Trump: China Stole 220 Million U.S. Voter Files | China in Focus

Trump: China Stole 220 Million U.S. Voter Files | China in Focus

July 17, 2026 · 23 min

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The episode discusses allegations of China stealing U.S. voter files and its broader influence on American elections, alongside developments in U.S.-China relations and Taiwan's defense strategies.

Massive data breaches, media manipulation, and a fight over voter ID. President Donald Trump is accusing China of targeting 220 million Americans in an effort to influence U.S. elections. Declassified documents reveal more details about Beijing’s broader influence campaigns targeting U.S. public opinion and deepening social divisions. New visa rules are taking effect in the United States, with Chinese students and journalists facing even tighter restrictions. We examine why China is at the center of the debate. A diplomatic setback for Taiwan: Papua New Guinea has closed its representative office, drawing praise from Beijing and criticism from Taipei. Taiwan is boosting its drone capabilities as it prepares for a potential Chinese invasion. The island’s president is urging parliament to pass a new funding bill. 00:00 Intro 00:58 Trump: China Stole 220 Million U.S. Voter Files 03:32 Trump Accuses China of Massive Election Data Theft 04:05 Declassified Files Detail Beijing's Election Meddling 06:35 Trump: Voter Data Was Stolen, or Hacked by China | Analysis 10:52 U.S. to Tighten Visa Rules, Especially for China 12:50 Taiwan to Expand Drone Program for Defense 13:45…

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