Day: August 26, 2025

China’s economy isn’t just slowing—it’s rotting from the top. In this deep-dive, I unpack Nobel Prize–winning economist Daron Acemoglu’s argument (“China’s economy is rotting from the head”) and show how it’s playing out today: property implosion, local-government debt, youth unemployment, collapsing confidence, and a system that rewards loyalty over innovation. I draw on the Why Nations Fail framework—inclusive vs. extractive institutions—to explain why short-term “miracles” built on centralized power eventually stall.We look at how extractive politics + extractive economics (one-man rule, no accountability, patronage markets) choke risk-taking, freeze entrepreneurship, and turn banks into lifelines for zombie firms. From zero-COVID whiplash to tech and tutoring crackdowns to “common prosperity” squeezes, Beijing has prioritized control over growth—and the bill is due. We also dig into demographics (aging population, falling births), capital flight, ghost cities, and why “concrete ≠ prosperity.”This is not about lazy workers or weak founders—China’s talent is real. The problem is the operating system: innovation by permission slip, profits by proximity, and propaganda over feedback. I compare China’s path with South Korea/Taiwan’s transition toward inclusion and the Soviet Union’s double-extractive collapse to show the forks ahead: stagnation or crack-up.If you care about geopolitics, markets, and the future of Asia, this episode connects the dots—why the rot starts at the top, how it drips through the economy, and what it means for Taiwan, supply chains, and global risk.If this helped, smash like, subscribe, and share. Drop your take in the comments: Is China headed for long stagnation—or a Soviet-style break?Keywords: China economy, Daron Acemoglu, Nobel Prize economist, Why Nations Fail, inclusive institutions, extractive institutions, Xi Jinping, property crisis, youth unemployment, local government debt, demographics, ghost cities, capital flight, tech crackdown, common prosperity, CCP, China collapse, geopolitics, Taiwan, marketsHashtags:#ChinaEconomy #Acemoglu #WhyNationsFail #XiJinping #CCP #Geopolitics #ChinaCollapse #PropertyCrisis #YouthUnemployment #Demographics

After vanishing from public view for more than 20 days, Xi Jinping suddenly reappeared in Tibet—but his “grand comeback” raised more questions than answers. Why did he wobble as he walked? Why was he in Lhasa for less than 24 hours? Why did key generals skip the trip, leaving only a disciplinary officer by his side? Do they have anything to do with the 4-point consensus reached by various factions at Beidaihe? In this episode, we break down seven strange clues from Xi’s Tibet visit—and what they reveal about his health, his power, and who really controls the Chinese regime.

China seized the Scarborough Shoal in 2012. Despite a ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague against China’s “nine-dash line” claims in the South China Sea, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy and Coast Guard continue to tightly patrol the area. How do China’s activities around the Shoal affect Taiwan? Our guests share their views.

On July 22, Mitsubishi Motors announced that it’s ending its partnership with Shenyang Aerospace Mitsubishi Motors Engine Manufacturing Co., and will no longer run the joint venture’s engine business. They’re selling their 49% stake to a company called Beijing SaiMuXu Technology. This officially marks the end of Mitsubishi’s vehicle production in China. After nearly 50 years in the country, Mitsubishi is pulling out completely.

Shenyang J-50 ShadowLowpoly model of chinese concept stealth fighterjetFeel free to use my video, but if you do, credit me with link to this video in your description. Please follow this request to avoid take down of your video from YT.The Shenyang J-50 codename Shadow, speculated to be China’s sixth-generation stealth fighter, has been observed in flight testing. It features a unique tailless design with a “lambda” wing configuration, enhancing its stealth capabilities. The J-50 is expected to incorporate advanced avionics, sensors, and potentially manned-unmanned teaming capabilities. This new fighter jet signifies China’s commitment to advancing its military aviation technology and challenging the dominance of Western air forces.Detail data about this aircraft was not yet revealed however some facts can be seen based on late 2024 December test flight over China.This video purpose is to show rig and animation of Shenyang J-50 Shadow 3D model.

The tofu ship collision in the south China sea has seriously damaded China’s ego!

Dr. Charles Edel and Abraham M. Denmark discuss their recent white paper “The AUKUS Inflection: Seizing the Opportunity to Deliver Deterrence.”CSIS’ Australia Chair conducts independent policy research aimed at strengthening U.S.-Australia relations. The Chair is endowed through the generosity of Pratt Industries.———————————————

Washington-based aircraft corporation Boeing is in talks to sell as many as 500 jets to China, according to Bloomberg News.”This is wonderful news for Washington [state], obviously, with new jobs,” aviation expert Michael Boyd said.If the 500 plane deal goes through, this would be the first major deal between China and Boeing in years. Since 2019, Boeing has only recorded 30 orders from China.”China cut Boeing off about five years ago. Since then, they have been doing business with Airbus. I think China understands they need Boeing,” Boyd said. “This is Boeing throwing them a lifeline because they need those airplanes.”Boyd said while the deal is big for Boeing and jobs in the state, this also sends a large message on the global aviation scale.”This also goes out and tells the entire world that Boeing and Airbus are back in the program and there’s no one really to argue with them,” he said.Boyd further stated, “This is the end of the Chinese airliner manufacturing.”He said despite China having a rapidly growing air transportation system, what they have in terms of aircraft is old. And while Boyd said China will rely on Boeing for a new fleet, the question will be whether the company can deliver.————————————————–