Day: February 15, 2025

Taiwan’s coast guard drove away four Chinese coast guard vessels that entered restricted waters near the Kinmen islands on Friday, marking the 57th such encroachment in the past year. The incident came exactly one year after two Chinese seafarers died when their boat capsized while being pursued by Taiwan’s coast guard, sparking a months-long diplomatic row between Taipei and Beijing.

Donald Trump has announced 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the U.S. from March 12. Are allies like Canada, South Korea, Japan and the EU his targets, or does Washington have a very different target in mind? Our guests: Alexander Huang Council on Strategic & Wargaming Studies Chair and Kuomintang (KMT) International Affairs Director Stephen Tan International Advisory Group Managing Director Chapters00:00:00 Trump’s New Tariff Era Roils World00:00:34 China’s Steel & Aluminum Dominance00:07:47 China Strikes Back: Tariffs & More00:18:36 Trump: Lower U.S. Trade Deficit

Donald Trump has announced 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the U.S. from March 12. Are allies like Canada, South Korea, Japan and the EU his targets, or does Washington have a very different target in mind? Our guests: Alexander Huang Council on Strategic & Wargaming Studies Chair and Kuomintang (KMT) International Affairs Director Stephen Tan International Advisory Group Managing Director Chapters00:00:00 Trump’s New Tariff Era Roils World00:00:34 China’s Steel & Aluminum Dominance00:07:47 China Strikes Back: Tariffs & More00:18:36 Trump: Lower U.S. Trade Deficit

Luke Radel covers the Chinese ownership of cranes at ports across the country and why Congress is concerned about a potential spying operation. The Trump administration says they want the cranes to be made in America, but for now, 80% of this important infrastructure is owned and operated by Chinese companies. The details on this national security risk.#china #trump #business #economy #biden #crane #congress

Footage of a freight train in China “wriggling” on tracks, resembling a snake, has gone viral on the country’s social media.

Xiaomi is taking the tech world by storm with its latest chip, and it’s sending shockwaves to Apple and Qualcomm’s camps! In this video, we’ll dive into the details of Xiaomi’s new chip and explore how it exposes the secrets of its biggest competitors. From performance benchmarks to power efficiency, we’ll compare Xiaomi’s chip to Apple’s A15 Bionic and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 to see how it stacks up. Is Xiaomi’s new chip a game-changer, or is it just a flash in the pan? Watch to find out!

Delve into the complex and compelling history of the China-Taiwan issue, starting from the Chinese Civil War to the present-day geopolitical tensions. This video dissects the contrasting political systems across the Taiwan Strait, the implications of the One-China policy on international relations, and the military posturing that underscores the conflict. Understand Taiwan’s economic interdependence with China and how it seeks to diversify its partnerships. Explore the strategic significance of the Taiwan Strait and the global ramifications of potential conflict in the region. Finally, consider the delicate balance the U.S. maintains through its policy of strategic ambiguity. #ChinaTaiwan #Geopolitics #OneChinaPolicy #InternationalRelations #TaiwanStrait #USChinaRelations