Day: August 5, 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 Beijing To Hong Kong: China’s Deadly Flooding Continues02:23 China AI06:06 US-China Trade War: Oil & Rare Earths

Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang discusses the current state of China and the country’s birthrate hitting below ‘replacement levels.’

Thousands of weapon parts in U.S. weapons systems rely on minerals controlled by China. Could this put U.S. defense readiness at risk? We take a look at the key challenge facing the Pentagon and weapons makers.China is quietly fixing banned Nvidia AI chips—raising questions about whether U.S. export rules are actually working. We take a closer look at the situation.Washington is ramping up pressure on India to stop buying Russian oil. A top aide to President Donald Trump criticizes India’s refusal to change course.More than 50 members of the Canadian Parliament are speaking out against Beijing’s persecution of Falun Gong. Bomb threats are targeting Shen Yun performances across Canada.00:00 Intro01:15 Chinese Mineral Grip Threatens U.S. Defense Industry02:53 China’s Demand Grows for Repairs on Banned U.S. AI Chips03:37 Top Trump Aide Criticizes India for Buying Russian Oil05:30 U.S.-China Tension Over Russian, Iranian Oil Imports06:56 Canada Calls to End CCP’s Transnational Repression07:35 Canada Renews Funding for China Scholar Exchange09:40 U.S. a Top Destination for Emigrating Millionaires: Report10:32 Lockdown Fears Spread in China Over Chikungunya Cases12:15 Chinese Woman Charged With Foreign Interference in Australia14:03 13 Arrested in Italy Raids Targeting Chinese Mafia15:19 China-Russia Joint Naval Drill Begins Near Japan17:21 China’s Influence in Hollywood Grows Amid Media Mergers

China’s top leaders are at war—quietly, but ruthlessly. Three rival camps have joined forces to take down Xi Jinping, but it’s a fragile alliance built on fear, not trust. The reformist elders want change. The princelings want power back. And the Jiang faction just wants a deal. Xi isn’t backing down—he’s using giant dam projects and billions in contracts to buy loyalty and stay in charge. But no one dares move first. They all know: if Xi falls, the whole system might go with him. And standing at the center of this is General Zhang Youxia, the de facto leader of the military. What’s unfolding now isn’t just a political fight—it’s a fight for survival.

Could China soon take over the world as the top semiconductor manufacturer? With massive state investment and rapid capacity growth, Beijing is betting big on chip independence. But is it enough?In this episode, we unpack China’s semiconductor surge, from market share shifts to U.S. export curbs — and Taiwan’s fight to stay competitive.Featuring: Stephen Ezell (vice president, ITIF/‪@ITIF‬) and Ray Wang (research director, Futurum)00:00 Introduction01:19 How far along is Beijing in its ‘chip independence’?03:40 Maps & data: Who controls chip production?04:32 China’s government: use local chips wherever possible06:38 Are U.S. export controls working?08:01 Taiwan’s legacy chipmakers under pressure09:24 How is Taiwan dealing with the new competition?10:29 So, can China reach full chip self-reliance?13:32 China turns to RISC-V and open-source chips#ChinaSemiconductors #ChipIndustry #ChipWar

Taiwan’s premier aerobatics team, the Thunder Tigers, have received a next-generation plane to fly during their future performances.

Sell your house quickly! The real estate market is only going to get worse. I know some landlords and real estate agents will criticize me for saying this, but I have to risk it and tell you the truth about the Wuhan property market. As we enter the second half of 2025, five undeniable truths about the real estate market can no longer be hidden. First, if you own a property, sell it now because its value will keep decreasing. If you’re still hoping for the price to go up, that’s not going to happen. Second, this year is the best time to sell. The market is polarizing, with high-quality properties becoming more expensive, while the less desirable ones are dropping in price. Third, even government intervention can’t stop the decline, and second and third-tier cities will continue to see price drops. Fourth, properties in bad locations won’t sell. Fifth, when buying a home, make sure it’s within your budget