Year: 2024

This is a highlight from Podcast 273 No One Knows How Bad the Chinese Economy Really Is | Christopher Balding • #273 No One Knows How Bad the Chinese… China’s economy is a disaster. Just how big of a disaster is unknown to even Xi Jinping.

China’s Clearest Hint On Camera About Invading Taiwan?China warned that efforts towards “Taiwan independence” and peace were “irreconcilable” as its military launched drills around the self-ruled island.”Taiwan independence and peace in the Taiwan Strait are irreconcilable,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said, warning that “provocations from pro-independence forces will inevitably face countermeasures”.#china #taiwan #worldnews

Microsoft’s new digital defense report highlights a chilling phenomenon: U.S. adversaries are collaborating with criminals to wage cyberattacks against the United States.Taiwan condemns China’s large-scale military drill. Su Tzu-yun, an analyst from Taiwan’s Institute for National Defense and Security, points out that China’s ambitions expand beyond the island of Taiwan.China’s coast guard releases an image of a love heart amid their military drill around Taiwan. How are the Taiwanese people reacting?Two giant pandas are on their way to Washington’s National Zoo from China. But critics are voicing concerns that Beijing is using the bears as diplomatic tools.00:00 Intro01:10 Microsoft Alarms About Digital Threats by China02:43 Taiwan Detects 153 Chinese Warplanes in Airspace05:17 German Chancellor: Beijing Not Trying to Take Taiwan05:45 Taiwan Buys Nearly 1,000 Killer Drones from U.S.06:04 Taiwan Decries China’s Love-heart Propaganda06:44 Panda Diplomacy: China Sends Giant Pandas to U.S.07:39 Where Do Trump and Harris Stand on China Policies?11:41 Taiwanese Drama Depicts CCP Invasion Scenario14:13 U.S. Adds 3 Chinese Firms to ‘Unverified List’14:39 EU: China EV Tariffs Needed for Fair Competition15:53 European Carmakers Face Crisis of Chinese Competition18:02 Russia and China Assert ‘No Limits’ Alliance

We’ve never seen so many car accidents in one tunnel before!

China’s military just surrounded Taiwan as part of the Joint Sword 2024 B military drills. And its clear they’re planning for a blockade of Taiwan.

Beijing tested an intercontinental ballistic missile, or ICBM, with a dummy warhead for the first time in 40 years outside its own borders. Analysts say the dummy warhead used traveled around the distance required to reach continental America, landing close to French Polynesia. China is aiming to build a world-class military by 2035.

China’s economy is crumbling. But because of systemic corruption in the Communist system, the true scope of the disaster is beyond what anyone can imagine.

China is reportedly taking aim at down-ballot races as the 2024 election comes closer. We have more on who experts and lawmakers say have been targeted.Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te says Beijing “has no right” to represent Taipei. He made the remarks as the Taiwanese government celebrates its 113th birthday.Beijing says it will add more U.S. defense companies and executives to its sanction list for doing business with Taiwan.Australian lobster could soon be back on Chinese menus. Canberra announces a breakthrough with Beijing: an agreement to lift the last major trade ban on Australian goods.Report: China Targets Down-Ballot Races Ahead of ElectionTaiwanese President: China Can’t Represent TaiwanBeijing Sanctions US Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sale4 Taiwanese People Detained in ChinaVance: China Is a Bigger Threat to US Than IranAlbanese: China Agreed to Lift Lobster BanPhilippines Presses Southeast Asian Leaders on ChinaNew Supercarrier Set to Join Pacific Fleet in 2025Big Investors Cash Out of Chinese Stocks in One DayBalding: Beijing’s Investment Push Is UnworkableFormer Senior Finance Official Sentenced to DeathJapanese Firms Speed Up Exit Amid Risks7th NTD International Piano Competition Coming to NYC

Mutiny In China: Young Chinese are Threatening CCP’s Rule

Taiwan called on Beijing to “refrain from military provocations that would jeopardise the peace and stability of the region” after China deployed fighter jets and warships to encircle Taiwan. Beijing said the drills were aimed at sending a “stern warning” to “separatist” forces on the self-ruled island. #China #Taiwan #ChinaTaiwanTensions #XiJinping #Beijing #PLA #HindustanTimes

Youth nursing homes in China are wild, but they are also a symptom of something much more serious.

