asia’s most disputed waters? A Chinese activist fled to Taiwan after being detained by police in China over a social media post. What’s next for him?

 

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Planned US Rare Earth Factory Tied to China Footprint | China In Focus​



The Pentagon has plans for a rare earth magnet factory in the United States. The company it's tapping to do it carries a major China footprint. Ford is halting construction of a $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant. What's behind the change of heart? A new round of sanctions is coming from Washington on export controls. Who's on the blacklist? What really caused the deadly Maui wildfires? A pro-China campaign is pointing fingers at the United States. But is that the truth?
 

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Hunter Biden Received $260,000 From Beijing During Runup to 2020 Election: House Probe​



Had Hunter Biden made money from China? New findings reveal $260,000 led to President Joe Biden's front door, wired from Beijing. The world's most indebted developer is taking another hit. Evergrande's chairman is under police watch, as investors rally support to dissolve the company. Two nuclear powers are increasingly unsettled by China's threat. The United States and India are holding high-level defense talks this week. What's the shared goal? Is China singling out Elon Musk's Tesla? Videos and photos show traffic authorities banning Tesla cars from certain highways.

 

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60,000 US State Department Emails Stolen by Chinese Hackers | China In Focus​



A staggering figure: 60,000 U.S. State Department emails were stolen by Chinese hackers. GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley clashed with Vivek Ramaswamy over TikTok during Wednesday’s debate. Meanwhile, TikTok ads tried to woo Republicans tuning in to Fox News. President Joe Biden’s brother is telling the FBI about the family’s alleged efforts to help a Chinese company. China will “backfire,” according to Taiwan’s foreign minister, who warned Beijing against threats to influence the island’s elections.

 

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'Information Manipulation': State Department Says Beijing Spends Billions to Push Propaganda​



A global information war worth billions is buying up the media and booting critics from apps like TikTok. A new report shows how Beijing controls what details you see about China. Celebrities and politicians on TikTok beware: a new risk could see their closest personal contacts exposed. American companies face a growing risk in China. We take a look at the latest example of Beijing's exit bans. Tensions in the Taiwan Strait are flaring up, with the island detaining 17 fishermen on Friday after a coast guard collision. An iconic absence at Washington's National Zoo: its three pandas will soon say farewell to visitors and head back to China, as a unique form of diplomacy dries up.

 

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Sen. Dianne Feinstein's Influence on US–China Ties | China In Focus​


We take a look back on Sen. Dianne Feinstein's political journey: from advocating for China's most favored nation status, to defending Beijing over a COVID-19 lawsuit. What defines her Senate legacy? And how did she help shape Washington's China policy? Are Chinese authorities complicit in Latin American crime? A report says criminals from the country are backing cartels, drugs, and trafficking in Latin America and the Caribbean. China's pneumonia cases sees an uptick, as more in the country get reinfected with COVID-19. China's National Day met with a global wave of dissent. We take a look at how protesters are rallying around the world for what many call a "day of mourning," as the communist regime celebrates its founding.

 

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World Bank Cuts China's Growth Forecast for Next Year | China In Focus​



Once a global growth powerhouse, China is now heading for its slowest growth in half a century. What's the outlook for world growth in 2024, as the China risks rise? Are China's local authorities in trouble? Some civil servants are reporting significant pay cuts across the board. TikTok posts are being used in a new AI phone scam to carry out ransom crimes. We take a look at how scammers use social media to track their victims. Chinese nationals attempted to force their way onto U.S. military bases more than a hundred times. Now, the House GOP is seeking answers from the FBI and the Defense Department on Chinese infiltration in America.

 

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US to Take Sweeping Action Against Chinese Fentanyl | China In Focus​



Eight Chinese firms and 12 nationals have all been sanctioned by Washington to combat the illegal fentanyl trade. Is China planting illegal drug farms on U.S. soil? We take a look at how Chinese crime groups may be ushering in a wave of violence on American soil. Is a power source serving the Pacific under Beijing's control? Why is China's latest move in Peru sparking fears in the West? An embrace between two Chinese sports stars has vanished from China's internet. What makes this celebratory photo such a sensitive subject for Beijing?

