Day: January 11, 2025

In a press conference, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump was asked whether he would take military action to retake the Panama Canal. Trump replied, “I’m not going to commit to that now. It might. It might be that you’ll have to do something.” The Panama Canal is an 82-km waterway linking the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. The route handles 5% of the world’s cargo and 70% of all cargo going to and from the United States, according to the Panama Canal Authority. Trump has threatened to take back control of the Panama Canal to stop it falling into the “wrong hands.” Our guests are: Yuan I National Chengchi University Institute of International Relations Adjunct Research Fellow Vincent Chao Taipei City Councilor (DPP) Chapters00:00:00 – Great power competition in Panama Canal00:01:12 – China’s strategic interest in Panama Canal00:10:13 – Canal transferred in 199900:18:03 – Key routes and global rivalries00:24:17 – Impact of climate change on Panama Canal

China is increasingly becoming more aggressive toward Taiwan. Its invasion simulations are becoming more frequent, which raises the questions: Can Trump defend Taiwan? Will he do so? In this video, we’ll answer these questions for you.Join the VisualPolitik community and support us on Patreon: / visualpolitik #China #Taiwan #Trump

The Supreme Court heard arguments over TikTok’s fate in the United States. The Chinese app is teetering on the edge of a ban that’s just nine days away. We have the key takeaways.The Central Intelligence Agency is tripling its budget for China-based targets. CIA Director William Burns details the challenges that lie ahead.Chinese-made connected cars might soon face their final days in the United States. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said a rule to crack down on the high-tech imports is in its final stages. It’s designed to tackle concerns over data and national security.Reports from two Chinese mothers highlight a concerning trend: too many people are sick in China, and hospitals are struggling to serve demand.00:00 Intro01:06 Supreme Court Hears Arguments on TikTok Ban03:38 CIA Triples China-Focused Budget to Counter Cyber Threat04:29 Raimondo: US to Crack Down on Chinese Autos Soon05:49 Lawmakers Push for Curbs on Biotech Exports to China06:51 Thousands in China Wait for Medical Care Over Influenza08:17 Doug Ford Criticizes China’s Global Supply Chain Tactics09:13 Potential Scale of Chinese Hack into US Telecom14:17 British Chancellor in China to Boost Trade Ties16:24 Germany Charges 3 with Spying on Naval Tech for China17:11 Japan Approves New Sanctions on Russia17:47 Japan Leader Delays US Visit, Willing to Visit China

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