Year: 2024

Chinese companies have been building their own armies, commonly known as militias, that can quell unrest if things with the economy get too bad. In this just us episode of China Unscripted, we talk about the history of company militias, China’s punishing Hukou system, and how China’s reform and opening up was a change in strategy but not philosophy. This is a highlight from the full episode: No. 242 China and Taiwan Are Close to War • #242 China and Taiwan Are Close to War

The homes of a top adviser to New York City Mayor Eric Adams were raided by the FBI. We break down her China ties. Does Tuvalu still prefer Taiwan over Beijing? We have more on the Pacific island nation’s latest diplomatic priorities, reaffirmed by its new prime minister. The driving forces behind the world’s second-largest economy are shutting down. An article posted in the Wall Street Journal highlights China’s struggling market. Should insurance companies pay for organ transplants for Americans that are

The noise and vibration from the BYD Model Han’s engine are ridiculously loud, just like being at a disco. Owners joke that just two weeks after getting the car, it’s evolved into a tractor. #chinaobserver

Starting in July of 2023 a sweeping campaign targeted Chinese generals, particularly within the PLA Rocket Force in what amounted to a purge. This probably wouldnt have been such a big deal if it a couple of infantry generals but we’re talking about one of the most important parts of the PLA that oversees their tactical and nuclear missiles. This branch has seen some of the biggest increases in funding and modernization in recent years. Written by: Chris Cappy and Tony Edited by: Savvy Studios T shirts

For decades, China’s economic growth was tremendous. But now the nation is seeing a significant slowdown. Its housing sector is in its third year of decline, the stock market is touching new lows and youth unemployment remains high. These issues may be a major headache not only for the Chinese people and President Xi Jinping, but they also have big consequences for the rest of the world. With China’s National People Congress approaching, Bloomberg journalists analyze what the end of China’s boom times mea

00:00 Introduction 00:12 Chinese Economy: Investments, Local Debt & Coffee 07:38 South China Sea

China and Taiwan inch closer to war after a Taiwanese coast guard boat chases an illegal fishing boat and two of them dies. In this just us episode of China Unscripted, we discuss whether these were fishermen or part of China’s maritime militia, China’s encroachment into Taiwan’s territory, and the unique position of Kinmen, a Taiwanese island just a few miles from China’s coast. This is a highlight from the full episode: No. 242 China and Taiwan Are Close to War https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVeiU…

Major fires taking over residential buildings in China. One mother managed to flee one of the burning buildings with her teenage son from her 20th floor apartment. She tells us about their harrowing escape. A new tech rivalry is on the horizon. Washington and its allies have endorsed joint efforts to boost 6G technology. This as nations fear China could dominate the sector if they get ahead of the game. China’s ousted foreign minister Qin Qang suddenly resigns from the national legislature. He has yet to re

China would love nothing more than to have its propaganda run in western media, which is generally regarded as being independent of the government. And there are signs it’s using TikTok to do just that. In this episode of China Uncensored, we look at how journalists and media companies are flocking to TikTok, how TikTok is buying out Western factcheckers, and what this means for factchecks about China.

Discover what’s really behind over 130 documented incidents of CCP interference against Shen Yun Performing Arts, and learn why a peaceful meditation practice that’s persecuted in China is at the heart of it all. Tune in for an exclusive interview with Levi Browde, executive director of the Falun Dafa Information Center, on how Beijing manipulates narratives in America. ———

Satellite images reveal floating barrier at the mouth of the disputed atoll in the South China Sea. Recent satellite images taken over the hotly disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea reveal a floating barrier across its entrance. #southchinasea #china #philippines

According to The Wall Street Journal, sources revealed that BYD, headquartered in Shenzhen, is scouting factory locations in Mexico and has begun feasibility studies. The Mexican Ministry of Economy stated that Stella Li, a senior executive at BYD, visited Mexico in January 2024 to discuss the company’s expansion plans and negotiate terms, including factory location, with local officials. BYD, renowned for its affordability in China, surpassed its largest competitor, Tesla, in the last quarter of 2023, bec

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In this gripping exposé, delve into the heart of a $11.6 million chip smuggling operation as 53,000 American chips find their clandestine route to China through South Korea. Uncover the intricate layers of deception woven by ‘Company A’, a shadowy entity masquerading as a legitimate business, as they orchestrate one of the largest chip heists in recent history. Explore the ripple effects of this daring scheme on global supply chains and geopolitical tensions, shedding light on the high-stakes game of semico

China has been warning for years that it will take control of Taiwan, an independent, democratically-ruled island off of China’s eastern coast. China has been using a number of grayzone warfare tactics to try to get it to surrender voluntarily, but so far it hasn’t worked. A recent incident in Taiwan’s waters has made the possibility of a war very real, and China has been stepping up its encroachment into Taiwan’s territory ever since. In this just us episode of China Unscripted, we discuss China’s latest p

When Hamas attacked Israeli homes on Oct. 7, 2023, it took Israel and the most of the rest of the world by surprise. But was China in on it? And did China help plan the attack? In this episode of China Unscripted, we discuss that China’s role in the Oct. 7 attack, Israel’s past mistakes, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s relationship with Muslims. Joining us in this episode is Professor M.D. Nalapat, the director of the department of geopolitics and international relations at India’s Manipal Univers

Years of pandemic lockdown are over, but things are only getting worse for China. And this year promises to be particularly bad.

