Day: August 24, 2025

On September 3rd, Tiananmen Square will host a military parade Beijing calls a celebration of victory. But behind the flags and missiles lies a storm of fear, purges, and political intrigue. For Xi Jinping, it could be the most dangerous event of his life. The parade marshal still hasn’t been named. Ammunition and troops are stationed just a kilometer from Zhongnanhai. Forty-four generals have fallen in three years. Xi’s once-loyal aides have vanished or been demoted. Will this parade show strength—or expose Xi’s weakness? The world is watching, because anything could happen on that day.

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 Introduction00:36 Chinese Economy I: Momentum Slows03:32 China’s DeepSeek Having Issues06:37 Chinese Economy II: Property Crisis Deepens

After the referendum on restarting nuclear power failed, official and civil nuclear watchers are raising awareness about existing issues of where and how to store highly radioactive spent fuel rods.

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Eighty years after it played a pivotal role in World War 2, the Pacific island of Tinian in the Northern Marianas (CNMI) has reemerged as a critical part of “America’s Asian frontline”. In August 1945, Tinian’s North Field was the site where the world’s nuclear bomb was loaded onto the Enola Gay, before being dropped on Hiroshima. The same airstrip was recently cleared of decades of jungle overgrowth. Located less than 3,000km from Taiwan, this U.S. overseas territory forms part of the ‘Second Island Chain’ in the U.S. strategy to contain China. Last month, however, the governor died abruptly after repeatedly warning of growing Chinese influence as well as domestic corruption. What role would Tinian play in a potential Taiwan Strait conflict? And how concerned should we be about the late governor’s warnings? Join us as we discuss the escalating race among Beijing, Washington and their allies for geopolitical influence in the Pacific.

On the early morning of August 22, around 3:00 AM, workers were busy with the steel strand tensioning operations on the key section of the Qingshai segment of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, preparing for the final connection of the Jianzha Yellow River Super Bridge. The site was brightly lit. Suddenly, a loud crash shattered the quiet night as several crucial steel strands snapped, causing the bridge to lose its tension. In just 3 seconds, the 108-meter steel beam collapsed, and parts of the structure plunged into the fast-moving Yellow River below.Surveillance footage captured this dramatic moment: construction equipment, including cranes, fell into the river, and several workers fell from different heights on the platform.

In today’s video, I uncover one of the darkest truths behind China’s housing bubble: how young women are turning to sugar dating just to afford a shot at owning property in Beijing. From luxury bags and BMWs to collapsing apartment values, this isn’t just about one girl—it’s about a broken system where morality has been traded for materialism. Welcome to the real story of China’s “Sugar Baby Landlords.”Hashtags:#ChinaHousingCrisis #SugarBaby #BeijingProperty #ChinaCollapse #RealEstateBubble #ChinaEconomy #YouthCrisis #LyingFlatGeneration #YouthUnemployment

China’s economy relies heavily on government borrowing to sustain exports, investment, and consumption. Massive infrastructure projects, subsidies, and handouts have driven GDP growth but pushed the macro leverage ratio past 300%, outpacing most nations. While developed economies deleverage, China’s debt surges, with households and businesses nearing their limits. This approach, rooted in a 2008 stimulus, prioritizes stability over returns, risking a debt crisis by 2030. Alternatives like structural reforms or cash transfers are politically costly and slow, leaving borrowing as the default. U.S. tariffs and global isolation add pressure, with China’s fiscal space shrinking. If unchecked, China could face Japan-level debt within five years, undermining its global standing. The U.S., leveraging its consumer power, may outlast China’s debt-fueled strategy, potentially leading to an economic collapse without direct confrontation. Preparation is urged as crises may converge rapidly.Help me grow the channel by donating any amount through the link below—your support makes a difference!https://paypal.me/DonXiangEmail me: [email protected]:00 Intro1:11 The Debt-Fueled Engine of Growth2:05 A Ticking Clock for Stability2:53 The Burden of Borrowing4:01 The Accelerating Debt Spiral5:09 A Five-Year Countdown6:03 The Illusion of Prosperity6:59 Borrowing Without Returns8:05 The Cost of Stability8:56 The Road Not Taken9:52 The Weight of External Pressures11:25 The Global Chessboard

Donald Trump brokered peace between Armenia & Azerbaijan! That bought the US influence in the Caucasus—right in the midst of China’s Belt & Road Initiative!