Year: 2024

00:00 Introduction00:12 Chinese Economy: Guangdong Growth & Manufacturing 05:43 Ukraine-China10:37 US-China: Espionage China Update provides viewers with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic 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, all views and analysis are all my own and I make the videos.

Food safety in China is seriously messed up!

Chinese and Russian nuclear-capable bombers have been spotted patrolling near Alaska.President Joe Biden gives his fourth Oval Office address and explains why he’s stepping aside for the 2024 race. We take a look at his administration’s China policy.The Justice Department charges a Florida man born in China with spying on Chinese dissidents in the United States. Authorities say he’s been providing information to China’s intelligence agency for more than a decade.We take a deep dive into the world of illicit fentanyl and what it takes to produce the deadly synthetic opioids from scratch. The substance could be a lot more accessible than many think.00:00 Intro01:06 Russian, Chinese Bombers Patrol near Alaska03:16 Newsham: China, Russia ‘Smell U.S. Weakness’ Amid Patrol05:45 An Overview of Biden’s China Policy07:26 Florida: Man Charged with Decade of Spying for CCP08:56 Report: Reuters Found All Fentanyl-Making Supplies Online13:18 Blinken to Visit 6 Asian Countries in Show of Commitment14:10 Hong Kong Court Dismisses Jimmy Lai’s Bid to End Trial——–

There are a myriad of different types of RPG-7 in use in Ukraine, this week we look at one of the rarest – the Chinese Type 69.

On July 11, Air China, China Southern Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines released their first-half performance forecasts for 2024, showing varying degrees of losses.The announcements indicate that Air China expects a net loss attributable to shareholders of 2.3 billion to 3 billion yuan for the first half of this year. After excluding non-recurring gains and losses, the net loss is expected to be between 2.8 billion and 3.8 billion yuan.#chinaobserver

Indonesia has become the world’s leading producer of nickel, supplying over 40% of global demand crucial for electric vehicle batteries. This surge is driven by partnerships with China, which has improved local refining capabilities. Meanwhile, the United States faces challenges with limited nickel supply, mining just 17,000 metric tons in 2023 compared to Indonesia’s 1.8 million metric tons. Elon Musk has emphasized the need for increased nickel production, highlighting its importance for Tesla and the EV sector. Companies like Talon Metals have been working on opening a new nickel mine in Minnesota, aiming to address the challenges of limited nickel supply in the U.S. CNBC visited a remote area in Sulawesi, Indonesia to understand the impact of nickel mining on locals’ lives, and to find out why China and Indonesia together have disrupted the entire nickel industry.Chapters:03:46 Title card: How China took over Indonesia’s nickel industry to fuel EV growth 03:54 Chapter 1: A rise in demand 06:23 Chapter 2: China’s plan for dominance10:00 Chapter 3: The true cost 14:08 Chapter 4: The path forward

The U.S, Britain and South Korea warned of a global cyber espionage campaign. This campaign is being conducted by North Korean hackers. Reportedly, the hackers are attempting to steal classified military secrets to support Pyongyang’s banned nuclear weapons programme. Joint notice from US, UK and S. Korea warned that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea was using state-backed attackers. This was done to further the regime’s military and nuclear ambitions#northkorea #hacker #us

Living in China for so long, we would like to share some of the comparisons that we have found between China and the west, and shed some light on the situation.

The Missouri attorney general is investigating a nonprofit run by China’s intelligence services. One big question remains: is it another Chinese police outpost?Former President Donald Trump’s running mate pledges a major shift for what he called Washington’s “sweetheart trade deal” with China, starting by bringing jobs back home.The University of Maryland agrees to pay a $500,000 settlement to the government over an allegation it failed to disclose funding from China.A fire breaks out in a shopping mall in China’s southwestern Sichuan Province. State media reports say 16 were killed.00:00 Intro02:11 Missouri Investigates Nonprofit Tied to Chinese Intel Agency04:36 Report: a Look at China’s Foreign Missions in U.S.06:06 JD Vance: Trade Deal with China Sends U.S. Jobs Abroad07:02 Sen. Blackburn on JD Vance’s China Stance10:43 Youngkin: China Is ‘Trying to Dominate the Entire World’12:00 University of Maryland to Pay $500k to Settle DOJ Case13:06 Taiwan: Defense Spending Reached Historic Highs14:37 China Halts Nuclear Arms-Control Talks with U.S.15:13 At Least 16 Killed After Mall Fire in Sichuan Province

00:00 Introduction00:12 US-China I: Trump’s Interview Comments03:35 Selina Cheng Fired From WSJ06:39 US-China II: Arms Control Talks & Chip CurbsChina Update provides viewers with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic 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, all views and analysis are all my own and I make the videos.