00:00 Introduction00:12 Chinese Economy I: Saturday Briefing & Market Reaction 05:49 Sponsored Investment Opportunity 09:29 Chinese Economy II: Inflation Data10:31 Chinese Economy III: Kroeber Piece

China’s film industry has long been entangled in money laundering schemes, with the expression: “Movies are made by gangsters, with gangsters and for gangsters.” One of China’s biggest stars, Fan Bingbing, who is known in the West for her role as Blink in the X-Men franchise, was recently embroiled in a major scandal that brought these issues to light. Why do China’s filmmakers use their craft to launder money? And what role do the Triads play in the process? 0:51 The Fan Bingbing scandal 2:07 Triads and Hong Kong gangster movies6:06 Money laundering under the CCP 8:12 The biggest scandal in China’s film industry

Taiwan’s president sends a clear message to Beijing in his first National Day speech on October 10. Welcome to a special recording of Taiwan Talks on Taiwan’s Double Ten Day. Our guests: Chen Ming-chi Associate professor, National Tsing-Hua University Institute of SociologyTitus Chen Researcher, National Chengchi University Institute of International RelationsAlexander Huang Chair of the Council on Strategic & Wargaming Studies and Kuomintang (KMT) International Affairs director#TaiwanNationalDay #ROC #ROCNationalDay #LaiChingte #Tsai #TaiwanIndependence #China #PRC #Xi #PLA #CCP #ChinaNationalDay

00:00 Introduction00:12 Chinese Economy I: Saturday Briefing & Market Reaction 05:49 Sponsored Investment Opportunity 09:29 Chinese Economy II: Inflation Data10:31 Chinese Economy III: Kroeber Piece

Communist China launches new war games near Taiwan, sparking anger in Taipei and concerns in Washington. What does the Chinese Communist Party say the drills are for, and what is the U.S. reaction?Beijing sanctions one of Taiwan’s wealthiest people as well as a prominent lawmaker. We take a look at China’s latest move amid large-scale military drills.Trade negotiations with Mexico, China, and the European Union have harmed the United States, according to former President Donald Trump. He proposes a renegotiation of major trade deals.Trump’s VP pick, Sen. JD Vance, sheds light on why he says America needs Trump’s trade policy, specifically when it comes to China.01:09 China Sets New Record: 125 Jets Encircle Taiwan04:28 Beijing Residents Respond to War Games Around Taiwan05:30 China Sanctions 2 Taiwanese for Backing Civil Defense06:42 Newsham: CCP Slowing Choking Taiwan Like an ‘Anaconda’09:32 Trump Hints at High Tariffs to Protect U.S. Industry10:57 Vance: Trump Proposal Can Rebuild American Prosperity12:39 China’s Exports Sharply Miss Forecast in September13:27 China’s Fiscal Stimulus Plan Remains a Mystery15:32 Is China’s Economy in Bad Shape?17:58 TSMC Expected to Report 40% Jump in Quarterly Profit18:42 Defense Ministers from China, Russia Meet in Beijing19:10 KLM Urges EU to Address Chinese Airline Competition

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Amid rising tensions with China, the Philippines’ “Sama Sama” naval drills are taking place off Luzon Island, involving around 1,000 personnel from Australia, Canada, France, Japan, and the U.S. Our guests, Chen Ping-kuei and Marcin Jerzewski, share their observations.

#Japan and #China—tw0 of the world’s largest #economies—are facing growing tension. From #trade disputes to #territorial arguments, these countries have a long and complicated history. Now, as their economic struggles intensify, we’re seeing the consequences on the global stage.What happens if China overtakes Japan? How will this affect the rest of the world?Stay with me, because in this video, we will explore the hidden challenges between Japan and China and why the world needs to pay attention to what’s happening right now.For years, Japan and China have had an uneasy relationship. Economic competition, territorial disputes, and their painful history during World War II continue to cause friction. Now, with the global economy in turmoil and Japan’s yen rapidly losing value, their relationship is under even more strain.But this isn’t just a local problem. What happens between Japan and China could change the balance of power worldwide.

