Month: January 2025

On January 6, a shocking post titled “In 2025, the Rong family will completely relocate to Canada” appeared on the Chinese platform NetEase under the account name “Lu Xiaohu.” Although the post was quickly deleted, the Rong family neither confirmed nor denied the rumor.Mao Zedong, then-leader of the CCP, reportedly remarked, “The Rong family is the largest national capitalist family in China. Globally, if any Chinese family can be called a true financial conglomerate, it is the Rong family.”But why has such a powerful family quietly decided to emigrate to Canada instead of returning home?

China’s economy is collapsing. And if Xi Jinping wants to change that, he has to make a choice.

The veil has been lifted!

00:00 Introduction00:31 US-China I: Trump Calls Xi02:01 US-China II: Tech War, AI & Chip Controls08:47 Krugman on China’s $1 Trillion Trade Surplus 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.

The Chinese are stockpiling resources – food, fuel, and materials – to help it endure a protracted conflict with the US. Is this something to be concerned about?

China has begun 2025 with a near continuous presence of its 165-meter “monster” coast guard ship in the Philippine’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) off the Philippine coast of Zambales. A further 60 to 70 nautical miles to the west is Scarborough Shoal, seized by China in 2012, but located within Manila’s EEZ. The West Philippine Coast Guard says Beijing seeks to “normalize” its presence in this area and thereby change the status quo. In this show, South China Sea expert, Liu Fu-kuo, said that Chinese reports show it plans to militarize Scarborough Shoal to enhance the feature’s strategic value, with Beijing waiting for an appropriate time.

“China Eastern Airlines’ domestically-made C919 aircraft had a mechanical issue. I specifically chose flight MU9199 to Guangzhou to experience the C919, but China Eastern told me the C919 had ‘mechanical issues.’ The flight was delayed for over an hour, and they replaced the aircraft with an Airbus A321. What’s the point of paying this price and booking this flight? There were cheaper and earlier flights available. I believe many customers choose this flight to support and experience the C919. This plane is only two years old—how can it have mechanical issues so easily? If they’re going to switch planes, shouldn’t they apologize or compensate customers? With service like this, I probably won’t choose China Eastern again.”Join this channel to get access to perks:

This is one of those rare moments you won’t find anywhere in the mainstream media. Wait until you see how Chinese diplomat Li Zhaoxing completely schools former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney. Trust me, this is going to be interesting!#geopolitics #chinavsusa #uschinatradewar #uschinatensions #uschinaconflict

A Chinese company linked to Beijing’s military pleads guilty to stealing key technology from Motorola. We look at the concerns around the stealing.The Supreme Court upheld the law set to ban TikTok in three days, making its decision the same day President-elect Donald Trump spoke to Chinese leader Xi Jinping about the matter.Trump’s nominee for interior secretary says he’d be “aggressive” in opening public lands to oil and gas development. We have more on how it connects to the artificial intelligence race with China.Treasury nominee Scott Bessent is questioned on Capitol Hill about Trump’s tariffs and who would feel the effects of them.00:00 Intro01:10 Hytera Pleads Guilty to Stealing Intel From Motorola03:18 Scotus Clears Path for TikTok Ban04:25 Trump Says He Spoke with Xi, Discussed TikTok04:53 China’s 2nd-In-Command to Attend Trump Inauguration05:37 Nvidia CEO Will Not Attend Trump Inauguration06:07 Bessent: China’s Economy Is in Recession08:22 Burgum Backs More Federal Oil, Gas Leases09:18 Interior Secretary Nominee Targets Energy Shortages09:33 Sanders Questions Zeldin on Working With China10:28 Biden Signs Executive Order on Cybersecurity Threats11:31 House Passes Taiwanese Tax Exemption Act12:00 Kyle Bass: The Collapsing Chinese Economy17:43 UK Signals Support: China’s Plan for Huge London Embassy19:59 Former VP Mike Pence Echoes US Support for Taiwan20:58 College Students Arraigned on Kidnapping Charges

