Month: May 2025

U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo says China is vastly outproducing the United States in military hardware, warning that the imbalance could complicate efforts to defend Taiwan.

Bridges catching on fire and collapsing…Just another day in communist China!

The Taiwan dollar saw its sharpest single-day rise in 37 years on Monday, leading to many exchangers scrambling in hopes of turning a profit. Many showed up at banks, and even more logged into their banking apps, which could not handle to traffic. At the end of the day, the Taiwan dollar closed at NT$30.145 against the greenback, a 91.9 cent increase. The exchange volume also broke records at US$4.01 billion. The bank is packed with people looking to exchange currencies. Exchanging for USDI rushed to get here when I saw that it’s NT$29. But wow, it’s still NT$30. I’m shocked. I didn’t expect to see so many people here.The Taiwan dollar has seen a sharp rise since the start of the month. On Monday, it reached NT$29.59 against the greenback, while the percentage increase reached a 37-year high. As for the Japanese yen, it was worth as little as NT$0.2090 at one point. In other words, with NT$100,000, you could get an additional 53,000 yen compared to just 15 days ago. Banking apps could not handle all the traffic from the great number of people looking to score a good deal.It may be great news for importers and Taiwanese traveling abroad, but a nightmare for exporters and US dollar holders.Voice of Teng Kuei-yuMachinery parts manufacturerWith the appreciation, I believe more than half of SMEs will go under. Why? Let’s say I gave a quote when it was NT$33, but now it’s NT$29, meaning there’s a NT$4 difference. In other words, if I have an order worth US$10 million, I’d be losing NT$40 million. On Monday, the Taiwan dollar gained another 91.9 cents against the dollar to close at NT$30.145 for one US dollar. The total exchange volume reached US$4.01 billion to set a new record in a single day.It was speculated that the administration had agreed to a “Mar-a-Lago Accord” with the US to allow the dollar to depreciate, causing the Taiwan dollar’s sharp rise since May 3. Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-long on Monday denied the rumor.Yang Chin-longCentral Bank governorIn fact, the Central Bank does not manipulate the currency. We’re also not listed as a currency manipulator. As for the so-called Mar-a-Lago Accord which has the US pressure trade adversaries to appreciate their currency, I’ve already addressed this during a legislative appellation. We’ve always emphasized that there is no such agreement.Yang said the US did not pressure Taiwan to appreciate its currency, nor is Taiwan named a currency manipulator. He also stressed that the central bank is not involved in trade talks, and urged the public to refrain from speculations. #finance #forex #Trump #tradewar #tariffs #MarALagoAccord#台灣新聞 #TaiwanNews #民視新聞 #FTV新聞 #Taiwan

Today we’re discussing the Trump administration’s 96th tariff policy which imposes port fees on Chinese ships.

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 Introduction01:09 Xi Jinping’s ‘Hidden Struggle’ Within the PLA04:35 US-China Trade War: Beijing Quietly Eases Tariffs09:10 CIA Launches Chinese-Language Videos

Who will lead China after Xi Jinping? As fierce political infighting shakes the CCP’s inner circle, two powerful contenders have emerged. One is a seasoned survivor backed by Party elders. The other is a rising technocrat with strong ties to the current leadership. In this talk, I’ll reveal the latest signals from inside the regime, explain why Xi’s grip on power is slipping, and break down what China’s next leadership could mean for the country — and the world. Don’t miss this in-depth look at a power struggle that could reshape China’s future.

They studied, they trained, they sacrificed — and now, China’s youth are facing a brutal reality: no jobs, no future, and no way out. Since April 2nd, Trump’s sweeping tariffs have triggered a chain reaction, ripping through China’s economy. Factories are quiet, job boards are empty, and desperation is rising fast. The government says everything’s fine — but on the ground, the fear is real. And it’s spreading.How did China get here so quickly? Why are millions of young Chinese suddenly losing hope? Can China’s leadership quell the rising tide of anger, or will the desperation of its youth ignite a firestorm of defiance?

