Lithuania’s strong stance against economic pressuring from China is drawing international support. I speak with Lithuanian MP Matas Maldeikis on this matter. He explains why Lithuania is choosing to fight the battle against authoritarianism.  A video game pokes fun at China’s pandemic failures. Meanwhile, rising cases in China force more inhumane lockdowns. Japan makes moves to push the boundaries on its national defense. In a new statement, they say they want to fundamentally change their role in Asia. Also, a new report outlines five U.S. allies and where they stand against China.