Ironclad relationship between Iran and China? Not exactly. Iran turned back two Chinese container ships trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz—even though a top Chinese official had tried to secure safe passage. China’s top chipmaker under scrutiny. U.S. officials say it has been supplying semiconductor equipment to Iran’s military for about a year—despite existing sanctions. Tensions are escalating ahead of President Donald Trump’s China visit. Beijing is launching investigations into U.S. trade practices. We have more on how this is targeting Washington’s move to resume some tariffs on China. Old fighter jets converted into attack drones are now deployed near Taiwan by Beijing. What could it mean for future tensions over the island? A new book about forced organ harvesting in China climbs The New York Times bestseller list. “Killed to Order,” by Jan Jekielek, senior editor at The Epoch Times, is raising major questions about the Chinese Communist Party. 00:00 Intro 01:20 Iran Blocks Chinese Ships in Hormuz; Factories Hit 02:54 US Officials: China Sent Chip Tech to Iran Military 03:33 China Retaliates Over Possible US Tariff Hikes 05:11 China Deploys Jets-Turned-Drones at Bases Near Taiwan 06:32 Book on China’s Organ Harvesting on NYT Best Seller List 07:16 China Says Organs Ready in Weeks, Raising Concerns 10:24 2 Indicted After IED Found at Florida Air Force Base 12:33 Stanford Student Testifies on Beijing’s Campus Espionage 14:52 Lawmakers Warn CCP Targeting US Universities 15:27 US Company Produces Rare Earth Material After Decades 16:18 How China, Russia Weaponize Data From Smartphones 16:44 Military Tracks Iran Using Smartphones, Cameras 18:00 Civil-Military Fusion Takes Data Tracking to New Level 19:26 China, Russia May Use Ads to Collect Your Data

Source: Iran Blocks Chinese Ships in Hormuz | China in Focus

Why did Xi Jinping stay in Beijing for 133 days without leaving?This video examines growing questions around his relationship with the PLA, the unusual break from long-standing CCP travel patterns, and the deeper tensions inside China’s military system. At the center of it all is a little-known story tied to the 2023 floods in Hebei—and a powerful unit, the 82nd Group Army, that reportedly suffered devastating losses. Some now describe it as a “blood feud” that hasn’t been resolved. Is this why Xi chose to stay close to Beijing—and why his first trip was to tightly controlled Xiong’an New Area? This is not just about one trip.It’s about control, trust, and what may be happening inside the PLA.

Source: The PLA “Blood Feud” Behind Xi’s 133 Days in Beijing

The United States is greenlighting two arms sales, together worth $1 billion, to Taiwan in a single week. Body-language clips online are sparking a political dispute—with Japan accusing China of misusing the footage, and now lodging a formal complaint. Under China’s threats to cut rare earth supplies, three American companies are speaking out about their experiences and the challenges they’re facing. Banks in China are now selling repossessed homes directly at steep discounts, but demand remains weak in the declining market. A Pacific island nation celebrates its ties with Taiwan—as Tuvalu’s prime minister prepares to sign the country’s first treaty during a visit. 00:00 Intro 01:06 U.S. Greenlights Two Arms Sales to Taiwan in One Week 02:38 China: There Is ‘No Market’ for Japanese Seafood 03:25 Japan: Viral Video Misrepresents Talks With China 04:22 Select Committee on China’s Control of Rare Earths 06:24 Report: CCP Could Weaponize Medicine, Tech Exports 09:13 Chinese Banks Sell Properties Amid Declining Economy 10:38 Tuvalu: We Treasure ‘Special Relationship’ w/ Taiwan 11:23 Taiwan Detains Chinese Citizen on Suspicion of Espionage 12:30 Prosecutors Grill Linda Sun’s Mother, Bankers Over Money Fraud Scheme 14:46 Dutch Halts Nexperia Seizure Order, Exports Resume 15:35 Tesla Plans to Cut China-Made Components: Analysis

Source: US Greenlights 2 Arms Sales to Taiwan Within a Week

As the situation in the Middle East remains in a deadlock, the risks to global trade through the Strait of Hormuz have surged, and the dynamics of Iran’s relationships with China and Russia are constantly in the spotlight. Recently, both China and Russia have pressured Iran, urging diplomatic solutions to the crisis.

Source: Rare! China Can’t Hold On, Pushes Iran for Ceasefire, but Iran’s Leaders Fear Death by Their Own

President Lai Ching-te is calling for stronger defense self-reliance, highlighting a T-Dome missile defense plan and broader efforts to boost Taiwan’s military, economy and societal resilience amid rising threats from China.

Source: President Lai Highlights Military Innovation During NCSIST Visit｜TaiwanPlus News

Tiananmen Square is more than a political stage—it may be a carefully constructed symbol of power. From Mao’s Mausoleum to the Monument at its center, this video explores how architecture, feng shui, and political intent intersect in the heart of Beijing. Why does a tomb sit on China’s central axis? And what does it mean when revolutionary power replaces imperial order? By examining history, design, and symbolism, we uncover a deeper layer behind one of the world’s most watched public spaces. Is there a hidden conflict built into Tiananmen Square—and what does it say about the Chinese Communist Party today?

Source: The Hidden Conflict Inside Tiananmen Square

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