China to Test 26 Million for COVID-19 in Shanghai; the Political Side of Lockdowns in

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China to Test 26 Million for COVID-19 in Shanghai; the Political Side of Lockdowns in China



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Beijing has implemented hard lockdowns on Shanghai. Inside a city of 26 million is an internal fight between factions. Power politics among communist leaders are playing with the lives of those who live there, as virus cases surge in the financial hub of China. We discuss the political competition between Chinese leader Xi and his rivals. Shanghai’s COVID trend is fitting too well into statistical data. An internet user finds a trend in Shanghai’s daily COVID cases, amid underreported cases of elderly death in Shanghai in the hard lockdown. Australia now has a space command. Malcolm Davis from the Australian Strategic Policy Insitute explains why the country is making the move into space and what the China threat means to Australia and the United States.

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New Omicron subvariant detected near Shanghai; Senators introduce bill to stop CCP spying



Thousands of Chinese military personnel are in Shanghai amid a rising virus surge. The global financial hub is now on the front lines of Beijing’s uncompromising battle to eradicate the virus. Chinese Communist Party authorities are taking 2-month-old babies away from their parents, and people are questioning the reason for it. A new subvariant of Omicron emerges in China, not far from Shanghai. The concern now: is this a new danger? How hostile is the Chinese Communist Party toward the United States? Chinese state media hold clues. Is China helping Russia with its invasion of Ukraine? Ukraine’s intelligence was made public just before the China and European Union summit.

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Apple, Tesla productions stalled by China lockdowns; Biden ‘confident’ son didn’t break law



President Joe Biden believes his son didn't break any laws. But what is Hunter Biden accused of? Now lawmakers are demanding more records.Another city under China's lockdown is crippling Apple and Tesla products. Near Shanghai, the major manufacturing hub is stalling production, causing a global supply crisis.China and Ukraine’s foreign ministers held peace talks on the phone. But questions arise over what Beijing truly wants. We take a look at what it's saying to its own people.China makes its biggest purchase of U.S. corn since May 2021. But why? Is a food crisis looming on the horizon?Australia is arming itself as one of its neighbors is opening the door for Beijing to station troops in the South Pacific. Also at the forefront is the United States.

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China Attempts to Work Out Capitalist Problems With an Authoritarian State Control: Brian McCarthy



I’m joined by Brian McCarthy, founder and chief strategist for Macrolens. McCarthy is a regular traveler to China, and his interactions on the mainland shaped his views of the financial risks in the Chinese market. Macrolens is a provider of independent macroeconomic research dedicated to helping investors better understand the Chinese macroeconomy. Brian has testified on the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.We discussed the lockdown in Shanghai and if there will be a severe impact on the global economy. We also discussed the state of the U.S.-China relationship and their economic links to each other, with a focus on what happened when China did not meet its Phase 1 deal during the Trump-era trade war.
I’m joined by Brian McCarthy, founder and chief strategist for Macrolens. McCarthy is a regular traveler to China, and his interactions on the mainland shaped his views of the financial risks in the Chinese market. Macrolens is a provider of independent macroeconomic research dedicated to helping investors better understand the Chinese macroeconomy. Brian has testified on the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.We discussed the lockdown in Shanghai and if there will be a severe impact on the global economy. We also discussed the state of the U.S.-China relationship and their economic links to each other, with a focus on what happened when China did not meet its Phase 1 deal during the Trump-era trade war.

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China earned gold medal for virus handling: Xi Jinping…



Shanghai is facing a food crisis as lockdown orders persist. Now, even billionaires are struggling to get what they need. At the same time, violence in the city breaks out. We reached out to local police for details, and got some unexpected answers. A Kansas professor was convicted over concealing ties to China while doing U.S. government-funded research. And a Chinese national gets sentenced to prison for stealing trade secrets from a U.S. agriculture company. A CDC expert from Shanghai admits the city’s official health app reflects false virus test results. A recording of her phone call with a patient’s relative sheds light on what’s happening behind the scenes.

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US consulate in Shanghai allows employees to leave; Shanghai eases lockdown, 11M trapped at home



China In Focus
Fears rise, as the #USconsulate in Shanghai allows some employees to leave China. Shanghai announces a plan to ease its citywide shutdown. But an official notice asks people to stay inside for now. Will a U.S. push for #GreenEnergy really counter oil crises? That approach may not be quite so clear-cut, with China still firmly involved. Beijing makes a rare move: delivering missiles to a Russia ally. That nation is now primed to become the first country in Europe to operate #ChineseMissiles. Parts of Shanghai erupt into protests amid strict lockdown orders. Residents complain they don’t have enough to eat, with some saying they’re starving to death.

[Omar]

Wow, did you see that video of the Shanghai residents screaming from their locked down buildings? Pretty eerie.

[The Booman]

Wow, did you see that video of the Shanghai residents screaming from their locked down buildings? Pretty eerie.

Democrats call that porn.

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Shanghai Residents Trade Food to Survive Lockdown; Can Japan Join AUKUS to Deter China?



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Shanghai’s residents in lockdown have resorted to bartering for food—exchanging Diet Cokes for garlic, a bottle of soy sauce for eggs. We explore how the city’s lockdown has impacted the livelihood of the people. Australia is getting more help with AUKUS. The security pact between the United States, the UK, and Australia will help to boost hypersonic missile development to race against China’s hypersonic threat. I have Rick Fisher break down the new details.

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373m Chinese under full or partial lockdowns; US bans anti-satellite missile tests



China In Focus
How many people are under lockdown orders in China? A new report found the number covers more people than the entire U.S. population. Under Beijing’s “Zero-Cases Policy,” those who test positive for COVID-19 are sent to quarantine centers. But what happens to their pets? Photos and video of one incident paint a grim picture. Energy independence vs. climate concerns—the issue marks a fine line for the United States as Washington struggles to find a balance. But the most controversial part of the issue might be coming from somewhere else. China will soon send more astronauts into orbit, despite getting blocked from using the International Space Station. A group of Chinese companies is suing the Israeli government. We zoom in on the dispute and its apparent ties to the United States.