Month: September 2024

Silencers and switchers turn ordinary firearms into automatic weapons. U.S. law enforcement seized 300 websites selling the devices, illegally imported from China and hidden in plain sight.House Democrats are asking President Joe Biden to close a trade loophole. They say it’s being exploited by groups from Chinese e-commerce retailers to fentanyl traffickers.Beijing announces plans to train another 3,000 foreign police officers in the upcoming year. This is on top of the 2,700 it schooled last year. We have more on Beijing’s intention behind the move.Record-low profits, sinking confidence, and rising geopolitical tensions mean American companies in China are feeling the heat. We’ve got the latest numbers from a revealing new report.00:00 Intro01:06 U.S. Seizes 350 Websites Importing Gun Parts from China02:13 House Democrats Urge Biden to Close Tariff Loophole03:16 China to Train 3K Overseas Police Officers05:11 House Passes Bill to Revive China Initiative08:23 Record-Low Profits for U.S. Firms in China: Survey09:59 McCaul: Africa ‘Ground Zero’ for CCP Debt Diplomacy12:24 Tech Firm Executives to Testify About Election Threats12:50 Quinn on Scale of Chinese Infiltration in U.S.16:16 Police, Housing Management Clash with Residents: Video

China cannot function without phones!

Chinese society is becoming increasingly dangerous for everyone. And the Chinese Communist Party is to blame.

China continues to dominate critical industries despite continued efforts by the US. From a breakthrough in chip-making technology to its stronghold on the rare earths market, the west is struggling to catch up with China’s critical might. Take a look at this report for more…#china #chipmanufacturing #us

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠China’s Yutu-2 rover has traveled 1,613 meters on the mysterious far side of the moon as of Tuesday and sent home the latest images that showed the lunar surface’s diverse features.

Washington announces a win in its latest tit-for-tat cyber battle with Beijing. The FBI says it countered a massive Beijing-backed hacking network. Key U.S. infrastructure, organizations, and U.S. allies were among its targets.And efforts are underway to counter the Chinese Communist Party’s unfair business practices, such as large state subsidies and slave labor. A panel on Capitol Hill analyzes what could happen if they continue.A Japanese boy dies hours after a violent attack by a man in China on Wednesday. Senior Japanese officials are urging Beijing to provide an explanation.And, a firsthand account from a young man tortured in a Chinese mental hospital. He says he was held there after he exposed a massacre conducted by the Chinese Communist Party.00:00 Intro01:16 FBI Disrupted Major China Hacking Plan in the U.S.03:51 Panel: Countering CCP’s Unfair Market Practices05:58 Expert on Risk of TikTok Shaping American Opinion10:15 Japanese Boy Dies After Being Stabbed in China11:43 Deadly Attack Mirrored by Rising Maritime Conflicts13:24 Taiwan Warns Against Rumors Over Pager Explosions14:27 2 European Firms Potentially Linked to Pager Explosion14:56 Escapee Exposes Brutal Chinese Mental Hospital18:05 Top Global Food Buyer China Reduces Its Demand19:27 Why Is GM’s $5,000 EV Available Only in China?

U.S. will continue to keep its Typhon missile launcher deployed to the Philippines indefinitely despite protests from China. The missile system was delivered earlier this year ahead of the U.S.-Philippine joint military exercise. The Filipino and American forces continue to train with it, with officials saying that the move is aimed at giving China “sleepless nights.”#us #china #philippines

As tensions rise between the US and China in the battle for semiconductor supremacy, a surprising contender has quietly emerged as a winner. In this video, we explore how this unexpected nation has taken advantage of the tech rivalry, attracting global investments and strengthening its microchip industry.Discover how this country is thriving amidst the global semiconductor shortage, outshining tech giants, and positioning itself as a new leader in the chip market. From strategic policies to key partnerships, we’ll uncover the factors that have led to this nation’s rapid rise in the semiconductor space.🔍 In this video, you’ll learn:How the US-China chip war created new opportunities for this nationKey investments and partnerships that fueled its successWhat this rise means for the future of the global tech industryWatch now to find out who’s claiming the title of the chip industry’s unexpected victor!

The United States is moving forward to prepare for a potential war with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Satellite photos show that U.S. troops are reclaiming a Pacific Island airfield from World War II. This aligns with recently announced strategies that the U.S. would establish a network of airfields in the region, and staff them with troops trained to fill multiple roles. This happens as global conflicts are expanding in the Middle East, in Latin America, in Europe, and elsewhere. We’ll discuss this and more in this episode of Crossroads.

