Month: January 2025

The Pentagon added over 130 Chinese companies to its blacklist, labeling them as “in the favor of the Chinese military” while operating inside the United States. What does it mean for U.S.–China competition?Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says she doesn’t see Trump’s recent warnings about the Panama Canal and Greenland as a sign of military coercion, but rather a warning to China: hands off the strategic assets to the United States.A lawmaker pushes a bill as debate over the Panama Canal heats up. The move would give the president-elect power to regain control there amid activity from China.00:00 Intro00:57 DOD: 134 Chinese Firms Work With Chinese Military in US02:57 Italian Leader Defends Trump’s Comments on Greenland, Panama Canal05:18 Rep. Pushes Bill to Reclaim Panama Canal06:09 Jimmy Carter’s Diplomatic Work to Foster Regional Relations08:32 Supreme Court to Hear TikTok Case Friday10:54 US Announces $500 Million More in Military Aid for Ukraine12:24 China Growing Its Nuclear Capabilities16:23 China’s Wuxi Biologics to Sell Vaccine Facility to Merck17:26 Japan: Chinese Hackers Launched 200 Cyberattacks18:12 How Russia’s Weakness Affects Its Global Power

Don’t worry! China’s too corrupt and incompetent to be a military threat.

Recently, it was revealed that a Chinese vessel had cut undersea cables in the Baltic Sea. Now, another Chinese ship has been reported to have damaged undersea cables near Taiwan. This time, the target is Taiwan directly.

A Chinese company has unveiled the Unitree B2-W quadruped robot – but could it turn out to be a soldier’s best friend?The flagship design is being compared to US robotic systems already being tested, but the Chinese model appears to be nimbler, sleeker and more agile.The robotic four-wheeled friend can reportedly carry up to 40kg, move at a top speed of 30mph and operate over mixed terrain.

We’ve uncovered evidence that YouTube is actively promoting Chinese propaganda, while suppressing videos critical of the CCP. YouTube seems bent on destroying China Uncensored and similar channels.

00:00 Introduction00:12 China’s New Virus Outbreak: An Update03:38 US-China I: Tencent Hit 05:50 Chinese Economy: Stock Market 08:51 US-China II: Sanctions & Trade Restrictions

As China’s economy crumbles, Chinese people are becoming so desperate, they’re taking in part in what looks like a real life version of Squid Games.

The US Department of Defense has added Chinese social media giant Tencent and battery leader CATL to a list of firms it says work with the Chinese military. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: Nippon Steel vows to keep trying to acquire US Steel under the new Trump administration, and the 2025 CES gets underway in Las Vegas.

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck China’s remote Tibet region on Tuesday morning, with the death toll rising to at least 53, state media reported. US Media stated that a magnitude of 7.1 earthquake jolts China-Nepal Border. The earthquake jolted Dingri County in Xigaze city, located in the Xizang (Tibet) Autonomous Region, at 9:05 am local time. In addition to the confirmed fatalities, 62 others have been injured. The powerful tremor has left a trail of destruction, and rescue efforts are underway.#nepal #china #tibet

North Korea says it test-fired a hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile on January 6, 2025. Pyongyang’s latest test coincides with a visit to the region by Washington’s top diplomat and just days before the inauguration of US president-elect Donald Trump.

As the global race to develop humanoid robots is heating up, China has recently scored significant advancements in the industry, with mass production of embodied artificial intelligence-powered robots already realized.

On December 27, 2024, the Chinese military’s newest 076 amphibious assault ship, the first of its class named “Sichuan,” was launched. Official media, bloggers, and nationalists erupted in celebration, flooding the internet with exaggerated and contradictory claims of “cutting-edge technology.” They boasted of electromagnetic catapults, drone carriers, fixed-wing early warning aircraft capabilities, and even arresting wires at the stern, comparing its performance to light aircraft carriers. Some even claimed this vessel propels China’s navy into the world’s top tier. But is this true, or is it just a misrepresented “drone carrier concept model” hyped by propaganda?

The Haolong space cargo shuttle, a Chinese independently developed reusable winged space cargo vehicle, is expected to further reduce the cost of delivering fresh food to China’s space station, according to its chief designer.

Welcome to China Truths. In this episode, we will bring you the following story:China Announces Sudden Import Tariffs Reduction Following Unfulfilled WTO CommitmentsNow, let’s dive into the details00:00 – Introduction00:19 – China Announces Sudden Import Tariffs Reduction Following Unfulfilled WTO Commitments#china #chinatruths #chinanews

China Battles New Virus Outbreak: A New Health Crisis? | Vantage with Palki SharmaChina is once again at the centre of a health concern, five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began. Social media is abuzz with images and videos of crowded hospitals in northern China, where cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory illness, are reportedly on the rise.HMPV isn’t new—it was first detected in 2001 and is found globally. However, the virus primarily targets children and adolescents, making this outbreak particularly concerning. While there’s no vaccine for HMPV yet, no emergency has been declared by the WHO or China’s CDC. Palki Sharma tells you more. —China | Virus | HMPV | Human Metapneumovirus | COVID-19 | WHO | Coronavirus | Health Crisis | Firstpost | World News | News Live | Vantage | Palki Sharma | News#china #virus #hmpv #humanmetapneumovirus #covid19 #who #coronavirus #healthcrisis #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnewsVantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost.By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms.

How much is China pushing woke ideology in America? Today we interview James Lindsay about China and the Woke Right.

The Chinese Communist Party’s efforts to “conquer and transform nature” have never stopped. Recently, many videos and articles have been circulating online, showing what appears to be a massive project to level the Loess Plateau and create five million acres of farmland. Reports suggest the project involves a budget of about one trillion yuan. One video shows countless bulldozers and excavators at work on the rugged, eroded landscape of the Loess Plateau. Machines rumble as steep slopes collapse, and yellow dust fills the air. Just watching the video, you can almost imagine the earthy smell of the loosened soil.

00:00 Introduction00:13 China’s Economy In 202505:40 Archaeological Find08:43 New Mega Dam

Don’t worry! China’s too corrupt and incompetent to be a military threat.

Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang discusses Taiwan, China hacking the U.S. Treasury Department and the country’s slowing economy.

Chinese hackers are working to position themselves inside U.S. power grids, oil pipelines, and water plants—waiting to cripple the United States when Beijing decides the time is right.President-elect Donald Trump is just three weeks away from taking office. How should he approach the situation in Taiwan? An expert breaks it down.China’s Cyber Intrusion into US InfrastructureNewsham: US Should Make Clear It Would Defend Taiwan