Would a Chinese-owned automaker’s electric cars qualify for a possible White House tax credit? In a tit-for-tat scheme in the U.S.-China trade war, Beijing now restricting exports of two metals used in semiconductors. A movement to quit the Chinese Communist Party is being celebrated by one county in New York state. A Chinese surgeon has…

The UK government has unveiled its semiconductor strategy, which it said would secure the country’s position as a “global science and technology superpower.” But the long-awaited policy paper was met with mixed reactions, with some companies calling it “flaccid” and lacking in ambition. Under the 20-year plan, the government pledged around £200 million ($248 million) by 2025 and…

Global military spending is hitting a record-high $2.2 trillion this year. The United States tops the spending list, with China tailing closely behind. We break down the numbers and trends for a closer look at what’s happening. But what does the growing focus on defense say about our global security situation? Topics in this episode:…

Microchips—or semiconductors—found in iPhones, computers, and advanced fighter jets, are the brains of modern life. And it seems China is falling behind in making them. Thousands of Chinese chip companies are closing, marking a 70 percent rise from the year before. What do these record closures mean for U.S.-China relations? And as the world teeters…

Eyes in the skies? The Pentagon is currently tracking a suspected Chinese spy balloon flying over the United States. It’s been lingering over a military base, raising all sorts of security alarms. Gliding in at around the same size as three buses end-to-end, the balloon is visible from earth. Topics in this episode: Blinken Delays…

China’s top nuclear weapons lab is using American-made microchips for its research, despite grappling with U.S. sanctions for decades. The chips are made by American giants like Intel and Nvidia. But how does the communist regime get its hands on the sanctioned technology? Under the restrictions, Chinese companies have turned to resellers to get the…

Microchips, also known as semiconductors, have become an essential part of everyday technology, and are utilized in almost every electronic device, from smartphones to computers and medical equipment. In 2020, more than 932 billion chips were manufactured around the world, while in 2021, roughly 1.15 trillion semiconductor units were shipped across the globe. However, increased demand for…

China’s leader is ordering preparation for wars. Xi Jinping is requesting the Chinese military to “devote all its energy” to gearing up. A top U.S. general says the United States will help train and equip Taiwan. At the same time, a Navy admiral is sending out a warning. The president of the California Board of…

A new report is giving details on missile technology funded by U.S. taxpayers being transferred to China. Are Halloween candies safe? Lethal fentanyl found disguised inside snacks has been seized by U.S. officials. Beijing officials are vowing to boost the “fighting spirit” of Chinese diplomacy, alongside the regime’s political conference. After an attack inside the…

From dancing videos to national security risks, experts say social media sensation TikTok is helping the Chinese military develop artificial intelligence. In this special report, we look at how U.S. companies are boosting China’s military growth, how Americans’ data is feeding China’s AI mills, and how microchips are the heart of it all. Joining us…