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A new Pentagon report warns China is ramping up pressure on Taiwan militarily. It also says Beijing is making advancements in quantum computing, even as corruption inside its military raises serious questions about readiness.China is slapping sanctions on 20 U.S. firms and 10 executives, following Washington's largest arms sale to Taiwan. We break down what these sanctions mean.Japan has approved a record $58 billion defense budget for the coming year, aiming to strengthen its military capabilities amid rising tensions with China.As the year comes to a close, we take a look...

A Pentagon report released on Monday warns that China has likely deployed more than 100 nuclear-capable missiles in silo fields that can strike the U.S. mainland.President Donald Trump also unveiled plans to build a new class of battleships as part of the “Golden Fleet,” aimed at strengthening the military and deterring U.S. adversaries like communist China.The U.S. economy is growing at its fastest pace in two years. At this rate, it could surpass 4 percent growth for the year. Meanwhile, a new report shows China’s economic growth slowing, hovering just above...

The U.S. seized two more oil tankers in waters near Venezuela. One, fully loaded with oil, was bound for China, while the other had previously been used to transport oil to China.A Chinese researcher at Indiana University has been charged with smuggling E. coli bacteria from China into the U.S. illegally.Japan is stepping up efforts to increase its defense budget amid escalating Chinese military aggression, plus pressure from Washington.Recently leaked footage from 30 years ago shows a Chinese general refusing Beijing’s order to fire on Tiananmen protesters in 1...

Health experts around the world are warning of a more aggressive flu season this year. It’s a new version of H3N2—a virus China first warned about two months ago.President Donald Trump has signed a major 2026 defense bill that restricts U.S. investments in China deemed a national security risk. We’ll break down what it means.Japan is pushing back against speculation that it may reconsider its stance on nuclear weapons, as regional tensions with China continue to rise.The United States has approved its largest-ever weapons sale to Tai...

The United States is moving forward with its largest ever arms sale to Taiwan—$11.1 billion—aimed at countering Beijing’s growing military threats.Taiwan is making a major change to its combat readiness. Its military can now immediately respond to any sudden attack from China instead of waiting for orders from above.A new report says Meta made billions from fraudulent ads linked to China in 2024. How did Meta manage it?Shen Yun Performing Arts is launching its 2026 global tour, with Europe as its first stop.The Chinese Communist Party has be...

China is going after Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) in a $50 billion lawsuit against Missouri. The senator is calling it “a badge of honor.”A pro-democracy activist who crossed into the United States is now facing an immigration trial. His mother says his safety would be in immense danger if he were returned to China. After he fled to the United States, Chinese authorities interrogated his family and raided his home.President Donald Trump is looking to boost Washington’s ties with Peru, and analysts are watching how the move fits into broader U.S. strate...

As Southeast Asian countries target scam centers, Beijing's role is coming into focus. Is China helping in terms of cracking down on scammers or secretly siding with them?A South Korean company is unveiling a $6 billion plan to build a factory in Tennessee. The move could help the United States reduce its reliance on critical minerals from China, but the plan is already facing a major roadblock.The Texas attorney general is suing five TV makers, including two from China, over allegations that smart TVs are spying on Americans in their own living rooms.<...

Purdue University is allegedly rejecting Chinese applicants for its graduate programs this year. The move comes after a congressional investigation of visiting Chinese scholars at the university.China fired water cannons at roughly 20 Filipino fishing boats, injuring three fishermen. The incident comes just days after the United States and the Philippines conducted joint military drills, angering Beijing.A pro-democracy activist is on trial over his legal status in the United States. His work has contributed to Western coverage of China’s Xinjiang region, where Uyghurs face severe repression by the Chinese Communist Party. We sp...

The United States is coming after Venezuela’s economic lifeline, seizing an oil tanker off the country’s coast. Why President Donald Trump’s push to oust Maduro from power could concern China.Hundreds of miles off Guam—home to a major American military base—a Chinese company is rebuilding a World War II airfield. The move raises serious U.S. defense concerns, and experts weigh in.Cleo Paskal, senior fellow of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies: "If you had an installation on Guam, which they had under their control, you could hit Guam with...

🧶 Protect your wealth with precious metals! Call American Hartford Gold today & get up to $15,000 in free silver on your 1st order! Call 855-403-1118 or Text CHINA to 65532, or Click this link: https://ept.ms/CIF-AHGThe House has passed a $900 billion annual defense bill. From blocking U.S. investments that benefit China’s military to cutting the Pentagon’s supply-chain ties, we unpack how the bill counters Beijing.The United States is joining Japan in a show of force against China—with nuclear-capable American bombers flying alongside Japanese fighter jets, just one day after fac...

