Tucker Carlson says the US can’t defend Taiwan and should “share power” with China. But is that realism—or dangerous appeasement? We break down Carlson’s shift, what it means for US policy, and why giving ground to the CCP could have massive global consequences. From trade to military strategy, this is a debate that could shape the future.

Source: Tucker Carlson’s China Take Is…Worse Than You Think

China says Japan must ensure the safety of Chinese diplomatic missions and personnel after a member of the Japan Self-Defense Forces broke into the Chinese embassy in Tokyo seeking to confront the ambassador.

Source: Beijing Protests After Break – In at Chinese Embassy in Tokyo｜TaiwanPlus News

China’s “digital fortress” may not be as secure as it claims. Reports suggest a massive breach at a top national supercomputing center, exposing sensitive data tied to military research and advanced technologies. Analysts say the scale of the leak raises serious questions about security, corruption, and possible insider involvement. If even this system was compromised—what else is vulnerable?

Source: Inside the Breach of China’s Most Secure Supercomputer

Japan is shifting away from China as its top partner. This follows months of Chinese pressure—diplomatic, military, and economic—forcing Tokyo to reassess its strategy. National security concerns: No foreign-made routers will be allowed to be imported into the United States anymore, especially those tied to China. China is quietly mapping the world’s oceans, deploying research vessels and underwater sensors across key regions. Now, U.S. officials warn that this data could give Beijing a strategic advantage in naval warfare. Brewing dissent spills over, as hundreds of Chinese citizens clash with police in southern China, sparked by a crematorium project. A new documentary featuring two brothers dancing with Shen Yun Performing Arts premiered Tuesday night. It’s about their mission, their journey, and their passion. We spoke with the two dancers about their experiences. 00:00 Intro 01:30 Japan Set to Shift Away From China as Top Partner 02:04 Takaichi: Japan Remains Open to Dialogue With China 02:43 China Continues to Step Up Pressure on Japan 04:33 FCC Bans Foreign-Made Routers Over Security Risks 07:07 China’s Ocean Mapping Raises Military Concerns: Report 08:39 Guangdong Citizens Clash With Police Over Crematorium 11:12 Aus, EU Seal Trade Deal Amid China’s Threats 13:54 Teen’s Emotional Journey to Become a Shen Yun Dancer 14:51 Following His Brother: Lucas’s Path to Shen Yun 16:16 Shen Yun Faces Interference and Threats 17:37 Shen Yun Dancer Perseveres Amid CCP Pressure 18:46 Jesse Browde: Motivated by Mission and Culture 19:59 NTD Presents ‘Unbroken: The Untold Story of Shen Yun’

Source: Japan Set to Shift Away From China as Top Partner | China in Focus

The conflict in the Middle East continues, and its impact on China’s “world factory” has been far greater than expected. Recently, several authoritative organizations have analyzed that the raw material supply chain and high-end manufacturing chain in Chinese factories are facing the risk of a breakdown.

Source: Iran’s War Spreads to China! BYD, CATL, Huawei Face Collapse as Tech Supply Chain Crumbles

The conflict in the Middle East continues, and its impact on China’s “world factory” has been far greater than expected. Recently, several authoritative organizations have analyzed that the raw material supply chain and high-end manufacturing chain in Chinese factories are facing the risk of a breakdown.

Source: Iran’s War Spreads to China! BYD, CATL, Huawei Face Collapse as Tech Supply Chain Crumbles

China Update provides the most up to date political, economic, and geopolitical news and analysis on China. Videos are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese. China Update is fully independent and I make the videos.

Source: Tensions Explode As China Embassy Attacked | Japan Tensions | Hong Kong Arrests

What is Shen Yun, and why does the Chinese Communist Party try so hard to stop its performances? How is this related to other attempts by the Chinese regime to influence American companies? And, how is this part of the Communist Party’s broader effort to control the narrative about China abroad and suppress dissenting voices? This is American Thought Leaders 🇺🇸, and I’m Jan Jekielek. In this episode, we’ll sit down with Leeshai Lemish, who has been an MC with Shen Yun Performing Arts since its inception in late 2006. ===

Source: Shen Yun Shatters Communist Party Narratives, Prompting Attacks by China’s Regime—Leeshai Lemish

The U.S. and Israel’s “decapitation” operation against Iran has terrified Xi Jinping! Recently, observers noted that since Xi’s visit to Guangzhou in mid-November 2025, he has not left Beijing for over four months and has not made any overseas visits.

