{"podcast":{"title":"China in Focus - NTD on Odysee","slug":"china-in-focus-ntd-on-odysee-6423657","podcast_index_feed_id":6423657,"rss_url":"https://odysee.com/$/rss/@ChinainFocus:a","website_url":"https://odysee.com/@ChinainFocus:a","image_url":"https://thumbnails.lbry.com/UCBOqkAGTtzZVmKvY4SwdZ2g","author":"China in Focus - NTD","episode_count":50,"summary":"\"China in Focus\" is a new Youtube channel created by NTD to provide viewers with fast, compelling, first-hand news from China. NTD is a New York-based global news and entertainment media company founded in 2001. We believe the integrity of our world hinges on the accurate and truthful spread of information. We dedicate ourselves to providing the truth, no matter the cost, and shedding light on major issues. We cover the stories that others don’t. Our unbiased news provides critical information and insight. Our exclusive analyses cut through the complicated political landscape and provide a clear perspective. We hold ourselves responsible to society by steering clear of sensationalism and producing news with the utmost integrity. Support our work: https://www.bestgift.tv/china-in-focus Website: https://www.ntd.com/china-in-focus Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChinaInFocusNTD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NTDChinainFocus Contact us: chinainfocus@ntdtv.org","last_synced_at":"2026-06-14T00:20:19.448235+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/china-in-focus-ntd-on-odysee-6423657"},"episode":{"title":"Closure of Strait of Hormuz Hits China Hard | China in Focus","slug":"closure-of-strait-of-hormuz-hits-china-hard-china-in-focus","published_at":"2026-04-15T01:00:06+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/china-in-focus-ntd-on-odysee-6423657/closure-of-strait-of-hormuz-hits-china-hard-china-in-focus","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/china-in-focus-ntd-on-odysee-6423657","url":"https://odysee.com/closure-of-strait-of-hormuz-hits-china:bce5b0251bb1892cae0d3402e11eac0da43fdd70","audio_url":"https://player.odycdn.com/api/v3/streams/free/closure-of-strait-of-hormuz-hits-china/bce5b0251bb1892cae0d3402e11eac0da43fdd70/021be8.mp4","summary":"Tensions are growing between the United States and China over Iran. President Donald Trump is blockading the Strait of Hormuz—Beijing strongly opposes the move. What’s the impact of the U.S. blockade on China? Steve Yates breaks it down. China’s export growth slowed sharply in March—falling to just one-eighth of the pace seen in the previous two months. China is tightening its grip on global supply chains. New rules now target foreign companies trying to exit, raising fresh concerns for businesses worldwide. China is no longer the top supplier of cell phones and related hardware to the United States. The effects of Trump’s trade war are emerging. 00:00 Intro 01：07 China Opposes U.S. Hormuz Blockade as Oil Crisis Nears 01:30 CENTCOM: No Ships Passed in First 24 Hours of Blockade 01:49 U.S. Blockade Puts China’s 40% Energy Imports at Risk 02:43 Rising Gas Prices Impact Millions of Jobs in China 03:12 U.S.-China Tensions Rise Over Iran Arms Aid Reports 03:43 U.S. Blockade Seen Eroding Iran’s Leverage: Analysts 04:00 How the U.S. Blockade Hurts China Economically: Yates 7:19 China Seen as Observer, Not Power Broker 11:09 Eric Trump to Join the President on China Trip 11:22 U.S. Steps Up Presence in Malacca Strait 12:53 U.S. Expands Joint Drills in Asia 13:11 China’s Export Engine Stutters Amid Iran War 13:47 New China Rule Targets Foreign Firms Looking to Exit 15:50 China No Longer Top U.S. Cell Phone Supplier 16:35 China’s Influence on NYC Nonprofits 19:09 Beijing Seeks to Influence Taiwan’s Upcoming Elections 🇺🇸 Stay updated with breaking news, special reports, and LIVE COVERAGE on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTDlive_ 💛 Support us to fight for the truth: https://donorbox.org/china-in-focus 🔵 Sign up for our NEWSLETTER and stay in touch: https://www.ntd.com/newsletter.htm 🧶 &#039…","meta_description":"Tensions are growing between the United States and China over Iran. President Donald Trump is blockading the Strait of Hormuz—Beijing strongly opposes the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1229,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/china-in-focus-ntd-on-odysee-6423657/episodes/closure-of-strait-of-hormuz-hits-china-hard-china-in-focus/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/china-in-focus-ntd-on-odysee-6423657/closure-of-strait-of-hormuz-hits-china-hard-china-in-focus.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}