Year: 2022

On Sunday, over 1,000 protesters faced the wrath of the Chinese state. Unidentified security personnel broke up their protest violently. The protesters are victims of what could be one of the biggest financial scandals in China. Palki Sharma tells you more.

The U.S. strategy of applying pressure on China has not worked, and the Biden administration is now trying to do something different by holding meetings with their Chinese counterparts, says Kishore Mahbubani, a distinguished fellow at the National University of Singapore’s Asia Research Institute.

Chinese authorities violently dispersed a peaceful protest by hundreds of depositors, who sought in vain to demand their life savings back from banks that have run into a deepening cash crisis. CNN’s Steven Jiang reports.

Hundreds of people gathered in protest at the Zhengzhou branch of the People’s Bank of China after having their funds frozen since April 2022 (warning: distressing)

A large group of angry demonstrators faced off with the police and the staff on Sunday in the city of Zhengzhou. The protest is against the financial scandal that has now grabbed the attention of the entire nation. #China #Protests #WorldNews

Pakistan and China are staging joint naval drills off the Shanghai coast. What is Pakistan’s role in China’s Indo-Pacific military policy? How must India see the growing China-Pakistan military cooperation? Palki Sharma tells you.

China’s police were hacked, causing the data of one billion people to be put up for sale. Altho saying it was “hacked” is generous because the data was left pretty much unprotected. Did Xi Jinping get Covid? That’s what many are wondering after his first trip outside mainland China in almost 2.5 years. And when you cave to China, whether it be about climate change, cardinals or tariffs, they really respect you a lot and are grateful for everything you’ve given them! (NOT) His Female Bodyguards Couldn’t Hel

In May, President Joe Biden issued a stark warning to China: The U.S. would come to Taiwan’s defense militarily if China were to invade. Although the White House quickly affirmed the president’s comments did not reflect a policy shift, his remarks came at a time of heightened concern over China’s interest in Taiwan following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Any potential action could have repercussions on the global supply china. Taiwan has positioned itself as the go-to supplier of the semiconductors found

Tens of millions of people are under lockdown in China tonight as authorities scramble to contain a small, but growing Covid outbreak. This comes as Beijing is imposing China’s first Covid vaccine mandate for public spaces since the start of the pandemic.

he heads of MI5 and FBI warned of the growing long-term threat posed by China to UK and US interests, in their first joint appearance on Wednesday. #China #FBI #MI5

U.S. President Joe Biden’s team is still looking at options on whether to cut tariffs on Chinese imports to ease inflation, the White House said as industry requests to maintain the duties mounted. #tariffs #ChineseImport #TrumpTariffs #News

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian rejected the heads of the FBI and MI5 warning of the growing long-term threat posed by China and urged U.S. and UK to ‘stop spreading rumors.’ #China #USA #UK #FBI #MI5 #News

FBI Director Christopher Wray warned Western companies that China aims to “ransack” their intellectual property so it can eventually dominate key industries, escalating a dispute between the world’s two largest economies over hacking. The Asian nation’s spies were snooping on “companies everywhere from big cities to small towns — from Fortune 100s to start-ups, folks that focus on everything from aviation, to AI, to pharma,” Wray said in remarks to a gathering of business leaders and academics in London.

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe died after being shot while giving a campaign speech on a street in central Japan. CNN’s Will Ripley and Nic Robertson report.

Author and J Capital Research co-founder Anne Stevenson-Yang expects China’s economy to crash in the third quarter, spreading deflation to the world. She says Beijing zero-COVID policy will be partly to blame.

The Quad, or the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, comprises four big, democratic economies: the United States, Japan, India and Australia. Over the years, the Quad has been incorrectly called an “Asian NATO,” especially when it comes to security concerns around another big power in the region — China. The Quad countries have cooperated in areas ranging from health and infrastructure development to military exercises —most notably the Exercise Malabar naval war games, which have developed into a permanent

Foreigners are fleeing China en masse. China is kicking some of them out, some are leaving under duress, and many just see the writing on the wall. The party is over.

Special thanks to Shen Yun Performing Arts for sponsoring this video! Shen Yun Ticketing: https://shenyun.show/ChinaInFocus Use code CNINFOCUS to waive the ticketing fees for all U.S. performances through July 31, 2022. – In this special report, we delve into the Chinese regime’s war on faith, the different forms it takes, and what happens to those who dare to believe.

The Philippines needs energy, and China has the ability to supply it. Recent Philippine presidents have flip-flopped on their stance toward China, alternately saying they will stand up to China and that they will befriend China. But what the Philippines doesn’t know is that China doesn’t care if the Philippines is friend or foe, they’ll milk them for their resources just the same.

