A Wells Fargo bank employee in China is now barred from leaving the country. Is doing business there becoming too risky for foreign executives?The Department of Agriculture is sacking 70 foreign contract researchers—a move aimed at protecting the U.S. food supply from threats linked to China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran.Concerns are growing over the Chinese regime’s role in U.S. military computer systems, with a top U.S. lawmaker sounding the alarm about Chinese engineers working behind the scenes at Microsoft.The United States is teaming up with Panama to defend the Panama Canal as China pushes for more control. With port ownership unclear and tensions rising, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warns that Beijing’s influence is growing.00:00 Intro01:08 Wells Fargo Banker Exit Ban Renews China Business Fears03:05 U.S. State Department Warns About China’s Exit Ban03:50 USDA Fires 70 Foreign Contract Researchers04:13 Microsoft Faces Scrutiny Over Chinese Engineers05:36 Chinese Bids on Panama Canal Ports Draw U.S. Scrutiny07:06 U.S., Panama Train to Defend Canal From China Threats08:25 Concern of U.S. Dependence on China for Drone Tech11:49 Germany Reacts to U.S. Pivot to Asia14:22 Taiwan’s VP Says Island Not Seeking Conflict With China15:21 China-Linked Hackers Target Semiconductor Industry16:22 U.S. Asks Allies About Their Role in Defense of Taiwan
