U.S. Tech Enables China’s Surveillance; FCC Bans Chinese Labs From Certifying U.S. Electronics

American tech companies may have played a much bigger role in aiding China's human rights abuses than many people realized. That’s according to a recent Associated Press investigative report.

The Federal Communications Commission is moving to ban seven China-based test labs. These labs could previously certify electronic devices for use in the U.S. — but not anymore.

From fentanyl in the U.S. to cyberattacks and global wars, a cybersecurity expert says Communist China is behind it all. He joins American Thought Leaders host Jan Jekielek to break down how Beijing is influencing world events.

John Mills, retired Army colonel and former director of cybersecurity at the Defense Department: "There are multiple regional conflicts. When you break down every one of them, everything traces to Communist China, and their focus and intent of dominating the world’s situation."

Vietnam's exports to the U.S. fell two percent last month. At the same time, its imports from China fell two percent as well. The U.S. has accused Vietnam of serving as China's trans-shipment hub to skirt U.S. tariffs.

The United States will join South Korea and Japan for annual defense drills starting next week. What’s the goal behind these exercises?

How U.S. Tech Enabled China’s Surveillance State
FCC to Ban 7 Chinese Labs from Certifying Electronics
Communist China Behind World’s Unrest: Mills
Vietnam’s China Imports, U.S. Exports Both Drop 2%
South Korea Sending Plane to Bring Back Detained Workers
Japan: Lower U.S. Tariffs to Take Effect by Sept. 16
Japan Prime Minister Hopefuls Prepare Leadership Bids
U.S. Joins South Korea, Japan in Defense Drills
China Uses Pacific Islands Influence to Exclude Taiwan
EU Opposes China’s Tariffs on Pork Products