CES 2025 is the World’s Largest Tech Show and in today’s video I break down what China is doing, why more Chinese companies are coming to America, and how the US and China can work together in 2025. Thank you to Timekettle for sponsoring today’s video. If you are interested in this tech and would like to learn more, visit website👇 🔵 Timekettle Website: https://bitl.to/3g2U🔵 Coupon code for 5% Off: CYRUS5 0:00 – Intro to China Technology2:08 – Why Chinese Companies Are Coming to USA3:30 – Will Trump Put Tariffs on China?4:15 – Why Tariffs Might Help Chinese Companies4:42 – Can Trump Help the Market?5:34 – Timekettle AI Translation7:44 – The Rise of Chinese Companies8:35 – Why Shenzhen is the Future of China9:40 – The Rise of Chinese Entrepreneurs12:32 – How Do Chinese Look at Donald Trump?14:00 – Why America Wins with China15:49 – How China Connects the World

OpenAI VP of Global Affairs Chris Lehane explains how the U.S. can maximize the benefits of A.I. to drive economic growth on ‘Varney & Co.’ #foxbusiness #varney

Lunar New Year is just 10 days away, and there are growing speculations that Xi Jinping may not remain in power beyond the Year of the Snake, his zodiac year. These predictions range from superstitious to realistic, but the superstitious signs are particularly ominous and foreboding.1. Xi’s Zodiac Year2. Ominous Signs Leading to the Year of the Snake3. Is Chinese State Media Predicting Xi’s downfall?4. Xi’s Predicament in the Military5. Pressure Mounts on Xi’s Most Loyal Follower

China’s naval build-up and modernisation continue at a brisk pace. We look at the number and types of new warships and other assets that are expected to join the PLA Navy in 2025.

Meet Professor Keyu Jin, a brilliant Chinese economist who once taught at the prestigious London School of Economics. In this captivating talk, she reveals why so many American economists have completely missed the mark when it comes to understanding China’s economy. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this one!#keyujin #chinaeconomy #riseofchina #geopolitics #chinavsusa

Right now the Chinese communist party and the United States are fighting a hidden spy war against one another. On the frontlines of this battle for China is their minsitry of state security also known as the MSS. This agency has a long history of brutal political purges and interrogation tactics. Right now the Chinese Communist party and the United States are fighting a hidden spy war against one another. And on the frontlines of this battle for China is their shadowy Ministry of State Security also known as the (MSS). It’s one of the world’s largest and most secret agency of all. For context they are said to have an estimated 110,000 agents compared to the CIA’s roughly 21,000. It’s like their version of the FBI and CIA all rolled up into one. They have both a domestic and a foreign mission under one roof. At least that’s how this partially redacted document from the US justice department described it.

The Chinese Communist Party is operating a network of spy bases in Cuba just 90 miles off the coast of Florida. In July 2024 the Center for Strategic and International Studies published a a report outlining how they are growing a network of signals intelligence bases here. Similar to how the United States military runs intelligence gathering operations in Taiwan right near China – it appears like China is trying to turn the turntables back around. Written by: Chris Cappy & Patrick GriffinEdited by: Michael MichaelidesThese radars could jam and use electronic warfare capabilities against US assets; they could monitor several key military bases nearby. So When did these radar networks first appear? What is their purpose? Are Cuban Communists responsible for jamming my car radio? Are they whispering sweet marxists ideology through my Alexa while I sleep? I’m your average infantryman Chris Cappy lets find out. Ever since Cuba’s communist revolution led by Fidel Castro in January of 1959, the country has remained a partner for fellow communist nations for several reasons. Of one which is its close proximity to the United States which makes Cuba the perfect location to peek over at the United States to see what they are up to. I know I sound paranoid when I say they are listening to us but just take a look at (beh-hoo-KAHL) Bejucal Cuba. In 1962 at the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis, this military satellite and radar station here was crucial for monitoring the airspace around the island as they looked for U.S. spy planes and other threats. And ever since then Rumors of these spy stations have been around for decades. Just look at this 1964 declassified document from the CIA, you can see of US intelligence has long been analyzing photographs of their communication stations capabilities. But Some of the earliest public statements I could dig up on the matter come from 2005 when Albert Santoli first testified on this to the US congress’s china economic security review commission. His testimony laid out all the reasons