Source: China in Chaos! Top Officials and Families Killed, Xi Hides for 4 Mos After 3 Assassination Attempts

China is quietly purging its top weapons scientists—including the chief designer of the J-20 stealth fighter. From radar to missiles to nuclear research, key figures are disappearing. What triggered this sweeping crackdown? After real combat failures in Iran and Venezuela, serious questions are emerging about China’s military technology. Is this corruption—or something deeper?

Source: Did China Fake Its Military Breakthroughs? Scientists Are Being Purged

On the morning of Friday, March 20, the situation in Iran escalated once again. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed that its spokesman and deputy commander for public relations, Major General Ali Mohammad Naeini, was killed in a joint airstrike by the United States and Israel. Ironically, Naeini issued a strong warning to the United States and Israel in a public appearance just hours before the attack.

Source: China’s Wolf Warrior Diplomacy: Big Words, Bigger Failures—Even Funnier Than Iran!

The US, Japan, the Philippines and Taiwan are deploying increasingly powerful coastal defense systems along the First Island Chain, creating a “missile arc” aimed at deterring China’s aggression. From Japan’s upgraded Type-12 missiles covering the Miyako Strait, to the Philippines’ Indian-made BrahMos batteries guarding the Bashi Channel, and Taiwan’s growing concentration of Hsiung Feng anti-ship missiles, these overlapping ranges could transform key maritime chokepoints into highly contested zones. It comes as Washington discusses stockpiling more weapon supplies in Taiwan, which could be accessed during an attempted blockade. In this episode, we examine how this emerging missile arc could affect China’s military operations, the implications for a potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait, and what it means for the peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific region.

Source: Missile Arc? Japan Deploys 1st Long – Range Missiles, Philippines Pivots BrahMos Against China | EP793

Taiwan will not attend a World Trade Organization ministerial conference next week, with the foreign ministry unsatisfied with host Cameroon’s response to its protest over being labeled a province of China on visa documents. It marks the first time Taiwan has missed the biennial meeting since joining the WTO in 2002.

Source: Taiwan To Skip WTO Meeting Over Cameroon’s Handling of Nationality Issue｜TaiwanPlus News

With the Iran war still sending shocks through global energy markets and costs on the rise, Taiwan is raising prices — with the government shouldering most of the hit.

Source: Taiwan To Raise Energy Prices, Absorb Impacts Amid Iran War Energy Shocks｜TaiwanPlus News

China is calling in executives from the world’s two largest shipping firms to discuss rising shipping costs and international disruptions tied to the Iran conflict. The move also comes as both firms take over key Panama Canal ports. President Donald Trump says the United States will keep the Strait of Hormuz open for countries that rely on it, including China. China depends on the Strait of Hormuz more than any other nation for crude oil. Trump said the strait must stay open, but Iran threatens closure. What would continued disruptions mean for China? Experts weigh in. Tensions over fentanyl are rising ahead of Trump’s visit to China. The U.S. and China clashed over the issue at a U.N. drug meeting. A Chinese telecom company faces a major federal ruling in Illinois. U.S. officials say it stole sensitive technology from Motorola Solutions. 00:00 Intro 01:03 Trump: Strait of Hormuz Open for All, China Included 03:14 Iran: Military ‘Awaiting’ U.S. Forces in Strait of Hormuz 04:03 U.S. Considers Tapping Strategic Petroleum Reserve 04:46 G7 Lays Groundwork to Use Oil Reserves If Needed 05:43 White House: Oil Prices Will Drop After the War 06:57 Hegseth: Today Will Be Most Intense Day of Strikes on Iran 09:54 Netanyahu on Iranian Regime: ‘We’re Breaking Their Bones’ 10:44 China Summons Maersk, MSC Over Higher Operation Fees 12:32 Oil Prices Fall After Trump Says Iran War Will End ‘Very Soon’ 18:09 CCP-Linked Telecom Firm Fined $50M for Motorola IP Theft 19:40 U.S. and China Clash Over Fentanyl at UN Drugs Meeting 20:46 AI-Generated War Fakes: Money, Influence, Annoyance