Ryan and Emily discuss China securing key Pakistan naval port in blow to US.

00:00 Introduction00:12 Another Stabbing Incident02:40 Taiwan Tensions04:57 Quote of the Week: Dalio06:17 EU-China: EV Tariffs | China Car ExportsChina 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 top executive from Formosa Plastics has been held at the Chinese border for 17 days, according to media reports. Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council says they’re unable to release details of the person involved, but that they’re monitoring the situation.

Former President Trump is warning Michigan voters about the threat China’s electric car industry poses to American carmakers. Plus, he made a 200 percent tariff promise to keep the swing state’s pillar industry safe.The U.S. disrupts a major Chinese hacking group nicknamed “Flax Typhoon.”Charges against a Chinese military hacker have been unsealed. It’s the latest U.S. bust targeting Chinese intelligence gathering.And, China hit nine U.S. defense firms with sanctions over U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. How effective are the measures?00:00 Intro01:01 Trump: 200% Tariff for Chinese Cars Built in Mexico03:39 Wray: FBI Strikes Second Chinese Hacking Group05:01 Charges Against Alleged Chinese Military Hacker Unsealed06:04 China Sanctions 9 U.S. Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sales07:13 Lebanon Pager Explosion Death Toll Rises to 1208:55 Chinese Warship Sails Between Japanese Islands09:45 Japanese Boy Stabbed Outside School in China10:47 Corr: Nippon Steel Promises to Invest $2.7B in U.S.15:02 Chinese Base Featured in U.S. Air Force Simulations15:35 Biden, Trump to Meet with Indian PM Modi16:42 Perry Link: China Uses Fear to Spark Self-Censorship18:54 Experts Break Down Beijing’s Rubber-Stamp System

China isn’t having the best of Septembers!

00:00 Introduction00:12 US-China I: Overcapacity03:51 Chinese Economy: VC Sector Woes08:54 US-China II: Chip WarChina 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.

Tensions are flaring in the South China Sea thanks to a new hotspot between China and the Philippines at the Sabina Shoal. And China almost killed Philippine sailors on the BRP Teresa Magbanua.

China was turning Africa into a colony. But now Africa is holding the upper hand.China Tried Harvesting His Organs. He Survived. • China Tried Harvesting His Organs. He…

President Joe Biden deals a blow to Chinese e-commerce giants Temu and SHEIN. The administration is moving to close a loophole that would affect 40 percent of U.S. imports.Two German naval ships pass through the Taiwan Strait, marking the nation’s first trip through the shipping lane in two decades. We have the details on Beijing’s reaction.China says would-be retirees must wait a little longer before beginning their golden years. The country is raising its retirement age for the first time since the 1950s, due to kick start the first day of the new year.00:00 Intro00:56 Biden Targets Chinese E-Commerce Evading U.S. Tariffs02:41 Biden Administration Hikes Tariffs on Chinese Imports03:32 TikTok Faces Crucial Court Hearing04:13 House Bill Counters Chinese EV Battery Dominance06:40 China Week Recap: House Passes 25 CCP-Related Bills07:15 German Navy Makes Rare Transit of Taiwan Strait07:58 China Raised Retirement Age After Decades09:27 Dozens of Journalists Harassed in Hong Kong11:44 Canada in Talks About Joining Next Phase of AUKUS12:50 China Imposes $62M Fine on Accounting Firm PWC13:55 Routers Act Passed to Protect Tech Security14:48 House Passes Bill Targeting Internet Hardware16:54 CCP Internet Censor: Wuhan Lockdown Nearly Broke Me18:32 China to Open Door to Foreign-Owned Hospitals

00:00 Introduction00:12 Chinese Economy: Stock Market Collapse02:41 Foreign Business Sentiment 07:05 EU-China: Tariffs08:31 South China Sea TensionsC

Taiwan Talks is at the Taipei Security Dialogue, Taiwan’s equivalent to the Shangri-La Dialogue. We spoke with key note speaker Kelly Craft, U.S. Ambassador to the UN from 2019 to 2021 and former U.S. Ambassador to Canada. We also spoke with Jacques deLisle, University of Pennsylvania’s Stephen A. Cozen Professor of Law, Professor of Political Science, and Director of the Center for the Study of Contemporary China.

The ball is rolling and China will no longer be able to exploit America’s weaknesses!

