The U.S. Commerce Department has added 43 new China-linked entities to a blacklist of Chinese companies that threaten America's national security.

The list includes groups that helped #Beijing develop hypersonic weapons. @ChinaInFocusNTD covers the story:
https://ept.ms/ChinaFirmsBlacklisted_CIF

As Americans face escalating food costs, could #Beijing's grain hoarding be a hidden factor?

Although #China holds less than 1/5 of the world's population, it hoards over half of its grain reserves. @ChinaInFocusNTD takes a detailed look:
https://ept.ms/ChinaSpyBaseCuba_CIF

A Chinese spy base has been operating in Cuba for years, the White House recently confirmed.

Being only 100 miles from Florida, the base could allow #Beijing to tap into electronic communications in the Southeastern U.S. @ChinaInFocusNTD covers the story:
https://ept.ms/ChinaFirmsBlacklisted_CIF

“They’d be gone within 1 hour.”

Former President Trump showed his tough attitude toward #China, saying that if he were reelected, he would give #Beijing 48 hours to shut down its spy base in #Cuba, threatening severe tariffs on Chinese goods. https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-shows-tough-stance-on-chinese-spy-base-in-cuba-id-give-them-48-hours-to-get-out_5370504.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram

Made in #Hollywood, censored by #Beijing. How is the Pentagon striking a tone of defiance? "Is Barbie made in China?" NTD takes a look at that question and why the movie won't make it to Vietnamese screens.
https://ept.ms/BarbieUnderFire_CIF

“National security is something that we can’t compromise about and we will protect… even if it harms our own narrow economic interests.”

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she told #CCP officials during her 4-day trip to #Beijing that the US won’t allow its national security to be compromised. https://www.theepochtimes.com/yellen-to-chinese-officials-us-national-security-will-not-be-compromised_5383228.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram

As the night fell on July 20, over 1,500 #FalunGong adherents sat on the National Mall, carrying candles to commemorate those who have died as a result of the #CCP’s repression.

July 20 is the date #Beijing launched its persecution 24 years ago. https://www.theepochtimes.com/candlelight-vigil-remembers-victims-of-ccps-persecution-of-falun-gong_5413369.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram

While Chinese #ElectricVehicles manufacturers have had a tough time breaking into the US market, this could soon change.

The #EPA’s push for EVs could end up benefiting #Beijing. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/chinese-electric-vehicles-could-subdue-us-market-if-epa-proposal-continues-5430277?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram

“We seek to maintain our $700 billion commercial relationship with China.”

The US will not compromise on national security, but it doesn't seek to decouple from #Beijing, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo told senior #CCP officials. https://www.theepochtimes.com/china/us-will-never-seek-to-decouple-from-china-says-commerce-secretary-raimondo-5482446?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo emphasized the importance of dialogue for better economic ties with #China, saying American businesses are “desperate” for dialogue with #Beijing after she visited China to meet with #CCP officials. https://www.theepochtimes.com/china/bidens-commerce-secretary-stresses-dialogue-for-better-economic-ties-with-china-5486955?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram

President Biden said that #China's economic woes may hinder the country from invading self-ruling #Taiwan, as the situation could mean that #Beijing no longer possesses the capacity it once had. https://www.theepochtimes.com/china/biden-says-china-lacks-capacity-to-invade-taiwan-amid-economic-woes-5489494?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram

US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry met with #CCP deputy leader Han Zheng to discuss the "critical importance of … efforts to address the climate crisis."

Kerry urged #Beijing to "raise ambition" in accelerating decarbonization efforts. https://www.theepochtimes.com/china/us-climate-envoy-kerry-holds-talks-with-chinese-deputy-leader-amid-strained-relations-5494805?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram