Tag: China in Focus

Tragic on a Human Level, Damaging on a Strategic Level: Stephen Yates on Afghanistan Withdrawal

In this special episode, we sat down with Stephen Yates, the former deputy national security adviser at the White House. He touches on Afghanistan, how the war started, the debates around how the withdrawal was conducted, and the geopolitical implications going forward. Yates said, “It’s hard to go back 20 years and try to remind…


Is China Still Investment-Worthy?

For years, Western investors have almost forgotten something that they’re now being reminded of the hard way—that China is a communist country. Recent moves by Chinese authorities have sent Chinese stocks plummeting—washing away billions of dollars and causing many to question: is China still investment-worthy? And what are the risks involved? In this special report,…


China: Reservoir Water Discharged Without Warning

A Chinese man is on day three of a hunger strike. He’s protesting after police forcibly vaccinated him. Another man was pinned down on the ground by Chinese policemen, all because he refused to get tested for the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus. Is China’s pandemic cure worse than the disease? The country’s strict lockdown measures reportedly…


Taliban Wants Stronger China Relations

America’s longest war is over. But why did the United States pull its troops out of Afghanistan? President Joe Biden says it’s to shift priorities to meet the China challenge. The Taliban describes the Chinese Communist Party as an old friend and says it hopes to foster even stronger relations. Another of China’s friendly relationships…


China Reports First Anthrax Death in 10 Years

Anthrax, a deadly and highly infectious disease, is surfacing in China. Among the confirmed patients, one has died. The United States is offering up to $5 million for information on a Chinese fentanyl trafficker. But Beijing is defending the man. A fleet of U.S. and UK aircraft carriers is sailing near China, carrying hundreds of…


Heavy Rains Continue in Central China

Chinese officials are forcing people to get vaccinated, even though Beijing says it’s not required. Residents who don’t want to get the shot may face retaliation from officials. A video shows a group of authorities forcing a farmer away from his field to get the vaccine. Heavy rains strike in Henan Province. The downpour led…


‘Could Be a Major Battle’: Copley on Beijing’s Stake in Afghanistan

In this special episode, we sat down with Gregory Copley, president of the International Strategic Studies Association. He gave his take on the destabilization in Afghanistan, why the Chinese Communist Party is working with the Taliban, and how that will affect the geopolitical stage. Once the United States leaves Afghanistan, who’s going to fill the…


Why Beijing’s Moves on India Are Critical for the US

To corner the United States, the Chinese Communist Party is pulling out a variety of different tactics. One of them involves making advances on major U.S. allies and partners. In Asia, one of Beijing’s biggest targets is India. The Chinese regime has been edging toward India using one of its playbook strategies, but wrestling over…


Beijing Stands Against Sanctions on Taliban

Beijing opposes current sanctions against the Taliban. The stance falls in line with the friendly relations between them—but each with their own selfish motives. An eastern Chinese city has been under lockdown for nearly a month. Residents in some areas aren’t allowed to go out—even for food. Military exercises seem to become an everyday routine…


China Still Main Source of Fentanyl in US

Chinese fentanyl is pouring into the United States. It’s moved through Mexican cartels, and with implicit permission from the Chinese Communist Party. The White House appeals to the private sector to beef up defenses against cyberattacks, while experts say China is actively engaged in war with the United States. China revives old claims about the…