Source: China Calls in Shipping Giants Amid Panama Canal Tensions | China in Focus

Is China’s military one big paper tiger? Or is China a peer competitor that the US needs to fear?

Source: This Episode May Make You MAD

Taiwan will not attend a World Trade Organization ministerial conference next week, with the foreign ministry unsatisfied with host Cameroon’s response to its protest over being labeled a province of China on visa documents. It marks the first time Taiwan has missed the biennial meeting since joining the WTO in 2002.

Source: Taiwan To Skip WTO Meeting Over Cameroon’s Handling of Nationality Issue｜TaiwanPlus News

At the end of 2024, Su Ting, the founder of the Beijing startup incubator “Kunlun Nest,” posted this provocative video on social media. In the video, he proudly shows off the 200 Nvidia H200 GPUs he just received and does an “unboxing” live.

Source: Blow Dryer Breaks China’s ‘Great Power Tech’ Myth! $2.5B Nvidia H200 Smuggling Video Leaked

Washington is mulling a move that may free several hundred million barrels of oil. What does the Treasury secretary say about the possibility of lifting sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil bound for China? President Donald Trump hosted Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House. Topping the agenda were the Iran war, China, and rare earth minerals. We have the key takeaways. U.S. intelligence is shifting its outlook on China and Taiwan, saying a 2027 invasion isn’t expected, but warning the broader threat from Beijing is still growing. Senior Trump administration officials say Taiwan remains a top priority in arms sales, pushing back on concerns the Iran military operation has shifted focus. 00:00 Intro 01:07 U.S. To Redirect Sanctioned Oil From China to Hit Iran 03:07 President Trump Hosts Japan Pm at White House 05:36 U.S. Intel Report: China Won’t Invade Taiwan by 2027 11:23 U.S. Official Says China May Be Conducting Secret Nuclear Tests 12:15 Leavitt: China Agrees to Postpone Trump Visit 12:50 China’s Control Over U.S. Drug Supply 15:35 Pro-china Factions’ Influence in S. Korea Politics

Source: U.S. To Lift Sanctions on China – bound Oil to Ease Costs | China in Focus

Source: Foreign Spies Everywhere – 2026 China is a Paranoid Place!

Why did China send three ministers—foreign affairs, public security, and defense—to Vietnam at the same time? This rare “3+3” meeting signals something far beyond routine diplomacy. In this video, we break down what Beijing is really trying to achieve—from South China Sea tensions to regional security coordination and growing geopolitical pressure. We also examine speculation around whether Xi Jinping is quietly preparing for contingency scenarios in southern China. As Vietnam pushes back with international law and strategic caution, one question remains: Is this cooperation—or a sign of deeper uncertainty inside China?

Source: Xi’s Backup Plan? China’s Unusual Vietnam Move Explained

00:00 Introduction 00:12 US-China: Drugs, Smugglers & Spies 04:35 Economy: China’s Retirement Crunch 08:11 China & The Iran War

Source: Iran War Is a Massive Blow To China | China’s Economy | US – China Moves

When Japan surrendered in 1945, its military was dismantled and Article 9 renounced war, anchoring a pacifist identity that shaped post-war relations with China and the United States. For decades, Japan relied on American protection while tensions with Beijing simmered over history, trade, and disputed islands, slowly intensifying as China rose. The security rules that once defined East Asia—Japan restrained, the U.S. dominant, China cautious—are beginning to shift, as Tokyo expands its military role and steps closer to the region’s front lines. Since the Shinzo Abe era, security reforms, defense buildups, and Taiwan-linked crises have accelerated this transformation. Japan’s evolving posture could redraw the fragile balance between deterrence and escalation in Asia.

