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China Had Access to US Infrastructure for 5 Years | China In Focus



U.S. energy systems, water supplies, and transportation hubs: new details reveal Chinese hackers had access to the critical infrastructure for at least five years, and are looking for ways back in. A China-born engineer turned U.S. citizen has now been charged with stealing secret government technology. How did U.S. know-how end up in Iranian weapons? A Homeland Security ...

Illicit Chinese Marijuana Grows: Lawmakers Concerned | China In Focus



Hundreds of Chinese illegal marijuana grows cropping up across the U.S. Many of these operations tied to Chinese crime rings. Is Beijing directly supporting them? Lawmakers are looking for answers. Those misusing commercial spyware could find themselves out of luck if they want to enter the U.S. That's as Washington's new visa policy appears to have a hidden recipient: ...

Trump Plans Over 60% Tariffs on China If Elected | China In Focus



Former President Trump vowing an over 60% tariff on China if he gets reelected. More on what the penalty could mean for the global economy. 140,000 comments attached to a Chinese social media post about giraffe conservation. A post from the U.S. Embassy in Beijing becoming a "wailing wall" for complaints about plunging Chinese stocks. ...

High Levels of Lead Found in Fake Chinese Goods | China In Focus



High levels of cancer-causing metals were spotted in fake goods from China. Plus, a list of fake Chinese knockoffs were seized by U.S. customs authorities. Actress Nicole Kidman's new series gets banned inside Hong Kong, despite being filmed in the city. Chinese-owned TikTok is set to lose thousands of songs from major artists, including Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift. A Chinese ...

DOJ Charges Chinese Nationals With Smuggling US Tech Parts to Iran | China In Focus

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A 13-year flow of U.S. technology to Iran takes a hit. U.S. authorities charged four Chinese nationals for allegedly smuggling American parts to sanctioned Iranian entities. Could a recent CBS news article land the company in legal trouble? A U.S. lawmaker is accusing it of aiding Chinese propaganda, violating the truth, and potentially breaching U.S. ...