Atlas Organization founder Jonathan D.T. Ward discusses China’s rising aggression as a report claims Chinese cranes pose a risk at U.S. ports as well as U.S. companies hitting record-low profits in the country.

China Update is about China economic and political news and analysis #chinaupdateX (Formerly Twitter): / tonychinaupdate Channel email: [email protected]:00 Introduction00:12 China Economy: Trade Data04:11 EU-China: Trade & BusinessChina 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.

When there’s a civil war happening, China knows how to play all sides.

China plays a significant role in funding infrastructure projects in some African nations, including as part of its Belt and Road Initiative. How does China finance African infrastructure? Kai Zhu, former China-Africa Global Relationship Director at Barlcays Africa Group, breaks down the process and its financial and operational underpinnings. This interview from the FPA archives was recorded in 2020.

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris faced off in their first presidential debate. From tariffs to electric cars, we recap how they picked each other apart on China.A top aide to the NYPD commissioner is found to have close ties to the Chinese regime. It’s the second such case to emerge among senior New York officials in less than two weeks.A former CIA officer and FBI contractor, busted for spying for China, is now facing years behind bars and special scrutiny—if a judge signs off on his plea deal.Russia is kicking off massive drills and China is joining in. We have the Pentagon’s reaction.00:00 Intro01:10 Trump, Harris Spar Over China in Presidential Debate05:17 Ex-CIA Officer Asks for Plea Deal for Spying for China06:13 Top Aide to Nypd Commissioner Linked to CCP: Report07:28 Lee: Social Media Fuels Election Interference11:00 House Passes a String of China-Related Bills11:58 China Joins Russia’s Massive Military Drills13:24 Spain Calls on EU to Reconsider China EV Tariffs14:41 Europe Business Confidence in China Hits New Low: Report15:37 China Is Taking Over the Auto Industry: Analyst17:51 Labor Camp Survivor Describes Transnational Repression

China’s spies in America are living it up!

Obviously you can’t make fun of the former genocidal dictator in China, but why didn’t these artists know that?

Linda Sun, a close aid to New York Governor Kathy Hochul has been exposed as a Chinese agent, taking money from the CCP to advance China’s interests in the US. And she’s just the tip of the iceberg.

00:00 Introduction00:26 Chinese Economy I: $6.5 Trillion Stock Rout04:01 US-China: Russia’s “War Machine” 07:33 Chinese Economy II: Deflation Update 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.

China has become Mexico’s leading car supplier, with exports totaling $4.6 billion in 2023, according to Mexico’s Secretariat of Economy. Chinese automaker BYD has risen to become the seventh-largest automaker globally, surpassing Honda and Nissan, driven by growing demand for its affordable electric vehicles. Will China conquer the U.S. market next? NTD speaks to a veteran automotive expert

The House passes a series of bills to counter the Chinese regime, with more measures to be voted upon on Tuesday. We unpack some of the bipartisan acts focusing on technology and malign influence in the United States.The head of a Washington-based think tank gets arrested again. He’s set to be extradited back to the United States in the coming weeks, on charges of acting as an agent for China.U.S. and Chinese military commanders have their first conversation in nearly two years. We have key takeaways from the video call.Should artificial intelligence make the call on using nuclear weapons? Including the United States, 60 nations rallied behind a new plan for responsible military AI, while China stood apart.00:00 Intro01:11 House Passes Series of Bills to Counter Chinese Regime02:53 House Passes Bill Aiming to Halt CCP Partnerships04:27 U.S. Think Tank Head Arrested, Set to Be Extradited05:30 Top U.S., China Military Brass Hold First Call in 2 Years06:36 Expert: the Real Impact Lies in the Bills Left Behind10:41 U.S., UK Warn Iran, China Over Supporting Russia’s War12:02 Nations Discuss Plans for Military AI at S. Korea Summit13:37 Huawei Challenges iPhone 16 Launch with New Phone15:10 Portugal to Keep Ban on Chinese 5G Equipment15:58 Deflation Fears Spreading in China17:32 BDO Accused of Improperly Liquidating Next Digital18:30 Last Squatter Settlements to Be Removed in Hong Kong

China has been making major inroads in a country that will spell disaster for India.

U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Samuel Paparo has stated that U.S. ships could escort Philippine vessels on resupply missions in the South China Sea. Will this further complicate the tense situation in the region resulting from competing claims of sovereignty by various countries? Watch the analysis from our guests Tony Hu and Liu Fu-kuo.