 

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Senators Urge Biden to Close Loophole in Chip Battle | China In Focus​



Lawmakers are pressing President Joe Biden to close a major loophole as they work to avoid helping Beijing make strides in the semiconductor race. Will President Biden soon meet China's Xi Jinping? Reports say plans are already in the works and are scheduled for next month in San Francisco. A company under Chinese shopping giant Alibaba is facing questions from Belgium. Authorities there say they've been monitoring the logistics hub for signs of spying that could give China an edge. And what led to a near-collision in the South China Sea?

 
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Hamas Attack: US-China Power Contest in Middle East | China In Focus​



Israel declaring war on terrorist group Hamas after an unprecedented attack. How are the world's strongest powers responding to the move, made by a staunch American ally? Fentanyl, the Ukraine war, and fair trade. U.S. senators raising all three issues during a rare meeting with the Chinese Communist Party leader in Beijing. What's next for U.S.-China relations? A new report exposing decades of Chinese funding in New York politics. An investigation reveals China's state propaganda department has been funneling hundreds of thousands, or more, into Empire State candidates for office. Once a global growth engine, now a no-go zone. What's scaring Wall Street sharks away from China?
 

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Driver Crashes Into Chinese Consulate, Dies After Being Shot by San Francisco Police​


A car rammed into the Chinese consulate in San Francisco, coming to a stop in the lobby, and ended with the police fatally shooting the driver. A desperate father of a Chinese-Israeli woman is worrying for his daughter's safety after Hamas abducted her. Plus, what are some Taiwanese people worried about amid the Israel–Hamas conflict? More protests are breaking out during China's National Day, while in-house armed forces units are set up inside Chinese state-owned enterprises. What are the military garrisons preparing for?
 

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CCP Made Strategic Alliance With Palestine Months Before Terror Attack | Crossroads​



The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has publicly stated its agenda to pull the United States into four wars. It has stated one of those needs to be a terrorist group. As the war between Israel and Hamas now begins, it’s important to know the context behind what is taking place, and the similarities between Hamas and the CCP, and between the CCP and the Taliban. In this episode of Crossroads, we’ll discuss this issue.
 

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US Sailor Pleads Guilty to Spying for China | China In Focus​



A U.S. sailor is admitting guilt in spying for China. The operation was tied to nearly $15,000 in bribes and the handling of secret U.S. military plans. Australian journalist Cheng Lei was finally able to hold her children's hands again, after three years in a Chinese prison. Utah is coming after TikTok in a new lawsuit against the Chinese-owned app. China is reportedly saving billions of dollars this year by purchasing oil from Russia, Iran, and Venezuela—buying sanctioned imports to cut costs.
 

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Taiwan Sets Up Task Force to Monitor Israel War | China In Focus​



The bloody war between Israel and Hamas is rattling nerves across the globe—with one island really feeling the heat. An Israeli envoy's plea to China to "talk with Iran" to prevent a wider war puts the regime's stance on the Hamas war to the test. Tensions take to the sky in Taiwan. Chinese fighter jets soar above the Taiwan Strait as a warning to nearby U.S. warplanes. The Russian president makes a rare trip overseas, but where is he going? We take a look at Beijing's Belt and Road summit, and why India might be absent.
 

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China vs. US Stance on Israel Self Defense | China In Focus​



Beijing is taking issue with Israel's self-defense efforts, while Washington expresses a different view. A suspect is now in custody after the attack on an Israeli Embassy staffer in Beijing. But Chinese authorities are staying tight-lipped. Taliban leaders are headed to China this week for a forum focused on Beijing's top infrastructure project. Also attending are 130 nations from around the globe. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are preparing for a face-to-face meeting. What will the two "no-limits" partners discuss?
 

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Putin Visits Xi in Show of 'No-Limits' Partnership | China In Focus​



The Middle East, Ukraine, and energy—two "no-limits" partners are due for in-depth talks in Beijing. A trade forum there is bringing together world leaders, including Taliban officials. Stanford is willing to pay the Justice Department over $1.9 million. We look at the controversy behind the settlement. Chinese fighter jets soared too close for comfort as a Canadian plane carried out a mission. Officials in Ottawa called the 15-foot near-miss "aggressive" and "unsafe." Wealthy Chinese nationals are sending their money out of China for safety, despite strict regulations. What does the money outflow mean for the global economy?