Since 1987, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has published the Nuclear Notebook, an authoritative accounting of world nuclear arsenals compiled by top experts from the Federation of American Scientists. Today, it is prepared by Hans M. Kristensen, Matt Korda, Eliana Johns, and Mackenzie Knight of FAS. This video explores China’s nuclear arsenal, which is growing at a faster pace than any of the other nine nuclear weapons states. You can read more from the Nuclear Notebook about other nuclear arsenals here:https://thebulletin.org/nuclear-noteb…Special thank you to the FAS team at ‪@scientistsorg‬ for their work and support!00:00 – Introduction00:54 – Land02:44 – Sea03:34 – Air04:12 – Future delivery systems04:45 – Nuclear posture

Over the 2025 May Day holiday, China saw more than 300 million people traveling, leading to overcrowded tourist destinations operating beyond their capacity. Businesses initially expected a significant boost in profits, but instead, they were met with a surge of “budget travelers.” In fact, some tourists were so dissatisfied that they demanded refunds on the spot at several scenic areas

Around 14,000 ships transit the Panama Canal annually. The U.S. uses it more than any other nation with 40% of all U.S. container traffic, valued at $270 billion, traveling through the 50 mile stretch of water each year. But tensions in Panama are rising. President Trump claims China has “influence and control” over the canal and that threat represents a “violation of the treaty” between the U.S. and Panama. In March, an investment group led by U.S. firm BlackRock announced it was trying to purchase two ports at either end of the canal as well as about 40 others from Hong Kong based-CK Hutchison. The outcome of that deal remains unclear. To better understand the issues facing the Panama Canal, CNBC’s Lori Ann Larocco boarded a tugboat to get a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges it faces.Chapters:0:00- 2:28 Introduction2:39 – 8:20 Chapter 1. On the canal8:21 – 12:17 Chapter 2. Higher prices12:18 – 18:14 Chapter 3. China’s influence on the canal18:15 – 21:56 Chapter 4. An uncertain future

An American warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait in a calculated display of U.S. presence amid ongoing geopolitical and trade tensions with China during the Trump administration.The USS William P. Lawrence, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, transited the 110-mile (177 km) wide strait on April 23 in what the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command described as a routine passage “through waters where freedoms of navigation and overflight apply, in accordance with international law.” At the time of the transit, a U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton reconnaissance drone, operating from Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, was observed loitering south of the Taiwan Strait, according to data from the flight-tracking service Flightradar24.This was the second such transit by a U.S. warship during President Donald Trump’s second term and the first since early February, when the USS Ralph Johnson and the USNS Bowditch, a noncommissioned oceanographic survey ship, passed through the same contested corridor.In February, Japan and Canada deployed warships through the strait, directly challenging China’s territorial claims. Their actions added them to a growing number of U.S. allies demonstrating support for freedom of navigation in the region. In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how USS William P. Lawrence has called China’s bluff ?

The U.S. economy shrank 0.3% in Q1 2025, marking its first contraction in over two years as President Trump’s aggressive trade policies begin to bite. A record surge in pre-tariff imports and a drop in federal spending dragged growth into the red. While consumer spending and business investment showed resilience, economists warn of rising risks ahead. Will Trump’s high-tariff vision pay off — or deepen economic uncertainty?Subscribe for full analysis on global markets, policy shifts, and economic trends.00:00 Introduction 00:23 US Economy Contracts 06:19 Bank of Japan Slashes Growth Forecasts 08:26 US and Ukraine Sign Resource Deal

As China’s economy falters, scams such as recruitment for non-existent jobs, false advertising and loan traps are on the rise. The latest, making waves on social media, are so-called companies where unemployed young people can spend a small daily fee to pretend they are working. Story by France 2 and Charlotte Lam.#China #economy #unemployment

China’s Belt and Road Initiative is proving once again the quality of Made in China. There was a massive explosion at an Iranian Port, a Belt and Road Initiative project.

As the U.S.-China trade war continues to escalate, I’m sitting down with China analyst Gordon Chang.“Jamie Dimon said this: ‘Why don’t you just pick up the phone?’ Well, the reason is we’ve had that attitude for five decades … and look where it’s gotten us. So, if the Chinese want to do something about our tariffs, it’s up to them to pick up the phone,” says Chang.What is the current state of play when it comes to Trump’s tariff strategy? Is it working in America’s favor?“The only way China wins this trade war is if it gets Trump to preemptively surrender,” says Chang. “This is an existential struggle. It’s more than just a trade war. It’s more than just a tariff war. And we better win it.”And how is Xi Jinping’s leadership being challenged inside China?“General He, I think, was sacked not by Xi Jinping, but by the adversaries of Xi Jinping in the Chinese military … we have seen all these unexplained and unusual disappearances of military officers, especially since the middle of 2023,” says Chang. “I think this is the most dangerous moment in history.”

