Day: April 8, 2025

00:00 Introduction00:13 US-China: Tariff War Escalates 07:03 Chinese Economy: Monday’s Stock Market Clash 09:27 Chinese Manufacturers ‘Scramble to Survive’

Taiwan’s government wants the island and its citizens to become more resilient and ready for a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. It’s a threat the government is increasingly willing to warn might be coming. Nick Schifrin reports for our series, Taiwan: Risk and Resistance.

China is trying to divide Taiwanese society through malicious social media campaigns, according to Taiwan’s National Security Bureau.

President Donald Trump is upping his tactics to counter the Chinese regime. He says an extra 50 percent tariff will take effect this Wednesday if Beijing doesn’t pull its retaliatory tariff on American goods.Taiwan’s president said the island would not retaliate against U.S. tariffs. We have details on Taiwan’s plan to reduce its trade deficit with America.Almost 100 bomb threats have been made against an American company seeking to revive traditional Chinese culture. What does an investigation reveal?Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) demands answers about a decision to let a foreign company operate the state’s E-ZPass system. We look at the details of his concerns and why the data of millions of New Jersey drivers could be at stake.Trump is reportedly pushing for deals to mine critical metals around the globe. They’re essential for making tech devices as well as military weapons. We have more on his move to shake China’s dominance in the sector.00:00 Intro01:43 Trump Threatens New 50% Tariff on Chinese Goods04:16 Taiwan Will Not Retaliate Against US Tariffs04:52 Treasury Sec. Tasked with Tariff Negotiation with Japan05:38 Asian Markets Plunge Over US Tariffs06:30 Oil Drops to 4-Year Low, China Metals Tumble08:22 Police: Shen Yun Bomb Threats Likely Linked to Huawei12:05 Lawmakers Want Answers About $1.7 Billion China-Linked Contract13:42 Trump Pushes Critical Mineral Deals to Outpace China14:45 Panel: China Hits Back With 34% Tariffs on All US Goods20:08 South Korean Assembly Speaker Seeks to Revise Constitution

India is closely monitoring reports of China’s plans to build an airfield in Bangladesh’s Lalmonirhat district, a region near India’s Chicken Neck. The location’s proximity to sensitive borders has raised security concerns, especially with growing tensions over China’s presence in the region and Bangladesh’s closer ties with Pakistan.#India #China #Bangladesh #Lalmonirhat #ChickenNeck #SecurityConcerns #BorderSecurity #MilitaryPresence #ChinaBangladeshRelations #Pakistan #IndiaSecurity #BangladeshRelations

Trump’s tariffs are upending the global order. Many say they’re stupid and crazy, but could this be waking the world up to a new geopolitical reality?Supp

Maybe selling your country’s steel production to China was a bad idea?

According to the Wall Street Journal, China’s People’s Liberation Army plans to blockade Taiwan in five steps: launching an attack; establishing a blockade; filling gaps with coast guard vessels; cutting off exit routes and cyber isolation. How realistic are these methods and how can Taiwan respond? Join the discussion with our guests Alexander Huang and Lev Nachman.

According to sources inside China, Xi Jinping is under significant stress over a massive loyalty crisis within his military. One of his most trusted PLA leaders, Admiral Miao Hua, is under investigation for political disloyalty and has implicated one hundred generals and 1,300 officers who secretly oppose Xi and have made plans for themselves. Xi Jinping has not yet decided how to handle this unprecedented loyalty scandal.

Right now, the biggest thing in the world might be the tariff war started by Trump. This trade war just began not long ago, but people have already noticed something. This trade war is mainly a showdown between the United States and the CCP. I personally think this could also be a final battle that decides if the CCP regime will survive. So, what’s the future of this war? Will China face a situation like North Korea, where lots of people starved to death?