Has China’s Panda Diplomacy Lost Its Sparkle?

For half a century, giant pandas have served as China’s most cuddly ambassadors. Yet those days may be numbered.

A top U.S. intelligence official reiterates America’s stance, saying China is America’s greatest challenge.

Protests erupt in Shanghai. Authorities are pushing an unprecedented approach to quell virus spread in the city, but it has many residents fearing for their safety—even in their own backyards.

Beijing sets new goals for Shanghai. The original goal was to have the city cleared of outbreaks by Wednesday. But with that falling through, will the situation adhere to Beijing’s instructions?

Chinese state-owned shipping carriers could put small American companies out of business, and soon.

Topics in this episode:
CIA Director: Russia’s Silent Partner
China Is America’s Greatest Challenge
Shanghai Turns Residences Into Isolation Centers
China’s Lockdowns Risky for Investors: Expert
Tesla May Soon Resume Production in Shanghai
Shanghai Sets New Goal for COVID-19 Outbreak: Zero New Cases Outside Quarantine: Sources
China’s First-Quarter GDP Expands 4.8 Percent
China Shipping Firms Hurting US Companies
Shanghai Reports First Deaths Since Lockdown
CCP Requests Citizens’ Gratitude Amid Lockdown
Activist Imprisoned in China Returns to Taiwan

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