00:00 Introduction00:12 China’s New Virus Outbreak: An Update03:38 US-China I: Tencent Hit 05:50 Chinese Economy: Stock Market 08:51 US-China II: Sanctions & Trade Restrictions

As China’s economy crumbles, Chinese people are becoming so desperate, they’re taking in part in what looks like a real life version of Squid Games.

The US Department of Defense has added Chinese social media giant Tencent and battery leader CATL to a list of firms it says work with the Chinese military. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: Nippon Steel vows to keep trying to acquire US Steel under the new Trump administration, and the 2025 CES gets underway in Las Vegas.

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck China’s remote Tibet region on Tuesday morning, with the death toll rising to at least 53, state media reported. US Media stated that a magnitude of 7.1 earthquake jolts China-Nepal Border. The earthquake jolted Dingri County in Xigaze city, located in the Xizang (Tibet) Autonomous Region, at 9:05 am local time. In addition to the confirmed fatalities, 62 others have been injured. The powerful tremor has left a trail of destruction, and rescue efforts are underway.#nepal #china #tibet

North Korea says it test-fired a hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile on January 6, 2025. Pyongyang’s latest test coincides with a visit to the region by Washington’s top diplomat and just days before the inauguration of US president-elect Donald Trump.

As the global race to develop humanoid robots is heating up, China has recently scored significant advancements in the industry, with mass production of embodied artificial intelligence-powered robots already realized.

On December 27, 2024, the Chinese military’s newest 076 amphibious assault ship, the first of its class named “Sichuan,” was launched. Official media, bloggers, and nationalists erupted in celebration, flooding the internet with exaggerated and contradictory claims of “cutting-edge technology.” They boasted of electromagnetic catapults, drone carriers, fixed-wing early warning aircraft capabilities, and even arresting wires at the stern, comparing its performance to light aircraft carriers. Some even claimed this vessel propels China’s navy into the world’s top tier. But is this true, or is it just a misrepresented “drone carrier concept model” hyped by propaganda?

The Haolong space cargo shuttle, a Chinese independently developed reusable winged space cargo vehicle, is expected to further reduce the cost of delivering fresh food to China’s space station, according to its chief designer.

Welcome to China Truths. In this episode, we will bring you the following story:China Announces Sudden Import Tariffs Reduction Following Unfulfilled WTO CommitmentsNow, let’s dive into the details00:00 – Introduction00:19 – China Announces Sudden Import Tariffs Reduction Following Unfulfilled WTO Commitments#china #chinatruths #chinanews

China Battles New Virus Outbreak: A New Health Crisis? | Vantage with Palki SharmaChina is once again at the centre of a health concern, five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began. Social media is abuzz with images and videos of crowded hospitals in northern China, where cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory illness, are reportedly on the rise.HMPV isn’t new—it was first detected in 2001 and is found globally. However, the virus primarily targets children and adolescents, making this outbreak particularly concerning. While there’s no vaccine for HMPV yet, no emergency has been declared by the WHO or China’s CDC. Palki Sharma tells you more. —China | Virus | HMPV | Human Metapneumovirus | COVID-19 | WHO | Coronavirus | Health Crisis | Firstpost | World News | News Live | Vantage | Palki Sharma | News#china #virus #hmpv #humanmetapneumovirus #covid19 #who #coronavirus #healthcrisis #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnewsVantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost.By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms.

How much is China pushing woke ideology in America? Today we interview James Lindsay about China and the Woke Right.

The Chinese Communist Party’s efforts to “conquer and transform nature” have never stopped. Recently, many videos and articles have been circulating online, showing what appears to be a massive project to level the Loess Plateau and create five million acres of farmland. Reports suggest the project involves a budget of about one trillion yuan. One video shows countless bulldozers and excavators at work on the rugged, eroded landscape of the Loess Plateau. Machines rumble as steep slopes collapse, and yellow dust fills the air. Just watching the video, you can almost imagine the earthy smell of the loosened soil.

00:00 Introduction00:13 China’s Economy In 202505:40 Archaeological Find08:43 New Mega Dam

Don’t worry! China’s too corrupt and incompetent to be a military threat.

Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang discusses Taiwan, China hacking the U.S. Treasury Department and the country’s slowing economy.

Chinese hackers are working to position themselves inside U.S. power grids, oil pipelines, and water plants—waiting to cripple the United States when Beijing decides the time is right.President-elect Donald Trump is just three weeks away from taking office. How should he approach the situation in Taiwan? An expert breaks it down.China’s Cyber Intrusion into US InfrastructureNewsham: US Should Make Clear It Would Defend Taiwan

One blogger in China said, this isn’t China’s Spring Festival travel rush; this is China’s children’s hospital.Another blogger shared: the places crowded with people right now aren’t shopping malls or supermarkets, but various children’s hospitals across Beijing. He saw so many children getting IV drips, many of whom silently developed pneumonia. Their symptoms weren’t obvious, which caught the parents off guard.

China will prioritise economic growth and can overcome domestic difficulties and external headwinds in 2025, President Xi Jinping said in his televised New Year’s Eve message on December 31, 2024. In his speech, the Chinese leader issued a rallying call for confidence in the country’s growth prospects.

The suspension of the Gaoming Modern Tram Demonstration Line in Foshan, China, highlights challenges faced by infrastructure projects in some third- and fourth-tier cities. While the line was recognized for its innovative approach as the world’s first hydrogen-powered tram, operational issues have led to its sudden halt. Similar tram projects in various Chinese cities have faced suspension or closure due to low passenger traffic and high maintenance costs, posing financial burdens on local governments.The enthusiasm for tram projects in the past decade has waned as challenges in project sustainability have emerged. Urban rail transit, including trams, was initially viewed as a cost-effective alternative to subways, with lower construction costs and greater flexibility in approval processes. However, inadequate passenger traffic and escalating operational subsidies have undermined the viability of tram projects across China.Local governments, eager to showcase infrastructure development and boost transportation options, have faced the reality of inefficient tram lines with limited ridership. The failure to match operational costs with revenue generation has resulted in significant financial strains, with local finances bearing the burden of subsidies to sustain tram operations. The overestimation of passenger flow and inadequate network planning have compounded the challenges faced by tram projects, rendering many lines underutilized and financially unsustainable.The dilemma experienced by tram projects underscores the need for prudent infrastructure investment and long-term planning to ensure financial viability and operational sustainability. The shift towards cost-effective alternatives must be balanced with considerations for ongoing maintenance and operational costs to prevent infrastructure projects from becoming financial liabilities in the future. As China navigates the complexities of infrastructure development and maintenance, strategic and sustainable approaches are essential to ensure the long-term success of urban transit projects and mitigate financial risks associated with infrastructure support.

In his 2025 New Years address, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Taiwan and China are “one family,” and that “no one can prevent” the unification of the motherland.The comments are similar to remarks made last year, when Xi said China would “surely be unified,” and that both sides of the Taiwan Strait should have a common purpose.📹 Reporter(s): Scott Huang/Cadence Quaranta#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews #Strait #Beijing #crossstrait #Xi

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Taiwan’s presidential office has staged tabletop exercises simulating how civil society would respond to a Chinese invasion, with a focus on how to protect and repair infrastructure in case of a conflict and how to mobilize civilians.