Daniel Holl

China reporter

Daniel Holl is a Sacramento, California-based reporter, specializing in China-related topics. He moved to China alone and stayed there for almost seven years, learning the language and culture. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese.

California’s Inner-City Wildfire Problem

OAKLAND, Calif.—Blackened metal frames of torched cars lie upside down, charred skeletal support beams of burned buildings stand ...

Northern California July 11, 2022
Brutal Work Conditions See a Chinese Man Prefer to ‘Lie Flat’

For many youths around the world, the dream of wealth and ease is commonplace. While opportunities still exist ...

Social Issues October 19, 2021
Chinese Regime Using Top International Social Media Star for Propaganda: Experts

News Analysis China’s largest international social media influencer spoke at a government event after several months of unexpected ...

Social Control September 28, 2021
Distinguished US Professors Participated in Controversial Chinese Recruitment Plan: Leaked Documents

Several prominent professors at U.S. colleges have participated in China's talent acquisition program, according to leaked documents from ...

Original Documents September 25, 2021
The Complex Power Hierarchy Behind China’s Internal Spy Chief

News Analysis Surveillance, intimidation, and manipulation act as the grease for the gears that drive all communist systems. ...

Chinese Regime August 4, 2021
Frustrated Rescue Volunteers Blame Henan Local Authorities for Inaction, Corruption

As people throughout in China’s Henan provinces begin to clean up after the disastrous floods, civilian rescue teams ...

Social Issues August 2, 2021
Aid Scarce for Those Still Affected by Henan Flooding, Locals Claim

As devastating floods begin to recede in China's Henan Province, several cities are still underwater after one week. ...

China News July 30, 2021
China ‘Does Not Deserve to Host’ 2022 Olympics: Rights Activist

As the 1-year-delayed Summer Olympics play out in Tokyo, Japan, a human rights activist called on the United ...

China Human Rights July 28, 2021
China Spurs Domestic Military Sector With Stolen Tech, R&D Investment: Report

China is racing to catch up to the military superiority of the United States, and it's doing so ...

China Military News July 24, 2021
Entrepreneur Says Communism Is ‘Venom’ After Local Government Supports Cuban Relations

WOODINVILLE, Wash.—A Cuban immigrant and entrepreneur described communism as a “venom” that would kill American society. His comments ...

Washington State February 21, 2021
The Final Battlefield, Establishing the United States Space Command

President Donald Trump established the United States Space Command in August 2019. The Space Command is headed by ...

US News December 2, 2019
The Great American Robbery; US-China Trade War Explained

The bitter trade war between the Chinese regime and the United States goes far beyond tariffs on imports. ...

China Business & Economy November 22, 2019
Fentanyl, China, and The American Chemical War

Thousands of Americans are being poisoned to death every year by a powerful drug being illegally sent into ...

Chinese Regime October 15, 2019
Woman Fights Man for Spot at Gambling Table: Video

A man and a woman got into an argument, then a physical fight after waiting for a spot ...

Social Issues September 2, 2019
Grandmother Pinches Bruises Into Girl’s Back While Attempting Home Remedy

A woman pinched deep bruises into her one-year-old granddaughter's back while attempting a home remedy related to a ...

Social Issues September 2, 2019
Man Attempts to Extort Bus Driver for Injuries: Video

A shirtless man was seen throwing himself into the front of a parked bus repeatedly to attempt to ...

Social Issues September 2, 2019
Family Claims to Have Found a Baby Mouse in a Bottle of Milk

A family claimed to have found the body of a baby mouse in a bottle of milk that ...

Social Issues September 2, 2019
The Phenomenon of Violence Among Chinese School Girls Exposed on Social Media

Warning: Video contains images that could be disturbing to some viewers. News Analysis Seemingly every few weeks on ...

Social Issues August 31, 2019
Construction Workers Share Video of Flammable Well Water

Construction workers in China made a video of a hose pumping water that could be set alight and ...

Social Issues August 30, 2019
Man Kicks Over 1-Year-Old Girl in Mall, Threatens Grandmother: Video

As a one-year-old girl was walking around in a mall, a man kicked her into the air, then ...

Social Issues August 30, 2019
Sen. Bernie Sanders Promotes China’s Poverty Alleviation Claims

In an interview with The Hill, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) spoke on the future relationship between the United States ...

US-China Relations August 28, 2019
China’s First Costco Closed Early on Opening Day From Overcrowding, Raucous Behavior

After opening its doors for less than five hours, the first Costco in China was forced to close ...

China Business & Economy August 27, 2019
Kindergarten Teacher Stabbed to Death by Ex-Boyfriend

A 20-year-old kindergarten teacher was stabbed to death by her ex-boyfriend right after the two had broken up, ...

Social Issues August 27, 2019
1 Dead, 3 Injured in Electrical Accident at Chinese Water Park: Video

One child was killed and three other individuals injured in an electrical accident in a water feature at ...

Social Issues August 27, 2019
Man Suspected of Unleashing Dogs to Attack Pets, Owners: Video

A man was detained after being suspected of allowing his dogs to run off their leash and attack ...

Social Issues August 27, 2019
Man Attempts Robbery of $87,000, Caught Relaxing in Victim’s Bedroom

A man who had been living off his parents was caught in an attempted robbery after he came ...

Social Issues August 26, 2019
Drunk Husband Fined, Loses License After Wife Makes a Threat

A woman's ultimatum on her inebriated husband may have put him out of work. The man was fined ...

Social Issues August 26, 2019