Month: April 2025

The CCP is out of options. If it wants to survive Trump’s tariff war, this strategy is their last hope.

China has some pretty crazy traffic accidents and in today’s video we explore why!

Global Trade Reset Escalates – As President Trump’s 145% tariff on Chinese imports takes hold, ripple effects are rocking the U.S. economy and global supply chains. From collapsing container bookings and port slowdowns to rising consumer prices and plunging confidence, the fallout is accelerating. Major retailers warn of shortages, manufacturers are slashing forecasts, and economists fear a recession if relief doesn’t come soon.Subscribe for full analysis on global markets, policy shifts, and economic trends.00:00 Introduction 00:29 Global Trade Reset Escalates06:16 Spain Declares State of Emergency After Worst Blackout in Decades08:51 Japan’s Industrial Output Falters as Tokyo Seeks Trade Breakthrough

A recently leaked directive details the Chinese Communist Party’s strategy to respond to Trump’s tariffs.How is the CCP trying to leverage this moment? Will this be the end of China as the “factory of the world?”And what’s behind the purges in the military, the apparent removal of two Xi Jinping loyalists, and recent changes in top CCP leadership? Why did two top CCP officials recently swap positions?Joining Jan today is longtime China analyst and commentator Heng He.CHAPTER TITLES0:00:00 – Introduction: Leaked CCP Directive and US-China Tensions0:00:54 – The Purpose of the Secret Directive: Ending US Dominance0:02:14 – China’s Shifting Strategy: From Economic Reform to Global Takeover0:04:48 – United Front Strategy: Influencing European Countries0:07:41 – Rationing and Preparation for Potential Isolation0:09:08 – Leadership Changes and Power Struggles in the CCP0:11:42 – Understanding the Communist Party’s Power Structure0:14:03 – The Mafia-like Dynamics of CCP Leadership0:18:12 – Economic Challenges and Internal Conflicts0:20:33 – The Three Pillars of China’s Economy0:22:12 – China’s Manufacturing-Focused Economic Model0:24:17 – Ghost Cities and Planned Economy Strategies0:25:36 – Returning to Planned Economy Approaches0:28:05 – Political Reform and Economic Contradictions0:34:18 – Military Purges and Leadership Changes0:38:47 – The Party’s Military: Designed to Protect CCP Power0:43:22 – The Leaked Directive: Going for Broke0:46:07 – Impact of US Tariffs on China and Neighboring Countries0:51:09 – The COVID-19 Accountability Website0:56:16 – The Most Dangerous (or Important) Time Since World War Two0:59:31 – Concluding Thoughts on US-China Relations

As U.S.–China trade tensions heat up, all eyes are on whether Beijing and Washington have started talks. But behind the headlines lies a deeper story: some experts believe Xi Jinping’s real agenda isn’t about tariffs — it’s about Taiwan. In this episode, we reveal how the CCP is using trade negotiations to pressure Trump into making a political concession on Taiwan, and why Beijing sees Taiwan as the ultimate bargaining chip. We break down Xi’s possible secret demands, the growing recall movement inside Taiwan, and why the CCP is panicking behind closed doors. From trade war tactics to Taiwan’s frontline fight, this is the hidden chessboard shaping the future of U.S.–China relations — and the fate of democracy in Asia. 1. Are the U.S. and China really talking over tariffs? 2. Did Xi Jinping call Trump ?3. Why Taiwan is at the heart of China’s strategy4. Why Beijing is desperate to seize Taiwan now 5. The latest developments inside Taiwan — and why they matter

A 10-month investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has revealed the extent of Beijing’s intimidation of people living outside China who criticize the Chinese government.

This is seriously crazy!

00:00 Introduction00:18 Chinese Economy: Domestic Market Fails Struggling Exporters 03:08 China Pulls Back from US Private Equity 05:42 US-China Tech War: Stockpiling AI Chips & Japanese Carmakers

Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang on why China has folded in the trade war, the state of its economy, the dispute with the Philippines over control of the Sandy Cay reef and Huawei’s development of a new A.I. chip. #foxbusiness #china #gordonchang #ai #sandycay

On April 27, a person filmed the scene at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. The once bustling terminal now looked empty, with only a few scattered passengers. It was hard to believe this place used to be one of the busiest airports in the country.

Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Taipei on April 26, 2025, as part of an opposition rally against Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te. The Kuomintang (KMT), which organised the rally, claimed that more than 200,000 supporters attended the event. Citing an unidentified police source, Taiwan news site UDN.com said that at least 60,000 people were there. The rally is the latest episode in a controversial campaign to recall legislators. The island has been embroiled in the campaign, backed by Lai’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which threatens the recall of 34 lawmakers from the mainland China-friendly KMT. The KMT, which has not held the presidency since 2016, has 52 of Taiwan’s 113 legislative seats.

All eyes are on whether the United States and China can make a tariff deal. In the meantime, Chinese goods flowing into the United States decline sharply. What’s the current status quo?Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the United States may sign its first tariff deal with India. We have more on his comment on China’s recent exemption of U.S. goods from tariffs.Canadians are heading to the polls to elect their next leader, as the parties lay out plans to handle the China threat.How has the Chinese Communist Party enabled the Kremlin’s war machine and extended a lifeline to the Russian economy? Our Washington correspondent breaks it down.00:00 Intro01:05 Chinese Imports to US Drop Sharply Amid Tariffs03:39 Bessent: One of the 1st US Trade Deals to Be with India04:44 China’s Interference in Canada’s Federal Election07:52 Russia Sources Dual Use Components from China11:26 Iran Port Explosion, Possibly Chemical, Kills 4013:21 China Eases Eu Sanctions, Strengthens Trade Ties16:08 Int’l Rallies Honor a Peaceful Appeal for Faith20:45 US, Philippines Hold Live-Fire Drills in South China Sea

Deindustrialization is a Chinese Communist Plot

US stocks have fallen behind global peers by the widest margin in over 30 years, as President Trump’s tariff policies fuel investor retreat. The MSCI USA index is down 11%, while global stocks outside the US have risen 4%, illustrating a historic divergence. Watch for a full breakdown of what’s driving this global market shakeup.Subscribe for full analysis on global markets, policy shifts, and economic trends.00:00 Introduction 00:19 US Stocks Suffer Worst Underperformance Since 199303:15 South Korean Economy Shrinks 05:44 UK Consumer Confidence Crashes

A recently leaked directive details the Chinese Communist Party’s strategy to respond to Trump’s tariffs.How is the CCP trying to leverage this moment? Will this be the end of China as the “factory of the world?”And what’s behind the purges in the military, the apparent removal of two Xi Jinping loyalists, and recent changes in top CCP leadership? Why did two top CCP officials recently swap positions?

Recently, the Chinese PLA has been rocked by a massive purge. Many powerful military leaders — including many Xi Jinping’s own loyalists — have been dismissed, arrested and placed under investigation. At first glance, it’s baffling: why would Xi turn on his own inner circle?New leaks suggest something much deeper is unfolding inside the Chinese military — a hidden power struggle that points to a failed coup attempt. But who was really behind it? Was Xi purging his opponents — or is he being purged himself? We dive into the latest explosive revelations and piece together one of the most dangerous political battles inside China’s military.

For the first time, the U.S. has deployed a marine air defense integrated system to target airborne drones on the Philippines’ west coast. The exercise is part of the annual war games Balikatan, and comes as China continues to push its territorial claims in the region.

The trade war between China and the United States has escalated, with China imposing a staggering 125% retaliatory tariff on U.S. ethane, a key raw material for the global plastic industry. The tariffs have sent prices soaring, severely disrupting supply chains and nearly cutting off access to this crucial material. Factories across China, from Taizhou in Zhejiang to Dongguan in Guangdong, have shut down, leaving workers unemployed and casting a shadow over the country’s economy.Join this channel to get access to perks:

China has built a string of dual use ports around the world. And America is right in the middle of it.

President Donald Trump says Chinese leader Xi Jinping called him on the phone. Beijing denies that official talks happened. Meanwhile, an American business group in China says exemptions may be coming for some American goods.International students in the United States face scrutiny. A recent report says the State Department revoked nearly 300 visas from Chinese students. We take a closer look at possible reasons why.Trump green-lights a new order to make deep-sea mining easier. We have more on how it could help challenge China’s dominance in critical minerals.A House Committee issues subpoenas to three Chinese telecom companies. An investigation is underway to find out whether these firms endangered American data privacy.00:00 Intro01:20 Trump: Xi Called Me; China Denies Once Again04:16 Report: US Revokes Over 285 Chinese Student Visas06:11 China Slashes Imports of US Pork, Soybeans07:03 Trump Signs Order to Boost Deep Sea Mining08:21 Lawmakers Subpoena Chinese Telecom Giants09:47 Energy Infrastructure a Potential ‘Battlefield’ for China11:43 26 Years Later, Persecution of Faith Continues in China13:04 Iran Official Visits China Ahead of Nuclear Talk with US14:01 Iran Officials in China to Discuss Nuclear Talks18:24 UK Urged to Align with Trump on Defense, Trade, and China

Where Have We Seen This China “Innovation” Before?