Top officials from the United States and China discuss reducing tariffs over video conference—but experts say it may not be enough to help China’s trade issues. NASA issues a warning against Beijing, saying it plans to take over the moon in the coming years. But China fires back, accusing the agency of pushing a smear campaign. Heavy downpours and floods are sweeping China. And forecasters say this year’s rainy season isn’t letting up. Shanghai announces two new rounds of mass virus testing, while anothe

Seven democratic powers invited India and South Africa to this week’s G-7 summit. The move sought to strengthen the West’s front against China and Russia, but the result may not be so clear-cut. One G-7 member nation in particular remains deeply involved in China’s Belt and Road Initiative. For now, its next move remains to be seen. China is pushing for the largest military build-up in history, and the head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command is ringing alarm bells over it. The U.S. Air Force is on the move

In this special episode, we get to hear from two special guests: Enes Kanter Freedom, NBA basketball player turned human rights advocate; and Jeff King, president of International Christian Concern. We got a chance to sit down with them this week in the nation’s capital, at the International Religious Freedom Summit 2022. When asked why he kept standing up for human rights, despite the consequences of losing his career, Freedom said: “When I was in Turkey, you know, unfortunately, some of the things that I

Xi Jinping’s head of the Ministry of Public Security has started a hard fist campaign, supposedly in response to a bloody attack on a woman who refused a man’s advances. However the timing of this campaign is suspicious. In another episode of General Hostilities, we look at the likely reason for the hard fist campaign, who it might be targeting, and why it’s happening now.

The city of Hong Kong is no longer recognizable. That’s what a number of locals had to say amid the anniversary of its handover from Britain to Beijing. On the other hand, China’s Communist Party leader said the opposite: that the city has risen from the ashes. The world’s largest naval exercise is underway in Hawaii. Troops from 26 nations are joining this year—looking to counter China’s military aggression. Taiwan’s foreign minister highlights his hopes for the island, as it grapples with the threat of

Protests erupted after people couldn’t get their money out of their bank accounts in China. The CCP found a way to prevent some would-be protesters from joining the protest and dealt with the others who did manage to show up. NATO could move to the Pacific to counter China’s growing threat. And Xi Jinping makes his first trip in years (spoiler: he doesn’t go very far). Watch this episode of China Uncensored for that and more of this week’s China News headlines.

Seven world powers are looking to counter China with a new project and hundred-billion dollars in funding. It’s designed as an answer to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. We take a closer look at why some call Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative a form of “debt-trap diplomacy.” Chinese state media outlets are publishing reports on the Belt and Road Initiative’s growth. Some of them are highlighting its cross-continental train line. Communist China’s Belt and Road Initiative has expanded rapidly since its

If there’s one thing the Chinese Communist party can’t stand, it’s someone being adored more than and not controlled by the Chinese Communist Party. In this episode of China Uncensored, we look at how China is cracking down on influencers and livestreaming, the event that likely precipitated this, and the new code of conduct that livestreamers and influencers have to follow to broadcast on the Chinese internet.

TikTok says your data won’t be seen by China because it’s stored in the United States. But a new report reveals that China can still see it. A three-part explosion rattles a petrochemical plant in Shanghai. The blasts killed one and injured at least one more. Severe flooding sweeps southern China. The region is coping with damages, as torrents tear down roads and bridges and cause other issues. Will the Biden administration remove tariffs on some Chinese goods? Both the president and the Treasury secreta

Large parts of the US economy are under China’s control. How did it get so bad? And what can we do about it?

– Over $8M in tax dollars, funneled to China. Will the U.S. keep funding Chinese research? Dr. Fauci responds. Beijing bans Tesla drivers from entering a certain area. Some suspect the Communist regime fears the American car maker can access its data. Elon Musk says he can balance his Tesla interests in China with his Twitter acquisition. On the other hand, a Chinese professional urges Beijing to destroy Musk’s Starlink satellites. In one of China’s biggest tech hubs, authorities give in to the demands

China has a great human rights record, just not the kind of human rights most people recognize. That’s why the Chinese Communist Party is trying to change the definition of human rights. In this episode of China Uncensored, we look at why the CCP cares about its human rights record, how it plans to change the definition, and what its end goal in changing the definition is.

The U.S. is keeping a closer eye on investment in China. A new move could keep billions of U.S. dollars away from the communist country. Rare earths: key elements for the production of weapons. China dominates the market—but the U.S. is taking steps to change that. Is China’s zero COVID-19 policy really for the well-being of the people? A new report suggests otherwise. #RussianChineseRelations are at an all time high, and still improving. That’s based on a recent phone call between the two leaders. 00