China in Focus

Beijing allows two American siblings to leave China and come home after three years. Their father is one of China’s most-wanted corrupt officials. Beijing accuses him of committing major bank fraud. Power shortages cause issues across China, and American businesses are feeling the pain. Coal shortages may play a role, but some say the real cause is the Chinese Communist Party’s global ambition. A China affairs analyst breaks it down. America is spending big bucks to kick Huawei out of U.S. networks. One government agency is now lending a hand to rural telecom carriers. Heavy rains drench northern China. The continued downpours have already caused flooding and mudslides. China’s real estate industry seems to be booming, but many buildings are being ripped down.

Canada and China exchange detainees. Canada releases Chinese telecom giant Huawei's CFO, while Beijing lets two detained Canadian citizens go home. Chinese state-owned media outlets are calling the incident a win for China, even daring to tell Canada to learn from the incident. Some Apple and Tesla suppliers halt production in China amid widespread power outages. And in some parts of the country, the blackouts are now impacting residents. In another Chinese clampdown on a major company, the company's leaders have already been hauled off by police over debt estimated at $100 billion. Police-like law enforcement staff are caught red-handed on camera, sparking concerns online. A video shows them harassing street merchants, including an old woman.

Wuhan’s virology lab may have already been capable of creating bat coronaviruses in 2018. A newly leaked grant proposal shows the facility was planning to release genetically modified viruses into Chinese bat caves. A Chinese real estate company's debt crisis continues, and it's driving some over the edge. Some Evergrande investors have even attempted suicide. But Evergrande isn’t the only company trapped in crisis mode. At least three other real estate companies are struggling to cope with hundreds of billions of dollars in debt. All American athletes attending the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics will now need to be vaccinated against the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus, the disease that causes COVID-19. The decision comes from the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee.

Another virus is causing problems in China. While the world is battling the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus pandemic, China sees another deadly infectious disease surfacing. ​​ A major Chinese city goes into semi-lockdown after a new outbreak struck the area—the first time in 7 months. No deaths post-vaccination in China? The country has given the world’s highest number of shots, though no deaths have been reported. How involved are Chinese companies, when it comes to the American entertainment industry? A U.S. music giant is making gains, and one Chinese company is celebrating. Fortune 500 companies are fleeing China. But what’s driving them away?

A Chinese expert is warning Australia that other countries may target the nation for nuclear attacks—all because Australia signed a new security pact with its allies. China's neighbors are racing to purchase new weapons. They’re bolstering their defenses to counter China’s military expansion. The global stock markets respond to Chinese real estate giant Evergrande's potential collapse. How likely is it to happen? And how would it affect the global economy? NTD spoke with an economist to find out. The United States plans to reopen air travel to foreign passengers, but only when they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. That includes those from China. But are Chinese vaccines effective enough to qualify?

Leaders and politicians from around the world are calling for action against Beijing’s human rights abuses, as China’s practice of organ harvesting from non-consenting donors has been largely ignored for years. A major U.S. film studio is looking toward China’s checkbook. Universal Studios’ largest resort sees its grand opening in Beijing, despite deteriorating U.S.-China relations. China, the United States, and other nations around the world are facing off over next-gen technology. They’re competing for first place in developing 6G telecom networks, and a Chinese tech giant is eyeing the lead. Beijing is hoping to join a major Pacific trade pact. But not everyone is on board.

A new security deal forms between the United States, the UK, and Australia, seemingly to counter communist China. Under it, Australia acquires nuclear-powered submarines. The European Union boosts efforts to rival the influence Beijing has gained through its Belt and Road Initiative. International voices calling to support Taiwan are getting louder, as more push to help defend the island. At the same time, Beijing is seeking a new national image. Officials are even trying to create so-called "new forms of human civilization."

A top U.S. general is in hot water. A report says he secretly called his Chinese counterpart twice. During those calls, he reportedly said he’d inform China should the United States decide to attack. Taiwan seems to be taking Beijing’s aggression seriously. New military drills are gearing up for a specific scenario: in the case of China taking out the island’s military airfields. Fifteen high-rises in China have now been blasted to pieces. The buildings had been sitting unfinished for over eight years. A Chinese Communist Party media mouthpiece officially labels U.S. billionaire investor George Soros a "terrorist," after Soros angered Beijing.

