Tag: China in Focus

China in Focus (March 4): Beijing Drops ‘1 Country, 2 Systems’ in Report on Hong Kong

Beijing departs from the language it usually uses to describe Hong Kong. The new phrasing may signal a policy shift toward the former British colony. Hong Kong is removed from an economic freedom index, as many countries no longer see it as an independent economy. Taiwan receives the second highest score in Asia from a…


China in Focus (March 3): Wuhan’s Virology Institute Studies New Virus

Wuhan’s Institute of Virology is researching yet another deadly virus. This one comes from the Xinjiang region—and may wreak even more havoc in the body. One man in Hong Kong dies after receiving the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus vaccine. The dose given to him was made in China. A new round of digital security breaches, blamed…


China in Focus (March 2): Japan Asks China to Stop Anal Swab Testing

China comes under fire again for subjecting foreigners to an invasive virus test. Japanese officials say it needs to stop. The head of the Chinese Communist Party is determined to stand against democratic principles. He vows not to follow constitutionalism. Florida’s governor takes new action to protect the state from China’s communist influence. One Chinese…


China in Focus (March 1): Chinese Transplant Doctor Commits Suicide

A famous Chinese transplant surgeon’s death raises suspicions. It’s been ruled a suicide, but some are pointing to the Chinese regime’s practice of forced organ harvesting. China’s most important annual political meetings are scheduled for later this week. But authorities there seem to be ramping up suppression of activists and justice-seekers ahead of the event….


China in Focus (Feb. 26): China: Anal Swab Tests on US Diplomats Done ‘In Error’

China says they made a mistake when they performed an invasive method of CCP virus testing on American diplomats. President Joe Biden says it’s important to work with communist China on climate change. But carbon emissions data suggests the regime may not keep its promises. A Taiwanese company that makes semiconductors presents a possible Achilles…


China in Focus (Feb. 25): Beijing Reacts to Biden’s Move to Cut Reliance

Beijing hits back at Washington for working to reduce its reliance on China after President Biden issued new orders to secure supply chains. NTD dives into Biden’s China policy during his first month in office. Questions are rising about China’s food supply, though Beijing says it has more than enough. It follows 2020’s record-breaking high…


China in Focus (Feb. 24): China an Authoritarian Adversary: CIA Nominee

President Joe Biden’s nominee for CIA Director is calling Beijing an authoritarian adversary. He says countering the Chinese Communist Party’s predatory leadership is key to U.S. national security. The United States wants a seat at the UN Human Rights Council, even though it hosts some of the world’s biggest human rights abusers—like China and Russia….


China in Focus (Feb. 23): State Department Responds to Warning From Beijing

Washington responds to Beijing’s top diplomat. The Chinese official earlier laid out “red lines” it says the U.S. can’t cross when dealing with the communist regime. Canadian lawmakers pass resolution accusing Beijing of genocide against the Uyghur ethnic minority. But Trudeau’s administration is not supporting the resolution. Hundreds of British schools could become outlets for…


China in Focus (Feb. 22): Beijing Pressing Biden to Drop Trump Policies

Beijing is urging President Joe Biden about so-called “red lines” he shouldn’t cross. This comes after Biden’s latest remarks on China. Beijing has finally disclosed casualty numbers from a border clash with India last year. The data comes alongside a new wave of patriotic propaganda, and more suppression of internet users questioning the figure. The…


China in Focus (Feb. 19): U.S. Treasury Sec: Tariffs on China Will Stay

The Treasury secretary says the U.S. will keep tariffs on Chinese goods in place, for now. Senator Cotton calls for targeted decoupling with Communist China —saying the U.S. is once again at a crossroads of her destiny. Washington has an ace up its sleeve that could be used against Beijing. Without it, Chinese airplanes can’t…