Tag: China in Focus

China in Focus (March 31): Viral Speech Reveals Beijing’s Shortcut to Success

A Chinese expert says Beijing copied its way to the world’s front row. And now, the Chinese regime uses that leverage to get away with aggression toward the West. Hong Kong’s special status is still long gone, in keeping with former President Donald Trump’s policy. The city is now considered no different than mainland China,…


China in Focus (March 30): China Consul General Attacks Canada’s PM Trudeau

A Chinese consul general takes aim at Canada. The diplomat accused the country of becoming a “running dog” for the United States, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of being a “spendthrift.” What’s behind Beijing’s ramped-up aggression? Some tie the country’s “wolf warrior” diplomacy back to the 1960’s Cultural Revolution. Disney Studios expressed thanks to organizations…


China in Focus (March 29): China Sanctions US, Canadian Officials

China issues new sanctions for U.S. officials and members of Canada’s parliament. To boycott or not to boycott? It’s a dilemma some Chinese sports associations are facing over footwear brand Nike. Hundreds of million-dollar contracts link them to the American brand. Fashion brand Hugo Boss is dealing with trouble over cotton from Xinjiang. Its back-and-forth…


China in Focus (March 26): China Bans UK MPs Over Uyghur Sanctions

The sanction war between Europe and China has reached a new high, as Beijing expands its sanctions to UK citizens. Up to 15 Chinese embassies in Europe are protesting against their host countries’ governments, coming after the European Union issued sanctions against China over human rights abuses in Xinjiang. A photo showcased by China’s foreign…


China in Focus (March 25): CCP Urges Boycott of Global Brands Over Xinjiang

More U.S. and European brands are facing boycotts in China. But not everyone is buying into the Chinese Communist Party’s propaganda narrative. China is ramping up its criticism of the United States to a new level. Its spokeswoman tried to turn around blame over forced labor onto the United States, citing an over 100-year-old photo…


China in Focus (March 24): 7 EU Countries Summon China Ambassadors

Seven countries in Europe summon Chinese ambassadors for talks. The requests come as more backlash unfolds over Chinese-EU sanctions. A European company and U.S. trade groups resist forced labor in Xinjiang. The effort triggers a boycott in China. China’s foreign ministry spokeswoman adds more fuel to the sanction-driven flame as the head of a Chinese…


China in Focus (March 23): UK Sanctions China, Joining US, EU, Canada

Tit-for-tat sanctions are straining relations between China and the West. The UK, Canada, and the European Union joined the United States in sanctioning Beijing for human rights abuses. Australia and New Zealand spoke out to applaud their efforts. China retaliates against the European Union, only to face even more pushback. The Chinese ambassador to France…


China in Focus (March 22): Outburst Hints at Beijing’s Objective: Expert

Beijing’s true intentions revealed in a speech. An expert suggests the real motivation behind a Chinese diplomat’s outburst, during China’s first in-person meeting with the Biden Administration. Tit-for-tat sanctions between China and the European Union. Beijing seemingly takes revenge over European sanctions, imposed over human rights abuse in Xinjiang. Communist China takes new action in…


China in Focus (March 19): Top US, Chinese Diplomats Clash in First In-person Meeting

Top U.S. and Chinese officials clashed in their first in-person meeting. The Chinese side responded to American comments on human rights violations with a 15-minute monologue. Chinese propaganda outlets reported on the fiery exchanges, but are telling a different story than the rest of the world. The Chinese regime is blaming the U.S. government for…


China in Focus (March 18): Pro-Beijing Internet Troll Slams Communist Party

A Chinese internet troll who had a little too much to drink turned his back on the Chinese Communist Party. He slammed Beijing in a YouTube video, despite his reputation as an enthusiastic defender of the communist regime. The United States and China hold their first high-level meeting since President Joe Biden took office. And…