Did you know that hundreds of millions of Chinese are sitting on a ticking time bomb? China’s largest cities—Beijing, Shanghai, and others—are sinking. And the speed is alarming. People aren’t just seeing it with their own eyes; they’re living this nightmare. Decades of excessive groundwater use are to blame. Even worse, while the cities sink, sea levels are rising. If this continues, China’s major cities could one day end up underwater.

The U.S.-China trade war has entered dangerous new territory. As secret talks collapse, Xi Jinping isn’t backing down—he’s reviving Mao’s brutal Protracted War strategy. Beijing is playing a double game: quietly lowering tariffs on critical imports it can’t live without, while unleashing fierce propaganda and preparing for a long, grinding conflict. But cracks are showing. China’s economy is faltering. Private businesses are suffocating under Party control. And the people? They’re mocking the government’s tough talk—and questioning how much more they can endure. This isn’t just a trade dispute. It’s a fight for control, survival, and the soul of a nation.

On Friday’s “Wake Up America,” foreign policy analyst Gordon Chang said the stubbornness of Xi Jinping and the U.S.’s stronger position, will lead to a tough road for China in trade negotiations.

In this video I discuss the removal by Donald Trump of the De MinimIs Duty Exemption for low value shipments from China into the USA. Prior to 2nd May all parcels with a value of less than $800 were duty free however those parcels will now have to pay a tariff of $25 or 30%, whichever is the higher amount, and this will increase to $50 on 1st June. This announcement is a disaster for a large number of large Chinese businesses that have successfully use the internet to grow their presence in the US market. In 2024 the value of this tax free trade was over $70 Billion for China and this trade is going to be decimated by this new tariff.

Consumption Collapse in Shanghai and Beijing: What’s Really Happening?This narration examines the declining consumption trends in Shanghai and Beijing, China’s wealthiest cities, based on their first-quarter 2025 economic data. Despite the National Bureau of Statistics reporting a 4.6% national retail sales growth, local data reveals a 3.3% and 1.1% decline in Beijing and Shanghai, respectively, with March showing sharper drops. The analysis highlights discrepancies in national data, inflated by lowered baselines and original price calculations despite trade-in discounts. A shift in consumption patterns, driven by pre-Lunar New Year promotions and reduced job opportunities, has weakened March spending. While gold consumption surges in Beijing, other categories like automobiles and catering decline. Subsidies for electronics and appliances show limited impact, reflecting deflationary consumer behavior. The divergence between national and local data raises questions about the reliability of reported national consumption growth, amid economic challenges like unemployment and trade tensions.0:00 Intro0:07 Unmasking the Consumption Crisis in China’s Megacities1:16 Local Data Tells a Different Story2:05 A Tale of Two Cities’ Spending Slump3:12 The Lunar New Year Shift4:04 Why the Spending Shift Happened5:12 A National Data Disconnect6:21 Dissecting Beijing’s Consumption Trends7:45 Subsidies Fail to Spark Spending8:59 Shanghai’s Unique Spending Habits9:30 The Illusion of a National Consumption Boom11:27 Subsidies as a Short-Term Fix12:04 Even Local Data Hides the Truth

‘The Big Money Show’ panel discusses President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy after Apple moved most iPhone production out of China. #foxbusiness #bigmoneyshow

O’Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O’Leary discusses negotiations with China as the country reportedly considers trade talks with the U.S., the fate of TikTok and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s 2028 plans.

Under the impact of Trump’s tariff policies, China’s export shipping volume has taken a significant hit, dropping by 50%. According to the latest data from the shipping intelligence platform LineRetica, cargo shipments from China to the U.S. fell by half in just one month, with trans-Pacific routes nearly coming to a halt. In response to this dramatic decline, shipping companies have been forced to suspend services.

The Trump administration has intensified its economic confrontation with China by imposing steep tariffs on nearly all Chinese goods. This escalating trade war is affecting industries and workers in both countries. In southern China’s Guangdong province, factories are already experiencing delays, losses, and uncertainty. Beijing remains defiant, preparing for the worst by boosting internal resilience.

