{"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":"Former California Mayor Pleads Guilty to Acting as Agent for China | China in Focus","slug":"former-california-mayor-pleads-guilty-to-acting-as-agent-for-china-china-in-focus","published_at":"2026-05-30T01:35:21+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/china-in-focus-ntd-on-odysee-6423657/former-california-mayor-pleads-guilty-to-acting-as-agent-for-china-china-in-focus","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/china-in-focus-ntd-on-odysee-6423657","url":"https://odysee.com/former-california-mayor-pleads-guilty-to:de6e3b4a7d483ddc67f28f4f48b387ddf95eb2d9","audio_url":"https://player.odycdn.com/v6/streams/de6e3b4a7d483ddc67f28f4f48b387ddf95eb2d9/e42b60.mp4","summary":"The United States is doubling down on squeezing Iran's economic lifeline. The Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on several Hong Kong companies accused of facilitating Iran's oil trade. We break it down. The former mayor of Arcadia, California, pleads guilty to acting as a foreign agent for China. More on the key takeaways. War Secretary Pete Hegseth lands in Singapore. Will he draw a line on Taiwan? And what will his upcoming speech signal for U.S. military power in the Indo-Pacific? Rising tensions over Taiwan: The Pentagon is seeking a major defense funding increase for new weapons to deter China. 00:00 Intro 01:03 U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Iranian Oil Sales 03:40 Former California Mayor Pleads Guilty to Acting as Agent for China 05:52 Pentagon Chief in Singapore Amid China–Taiwan Tensions 10:33 Pentagon Seeks Funding to Deter China Over Taiwan 12:02 Canada Confirms Taiwan Strait Transit Amid Wang Yi Visit 13:08 EU Moves Toward Tougher China Trade Stance 14:22 German Delegation Visits Taiwan Amid China Tensions 15:31 CCP-Linked Cash Fuels Anti-U.S. Tech Push 18:17 Beijing's Organ Harvesting Crimes in Focus in Toronto 🔵Tiffany Meier’s documentary Hollywood Takeover - how Beijing is rewriting the script in America’s film industry: hollywoodtakeover.com 🇺🇸 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 🧶 'The Final War' Documentary DVD: https://www.ntdgiftshop.com/product-page/the-final-war-documentary-dvd-a-100-year-plot-to-defeat-america - © All Rights Reserved. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUxghCd7HaI","meta_description":"The United States is doubling down on squeezing Iran's economic lifeline. The Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on several Hong Kong companie…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1389,"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/former-california-mayor-pleads-guilty-to-acting-as-agent-for-china-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/former-california-mayor-pleads-guilty-to-acting-as-agent-for-china-china-in-focus.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}