China in Focus - NTD

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says China will have no claim to revenue from new oil pumped in Venezuela. What would U.S. control mean for Venezuela’s $10 billion debt to China? And, foreign-made drones are facing tariffs of up to 100 percent. It’s about more than trade. What’s behind the steep new tariffs—and the push to break U.S. dependence on a China-dominated industry? https://ntd.nyc/100PercentTariffs_T

Venezuela's $10B China Debt at Risk in US Deal; Tariffs Up to 100 Percent on Foreign Drones https://ntd.nyc/100PercentTariffs_T

Pacific Leaders Sound Alarm Over China’s Missile Testing Pacific leaders are raising concerns over Beijing’s ballistic-missile test and growing regional influence. Jan Jekielek explains why China’s moves—and pressure on Taiwan—matter for U.S. security in the Indo-Pacific.

Impending Food Crisis? China Passes First Farmland Protection Law China has enacted its first national farmland protection law. The measure puts new legal responsibility on provincial Party and government officials to safeguard farmland and food security. https://ntd.nyc/a39qpm

China Breaks 5-Year Silence Over Missouri’s $24.5B COVID Judgment Hubei Province and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have hired U.S. law firm White & Case to challenge the ruling and ask a federal court to set it aside. https://ntd.nyc/ll36sk

Automakers Push Congress to Ban Chinese Vehicles From US Market Major automakers are urging Congress to pass legislation banning Chinese vehicles from the U.S. market. A trade association pushing for action by the end of 2026.

Joshua Philipp: TikTok Bails on House China Hearing as Lawmakers Probe Beijing’s Grip TikTok pulled out of a Sept. 15 House China roundtable. Joshua Philipp examines ByteDance’s algorithm, data access, and Beijing’s influence on U.S. platforms.

Formaldehyde-Tainted Cabbage Raises New China Food Safety Fears The case is renewing concerns over toxic food in China—and what could reach global markets. It’s also putting the CCP’s “special supplies” for officials back under scrutiny. https://ntd.nyc/h6psk4

President Donald Trump is nominating Vietnamese American Hung Cao to lead the Navy. Cao is a former refugee who fled communist Vietnam and has become a vocal anti-communist. And, U.S. lawmakers are supporting Joshua Wong, a prominent figure in Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement. Wong is now facing an additional prison term. https://ntd.nyc/USNavyNominee_T

Trump Nominates Anti-Communist for US Navy Chief; Chevron to Invest $7B+ in Venezuela https://ntd.nyc/USNavyNominee_T

CCP Busy ‘Exporting It’s Own Economic Problems Across the World’: Analyst Treasury Secretary Bessent said every G20 country present—except China—backed a statement on debt and trade imbalances. NTD spoke with Keith Naughton about Beijing’s export-heavy model and the US response.

US Seeks to Become Pacific’s ‘Partner of Choice’ as China Expands Influence: Analyst The US announced more than $150 million in new funding for Pacific island nations as China’s regional influence grows. NTD spoke with analyst Andrew Harding about the stakes.

Leaks Reveal Paid Welcome Teams Ahead of Xi’s US Summit Ahead of Xi Jinping’s Washington summit, reports say organized groups are being recruited to stage enthusiastic welcome crowds. The revelations raise questions about how much of the public display is genuine. https://ntd.nyc/9xmmr3

US Must Open Supply Chains and Unleash Processing of Domestic Rare Earth Elements, Critical Minerals: Rep. Jason Smith Rep. Jason Smith joined NTD to discuss securing U.S. critical mineral supply chains and their importance to energy and national security.

Hong Kong Court Upholds Cardinal Zen Conviction A Hong Kong court rejected appeals by 94-year-old Cardinal Joseph Zen and four others over a fund that aided people arrested during the 2019 pro-democracy protests. The fund helped cover protesters’ legal and medical costs. https://ntd.nyc/0rj4ze

China-Linked Hackers Hid Inside Cisco Routers A cyberespionage group reportedly stole administrator credentials and recorded network traffic. The compromised routers were then used to probe other high-value networks. https://ntd.nyc/dhx3bi

China stands alone at the G20 finance ministers’ meeting as 19 nations back a U.S. push to tackle global trade imbalances. And, how has birthright citizenship in the United States been exploited? A hearing on Capitol Hill is examining birth tourism schemes, with China at the center of the discussion. https://ntd.nyc/ChinaIsolatedG20_FB

China Stands Alone as G20 Takes Aim at Trade Imbalances; US Journalist Sentenced for Acting as Chinese Agent https://ntd.nyc/ChinaIsolatedG20_FB

Shein Shares Slide in Rough Hong Kong Debut Shein shares fell 4% on their first day of trading in Hong Kong, following mounting regulatory pressure, labor controversies, and shifting trade policies. The disappointing debut highlights the challenges facing the fast-fashion giant. https://ntd.nyc/ku11od

New Oil Deal Redrawing US-China Power in Americas A new oil deal puts the United States deeper into Venezuela, and challenging China's long-standing foothold in America's southern backyard.