Day: April 28, 2025

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.