U.S. Firm to Take Some Venezuelan Oil Fields Previously Run by China | China in Focus

A U.S. oil company will take over some Venezuelan oilfields previously run by Chinese and Russian companies. How Washington is challenging Beijing's foothold in America's backyard.

Washington has launched a pilot program in Texas to strengthen water systems against cyber attacks from China and Iran. More on the plan to protect one of America's most vulnerable critical infrastructure.

A 24.5 billion dollar court judgment in the U.S., holding China accountable.

A state in the U.S sued China over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

How did the case reach such a huge sum – And where is the case headed?

And the death toll in Nepal -- now officially crossing 1,000. China is being accused of blocking investigations into possible causes of the catastrophic flood.

00:00 Intro
01:06 New Oil Deal Redrawing U.S.-China Power in Americas
03:18 U.S. Taps Private Sector to Strengthen Water Systems
04:42 China Hires U.S. Law Firm, Fights $24B U.S. COVID Judgment
06:45 Nepal Performs Mass Burials as Death Toll Crosses 1,000
09:10 Grace Jo: Escaping North Korea Three Times to Survive