Beijing Purges Third Top Official, Sparking Speculations | China in Focus

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Another top official of the Chinese Communist Party is under investigation. Did the order come from Xi Jinping himself, or from a rival faction? And what does it say about Xi's grip on power? An expert weighs in.
Nearly two years behind bars in China, an American scientist known for detecting North Korea's nuclear tests has been accused of espionage. But a former U.S. official says China may have wanted his expertise to help cover up something.
Washington is ramping up efforts to curb Beijing's artificial intelligence growth. But some U.S. tech giants are still providing AI services to Chinese firms despite those restrictions.
A $158 million counterfeit postage scam. A California court has ordered a Chinese individual to pay $158 million in damages for losses caused by the scheme.
China's top diplomat claims Pacific nations are "nobody's backyard," warning that third parties should stay out of China's ties in the region. Meanwhile, a recent Chinese missile test highlights the nuclear threat facing Pacific island nations and their Western partners.

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