Day: August 21, 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 Introduction00:18 China’s Overcapacity Crisis05:59 MERICS on Party In Daily Life09:19 Wang Yi Visits India & Afghanistan 12:17 Yuan-Backed Stablecoins Debate

An official survey has found that over 80% of Taiwanese people support maintaining the cross-strait status quo, while around 65% disagree with the statement that Taiwan is a part of China.

All eyes are on Xi Jinping as he reappears in Tibet after weeks of rumors about his health and political survival. At Beidaihe, Party elders struck a fragile “four-point consensus” that keeps Xi in place—for now—while quietly preparing his exit. But the real power play is unfolding in the streets of Beijing, where tanks, troop carriers, and live ammunition have turned parade rehearsals into something that looks more like a coup drill. General Zhang Youxia and the 82nd Army are moving into position. Is this a parade to glorify Xi—or the beginning of his downfall?1) The Beidaihe Consensus2) Xi’s Tibet trip3) Coup or parade preparations?

BRICS’ Next Move Will Trap the Dollar — Jack Ma’s Final Wake-Up Call📝 The dollar is no longer untouchable. 🌍💵 In this powerful Jack Ma speech, you’ll discover the shocking reality behind BRICS’ next move and how it could trap the U.S. dollar forever.Jack Ma reveals the truth about global economics, hidden power shifts, and the dangerous financial trap that millions of people are ignoring. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when the world stops trusting the dollar, this is your final wake-up call.🔔 Don’t miss this life-changing message. Whether you’re in the U.S., Canada, Malaysia, Singapore, or Australia — this speech is for YOU.👉 What do you think about BRICS’ impact on the dollar? Comment your thoughts below — we reply to every insight!👉 Subscribe for more Jack Ma’s wisdom: / @jackmamotivational 👉 Share this with someone who still believes the dollar is “SAFE.”📖 What You’ll Learn:Why BRICS’ strategy is shaking the financial system 🌍How the U.S. dollar is being silently trapped 💵The global shift that could change your savings forever 📉Why Jack Ma says this is your final wake-up call 🚨

In the West African country of Mali, once hailed by the Chinese government as the “gold mine of West Africa,” the situation for Chinese people has become a nightmare. Recently, the security situation in Mali has drastically worsened, with armed groups linked to al-Qaeda, such as the “Support Group for Islam and Muslims” (JNIM), repeatedly attacking Chinese-owned mining areas and factories. These groups engage in “zero-cost shopping,” looting, and have started targeting Chinese nationals for kidnappings and extortion. They even openly shout, “Chinese people, get out of Mali!”

Did China really peak when it was united? The evidence says no. China’s true golden age was over 2,000 years ago—when it was divided into rival states. That messy competition sparked new ideas, new philosophies, and the Hundred Schools of Thought. But once Qin unified China, one emperor’s veto could shut down entire eras of progress.This video explores why unity became China’s weakness, not its strength—through geography, politics, and a head-to-head between Zheng He’s canceled treasure fleets and Columbus’s scrappy voyage that changed the world. Europe thrived on fragmentation. China stagnated on centralization. And the same Qin template still shapes China today.If you want to understand why Europe surged ahead while China fell behind, this is the story.

North Korea operates about 15 to 20 ballistic missile bases dispersed around the country. Undeclared by North Korea and never part of any denuclearization negotiations with the U.S., these bases pose a direct nuclear threat to the U.S. and its allies. Located approximately 27 kilometers from the China-North Korean border, the Sinpung-dong Missile Operating Base is an undeclared ballistic missile operating base in North Pyongan Province. Preliminary analysis suggests that the base likely houses a brigade-sized unit. equipped with a total of 6-9 nuclear capable Hwasong-15 or -18 intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM), or an as yet unknown ICBM, and their transporter-erector-launchers (TEL) or mobile-erector-launchers (MEL).#northkorea #Sinpungdong #신풍동 #kimjongun #korea