Minimum Wage in China Gets you NOTHING!

The U.S. overtakes China for most company’s on Fortune’s Global 500 list for the first time in four years. What’s behind the shift?Secretary of State Antony Blinken offering reassurances on the U.S. commitment to the Indo-Pacific region, especially when it comes to China.A hefty $800,000 penalty potentially awaits a California energy company executive. The Department of Justice filed suit against him for allegedly dodging tariffs on Chinese solar panels.And, is AI taking over the job market? TikTok seems to think so. The social media company is laying off hundreds of employees globally as it embraces AI technology.00:00 Intro01:11 U.S. Overtakes China on Fortune Global 500 List02:18 U.S. Reaffirms Commitment to Indo-Pacific Region03:58 DOJ Sues Energy Executive for Evading Tariffs04:57 Lawmakers Asks Briefing from AT&T Over China Breach05:42 Lee: Bytedance Collects Data 25x Faster Than ChatGPT10:44 Bytedance’s TikTok Cuts Hundreds of Jobs in AI Shift12:55 Trump Unveils New Economic Policies in Detroit15:05 EU Presses Temu on Steps to Stop Illegal Products15:53 Indonesia Arrests Chinese Man Wanted for Fraud16:59 Chinese Police Arrest Homeowners Protesting Management18:30 BMW and Mercedes Sales Dip from Weak China Sales19:44 BYD Aims for 100,000 EV Sales in Mexico by 2025

Huawei rose from the ashes like a phoenix and beat the markets at their own game. In an unprecedented fashion, working on all fronts, from sanctions and embargos to geopolitical bias, Huawei single-handedly built its fortress right under the noses of global market leaders and won.This is a fascinating story of grit against all odds – a true manifestation of the philosophy – “of never say die”.Never say die -is not uncommon amongst startups that are struggling to survive or even small-sized companies facing an existential crisis.But to find them in a behemoth, of the size of $40billion is simply uncommon. How do you bring such large workforces on track, reorient them to your new plans, products, and tech?It is more than a mindset, it is a human will to win!‪@huawei‬#huawei, #nokia, #ericsson, #samsung, #apple

00:00 Introduction00:12 Chinese Economy: Wage Deflation & Cyclical vs Structural 05:12 Australia-China: Lobsters07:16 Taiwan Tensions: Lai SpeechChina 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 Chinese blogger made a horrifying discovery in a Chinese hotel. And that was just the beginning.

This man in the video is the vlogger called “Big Blue” by stock traders. Recently, he’s been getting a lot of hate from netizens because many believed his prediction that the Chinese stock market would surge after the National Day. As a result, a lot of people lost almost all their savings.

The Chinese economy under Xi Jinping is finally showing its fault lines. How long can it last?

