Day: April 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.X (Formerly Twitter): / tonychinaupdate Channel email: chinaupdatechannel@gmail.com00:00 Introduction00:15 US-China Tariff War Escalates 05:34 US-China: Geopolitical Risk Management 09:06 EU-China: Trade Tensions & July Summit

Taiwan’s Cabinet said the country has started negotiations with the U.S. over tariffs and trade.

U.S. Tariffs Hit Chinese Factories Hard | Trade War Fallout ExplainedThe latest surge in U.S. tariffs—rising up to 34% and beyond—has sent shockwaves through China’s manufacturing sector. In this exclusive video, we explore how small business owners, factory operators, and exporters are coping with rising costs, mass order cancellations, and a steep drop in foreign trade. From Guangzhou to Jiangsu, we hear firsthand stories of anxiety, shutdowns, and industry-wide uncertainty as companies scramble to survive the escalating U.S.-China trade war.Is this the final blow for China’s export economy? Or just another chapter in the ongoing tariff battle between global superpowers? Topics Covered:Real stories from Chinese TikTokers and business ownersU.S. tariff hikes and their ripple effectsShutdowns of clothing and electronics factoriesImpact on domestic and foreign tradeChina’s retaliation and future manufacturing outlook Key Highlights:U.S. raises tariffs to 34%+ on Chinese goodsVietnamese exports also hit with 46% tariffsFactories in China shutting down or scaling backBusinesses considering moves to Africa and Southeast AsiaEconomists and experts weigh in on what’s next Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe for more in-depth economic and political insights!#USTariffs #ChinaEconomy #TradeWar #ManufacturingCrisis #ChinaUSRelations #FactoryShutdown #ExportCrisis #EconomicNews #TrumpTariffs #GlobalTrade #TikTokChina #USChinaTradeWar #BusinessNews #SupplyChainCrisis #ForeignTrade

China issues a 125 percent retaliation duty against the US. This comes after President Donald Trump announced he would pause tariffs above the 10 percent baseline for everyone but China. We have details on the latest escalation.From oil to agricultural products, take a look at which U.S. industries are poised to get hit by China’s tariffs.In the fallout from the trade war, Tesla has stopped accepting orders in China for two of its EV models, both of which normally get shipped to China from the United States. At the same time, cargo containers originally headed to the U.S. are now piling up in a Shanghai port.And the man who heads the U.S. Indo-Pacific command sends out a warning that the Chinese Communist Party’s military threat is growing toward Taiwan and U.S. allies in the Pacific.00:00 Intro01:17 China Hikes Tariffs on US Imports in Retaliation03:55 Which US Industries Will Get Hit by China’s Tariffs?04:15 Tesla Halts Model S, Model X Orders in China05:22 Cargo Containers of US Exports Pile Up at China Port05:59 Canada Prime Minister Pledges to Counter US Tariffs06:37 Trump Threatens Tariffs on Mexico Over Water Dispute07:00 Experts: Beijing Unlikely to Back Down; Here’s Why12:55 Hearing Covers China’s Growing Threat in Pacific15:20 Bomb Threats Targeting Shen Yun in Taiwan20:12 Victims of Communism Caucus Relaunched

The Philippines is investigating more alleged Chinese espionage, with the arrest of six more Chinese nationals and one Filipino in Subic Bay in mid-March. Since then, China has named the three alleged Filipino spies it arrested earlier in Hainan Province and released video of them being questioned. Manila contests the allegations, saying the individuals are scholarship students with no links to crime or intelligence. The Philippine National Security Agency said the confessions were coerced to support China’s claims and made references to a nonexistent Philippine agency. Does Beijing intend to exchange the three Filipinos for the Chinese suspects held in the Philippines? How does the threat of more Filipino arrests affect Manila’s investigations into Chinese espionage?

Gordon Chang joins Mike Baker to break down the escalating tariff war between the United States and China—and what it could mean for the future of the Chinese Communist Party. Could economic pressure from Washington actually threaten the CCP’s grip on power? Chang lays out the stakes.

Under pressure from high US tariffs, the Chinese Communist Party is now urgently looking for a new way out—and this time, it’s turning to Europe.On April 8, according to reports, Chinese Premier Li Qiang spoke with EU Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen and called for the EU and China to improve communication and open their markets more to each other. He also criticized US tariffs, calling them a form of protectionism and economic bullying.