State of Mankind

'Information Manipulation': State Department Says Beijing Spends Billions to Push Propaganda



A global information war worth billions is buying up the media and booting critics from apps like TikTok. A new report shows how Beijing controls what details you see about China. Celebrities and politicians on TikTok beware: a new risk could see their closest personal contacts exposed. American companies face a growing risk in China. We take a look ...

60,000 US State Department Emails Stolen by Chinese Hackers | China In Focus



A staggering figure: 60,000 U.S. State Department emails were stolen by Chinese hackers. GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley clashed with Vivek Ramaswamy over TikTok during Wednesday’s debate. Meanwhile, TikTok ads tried to woo Republicans tuning in to Fox News. President Joe Biden’s brother is telling the FBI about the family’s alleged efforts to help a Chinese ...

Hunter Biden Received $260,000 From Beijing During Runup to 2020 Election: House Probe



Had Hunter Biden made money from China? New findings reveal $260,000 led to President Joe Biden's front door, wired from Beijing. The world's most indebted developer is taking another hit. Evergrande's chairman is under police watch, as investors rally support to dissolve the company. Two nuclear powers are increasingly unsettled by China's threat. The ...

Planned US Rare Earth Factory Tied to China Footprint | China In Focus



The Pentagon has plans for a rare earth magnet factory in the United States. The company it's tapping to do it carries a major China footprint. Ford is halting construction of a $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant. What's behind the change of heart? A new round of sanctions is coming from Washington on export controls. Who's on the blacklist? What really caused ...

DeSantis Suspends School Choice at 4 CCP-Tied Schools | China In Focus



Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says his state doesn’t “welcome the Chinese Communist Party.” We take a look at his newest move to counter Beijing’s influence on American soil. From blasting lasers to a “floating barrier,” what’s the latest on tensions in Asia’s most disputed waters? A Chinese activist fled to Taiwan after being detained by police in China over a social media ...