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China's GDP growth dropped to a more than three-year low in the second quarter. We take a closer look at the engines driving the country's economic growth—and which one is failing to fire. Plus, Taiwan's 2027 defense spending of $35 billion is a new record for the island. It marks a 16 percent increase from a year earlier, and Taiwan's president called it an investment in peace. https://ntd.nyc/TaiwanDefenseSpending_T

Taiwan: Record Defense Spending; China's Economy Slows in July https://ntd.nyc/TaiwanDefenseSpending_T

Microsoft Pulls Back in China Microsoft has shut 15 offices and joint ventures in China over five years, while Ford plans to shift some Lincoln production to the US starting in 2030. The moves come amid China’s slowing economy and rising US–China tensions.

Cultural Revolution Survivor: Americans Need to Learn Communism’s History Xi Van Fleet says schools aren’t teaching communism’s brutal history. Drawing on life under Mao, she now warns Americans about the dangers of communist ideology.

CCP Intelligence Official Buys Building Near White House: Report A Chinese intelligence official bought an $8.4 million building blocks from the White House, raising national security concerns among U.S. officials and experts.

Philippines Rules Out Attacks From Its Soil in Taiwan Conflict Manila says it would not allow attacks to be launched from Philippine territory in the event of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. The Philippines says its priority is defending its own territory. https://ntd.nyc/gy9u9i

Philippine President Says Joint Oil Exploration With China Possible Despite ongoing South China Sea clashes, the Philippine president says joint oil exploration with Beijing remains a “distinct possibility” as Manila seeks to ease tensions. https://ntd.nyc/qwcmws

Taiwan City Councils Push Back Against China’s Transnational Repression City councils across Taiwan are urging the government to confront Beijing’s transnational repression. The motions also stress the importance of screening the documentary State Organs. https://ntd.nyc/3y3r81

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New U.S. tariffs have been imposed on China—with drones in the crosshairs. Up to 100 percent will be applied on drones and components imported from other countries—and China currently dominates the market. And, just blocks from the White House, a Chinese intelligence official now owns a historic building. From there, he could overlook one of the most sensitive places in the United States, where the president lives and works. How could this happen? https://ntd.nyc/TariffsOnDrones_T

Trump Announces Up to 100 Percent Drone Tariffs; CCP Intel Official Buys Building Near White House https://ntd.nyc/TariffsOnDrones_T

Former DHS Official: Use AI to Catch CCP Tariff Evasion Former Deputy DHS Secretary Ken Cuccinelli says the CCP is evading U.S. tariffs by rerouting shipments, breaking them into smaller components, and undervaluing imports. He says AI can help detect cheating patterns and urged tighter rules for import agents.

China’s Tariff Cheating Costs Americans Jobs: CEO The White House published a report accusing the Chinese regime of a “transshipment scam” to evade US tariffs—and unveiled AI tool “Detective Border” to help uncover it. Martin Capital CEO Rod D. Martin discusses the impact on U.S. jobs.

US Must Rebuild Hard Power to Counter China China’s pressure is growing across the Indo-Pacific. Retired Marine Col. Grant Newsham discusses China’s growing pressure, Japan’s defense buildup, Taiwan’s drills, and what the U.S. must do to respond. https://ntd.nyc/mteze3

AI Could Help Catch China’s ‘Transshipment Cheating’ China’s tariff-evasion schemes can be difficult to track, but AI could help uncover them, former US diplomat Grant Newsham tells NTD. The White House says China is behind a massive “transshipment scam” to dodge U.S. tariffs. https://ntd.nyc/7muowr

Chinese Tech in US Infrastructure Raises Security Alarms Chinese tech remains embedded in U.S. drones, robotaxis, and the power grid. Experts and U.S. officials warn the connections could open the door to espionage, data collection, or disruption.

Chinese Influencer Jiang Xiaorou Dies at 24 Douyin creator Jiang Xiaorou, known for paranormal-themed videos and challenging traditional superstitions, has died at 24 after spending nearly a month in intensive care following a car crash. https://ntd.nyc/u5tu6q

The United States is cracking down on a Chinese strategy for avoiding U.S. tariffs. A new White House report zeroes in on what it calls the “transshipment scam”—moving Chinese-made goods through another country before they reach America. And, a separate big win for President Donald Trump—and bad news for some Chinese online retailers. A U.S. court is backing his decision to impose duties on goods worth $800 or less entering the country. https://ntd.nyc/ShutTariffLoopholes_T

US Cracks Down on China’s Tariff Scam; End of ‘De Minimis’ Loophole https://ntd.nyc/ShutTariffLoopholes_T