This is a highlight from Podcast 261—China’s Very Close to War with The Philippines • #261 China’s Very Close to War with T… China has gone too far in the South China Sea after a vicious attack on the Philippines.Joining us today is David Day, Chairman of the Global Risk Mitigation Foundation. David has extensive experience working in the Philippines for over 40 years. He’s also the former Chairman of the China Belt & Road TaskForce of the American Bar Association’s International Section.

China’s electric vehicle market is struggling with overproduction and difficulty selling cars. In response, Chinese manufacturers are trying to increase exports to address the issue. However, data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers on July 10 shows that China exported 86,000 electric vehicles in June, a 13.2% drop from the previous month. This marks the third consecutive month of declining exports since March. This trend indicates growing resistance in Europe, which has significantly raised import tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.#chinaobserver

#chinainsights Recently, we saw on Douyin many incidents where many businesses fled with customers’ advance money, right? This is the reality in our industry. 40% of the stores and factories are on the verge of closure and bankruptcy, and 60% of the factories have no work to do. So, please keep an eye on your money and avoid being cheated of both money and goods.

On July 3, someone on social media revealed that Hangzhou East Railway Station, once touted as one of Asia’s largest high-speed rail stations, has experienced platform subsidence just 11 years after its opening. The platform has sunk to the point where there is a 30-centimeter gap between the train and the platform, forcing passengers to “jump down” from the train, risking falls if they’re not careful. Images show a stark contrast in the height difference between the platform and the train compared to 2018.#chinaobserver

Is Beijing escalating South China Sea territorial claims with areas claimed by Vietnam in the same way as with the Philippines, except that Hanoi chooses to keep the incidents off the international radar? At the beginning of July, China appeared to be holding a rare twin carrier exercise in the South China Sea with the Shandong aircraft carrier and at least eight warships, according to satellite imagery. They were also spotted about 50 miles northeast of Woody Island in the Paracels, an archipelago previously held in part by Vietnam until China seized all in a naval battle in 1974. Taiwan also claims the territory. China’s “monster” coast guard ship has several times this year patrolled Vietnam’s oil fields in the Spratlys, most recently in June. And in March, Beijing redrew its coastal baseline in the Gulf of Tonkin between Vietnam and China, a move that breaks with an agreement reached by Hanoi and Beijing in 2000. How is Vietnam handling these moves by China and will it take a stronger stance toward its more powerful neighbor? We also take a look at cooperation between Vietnam and the Philippines and whether the two South China Sea claimants can stand together against Beijing’s increasingly assertive behavior. Our guests: Alexander Huang- Chair, Council on Strategic & Wargaming Studies- Kuomintang (KMT) international affairs director and representative to the U.S.

00:00 Introduction00:12 EU-China: Trade & Security Tensions05:37 Chinese Overcapacity Accusations: A Recap 09:02 Chinese Economy: Trade Numbers & Global Trade SystemChina Update provides viewers with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic 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, all views and analysis are all my own and I make the videos.

A satellite image is sparking speculation. Mock-ups of U.S. fighter jets captured in China’s desert. Has the Chinese military been practicing how best to attack them?Biden warns China’s leader Xi to be aware of the “price-to-pay” if China continues supporting Russia or asserting aggression in the Indo-Pacific. It’s the second harsh warning China received during three days of NATO meetings.Why is a Chinese biotech firm allowed to grow genetically engineered soybeans in the U.S., while American companies are facing delays for approval? Congressman John Moolenaar wants answers from the USDA.And, the 8th anniversary of a landmark ruling over Beijing’s claims in the South China Sea. Filipino activists come together to celebrate.00:00 Intro2:29 Is China ‘Bombing’ Mockups of U.S. Jets in Drills?3:56 Biden Warns China Over Aggression in Europe, Pacific5:48 NATO Backs Ukraine, Denounces China to Counter Russia7:40 Is China Benefiting At U.S. Taxpayers’ Expense?11:29 U.S. Renews Policy Stripping Hong Kong of Trade Privileges12:13 House Panel Probes USDA for Clearing Chinese Soybeans13:20 Activists Mark Anniversary of South China Sea Ruling15:01 Three Gorges Dam Braces for New Round of Flooding

Remember those huge quarantine facilities China built? Well, they no longer need them and have started to tear them down. The material used to build them is being broken down and sold for scrap. This is such a waste and terrible for the environment. China is definitely not the leader in green initiatives!

