Day: August 19, 2025

In this episode we look at how China’s government uses sporting events to bolster itself on the world stage, but fails every single time.

Energy Fair Trade Coalition executive director Bret Manley explains how China’s rare earth mineral trade with the U.S. impacts national security on ‘Mornings with Maria.’ #foxbusiness #morningswithmaria

An unprecedented gathering takes place in Washington. Trump meets Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and seven European leaders for peace talks. How does China, allied with Russia, factor into the discussions? “China wants Russia and America, their two biggest geopolitical competitors, to continue duking it out in Ukraine,” says geopolitical analyst Brandon Weichert.Germany and Japan’s foreign ministers are raising concerns over China’s role in global security. We break down highlights from their meeting and what it means for China’s involvement in the Indo-Pacific and the Russia-Ukraine war.Falun Gong practitioners who fled persecution are facing an unexpected confrontation in Europe. Senior Chinese Communist Party official and former Hong Kong chief executive Leung Chun-ying approached them in a park in Finland. Why did he suddenly behave this way publicly? We have more on what happened.Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai is facing his final trial in Hong Kong. He’s one of the city’s most prominent pro-democracy activists. Trump weighed in.00:00 Intro01:42 Trump: Xi Says China Won’t Attack Taiwan During His Tenure03:52 Experts Weigh China–Russia Ties, Ukraine War04:35 Germany, Japan Warn on China’s Global Security Role06:37 Fmr Hong Kong Leader Threatens Faith Group in Finland08:35 Jimmy Lai on Trial in Hong Kong, Trump Pledges Support10:32 Swatch Apologizes for Ad After Backlash in China13:32 Chinese Media Stir Anger Over Swiss Watch Brand15:14 China Extends Probe Into EU Dairy Products16:15 China Shifts Canola Imports From Canada to Australia17:59 China in Focus Thanks Viewers for 5 Years of Support

Energy Fair Trade Coalition executive director Bret Manley explains how China’s rare earth mineral trade with the U.S. impacts national security on ‘Mornings with Maria.’ #foxbusiness #morningswithmaria

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

More than 500 Taiwanese troops reportedly took part in the U.S. military’s joint exercise Northern Strike, which wrapped up last Saturday.

🔥 Russia has officially abandoned the landmark Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty — a Cold War-era pact that once banned an entire class of nuclear missiles. This move comes amid rising tensions with the U.S. and NATO, and it could reshape the balance of power in Europe and the Indo-Pacific.In this video, Defense Updates analyzes why end of INF Treaty has grave implications for the world ?#defenseupdates #INFtreay #usvsrussia Chapters:0:00 TITLE00:11 INTRODUCTION01:15 SPONSORSHIP – NordVPN02:48 INF TREATY04:33 EVENTS LEADING UP TO RUSSIA’s WITHDRAWAL05:36 RUSSIA’S OFFICIAL REASONS FOR WITHDRAWING06:30 ANALYSIS

#USDollar, #China, #RichardWolff, #Trump,#TrumpNews #Politics, #News, #Economy, #DollarCollapse,In this 32-minute powerful analysis, Professor Richard D. Wolff exposes the shocking reality of the U.S. dollar collapse as China dumps U.S. bonds and the world watches America struggle. 🇨🇳💵As the dollar weakens, global markets are shifting. With Trump panicking over economic fallout, and China & BRICS leading the charge against U.S. financial dominance, the stakes have never been higher. 🌍📉Prof. Wolff explains how the bond sell-off impacts inflation, trade, and everyday Americans, while also breaking down the long-term threat to U.S. global power. If you want to understand what’s really happening to the world economy, this is a must-watch.👉 Stay until the end for Richard Wolff’s bold predictions and insights on how to prepare for the next financial storm.⏱️ Timestamps with Emojis:00:00 – Breaking story: U.S. dollar collapse ⚡02:10 – Why China is dumping U.S. bonds 🇨🇳💵06:00 – Trump’s panic reaction explained 🇺🇸🔥10:20 – Global markets shake as dollar weakens 🌍📉15:40 – How this impacts U.S. inflation & debt 📊20:30 – BRICS rise and multipolar trade shift 🌐25:15 – What this means for American families 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦29:20 – Richard Wolff’s key forecasts 🎯31:30 – Closing thoughts & takeaways 📝