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A devastating electric vehicle fire occurred on April 12 in Rongxian County, Yulin, Guangxi, destroying an entire street. A user alleged that a BYD Seagull’s charging pile exploded, stating, “Please investigate immediately. My neighbor’s BYD was charging overnight. Early on April 12, a loud explosion woke us, and smoke engulfed the neighbor’s house. Within ten minutes, our home was destroyed. My family of five, including a one-year-old, escaped via a second-floor window, losing all valuables.” Three days later, The Paper linked the fire to EV charging, but the fire department denied any EV connection. Media found the street sealed, with locals saying, “A fire occurred, but the cause can’t be discussed.” The user’s post was quickly deleted.Join this channel to get access to perks:

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the ‘win-win’ minerals deal with Ukraine, pushing for a trade deal with China and tariff ‘clarity,’ President Donald Trump’s tax cuts and other top legislative topics. #FOXBusiness

Are Vietnam and the United States in talks over a historic F-16 deal? According to U.S. defense site 19FortyFive, at least 24 fighter jets could be part of the negotiations. If agreed, this would represent the largest defense deal in history between the two former enemies. It would make the U.S. Vietnam’s most substantive arms supplier, replacing Russia and causing concern for China. Meanwhile, two Japanese minesweepers have become the first foreign warships, other than those from China, to make a port call at Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base. The US suspects China-renovated Ream of being an overseas Chinese base, which Cambodia denies. The arrival of the Japanese vessels was a day after Xi Jinping left the region following his charm offensive in Cambodia and Vietnam.

Over the past few months, the massive purge inside the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has been nothing short of jaw-dropping. Strangely, most of those targeted appear to be Xi Jinping’s own close generals. It defies logic—no military leader would willingly eliminate such a large number of loyalists. Is Xi acting on his own, driven by growing paranoia about loyalty? Or is this the work of his political opponents, systematically clearing out his influence within the military? According to information obtained by two China experts, Xi Jinping attempted to stage a power move and failed. The result? His loyalists are now being purged on a massive scale.

U.S. tariffs are starting to make a dent in China’s economy. We have more on President Donald Trump’s comments about Chinese factories.Beijing is standing firm that it won’t be the first to reach out for trade talks with the United States. How are Chinese manufacturers faring amid the trade war? We spoke to locals in China for firsthand information.A Chinese-born U.S. resident has been sentenced to five years in prison in China. A Chinese court handed out the punishment in a case that was settled almost 25 years ago.And a man who worked as an aide to a German lawmaker was charged with acting as a Chinese spy. He allegedly passed on sensitive European Union documents to the Chinese regime.00:00 Intro01:12 Trump: Factories Are Closing All Over China02:59 Trump Touts Economy at Michigan 100-Day Rally04:20 Trump: China Probably Will Eat Those Tariffs05:10 China’s Manufacturers Struggle as Trade War Persists08:00 China Attempts to Blame COVID-19 Origin on US: Expert08:47 Saudi Arabian Airline Wants to Buy Rejected Boeing Jets09:58 Chinese-Born American Sentenced to 5 Years in Chinese Jail10:58 Dutton: China Is the Biggest National Security Threat13:16 Lawmakers Warn About China’s Manufacturing Dominance16:39 Aide to German Lawmaker Charged with Spying for China17:35 France Targets Shein, Temu in E-Commerce Crackdown20:17 Pro-Democracy Fmr Lawmakers: Released but Still Not Free

Is the next Great Depression already unfolding — and is Trump’s global tariff plan the spark that sets it off?👉Use code CRASH to save 50% on Richard Duncan’s Macro WatchIn this urgent episode of the Rich Dad Radio Show, Robert Kiyosaki sits down with economist Richard Duncan — a longtime friend and author of The Dollar Crisis — to break down what’s really happening behind the headlines. They unpack Trump’s proposed “tariff wall” against China, the potential collapse of the dollar, and why these moves could be seen by China as an act of economic war.You’ll learn: What it means that the U.S. dollar is the global reserve currency Why China dumping U.S. Treasury bonds could spike interest rates How inflation, trade wars, and gold are all connected What average Americans can do to prepare for a global financial resetIf you want to protect your money, understand what’s coming, and take control of your future — this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss.00:00 Introduction to the Rich Dad Radio Show02:10 The Dollar Crisis and Global Economy02:32 Understanding the US Dollar as the Reserve Currency03:32 The Impact of Trade Deficits and Government Debt10:37 Trump’s Tariff Strategy and Its Implications20:04 Potential Chinese Retaliation24:24 Macro Watch: Economic Strategies for Individuals37:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts—–