On June 20, China’s Military Commission issued a document titled “Measures on Insisting on Struggling Hardly and Building the Army Diligently and Thriftily to Improve the Quality and Efficiency of Army Construction.” It mentions that “the mindset of living on a tight budget is to be maintained, and careful budgeting is to be done” and that the military needs to improve “the effectiveness of the military system and the efficiency of making use of national defense resources.” What does this mean?

China is driving the Philippines closer to Japan! The United States is deporting Chinese illegal immigrants. And China and Belarus are holding joint military exercises? That and more on this week’s China news headlines.

The recent actions of Chinese individuals in Japan have rapidly deteriorated the sentiments between the citizens of both countries, which has also tightened the issues regarding visa exemptions and Japan’s handling of refugees.#chinaobserver

China’s banking sector is facing a full-scale crisis. In just one week, 40 banks disappeared, absorbed into larger institutions. Watch to know more.#china #banking #wion

Zooming in on 2024’s first presidential debate: despite rising tensions between the United States and China, the two candidates didn’t address China often, except on tariffs and trade deficit. We fact-check their claims.The United States views China as threat number one. With that in mind, which China issues should have been in focus during the presidential debate? Retired Air Force Brigadier General Robert Spalding shares his take.Concerns are rising that U.S. maritime power is on the decline, while China is working hard to catch up. Where do the two nations stand on sea power right now? An expert breaks it down.The company Milwaukee Tool gets sued. A man in China claims the world-recognized power tool maker is tied to forced labor happening inside a Chinese prison. Milwaukee Tool denies the accusation.00:00 Intro01:17 Fact Check: Trump, Biden’s Claims on China Policy04:21 What Is No. 1 China Issue the U.S. Needs to Address?09:03 A Breakdown of the U.S.-China Maritime Power Competition13:59 Milwaukee Tool Sued Over Ties to Forced Labor in China

Joining us today is Carmen Lau. She’s a former elected Hong Kong District Councillor. And she’s now an International Advocacy and Program Associate at Hong Kong Democracy Council.

One of America’s most popular online shopping sites is in hot water. Arkansas is suing the Chinese-owned app Temu, accusing it of being spyware in disguise.Another Chinese retailer is also facing pushback. A UK-based human rights group is launching a legal bid against fast fashion giant Shein.Both of America’s top political parties share concerns over competition with China. Beyond economic reasons, they’re also zooming in on national security.How can we defend America from the Chinese Communist Party’s political warfare? What does the term “warfare” really mean? Retired U.S. Navy Captain James Fanell just testified before the Oversight Committee, and spoke to us about it.Arkansas Sues Chinese-Owned Shopping Platform TemuHuman Rights Group Trying to Stop Shein’s London IPOHouse GOP Seeks 9% Commerce Dept. Budget CutFanell: 30 Years of ‘Threat Deflation’U.S.: ‘Ironclad’ Commitment to PhilippinesTaiwan: Do Not Travel to China After Death Threat2 Former Chinese Defense Ministers Expelled from CCPHow Significant Is Falun Gong Protection Act?

Another subway collapse in China! Hopefully nobody was injured.

China has employed a new tactic in its legal war against Taiwan. On June 21, China’s Ministry of State Security and five other ministries jointly issued a piece of legislation titled “Opinions on Legally Punishing ‘Taiwan Independence’ Diehards for Splitting the Country and Inciting Splitting the Country”, threatening the death penalty for what they call serious crimes…

China says it doesn’t need nukes to take Taiwan. But it will take Taiwan. The US and China are holding serious nuclear talks. Communist propaganda is coming to a country near you. And the China economy collapse is coming. That and more on this week’s China news headlines.

00:00 Introduction00:12 70,000 Subscribers01:37 Politburo Meeting04:27 Stabbing Incident09:04 Capital Flight & Laundering NetworkChina Update provides viewers with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic 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, all views and analysis are all my own and I make the videos.

Can you believe it? China’s most advanced VT4 tank has turned out to be such a disappointment on the international market that even Nigeria was seriously let down. In 2019, Nigeria made a significant purchase of 35 VT4 main battle tanks from China. Sounds impressive, right? These tanks, touted as “3.5 generation” advanced tanks, failed to fire during military exercises, leaving Nigerian generals wide-eyed in disbelief. If it takes half an hour to fire a single shell in real combat, the enemy would have likely turned us into barbecue by then.Nigeria’s military leadership was frustrated with the situation. The expensive “god tank” they bought turned out to be a flop. Within less than two years, numerous issues emerged, forcing Nigeria to seek alternatives, eventually turning to Russia’s T-90 tanks.#chinaobserver

This is a highlight from Podcast 259 Hong Kong Is Losing Its Best and Brightest | Carmen Lau • #259 Hong Kong Is Losing Its Best and…

Update: the woman who defended bus full of kids has sadly passed