Amidst the surge in the development of stealth fighter jets by China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Shenyang Aircraft Corporation’s FC-31 was overshadowed by Chengdu Aerospace Corporation’s J-20, tarnishing its reputation. However, the wheel of fate suddenly turned when the PLA decided to task Shenyang Aircraft Corporation with developing stealth carrier-based aircraft.The PLA believes that its aircraft carrier group is undoubtedly a target for the US B-21. Without several powerful stealth fighter jets conducting patrol interceptions at sea, how can they defend against the threat of anti-ship missiles from the US and create opportunities for their own bombers? Therefore, Shenyang Aircraft Corporation must deliver a stealth carrier-based aircraft that meets the requirements this time.#chinaobserver

Beijing’s power struggle is reaching its breaking point. The 4th Plenum is set for October, and the question is no longer if Xi Jinping steps down, but how. Will he cling to power, or be forced out completely? Behind the scenes, four rival factions — Maoist hardliners, reformists, Party preservationists, and the military led by General Zhang Youxia — are locked in a deadly chess match. Rumors swirl, alliances shift, and stakes are high. Among the players, two individuals remain the deciding factors and Xi isn’t one. As Beidaihe ends and the Plenum nears, one truth looms: Xi’s last summer as China’s leader may already be written.

Xi Jinping may be losing power, and the PLA is in chaos after mass purges, but that doesn’t mean Taiwan is safe. A full-scale invasion looks unlikely, yet Beijing is advancing a far more insidious strategy: political subversion. In Taiwan, Beijing’s proxies in parliament are weaponizing “reforms,” slashing defense budgets, crippling watchdogs, and even trying to hijack the government’s wallet. We’ve seen this playbook before—in South Korea and Hong Kong—where pro-Beijing forces hollowed out democratic institutions from within. Taiwan faces the same danger today. The battlefield isn’t on the Strait; it’s inside Taiwan’s own political system.

Parade or “power proclamation”? Forty thousand troops, rows of newly unveiled weapons hidden under tarps, and an estimated one million security personnel guarding every bridge, underpass, and station in Beijing—all for one night of full-scale military parade rehearsal stretching until dawn. Yet beneath the roar of engines came waves of online mockery, and behind the spectacle lurks a different story: unverified rumors of a vanished “2 trillion yuan,” signs of escalating power struggles, and calculations over Taiwan ahead of the 21st Party Congress. On the world stage, the promised “friends from all directions” dwindled into a sparse showing of leaders. Can such displays mask weakness? Or do they only expose a China straining under pressure both at home and abroad?Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth content about China! / @chinainsider-tv 00:00 – Intro01:00 – 40,000 troops on parade, one million security staff?05:45 – Rumor: Did Zhang Youxia Accuse Xi Jinping of Embezzling 2 Trillion Yuan from the Military Budget?08:40 – Power Struggles Between the “Second Red Generation” and Xi Jinping – Will They Affect the Timing of a Taiwan Invasion?12:16 – Military Showmanship Cannot Mask Weakness on the World Stage?#xijinping #powerstruggle

GE Appliances CEO Kevin Nolan announces $3 billion investment in the U.S. on ‘Mornings with Maria.’

A Japanese newspaper has revealed that Japan and Taiwan signed a memorandum agreeing to share information on foreign travelers last year. That would apply to those foreigners entering Japan from Taiwan during an emergency in Taiwan, and is meant to prevent Chinese espionage during a crisis. Taiwan’s foreign ministry says border cooperation is important, given the large amount of travel between the two countries. 📹 Reporter(s): TaiwanPlus#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews- Taiw

Did the Chinese Navy destroyer that accidentally rammed a Chinese Coast Guard ship cause casualties? Why has Beijing not disclosed the incident? Our guests share their observations.

U.S. Military Deploys Dozens of A-10 Warthogs to the Philippines – What’s Going On?#usairforce #usmilitarybase #usmilitarycombat #a10warthog #a10thunderbolt #a10