his is a condensed version of Jan Jekielek’s interview with Gordon Chang. The full version was released on Epoch TV on September 28, 2024.Jan Jekielek interviews Gordon Chang, the author of the new book, “Plan Red: China’s Project to Destroy America,” to understand the Chinese regime’s strategy to destabilize America, from fentanyl warfare to election disinformation to suspicious activity at the border.“We see momentum toward war, and we Americans have got to ask ourselves, what is going to stop this momentum to war?” Chang says.“The Communist Party People’s Daily, the most authoritative publication in China, in a landmark editorial declared in May 2019 a people’s war against us, and we’re American, so we think we can ignore what our enemies say. But for Communist China, People’s War is a phrase that has great resonance going back to the beginning of the People’s Republic. Just about a year ago, ‘PLA Daily’ actually defined people’s war for us. It said people’s war is total war, and we have seen China wage a campaign of unrestricted warfare against the United States.”Gordon Chang: “You have an insecure regime in China. Beijing is worried about the inspirational impact of America’s values and form of governance on the Chinese people. So I believe the Communist Party does not think it will ever be safe as long as the United States exists.”Chang about Chinese students in America: “We know that Chinese consular officials and Ministry of State Security agents actually surveil those students and get them to commit espionage, get them to engage in political activities which is inappropriate on our soil, and this is our country. We allow that. Under the communist party’s top down system every Chinese national has to obey the instructions and demands of the Communist Party and China’s 2017 National Intelligence law actually codifies this in one area where Chinese nationals are required to commit espionage if they receive a demand.”“There must be hundreds, if not 1000s, of Ministry of State Security agents running around our country trying to compromise American politicians.”Chang recommends: “We need to sever all of our contacts with the Chinese regime. I know that that is very strong. I’m not saying it’s politically acceptable, but I am saying it is necessary, and the reason is we’re being overwhelmed. We are being overwhelmed by a Chinese regime. Our law enforcement is being overwhelmed. Our universities are being overwhelmed, our businesses, Hollywood, just, you name it. And we don’t have a hold on this. And until we are able to manage this, we need to take those contacts and sever them. It’s going to be tough. It will be painful, as we talked about, but nonetheless, it’s necessary, and that’s why I’m so concerned, because we are not willing to do what is necessary to save our society.”CHAPTER HEADERS[0:00:00 – 0:00:22] Chinese Migrants with Military Ties[0:00:28 – 0:02:37] China’s “People’s War” and Unrestricted Warfare Against the U.S.[0:03:19 – 0:07:53] Chinese Infiltration of American Society and Elections[0:08:24 – 0:09:54] Influx of Chinese Migrants Across U.S. Borders[0:12:08 – 0:15:13] Comprehensive Chinese Penetration of American Institutions [0:15:34 – 0:19:21] Severing Ties with the Chinese Regime[0:19:54 – 0:22:02] Potential for Wider Conflict and the Need to Prevent War[0:22:02 – 0:22:20] Conclusion and Call to Action

The Taiwan Strait is about 180 kilometers long. The United States and Taiwan both say that it ‘s a key shipping and trade route. About half of the world’s container ships pass through it. The waters are international and open to all warships. However, the Beijing government disagrees, claiming that democratically governed Taiwan is its own territory and that only China has sovereignty and jurisdiction over the strait.

China’s stock market is surging, but experts warn the trend will lose strength much sooner than the world may expect. We hear from economists about what’s happening in the world’s second-largest economy.U.S. intelligence officials warn that Beijing has tried to influence down-ballot races, including congressional campaigns on both sides of the aisle.Russia confirmed joint patrols with China in the Pacific after the Pentagon spotted their warships near Alaska last week.Beijing is exercising new ways to keep the United States reliant on its lithium. A top U.S. official breaks down China’s strategy.0:00 Intro01:05 Stocks Lose Steam as Beijing Fails to Offer Stimulus03:45 Balding: Broader Chinese Index Flat in 21st Century07:10 China, Russia Attempt to Influence U.S. Elections07:57 Russia Confirms Anti-Submarine Patrol with China08:48 U.S.: China Oversupplies Lithium to Eliminate Rivals10:14 China Presses Pakistan on Citizen Safety12:25 Gordon Chang: China Is Trying to Destroy America17:00 Taiwan: Prepared for Communist Invasion18:16 N. Korea Threatens Use of Nuclear Weapons Again18:59 South Korea’s Role in Countering Communism19:43 Chinese Warships Dock at Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base20:50 China Targets EU Brandy in Tit-For-Tat Response

We’ve coined a new phrase about tourism in China, ‘Traffic Tourism’. It’s so busy and crowded it’s akin to being in a traffic jam!

The European Union is moving forward with imposing tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, despite resistance from key member states like Germany. These tariffs, which could reach up to 45%, aim to address what the EU views as unfair Chinese subsidies, but they risk sparking retaliatory actions from Beijing and causing further division within the bloc. This decision has ignited debate over how the EU should navigate its complex trade relationship with China. Matej Šimalčik, the Executive Director of the Central European Institute of Asian Studies and Jakub Faryś, the Chairmman of the Polish Automotive Industry Association joined us on TVP World to explore these developments.

00:00 Introduction00:12 Stock Market Surges, Then Plummets on NDRC 04:52 Chinese Economy: National Holiday Data07:55 Taiwan TensionsChina 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.