Chinese warships have entered America's exclusive economic zone. Chinese state-run media are calling it a countermeasure against the United States. A Chinese ship rams into a Japanese ship after coast guard ships from both countries had a confrontation over disputed territory. Wikipedia is banning a group of article editors from mainland China. The users reportedly threatened to doxx and report Hong Kong users over political disagreements. A Chinese man says he learned about Hong Kong's fight for freedom through foreign social media. But after he voiced his support online, something went wrong. A college graduate from Hong Kong tells NTD her story after fleeing to the United States to avoid the Chinese Communist Party's oppression.

A new CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus outbreak hits China. A man tests positive after three weeks in quarantine and testing negative nine times. A super typhoon is heading toward South China. It’s losing strength along the way, but coastal areas are still bracing themselves. Beijing’s World Robot Conference featured a Chinese-speaking Albert Einstein, backflipping dogs, and AI nurses. But controversy is stirring despite the grand displays. Investors who backed China's second-largest property developer are demanding their money back. Nearly 300 real estate companies reportedly filed for bankruptcy already this year. If their company joins the list, it could send shockwaves through China's economy. A Wall Street Journal investigation accuses Tiktok of allegedly promoting sexual content to minors.

In another possible cover-up from the Chinese Communist Party, authorities claim there were no casualties as shockwaves from a massive explosion reportedly leveled houses in China. But residents say otherwise. Beijing works to quiet talk of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre. Hong Kong police raid the premises of a closed museum dedicated to honoring the massacre’s victims. A Chinese man is sentenced to prison by a U.S. court for smuggling submarine technology from the United States to China. Chinese regulators are now clamping down on foreign brands. This time, it's winter jacket manufacturer Canada Goose, hit with a $70,000 fine. The online gaming industry also takes a hit. No new online games have been granted approval in China, as authorities take aim at the sector.

Landslides wreak havoc across China. Spurred on by heavy rain, they buried houses and damaged roads and bridges. Over 900 documents verify U.S. funds backed research on various coronaviruses carried out at Wuhan’s infamous Virology Institute. Chinese real estate companies are going bankrupt. They’ve recently been driven into crisis, as authorities impose new policies on the industry. Cases of newly diagnosed leukemia appear in China. Doctors made the discovery after the patients got vaccinated. Four members of a pro-democracy group have been arrested in Hong Kong. It's the same group that organizes an annual June 4 rally to commemorate those who died in the bloody 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre.

Nations are scrutinizing a Chinese-made genetics test. The test is used on pregnant women around the world. And the company that produces it has ties to the Chinese military. When exactly did the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus outbreak begin in Wuhan? A top epidemiologist reveals he first heard about it back in mid-December 2019—two weeks before it was reported to the World Health Organization. China's Three Gorges Dam sees a 23-year record high water level. Landslides strike China in at least three areas, destroying homes and killing several people along the way. NATO voices concerns about China’s nuclear expansion. And a European country no longer wants its ambassador in China. This comes after a disagreement with Beijing over Taiwan’s opening of a de-facto embassy.

In a unique sighting in Beijing, a black swan appears in Tiananmen Square, the center of the city. A metaphor often associated with the bird’s presence is stirring speculation. A Hong Kong actor says he’s giving up his Canadian citizenship. Some call it a show of loyalty toward China’s communist regime. Beijing bans men it deems aren't masculine enough for TV—and labels them “girlie guns." Britain’s new aircraft carrier arrives in Japan for a permanent military presence in the Indo-Pacific region. This is countering China's territorial claims. Two Canadians have been held in Chinese prison for more than 1,000 days. Their supporters rally in Ottawa. The "Two Michaels" were accused of spying in a case that soured diplomatic ties between Canada and China.

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 played a major role in the death of one man. Victims in China are still suffering after major flood damage. They report receiving little compensation, despite massive destruction. That’s after authorities opened the floodgates of a local reservoir without warning. Chinese shopping giant Alibaba plans to invest more than $15 billion into helping the communist regime achieve its goals—amid Beijing’s clampdown on Big Tech.

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 is deepening, too. Military leaders from Burma, also known as Myanmar, invited a Chinese representative to visit for the first time since the country's coup earlier this year. One of China's largest real estate companies is deep in debt, to the tune of $300 billion. But if the company goes bankrupt, it would send shock waves through China's economy.