Japan scrambles fighter jets after more than 10 Chinese and Russian warplanes flew near its islands. Some of the bombers are capable of carrying nuclear weapons. The latest on the boiling tensions unsettling East Asia.China is quietly building new strategic airports in southern Tibet—and they are situated right next to India. We take a closer look at Beijing's agenda to expand its military presence in the region.Goldman Sachs and the International Monetary Fund are pressing China to strengthen its currency. There’s speculation that Beijing is intentionally keeping the yuan weak to boos...

🧶 Protect your wealth with precious metals! Call American Hartford Gold today & get up to $15,000 in free silver on your 1st order! Call 855-403-1118 or Text CHINA to 65532, or Click this link: https://ept.ms/CIF-AHGLeaked documents reveal that China has been secretly buying Russian weapons since 2022, reportedly to prepare for a potential invasion of Taiwan. What’s on Beijing’s shopping list?About 10 Chinese and Russian military aircraft entered South Korea's restricted air defense zone. In response, South Korea scrambled fighter jets to monitor them.Nvidia has gained approval from the U.S...

China has set a new record, with its trade surplus topping one trillion dollars as exports surge beyond U.S. markets. Other countries are raising concerns, as leaders in Europe warn Beijing they could impose tariffs if cheap Chinese imports continue to flood European markets.Tensions are rising in the Pacific after a Chinese jet locked its radar on Japanese fighter planes near Japan's territory over the weekend.SANAE TAKAICHI, Japanese prime minister: “We strongly protested to the Chinese side, and we have sternly demanded that it not recur. We will respond calmly and re...

🧶 Protect your data! Head to my sponsor https://aura.com/chinainfocus to try it free for 14 days. That’s enough time for Aura to start scrubbing your personal info from data-broker sites—without you lifting a finger.Beijing is deploying military vessels near Taiwan and Japan—more than 100. It’s Beijing’s most aggressive military flex in the region to date.Taiwan’s president is warning that China is ramping up military aggression toward the island, as satellite images reveal Beijing expanding air and naval sites that could be used in an invasion.U.S. Presi...

Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead NASA, is warning senators that it’s time to take action to counter Beijing in space because the conseequences of falling behind are severe. He says, “If we fall behind… the consequences could shift the balance of power here on Earth.”New evidence appears to show how a former New York aide manipulated Gov. Kathy Hochul’s agenda and schedule to aid Beijing. Prosecutors say she successfully blocked interactions with Taiwan and messaging on persecuted minorities in China. We have the latest on the foreign-agent charge against Linda Sun.<br...

President Trump signs new Taiwan legislation into law. The Taiwanese are ecstatic; the Chinese Communist Party—not so much.French President Emmanuel Macron is kicking off a three-day visit to China. This time, the president of the European Union isn’t joining him. What’s top of mind for Macron?To pressure Russia and help end the war in Ukraine, Europe says it will phase out Russian gas imports.The Trump administration prepares military strikes inside Venezuela. It’s America’s own backyard—but what role is China playing there? If Maduro falls, what...

🧶 Protect your data! Head to my sponsor: https://aura.com/chinainfocus to try it free for 14 days. That’s enough time for Aura to start scrubbing your personal info from data-broker sites—without you lifting a finger.Chinese and Japanese vessels are facing off in disputed waters near Taiwan, as China cancels 40 percent of scheduled flights to Japan. Tensions between two of Asia’s biggest economies are rising fast. Marine Col. Grant Newsham joins us to unpack what this means for the region:"The Chinese are constantly testing, constantly probing, to see what the Japanese...

American and European companies say they’ll keep shifting supply chains out of China despite a tariff truce between Washington and Beijing. So what’s behind the move?A European chip manufacturer is warning of imminent shortages for automakers—sparked by a geopolitical clash with China over concerns about Beijing’s control of the supply chain.Linda Sun, a former aide to two New York governors, is back on trial today. New evidence suggests she used her official titles to obtain benefits and business opportunities from Chinese authorities.The number of confirmed dead in...

Did President Donald Trump tell Japan’s prime minister not to provoke Beijing over Taiwan’s sovereignty? The Wall Street Journal says yes; Japan says no.Hong Kong's worst fire in decades has been extinguished after three days. The blaze has killed 128 people, with 200 still missing.Operation Southern Spear: The United States is ramping up troops in the Caribbean—the largest military buildup there in decades. Could it have broader implications beyond countering narco-terrorism? A Latin America correspondent for The Epoch Times breaks it down.Tesla’s sales crisis is intensifying, with China’s...

A huge fire at an apartment complex in Hong Kong continues into its second day. With the death toll rising to 94 and nearly 300 people still unaccounted for, who’s being held accountable?The Pentagon is pushing to add Chinese tech giant Alibaba to its list of companies aiding China’s military—and U.S. customer data could be at risk. What does this mean for national security? NTD breaks it down with a panel of experts.What makes the United States different from communist China? How does communism rely on one crisis to reset anothe...