On December 27th, 2024, China launched its first in class drone carrier slash amphibious assault ship. The 076 class. This video will go in-depth on the features of the ship, its intended roles and capabilities as well as explore the large attack drone already being prepped for it.00:00 Intro01:49 Specifications of the 07606:17 How is 076 gonna be used?08:48 GJ-11 attack UAV12:05 Ship’s airwing & service timeline

89,477 views Jan 15, 2025China is building a new and innovative type of landing barge which can only be explained by a planned amphibious assault. Unscripted & unedited, just a defence analyst sharing knowledge

00:00 Introduction00:38 Chinese Economy: Vanke Collapse & Housing Crisis03:49 TikTok Saved?06:36 RedNote (Little Red Book)09:50 US-China: Scott Bessent on China 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.

A federal court sentences another illegal Chinese agent to prison time. We have the details on what he did to aid Beijing’s transnational suppression on American soil.President Joe Biden urges the United States to outcompete China in artificial intelligence in his farewell address. We take a look at the state of play.President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for national security adviser has favorable news for TikTok. He says the president-elect is looking at options to keep the app in the U.S. market, as the Chinese-owned app is three days away from a nationwide ban.Beijing appears to be launching another tit-for-tat battle with Washington—this time targeting a lower-tech class of microchips it buys from the United States.00:00 Intro01:24 Illegal Chinese Agent Sentenced to 2 Years03:17 China to Restrict US Exports of ‘Mature Chips’04:23 US to Impose Export Controls on Biotech Equipment05:03 Waltz: Trump Explores Options to Preserve TikTok06:11 Biden’s Farewell: US Must Lead in AI, Not China07:34 Global Impacts of US Sanctions on Russian Oil12:17 China Holiday Travel Begins With Concerns of Outbreak14:30 CCP Fears Organ Harvesting May Spell Its Doom: Source18:19 Porsche, BMW Latest to See Sales Slump in China19:12 Austrian Group Files Complaint Against Chinese Companies

As the TikTok ban looms, a new Chinese app, RedNote, or Xiaohongshu has reached number 1 in the app store. I’m…so sad…

China is building up to 5 specialized amphibious landing barges. This expands their landing options should they choose to invade. These barges are not dual purpose. They have one purpose. Amphibious landing support. I cover possible landing sites. Reasons why and why not to land there.Finally, I cover 3 things to look for confirming a Chinese invasion of Taiwan is immanent days before it happens.

The U.S. and China are two of the world’s biggest cotton producers. In 2021, President Biden signed a law banning many cotton imports from China out of concerns that most of the crop is grown and harvested by forced labor in Xinjiang. But industry experts say much of that cotton is still entering the U.S. as the chemical component and DNA of the cotton is being tested to validate supply chains.WSJ explains how the U.S.’s effort to stamp out forced labor has affected the cotton market and unpacks the complexity of the supply chain to explain why the U.S. is struggling so hard to compete against Beijing. 0:00 The cotton situation1:21 Cotton processing2:42 Finished goods4:31 Verification7:12 What’s next?

In the first week of the new year, Huawei’s smart driving system experienced a collective breakdown, shockingly running red lights simultaneously. Numerous drivers faced six-point deductions on their licenses and fines of 200 yuan each. Meanwhile, AITO, closely tied to Huawei’s smart driving technology, saw its sales plummet from 9,000 units during the same period last year to just 5,500 units—nearly halving.

00:00 Introduction00:12 Chinese Economy: Pay Cuts & Currency Slide05:30 US-China: TikTok & Musk | Red Note09:12 Supply Chain Diversification: China Pushes BackChina 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.

In the first week of the new year, Huawei’s smart driving system experienced a collective breakdown, shockingly running red lights simultaneously. Numerous drivers faced six-point deductions on their licenses and fines of 200 yuan each. Meanwhile, AITO, closely tied to Huawei’s smart driving technology, saw its sales plummet from 9,000 units during the same period last year to just 5,500 units—nearly halving.

Former Pentagon intelligence senior executive Charles Beames joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss China preparing to invade Taiwan and Pete Hegseth’s Senate confirmation hearing.