Amid the Chinese Communist Party’s brutal internal infighting, cracks in Xi Jinping’s grip on power are becoming impossible to hide. Yet strangely, his political enemies are rallying behind him in the tariff war with the U.S. — or so it seems. The truth is far darker: Xi’s rivals have their own hidden agendas and have set up a trap. Their goal? To use the chaos of the tariff war to bring Xi down — once and for all.1. Who are the real enemies lurking within the CCP?2. What do they secretly want — and what are they hoping to avoid — as the tariff war escalates?3. Has Xi Jinping fallen into a trap he can’t escape?

The Philippine Navy reports that five underwater drones were found in the country’s waters between 2022 and 2024. These devices, bearing Chinese markings, may have been gathering information that could be used to conduct “underwater warfare,” said a Philippine Navy spokesperson.What is the geopolitical significance of these waters, and what kind of intelligence might these drones be collecting? Watch the analysis of our guests, Tso Chen-dong and Renato Cruz de Castro.

As President Trump departs for Italy, the U.S. economy shows signs of strain. Consumer sentiment plunges to near-record lows, inflation expectations surge, and corporate America braces for impact amid escalating tariffs. From Apple’s supply chain shift to India to skyrocketing costs across industries, we break down the growing economic uncertainty facing North America.Subscribe for full analysis on global markets, policy shifts, and economic trends.00:00 Introduction 00:19 Trade Reset Fallout: Tariffs, Inflation, and Corporate Anxiety04:17 China Looses Apple iPhone Assembly to India 08:18 Euro-Area Inflation Nears ECB’s Target as Growth Slows

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.X (Formerly Twitter): / tonychinaupdate Channel email: chinaupdatechannel@gmail.com00:00 Introduction00:10 US-China Trade War Updates05:27 Housekeeping06:46 Myanmar Intervention 09:41 April Politburo Meeting

In today’s show: Thousands Rally Alongside KMT Lawmakers, Calling for End to “Judicial Persecution” The Philippines Accuses China of Interfering in Upcoming Midterm Elections Crowds of Mourners, World Leaders Gather for Pope Francis’ Funeral Obituary: Remembering Pope Francis How World War II Affected Taiwan

I can’t believe that people are finally waking up!

President Donald Trump says Chinese leader Xi Jinping called him on the phone. Beijing denies that official talks happened. Meanwhile, an American business group in China says exemptions may be coming for some American goods.International students in the United States face scrutiny. A recent report says the State Department revoked nearly 300 visas from Chinese students. We take a closer look at possible reasons why.Trump green-lights a new order to make deep-sea mining easier. We have more on how it could help challenge China’s dominance in critical minerals.A House Committee issues subpoenas to three Chinese telecom companies. An investigation is underway to find out whether these firms endangered American data privacy.00:00 Intro01:20 Trump: Xi Called Me; China Denies Once Again04:16 Report: US Revokes Over 285 Chinese Student Visas06:11 China Slashes Imports of US Pork, Soybeans07:03 Trump Signs Order to Boost Deep Sea Mining08:21 Lawmakers Subpoena Chinese Telecom Giants09:47 Energy Infrastructure a Potential ‘Battlefield’ for China11:43 26 Years Later, Persecution of Faith Continues in China13:04 Iran Official Visits China Ahead of Nuclear Talk with US14:01 Iran Officials in China to Discuss Nuclear Talks18:24 UK Urged to Align with Trump on Defense, Trade, and China

Currently, the U.S.-China tariff war is in full swing, with U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods rising from 34% to 84%, 145%, and in some cases, a staggering 245%. This trade storm is impacting China’s foreign trade system with a domino effect, especially hitting coastal economic powerhouses like Zhejiang, Guangdong, Jiangsu, and Shanghai.Join this channel to get access to perks: