Day: July 26, 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