Month: April 2025

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.

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 Introduction00:12 US-China Trade War Updates06:48 Delivery App Wars 09:14 Spies Everywhere

A great deal of this video was informed by the excellent analysis work of U.S. Air Force’s China Aerospace Studies Institute senior researcher, Derek Solen. You can find his paper, “PLA hopes B-21 will follow in B-2’s footsteps,” here:https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/CASI…

Tensions between Pakistan and India have flared dangerously following a deadly attack in Kashmir. Pakistan suspended a key peace treaty, closed its airspace to Indian airlines, and warned that any disruption of shared river waters would be treated as an act of war. With diplomacy frozen and both sides hardening their positions, the standoff risks major economic fallout for South Asia — and could have serious global repercussions.Subscribe for full analysis on global markets, policy shifts, and economic trends.00:00 Introduction 00:10 Pakistan-India Tensions Escalate Over Kashmir Attack03:37 Harvard Sues US Government 06:08 UK-EU New Defence Pact | Germany Cuts 2025 Forecast to Zero

Taiwan’s defense ministry says there is no date set for the next phase of tests for the country’s domestically made submarine. But how important are submarines to Taiwan’s defense? TaiwanPlus sat down with Tom Shugart of the Center for New American Security to find out.

India reportedly plans to expand cheap loans to more countries to purchase its arms—including missiles, helicopters and battleships. With India’s defense exports having more than tripled over the past five years, do these developments signal a challenge to Russia’s long-standing dominance in the global arms market? Join the discussion with our guests, Mumin Chen and Alexander Huang.

China’s citizens save 40% of their income, where in the US it’s less than 10%. This is the main source of tension between China and the rest of the world. Creating huge distortions between how much China’s people buy from the rest of the world compared to how much they sell to the rest of the world. Chapters:00:00 Intro00:47 China demands growth01:21 The building boom, too much?03:10 Leland Miller and China Beige Book04:00 What China needs to do to grow05:26 A history of struggle in China06:32 The 4-2-1 dilemma and the one-child policy08:16 Chinese people have nothing to invest in11:42 Summary

China, known for it’s toxic exports, might be sending more to the US in retaliation for the trade war.

This tariff war is getting crazy and China have brought out the turbo liars!

China conducted a two-day military exercise around Taiwan called “Strait Thunder-2025A” from April 1 to April 2. The exercise, announced only on its second day, drew attention due to several unusual operational choices. Observers noted multiple apparent inconsistencies, prompting debate about the overall effectiveness and strategic intent of the drills.

President Donald Trump says U.S. officials met with Chinese officials Thursday morning. Meanwhile, Beijing denies the tariffs talks happened at all.A former Pentagon intelligence officer is set to serve seven years behind bars. We have the details on the defense secrets he sold to China.Two Boeing jets are back on American soil after China returned them. Now, the aerospace giant says it could stop making planes for the country.At least six people are dead in China after a car drove into a crowd outside a school. Young children are among the victims. We look at what might have triggered the tragedy.Inside China’s most sensitive circle, a major shakeup within the communist regime appears to be brewing. What could it mean for Washington’s top adversary, communist China? Analysts break it down.00:00 Intro01:38 To Talk or Not to Talk: The US-China Question05:14 Trump Again Says US-China Tariff Talks Underway08:33 Former Army Analyst Sentenced for Selling China Secrets10:05 3 Chinese Nationals Sentenced for Gift Card Fraud Scheme10:46 Boeing Threatens to Stop Making Planes for China13:20 Insiders: Chinese Car Drove Into Crowd, Killed 614:31 Experts: Xi’s Opposition Led by 2nd Top Military Official

Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang reacts to President Donald Trump saying he’s spoken to China’s Xi Jinping and analyzes export-import strategies between the two adversaries

China has dispatched a naval group led by its aircraft carrier CNS Shandong into the western Pacific OceanThis follows the US deployment of ship-sinking missiles to the Philippines as part of ongoing bilateral Balikatan military exercises#china #trump #usa #philippines 0:00 INTRO 3:48 CCG ANNOUNCES LANDING ON DISPUTED REEF 5:15 14,000 FILIPINO AND US TROOPS TAKE PART IN BALIKATAN DRILLS 6:53 CHINA SLAMS TRUMP ORDER ON DEEP-SEA MINING

Donald Trump has unleashed a fierce commercial and political campaign against China. However, this time Beijing was prepared, or at least had a strategy that they are now implementing

678901234567890123456789 12345678901234567890123456789 , 12345678901234567890123456789 12345678901234567890123456789 12345678901234567890123456789 views Apr 25, 2025 #NEWSMAX #News #BreakingNewsOn Friday’s “Wake Up America,” foreign policy analyst said China was forced into exempting certain U.S. products from hefty tariffs because those products are vital to its own exports.

