Day: March 1, 2025

2025 updated version exploring the People’s Liberation Army’s approach to warfighting and how this could be utilized in three separate Taiwan scenarios.

Xi Jinping’s true level of authority hinges on whether he still commands military power. Over the past eight months, at least seven major indicators suggest that his authority over the Chinese military (the PLA) has significantly weakened.

The U.S.–China trade war is heating up. Beijing vows to strike back after President Donald Trump slapped an additional round of 10 percent tariffs on Chinese imports.The United States is shifting its attention toward countering China in the Pacific, but is the Navy and its equipment up to the task?The United States is strongly condemning Thailand’s return of 40 Uyghurs back to China. We have more on why Thailand is a top destination for people fleeing rights abuses inside China—and why the country offers them hope.00:00 Intro01:00 China Vows to Retaliate Against Latest US Tariff Threat02:40 Trump Vows New Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, China Over Fentanyl05:52 Interview: US. Military Readiness Against Threats Like China14:03 Thailand a Top Destination for People to Escape China15:29 China Threatens Taiwan: “We Will Come and Get You”16:31 Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Ex-Lawmaker Jailed with 6 Others18:26 Ai Developer Nvidia Foresees Strong Demand for Chips

The surge in tourism has brought significant economic benefits to Japan. However, the overwhelming number of visitors has also led to overcrowding in tourist areas. Many locals have expressed frustration over some Chinese tourists’ lack of manners, and anti-Japanese sentiment among certain visitors has also been a source of resentment.Join this channel to get access to perks:

Does a change of wording by the U.S. on its Taiwan fact sheet indicate a shift in favor of Taiwan, or should we read less into it? A statement that the U.S. “does not support Taiwan independence” has been removed from the State Department website. Furthermore, the fact sheet previously said: “We expect cross-strait differences to be resolved by peaceful means.” Now it adds to that: “…free from coercion, in a manner acceptable to the people on both sides of the strait.” Beijing has criticized the changes as a “regression.” Our guests: Chong Ja Ian National University of Singapore Department of Political Science Associate Professor Wen-ti Sung Atlantic Council Global China Hub Non-Resident FellowChapters00:00:00 U.S.-Taiwan Ties in Trump’s Second Term00:02:58 Is Washington’s Taiwan Stance Shifting?00:13:55 U.S.-China Relations Factsheet Changes00:18:37 China’s Diplomatic Push for Unification

In 752 AD, the Battle of Dallas marked a turning point in history, leading to the Tang Dynasty’s loss of Central Asia. Yet, from this defeat emerged an unexpected catalyst for human progress: the spread of papermaking technology. Fast forward to the 21st century, and another revolution is underway—open-source AI.This video explores the profound connections between historical events and modern technological advancements. From the Tang Dynasty’s papermaking techniques that democratized knowledge in medieval Europe to today’s open-source AI movement, we delve into how the dissemination of knowledge has shaped civilizations.🔍 Key Topics Covered:The Battle of Dallas and its impact on the Tang DynastyHow papermaking and printing revolutionized knowledge disseminationThe rise of open-source AI and its role in democratizing technology

Strategic Analysis Australia Director Peter Jennings claims China wants to assert its position as a “great power in the region”.“They simply want to assert their position as a great power in the region; they want to be the dominant power in the region,” Mr Jennings told Sky News Australia.This comes after the federal government first learnt China was engaging in live-fire exercises after a Virgin pilot picked up a broadcast from the warships instructing flights to avoid the area.The Australian Defence Force only found out via AirServices Australia, which was informed by the commercial pilot, 40 minutes after the drill began.