A Chinese-made gun safe was opened by a 6-year-old boy. The United States is recalling over 120,000 biometric gun safes, saying they pose risk of death. What should consumers do if they have one at home? Chinese police are stationed in Hawaii’s closest Pacific neighbor. Massive mountain wildfires in southern China are stretching for 12 days, severely disrupting traffic and agriculture, while extreme cold temperatures cause a major highway accident in another city. Chinese people are reporting rising local d

In this riveting episode of our Geopolitical Showdown series, we delve deep into the intense and complex conflict between China and the United States over the sovereignty of Taiwan. In this video, we’ll explore the significance of Taiwan to the US, and why the US fears China’s hold on Taiwan. We’ll also uncover the US-China conflict, and how it has shaped relations between the two countries over the past few decades. If you’re interested in understanding the US-China conflict, and why it is so important, t

Another Bridge has just collapsed in China, why are so many Chinese bridges falling down??

In 2020, a news story about the “Chinese version of Gundam” made headlines in the South China Morning Post, claiming that Transformer-like high-tech robots were spotted at the construction site of the Chinese military’s defence works on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, leaving Indian soldiers agape and even catching the attention of President Xi Jinping. Adding to the absurdity, China’s state broadcaster CCTV branded it an “intelligent robot”, taking boasting to a whole new level. However, the truth was a letdown

China Update is about China economic and political news and analysis #chinaupdate X (Formerly Twitter): / tonychinaupdate Channel email: [email protected] 00:00 Introduction 00:12 Chinese Financial Sector 03:42 Europe-China: Wang Yi Trip 06:51 Report on Child Costs 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 Englis

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Could China remotely disrupt U.S. ports at the touch of a button? President Joe Biden signed an executive order to bolster U.S. infrastructure against that threat. We look into what makes them vulnerable. The European Union is rolling out its first round of sanctions targeting Chinese firms over their alleged involvement in Russia’s war in Ukraine. Are American universities shaped by funding from U.S. foes? We have more on why a Heritage Foundation research fellow says the money is undermining American inte

China keeps telling porkies about its booming economy and to be honest the economy is just offal!

INS Baaz, INS Kohasa, INS Jarawa, and INS Utkrosh are among the 7 Indian Military bases on the Andaman and Nicobar islands operated by India. The country is currently upgrading these facilities to deal with India-China tensions in Indian Ocean region. India’s plan to possible blockade China’s maritime trade routes passing through the Malacca Strait in the Andaman Sea in case of a war. This gives India a significant advantage to project its geopolitical power in the South East Asian Region. This strategy h

#chinainsights #taiwan #lightning #chinainsights #taiwan #lightning-fastwar China has suddenly seen a massive and mandatory military recruitment. Is the CCP’s current strategy towards Taiwan a hot war or a war of perception? Is it a lightning-fast war or a protracted one? This is one of the most controversial issues concerning China in 2024. According to a recent study by a British think tank, China has raised its defense budget for 29 consecutive years in preparation for a protracted war in the Indo-Paci

In this video, I discuss what we know about potential safety problems associated with the 3 Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River in China. To put the potential issues with this dam into context, I describe the main types of dam structures and what have been some notable dam failures. Get your free digital copy of my overview of the biggest engineering disasters in the last 100 years. https://ftandc.com/top-engineering-di…

For decades, China has been using a technique called salami slicing to, it hopes, gradually take over Taiwan. Instead of taking Taiwan all in one go, it starts by moving just a little bit closer to Taiwan’s airspace and territorial waters. Now just moving a little closer to Taiwan isn’t going to trigger an armed response, but if Taiwan isn’t careful, it’ll wake up one day to find the CCP on its doorstep. In this episode of China Uncensored, we look at how China is salami slicing Taiwan’s airspace and terri

When it comes down to it, the next world war will be fought digitally. So that begs the question: Who has the advantage in military technology? China or the United States? Check out today’s epic new video as we dive into the tech that makes these militaries fire on all cylinders, but which side has the advantage? Watch and find out!