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 long-range missiles. Together, they make up one of the world's most powerful fleets. A think-tank poll hints at Americans’ view on Taiwan. Data shows over half would support the government in sending troops to defend the island. The Chinese communist regime is driving private companies to make big donations in the name of creating "prosperity for all." But the money may not be helping who it should.

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 to road collapse there. Beijing is keeping an eye on celebrities and their online fans, as the regime clamps down on a number of domestic business sectors—a move insiders say carries political goals. Counterfeit products from China surface in the United States. Customs and Border Protection seized nearly 40,000 fake designer products from China in just a month—goods that would be worth $50 million, if genuine.

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 in areas close to China, with the United States, Australia, Japan, and India hosting drills near the South China Sea while Beijing held recent exercises in Tibet—sending a message to neighboring India. China’s pork investment in South America sparks criticism. Argentine environmentalists launched a protest, opposing a possible deal with China to install mega pig farms.

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 origin of the pandemic. Beijing accuses the U.S. military of bringing the infection to Wuhan, but one report says otherwise. The United States is reportedly allowing Huawei to buy auto chips, even though the blacklisted Chinese telecom firm was flagged over concerns Beijing could use it for spying. The pressure to get citizens vaccinated is rising in China. Some governmental organs and state-owned companies are now ordering employees to persuade others to get the shot. If they fail, they can expect a pink slip.

A U.S. intelligence review of the pandemic’s China origins is due Tuesday. But the public will have to wait to see a non-classified version. A report says Beijing pressured the World Health Organization to dismiss the Wuhan lab leak theory. The Chinese Communist Party retaliates against a Malaysian singer, all because he compared the regime's authoritarian power tactics with the Taliban’s. American troops are still leaving Afghanistan, while Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative suffers inside Afghanistan's neighbor. China's population may be shrinking faster than any other nation’s. Chinese women gave birth to just 1.3 children on average last year. And even the nation's new policy changes may not be able to reverse the trend.

Torrential rains hit northern China, causing floods and landslides. A local river embankment collapsed, leaving behind a 50-foot breach. ​​ Video reveals a large number of virus isolation wards in Shanghai. Yet officials say no new CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus cases were found on Sunday. China's top companies lost $3 trillion in total market value, amid Beijing’s efforts to tighten control on domestic businesses. Beijing passes one of the world's strictest data control laws. But it's not aimed at protecting users. As a result, companies suffer, including foreign firms doing business in China. In an unprecedented move by the Chinese communist regime, Beijing shuts down a local branch of a U.S. auditing company after it had investigated forced labor in China’s Xinjiang region.

Beijing responds to the situation in Afghanistan. Chinese officials describe the Taliban as more “sober and rational” than in the past. The United States is limiting passenger capacities for some Chinese flights. It comes after Beijing imposed similar limits on some American flights. Huawei faces a new lawsuit, filed by an American company. It accuses the Chinese telecom giant of espionage and stealing trade secrets. A Chinese Communist Party official breaks the country's embezzlement record, taking $460 million. But the true figure could be even higher. Chinese farmers who suffered flood damage receive little to no support from authorities. Only a few dollars are given as compensation for a land lot as big as an NBA basketball court.

Fake credentials are shipped from China into the United States. Counterfeit Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) badges were discovered among them. The state of Indiana is investigating the Chinese Communist Party’s influence in America. Officials there are seeking to protect the state’s education system. An elderly couple drowned in Beijing’s floodwaters, following heavy rainfall. Some are blaming a drainage system failure. A Hong Kong parliament member is casting doubt on a Chinese-made vaccine. His test results show a 90 percent loss of antibodies that protect against the infection—just three months after getting the shot. Beijing will soon be keeping an even closer eye on China’s industry. The regime has already been clamping down on a number of critical sectors in the country, prompting major losses for big tech companies. But what's behind the move?

Over 3,000 fake vaccination cards from China are seized at the U.S. border. They're even fitted with a counterfeit CDC logo. Extensive waiting lines form at an airport in Shanghai. Chinese students there are waiting to board U.S.-bound flights, despite skyrocketing ticket prices. China brings 300 study abroad programs to an end for college students. One-tenth of the shut-downs involve American universities. Beijing ups its harsh rhetoric surrounding America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, while a China affairs analyst points out a major U.S. problem tied to China. Beijing holds military drills near Taiwan. Eleven Chinese aircraft entered the island’s air defense zone, including two nuclear-capable bombers.