Source: China just woke a sleeping giant

This book launch event, featuring Jan Jekielek, Epoch Times senior editor and “Killed to Author” author, and comedian Rob Schneider, was hosted by the Trump Kennedy Center as part of its Millennium Stage series.

Source: The Hot Mic Moment that Exposed China’s Elite Transplant Obsession | Rob Schneider & Jan Jekielek

For years, Iran has boasted that its missile range was self-limited to 2000 kilometers, but this time they took a swing at the US base over 4,000 kilometers away, but they didn’t hit it. One missile was intercepted by the US military, a US Navy ageist destroyer patrolling the Indian Ocean fired an SM three missile, which soared into space at terrifying speeds and collided with Iran’s missile shattering it mid-flight.The Diego Garcia base didn’t even get a scratch.

Source: Breaking! Iran Fires 2 Chinese 3,800km Missiles at US Base—One Shattered, One Intercepted

China has been rattling its saber about Taiwan ever since the nationalists fled to Taiwan in 1949. If China were to take over Taiwan, about 10% of its population could be targeted for elimination. We spoke with Ethan Gutmann, author of The Xinjiang Procedure, about why 10% of Taiwan’s population is in China’s crosshairs.

Source: 10% of Taiwan DEAD

00:00 Introduction 00:21 China’s Economy: A Shrinking Global Share 04:32 Rural Land Contracts 06:18 Taiwan Holds Rates as AI Boom Meets Energy Shock Risks

Source: The Shocking China Story No One Is Talking About | China’s Economy | Taiwan

National security expert T. Casey Fleming is the CEO of BlackOps Partners, a strategy and cybersecurity consulting firm that he founded in 2008. He’s also the author of the new book, “The Red Tsunami: The Silent Storm Killing Your Freedom.” “It may look like a book, but it’s a whistleblower’s exposé and survival guide. … It basically tells you what to do to protect yourself,” Fleming said. “Number one: Stop buying Chinese products and services and stop investing in companies that are investing in China,” he said. The Chinese Communist Party has been using what are known as unrestricted warfare tactics against the United States for decades, and on multiple fronts, he said. Its purpose is to weaken the enemy from within—without firing a single shot. There are dozens of tactics, including, for instance, cognitive warfare, drug warfare, and biological warfare. These manifest in the deployment of TikTok—which remains a powerful cognitive weapon in the CCP’s arsenal, Fleming argued—as well as the spread of both COVID-19 and fentanyl addiction in America. For years, Americans have largely failed to notice this pattern of unrestricted warfare and how the pieces fit together. “The mosaic effect is you see bits and pieces and you don’t connect them, and so it doesn’t really mean much to you. … When you connect the dots… it becomes the mosaic. You now see what your enemy is doing and what the end goal is, and how you need to protect yourself.” Casey said he believes this silent, unrestricted war is the final war: “The world will be won or lost within the next 10 years or less.”

Source: How Chinese – Made Infrastructure Could Be Used to Cripple the U.S. in a Crisis | Casey Fleming

Source: Why Professor Jiang Appeals to the Woke Right

The US, Japan, the Philippines and Taiwan are deploying increasingly powerful coastal defense systems along the First Island Chain, creating a “missile arc” aimed at deterring China’s aggression. From Japan’s upgraded Type-12 missiles covering the Miyako Strait, to the Philippines’ Indian-made BrahMos batteries guarding the Bashi Channel, and Taiwan’s growing concentration of Hsiung Feng anti-ship missiles, these overlapping ranges could transform key maritime chokepoints into highly contested zones. It comes as Washington discusses stockpiling more weapon supplies in Taiwan, which could be accessed during an attempted blockade. In this episode, we examine how this emerging missile arc could affect China’s military operations, the implications for a potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait, and what it means for the peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific region.