Xi Jinping’s purge in the military has caused the PLA to bleed. The Eastern Theater Command, which is responsible for Taiwan operation, has been most affected. The Chinese PLA’s most recent joint military exercises were hastily put together and abrupted halted. The reason? The commanders are under investigation. An insider shares details of the PLA’s most recent military drills and it’s unbelievable.

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The U.S. has sentenced former army analyst Korbein Schultz to seven years in prison for selling military secrets to China. The classified information included lessons learned from the Ukraine-Russia war and U.S. military planning for the defense of Taiwan.

China’s getting desperate with their trade war propaganda!

As the IMF and World Bank spring meetings kick off in Washington, the world is grappling with the fallout from President Trump’s escalating trade war. With tariffs on Chinese goods soaring into triple digits, recession fears are mounting, debts are ballooning, and markets are spiraling.This video breaks down:The IMF’s dire warnings of 117% global debt-to-GDP by 2027Slashed growth forecasts for G7 nations and major emerging marketsMarket fallout: U.S. stocks tumble, while Asian markets reboundLegal challenges and investor shifts—Tesla, Musk, and a gold rush revivalHow Europe is facing a crisis of confidence and surging public debtSubscribe for full analysis on global markets, policy shifts, and economic trends.00:00 Introduction 00:10 Tariff Turmoil: Recession Risks, Soaring Debts, and Market Fallout05:09 Asian Stocks Rebound as Tariff Rhetoric Softens07:58 Tariffs Shake Europe: Business Confidence Plunges, UK Faces Stagflation Threat

President Donald Trump says the United States is actively talking to China to get a fair trade deal. We have more on his comments about trade between Washington and Beijing.Solar panels from Chinese-owned factories could face massive new tariff rates, some as high as 3,400 percent. We look at the details on the Chinese-made panels that aren’t from China.How is the trade conflict between the United States and China expected to play out? An expert breaks it down.A foreign agent case is scheduled to go to trial this summer. Linda Sun—former aide to two New York governors—is facing accusations that she helped further Beijing’s interests while serving as a state official.00:00 Intro01:10 Trump: US ‘Actively’ Talking to China on ‘Fair Deal’03:33 US States to Be Hit by China Tariffs04:39 US Tariffs on China-Made Solar Panels Could Hit 3,400:25 US-China Trade Negotiations: What’s Next?11:21 Former NY Governor’s aide Linda Sun Set to stand Trial in July13:25 US Beef Disappearing from Menus in Beijing16:25 US Liquor Industry Copes with Tariff Uncertainty17:57 Humanoid Robots Race Humans in Beijing19:20 Expert on VP Vance’s Goals for His India Visit

Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang weighs in on critical trade talks as China claims talks with the U.S. are not ongoing and more during a wide-ranging interview on ‘Mornings with Maria.’

Japan has revealed a powerful electromagnetic railgun designed to shoot down hypersonic missiles, particularly those fired by China.

Taiwan’s Navy Fleet Command has confirmed a fire broke out on the Ma Kong warship while it was docked in northeastern Taiwan. No injuries have been reported.

The Philippine and US militaries on Monday kicked off three weeks of joint exercises that will simulate a “full-scale battle scenario”, as the two allies seek to deter Beijing’s ambitions in the disputed South China Sea.As many as 17,000 personnel are expected to take part in the annual “Balikatan”, or “shoulder to shoulder” drills, which for the first time will include an integrated air and missile defence simulation, to be attended by President Ferdinand Marcos.Sophisticated US weapons including the NMESIS anti-ship missile system will also be deployed, including near a crucial chokepoint in the waters separating the northern Philippines from self-ruled Taiwan.”We will demonstrate not just our will to uphold our mutual defence treaty in existence since 1951 but our matchless capability to do so,” US Marine Corps Lieutenant General James Glynn said at Monday’s opening ceremony in Manila.#philippines #china #us #southchinasea #manila #balikatan n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION3:32 US DEPLOYS ‘9000 TROOPS, NMESIS SYSTEM’ FOR BALIKATAN5:36 INDIA ‘SHIPS’ SECOND BRAHMOS SYSTEM TO PHILIPPINES7:02 CHINA TESTS NON-NUCLEAR BOMB

The 137th Canton Fair is being held from April 15 to May 5 in Guangzhou, Guangdong, in three phases, with the first phase ending on April 19. The U.S., one of China’s largest export markets, has seen a significant drop in demand for Chinese goods due to high tariffs, which have substantially increased the cost of Chinese products entering the U.S. Exhibitors at the fair reported a decrease in orders from Europe and the U.S., and many attended just to maintain visibility, without much hope for developing new customers. It’s all up to “luck.”

🔵Tiffany Meier’s documentary Hollywood Takeover – how Beijing is rewriting the script in America’s film industry: hollywoodtakeover.com

Thru the Cycle President John Lonski discusses President Donald Trump’s handling of China as the administration is expected to begin making trade deals with countries impacted by tariffs.