Day: April 26, 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: [email protected]: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:

When China’s tough guy MMA fighter XU Xiadong took on the social credit system it didn’t end well for him!

The U.S.-China trade war remains a rollercoaster ride, with U.S. President Trump suggesting the possibility of lower tariffs and a trade deal. At the same time, the United States is moving forward with a proposal that could upend the global shipping industry by imposing huge fees on any Chinese-made or Chinese-operated vessels docking at U.S. ports. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping has suspended all aircraft purchases from U.S. firm Boeing. How likely is a new trade deal before irreversible economic damage is done? This episode explores the latest trade war developments, the likelihood of negotiations between Trump and Xi, and the use of new protectionist tactics.

This analysis critiques the Chinese Bureau of Statistics’ overly optimistic first-quarter economic data, highlighting inconsistencies like a 5.4% GDP rise despite a 0.3% drop in electricity generation. It questions the need for repeated stimulus if the economy is stable, suggesting the data is manipulated for propaganda amid the U.S.-China trade war. The narrative explores Beijing’s reluctance to enact major stimulus, Xi’s potential misjudgment of economic health, and the failure to secure anti-U.S. allies. It notes stalled trade negotiations due to Xi’s avoidance of direct talks with Trump and the U.S. push for China to boost consumption over manufacturing subsidies. China’s issuance of 50-year bonds and upcoming IMF meetings signal ongoing economic challenges, with future stimulus hinging on worsening data.