China’s AI Robot Games Are Just Remote-Controlled Clown Shows

The United States is investigating a fentanyl hub in Japan, linked to a Chinese chemical company and a man known only as “Japan Boss.”Hundreds of Taiwanese troops are training with U.S. forces in Michigan. For the first time, the U.S. “Northern Strike” drills have shifted focus from Europe to the Indo-Pacific, simulating a potential conflict in Asia.Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Tibet, but behind the scenes, experts see unusual signs that could signal cracks in his grip on power.China’s revenue from property taxes is climbing, even as the real estate crisis deepens. But how are homeowners coping?00:00 Intro01:27 Regime Power Watch: Xi’s Rare Tibet Trip Sparks Speculation0’3:55 Japan Boss’ and China’s Chemical Web: US Probes Global Fentanyl Network05:00 US and EU Share Details on New Trade Deal07:32 US Trains Taiwan Troops in ‘Northern Strike’ Drills09:51 Zelenskyy Rejects China’s Role in Ukrainian Security10:16 Analysis: India-China Thaw—What It Means for the US16:41 China Homeowners Pay 12 Percent More in Property Taxes19:09 Taiwan High Schools See Rise in Communist Clubs21:02 Poll Reveals Taiwanese Attitudes Toward China

The United States is investigating a fentanyl hub in Japan, linked to a Chinese chemical company and a man known only as “Japan Boss.”Hundreds of Taiwanese troops are training with U.S. forces in Michigan. For the first time, the U.S. “Northern Strike” drills have shifted focus from Europe to the Indo-Pacific, simulating a potential conflict in Asia.Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Tibet, but behind the scenes, experts see unusual signs that could signal cracks in his grip on power.China’s revenue from property taxes is climbing, even as the real estate crisis deepens. But how are homeowners coping?00:00 Intro01:27 Regime Power Watch: Xi’s Rare Tibet Trip Sparks Speculation0’3:55 Japan Boss’ and China’s Chemical Web: US Probes Global Fentanyl Network05:00 US and EU Share Details on New Trade Deal07:32 US Trains Taiwan Troops in ‘Northern Strike’ Drills09:51 Zelenskyy Rejects China’s Role in Ukrainian Security10:16 Analysis: India-China Thaw—What It Means for the US16:41 China Homeowners Pay 12 Percent More in Property Taxes19:09 Taiwan High Schools See Rise in Communist Clubs21:02 Poll Reveals Taiwanese Attitudes Toward China

The United States is investigating a fentanyl hub in Japan, linked to a Chinese chemical company and a man known only as “Japan Boss.”Hundreds of Taiwanese troops are training with U.S. forces in Michigan. For the first time, the U.S. “Northern Strike” drills have shifted focus from Europe to the Indo-Pacific, simulating a potential conflict in Asia.Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Tibet, but behind the scenes, experts see unusual signs that could signal cracks in his grip on power.China’s revenue from property taxes is climbing, even as the real estate crisis deepens. But how are homeowners coping?00:00 Intro01:27 Regime Power Watch: Xi’s Rare Tibet Trip Sparks Speculation0’3:55 Japan Boss’ and China’s Chemical Web: US Probes Global Fentanyl Network05:00 US and EU Share Details on New Trade Deal07:32 US Trains Taiwan Troops in ‘Northern Strike’ Drills09:51 Zelenskyy Rejects China’s Role in Ukrainian Security10:16 Analysis: India-China Thaw—What It Means for the US16:41 China Homeowners Pay 12 Percent More in Property Taxes19:09 Taiwan High Schools See Rise in Communist Clubs21:02 Poll Reveals Taiwanese Attitudes Toward China

China’s unrestrained lust for gold is leaving behind a trail of devastation across the world as illegal Chinese gold mining operations leave authorities scrambling for solutions.

Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang warns China is fueling Russia’s war, slams Beijing’s crackdown on freedom fighter Jimmy Lai and says U.S. weakness on sanctions emboldens China and Putin putting Asia at risk on ‘Mornings with Maria.’

A Buddhist group with mysterious ties to China is taking over a small Canadian province. What do people in Canada and the US need to learn before it’s too late?