China in Focus (April 26): Chinese Eatery Denies Sending Footage to China

A popular Chinese restaurant chain denies sending surveillance footage from overseas locations back to China. But some are doubting whether that’s true.

The United States is stepping up to help India, coming after the White House faced criticism in the past for not doing enough to aid the ally.

Five-hundred American scientists are under investigation over “concerning ties” with foreign regimes. Over 90 percent of those investigated last year had been receiving undisclosed funding from Beijing.

A Chinese priest urges Pope Francis to speak up for China’s orphans. At the same time, Beijing is ramping up its suppression of Catholics in the country.

And Germany has approved stricter rules for its 5G networks. The move boosts politicians’ power to block foreign gear that could endanger national security.

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