Source: Missile Arc? Japan Deploys 1st Long – Range Missiles, Philippines Pivots BrahMos Against China | EP793

This video explores whether Xi Jinping could face a sudden downfall, drawing parallels to recent events like Khamenei’s fate. Three scenarios are examined: a U.S. military strike (unlikely without global war), a lone-wolf assassination (more plausible from his inner circle due to paranoia-fueled purges), or a Ceaușescu-style coup and execution following mass unrest. Historical cases—Park Chung-hee’s assassination by his intelligence chief amid fear of purges, and Ceaușescu’s collapse after losing all legitimacy—highlight how intense control and betrayal from within can backfire. Xi’s lack of a clear successor and eroded legitimacy (performance, procedural, narrative) make his one-man rule fragile. If Xi is removed, China likely reverts to collective leadership like the Hu era—factional struggle, restored term limits, renewed focus on economic growth—offering a better, though not fully democratic, future. His exit, not reform, may be the key to breaking the current deadlock.

Source: Xi’s Purges Are Planting the Seeds of His Own Downfall | Digging into China

The Iran war didn’t just test China’s military technology—it exposed it. As U.S. and Israeli strikes unfolded, China’s advanced air defense systems didn’t just struggle—they failed. But the real story didn’t stay on the battlefield. Inside China, something started to break. Top weapons scientists were quietly removed. Key figures in radar, missiles, and nuclear research vanished from official records. At the same time, a massive supercomputer data leak surfaced—potentially exposing the core of China’s military technology. This video takes you inside what Beijing isn’t explaining: the purges, the hidden losses, and the growing signs of a system under pressure. Because what failed in Iran may not just be weapons— but the entire structure behind them.

Source: Iran War Exposed China’s Military Tech — Then a Massive Data Leak Hit

00:00 Introduction 00:15 Oil Shock Ripples Through Global Economy as War and Inflation Collide 05:14 New Zealand Growth Slows as Global Oil Shock Clouds Outlook 08:36 EU Parcel Tax Unlikely to Slow Surge of Cheap Chinese Imports

Source: 80% Hit: Markets Panic as Global Turmoil Spreads | New Zealand’s Woes | EU Trade

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s high-stakes visit to Washington — originally meant to reinforce the US–Japan alliance and refocus attention on Indo-Pacific security — was instead overshadowed by the US-Israeli war with Iran, a global energy crisis and an eyebrow-raising comment by US President Donald Trump about Pearl Harbor. Earlier in the week, Tokyo signed a joint declaration with the UK and several EU countries expressing support for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which is a critical passageway for 20 percent of the world’s oil. However, Japan’s pacifist Constitution and domestic opposition put major constraints on any potential military role. Meanwhile, a US intelligence report described Takaichi’s comments about Taiwan as “a significant shift,” seemingly siding with Beijing’s interpretation and putting Tokyo on the defensive. How will Takaichi and her government navigate this “very difficult” political terrain? In this episode, we examine Japan’s diplomatic challenge, shifting US alliance dynamics and what it means for Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific. *Recorded on March 20, 2026 at 10:30am Taiwan Standard Time Host/Senior Producer: Yin Khvat Consultant: Max Yu Research Assistant: April Lin Our guests: Ota Fumio Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces Vice Admiral (Ret.) Patrick Cronin Hudson Institute Asia-Pacific Security Chair Michael Chen Democratic Progressive Party International Affairs Director Chapters: 00:00:00 – Japan PM Visits US Amid Iran Conflict 00:03:28 – Takaichi Navigates ‘Very Difficult’ Terrain in DC 00:15:24 – Tokyo Rejects US Intel on PM’s Taiwan Remarks

Source: Trump Praises Japan, Slams NATO Over Iran: Takaichi Navigates Hormuz Pressure | Taiwan Talks EP798

A recent report about Venezuelan dictator Maduro may have kept Xi Jinping awake at night. It is said that the former president reportedly called for help when at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center in New York, yelling, “I am the president of Venezuela, tell my country that I’ve been kidnapped. Tell my country that we are being mistreated here.”

Source: Maduro Screams at Night: I’m the President! Xi Freaks Out! Military and Armed Police Stage a Coup