Year: 2024

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.

While tensions are rising between China and the Philippines, Manila has announced its plans to deploy mid-range missiles to strengthen defenses in the South China Sea. China has called the move provocative, warning that it could aggravate regional stability. Watch in for more details!#china #philippines #worldnews

This video talks about China’s and perhaps world’s first 6th gen fighter jet. It analyzes its features and its possible role. It also explores just where in the production process China is with its 6th gen fighter.

Recently, videos from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) showed Chinese people being beaten by locals. Many of the locals appeared very emotional.Another video from earlier this year shows two Chinese individuals in the DRC with their hands tied to a rack, left under the sun while being watched and insulted by local onlookers.Why are Chinese people being treated this way in the DRC? What happened?

China is offering training programs for dictators around the world, molding them into the Chinese Communist Party’s own image.

The United States arrested seven Chinese nationals. Authorities say they illegally entered Guam while the island was conducting a missile test. We have more on the $10 billion plan to bolster Guam’s missile defense against threats from China.President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to take back the Panama Canal—a passageway critical to U.S. commerce. We look at the details of China’s growing influence over this key waterway.The White House is rolling out its latest investigation into Chinese-made semiconductors. Find out what the probe has to offer for the incoming Trump administration.Former U.S. Marine pilot Daniel Duggan will soon be extradited to the United States. He’s accused of training Chinese military pilots in violation of federal law.00:00 Intro01:23 U.S. Arrests 7 Chinese in Alleged Illegal Entry to Guam During Missile Test03:40 Trump Threatens to Take Back Panama Canal05:59 How Deeply Is China Involved in Panama?06:50 Biden Admin Launches New Probe on China-Made Chips08:25 Biden Admin Announces $570M for Taiwan Military09:38 Ex-U.S. Marine Pilot to Be Extradited to U.S.11:17 Trump Favors TikTok in U.S. ‘For a Little While’12:48 SCOTUS to Hear Arguments on Jan. 10 in TikTok Case18:21 Albania Will Ban TikTok for a Year19:12 Taiwan’s ‘Zero Day’ TV Series Set Around Invasion

China has criticized the Philippines’ decision to acquire the U.S.-made Typhon missile system, citing regional security concerns. The move comes amid heightened tensions between Manila and Beijing over disputed waters in the South China Sea.

China under the CCP is a massive, non-functional bureaucracy that makes even proving you’re alive difficult.

Lowy Institute International Security Program Director Sam Roggeveen says it would be “disastrous” for Australia if China establishes a military presence in the Pacific.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a new security deal with the Solomon Islands.“One bit of connective tissue here is that the ultimate fear is that China sets up agreements with one or more Pacific Islands countries to actually establish a Chinese military presence in the Pacific,” Mr Roggeveen told Sky News Australia.“That would be disastrous for Australia, so we’re aiming to prevent that.”

President Xi Jinping has urged Macau to diversify its economy and seek new growth drivers beyond casinos. Xi also called on Macau and Hong Kong to better integrate into the Greater Bay Area. Minmin Low reports on the Chinese leader’s first trip to the special administrative region since 2019.——–

China’s new $3.5bn megaport in Peru strengthens the trade relationship between the two countries and gives it direct access to Latin America’s valuable minerals, ensuring its own strategic growth and control over the global mineral supply chain. But the megaport has been described as environmentally destructive, at a time when the maritime industry is honing its green efforts.Chapters00:00 COSCO in Peru03:08 Greening the Maritime Industry03:50 Carbon Capture and Green Hydrogen05:33 On-Shore Power07:24 Voluntary Climate Goals08:27 China’s Foreign Infrastructure Project10:55 Conclusion#China #Peru #Beltandroad

China’s Local Governments have built up a Massive 60 TRILLION of Debt through the issuance of Bonds. These Interest Coupon and Repayment of these Bonds was being funded by LAND AUCTIONS however the Property Crash has reduced this income and the Local Governments are now facing the risk of DEFAULT. In this video I look at the current situation and discuss the implications for China. For specific details please check out the CHAPTER list below. Thanks for watching and please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE.Chapters:0:00 Intro2:11 LGFV DEBT3:50 DEBT:GDP RATIO6:14 CHINA V USA8:09 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION

China’s CCP leader Xi Jinping has told officials to “turn the knife inward” in a lead up to a major purge._____

00:00 Introduction00:12 Chinese Economy: Capital Flows & Deficits 04:21 Visa Free Travel06:55 Li on Extortion Cases09:49 US-China: AI Chips & Supply ChainsChina 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.

The U.S. commerce department has finalized a US$406 million CHIPS Act grant to Taiwan’s GlobalWafers to increase production of silicon semiconductor wafers, used in chip manufacturing, at its sites in the states of Texas and Missouri.

Xi Jinping’s Next Move: China Could Send Troops to This Country | Vantage with Palki SharmaChinese private security companies are ramping up operations in Myanmar, reportedly joining forces with the military junta to safeguard key Belt and Road projects like the Myanmar-China Economic Corridor. With four firms already operating, a new joint security company aims to protect pipelines, railways, and ports vital to China’s strategic interests. These developments come as Myanmar’s opposition forces gain ground in the ongoing civil war. Meanwhile, India faces increasing Chinese activity near its investment zones, raising concerns about regional stability. How will this affect Myanmar’s civil war and China’s influence in South Asia?—