Day: February 12, 2025

China Update provides the most up to date political, economic, and geopolitical news and 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 and I make the videos.

Two U.S. navy ships passed through the Taiwan Strait from Monday to Wednesday, the first such transit under the new Trump administration. The action triggered a burst of Chinese military activity in the area.

After meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino immediately announced that Panama would not renew its Belt and Road Initiative memorandum with China. He further stated that he is considering allowing Panama Canal technical teams to directly dialogue with the U.S. What prompted this major policy shift in Panama, and how will it reshape the geopolitical landscape in Latin America? Our guests are: Yen Chen-shen National Chengchi University Professor of Political Science Tsai Jung-hsiang National Chung-Cheng University Political Science Professor Chapters 00:00:00 – Panama Rethinks Belt and Road Deal 00:00:43 – Panama Ends Belt and Road Agreement 00:01:27 – How Will Panama’s Change Affect China? 00:06:27 – The Price of Panama’s Move 00:10:20 – Panama Canal Security: U.S. Concerns Rise 00:10:58 – U.S. V.S. China: Battle for Canal Influence? 00:15:03 – Where Will Latin America Tensions Rise? 00:23:33 – U.S.-Latin America Ties Grow Under Trump 00:24:06 – Taiwan’s Role: Impact of U.S. Support

China’s $93 billion smart city of Xiongan is President Xi Jinping’s utopian legacy. But after seven years of development, one of the world’s most expensive infrastructure projects remains largely empty. Located 60 miles outside Beijing, Xiongan is designed to ease pressure on the overcrowded and congested Chinese capital of more than 20 million people. So why are the streets of the new metropolis empty and will people move in?WSJ examines the challenges facing the megaproject and how it is exposing the limits to President Xi’s rule. Chapters:0:00 Xiongan’s troubles0:23 Why the smart city is being built1:55 Importance for President Xi3:00 Xiongan population

The evolving dynamics of U.S.-China relations are marked by significant geopolitical tensions and economic rivalries. A recent exchange between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping highlights the lack of clarity and skepticism surrounding their communications, particularly in the context of ongoing trade disputes. Trump’s claims of dialogue remain unverified by Beijing, raising concerns about diplomatic engagement. Concurrently, China appointed Liu Shaye as its special representative to Europe, signaling a shift toward a more assertive foreign policy characterized by “wolf warrior” diplomacy. Liu’s controversial history positions him as a key figure in navigating complex relations with European nations. Amid these developments, China’s ideological transformation under Xi focuses on national rejuvenation, intertwining socialist and populist rhetoric. This shift influences China’s assertive stance on Taiwan, which remains critical to its geopolitical strategy. The

China’s incredible naval expansion and modernization continues. The latest surprise is yet another new and unexplained submarine. The boat, whose designation is unknown, has a distinctive ultra-modern layout. Unscripted and unedited, just a defence analyst sharing knowledge

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The West and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) are engaged in an asymmetric struggle, but only one side fully understands the game. While the U.S. and its allies focus on military and economic dominance, the CCP plays by a different set of rules—leveraging its entire population as a strategic asset. Instead of direct military confrontation, Beijing weaponizes its people to infiltrate, manipulate, and exploit Western societies. This imbalance gives China an advantage that many in the West fail to recognize. To win this battle, the West must redefine its approach to warfare and develop countermeasures that include the CCP’s most powerful tool—its people.