China in Focus Full Broadcast (July 30)

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-Te praises a record-breaking group of nearly 50 lawmakers attending a key summit in Taipei, despite Beijing trying to block their trip.

A two-week delay, minimum, is bogging down higher U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports, including electric cars, batteries, and computer chips. What will the hold-up mean for the economy and your wallet?

Washington is announcing $500 million of military funding for the Philippines. The U.S. defense secretary says the cash “sends a clear message” of support to Manila.

How does the Chinese communist regime keep the money flowing during economic downturns? A former top official tells NTD about an unusual strategy. We have more on what he says is the true motive behind China’s anti-corruption campaign.

  1. Largest Group of Multinational Lawmakers Visits Taiwan
  2. U.S. Says New China Tariffs Delayed by at Least 2 Weeks
  3. U.S. to Give Philippines $500M in Defense Funding
  4. U.S. to Reinforce Nuclear Deterrence with Japan
  5. EU Offers Vietnam Security Support for S. China Sea
  6. Former China Official: True Goal of Anti-Corruption Effort
  7. U.S.: Russia Using Americans to Spread Disinformation
  8. Italy Seeks Economic Ties with China
  9. Italy-China Deal Could Just Be Posture: Economist
  10. Thai Subsidies Led to Oversupply of Chinese EVs
  11. Russian Navy Starts Major Drills with Most of Its Fleet