Month: August 2025

Whispers of Xi Jinping being rushed to hospital come as Beijing’s power struggle turns deadly serious. General Zhang Youxia has rolled elite PLA forces into the capital, while Xi’s own security has been pushed aside. At the same time, Xi’s trusted diplomat Liu Jianchao has suddenly fallen, and the crash of a Tiffany-blue Rolls-Royce in Sydney exposes a 23-year-old woman with mysterious ties to China’s red aristocracy. Health scares, military maneuvers, political purges, and scandal abroad—together they reveal a regime cracking from within. Xi is fighting on every front, and the stakes could not be higher.Xi Jinping’s daughter, Xi Mingze, video on Lei’s Looking Glass: • Why Harvard is linked to China’s most prot… Is the moon manmade: • Why scientists and ancient records suggest…

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has an army of 2 million soldiers, but they may soon face an enemy force of over 40 million. Although the enemy is unarmed, they have been driven to the edge, with nothing left to lose. They have become fearless of death.

Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang weighs in on President Donald Trump holding off on China sanctions over purchases of Russian oil and the Chinese economy slowing sharply in July.

34 staffers of the opposition Kuomintang’s Taichung party headquarters have pleaded guilty to falsifying signatures on petitions to recall ruling Democratic Progressive Party officials.

Why do well-traveled, highly educated Chinese elites still cling to CCP nationalism—even after enjoying the luxuries of the West? In this video, I unpack the paradox of Airport Nationalism: a survival strategy where loyalty to the Party doubles as identity, protection, and profit.From elite incentives tied to careers and wealth, to the emotional wiring of pride and humiliation, to the overseas bubbles that reinforce rather than weaken nationalism—this isn’t blind belief or hypocrisy, it’s optimization. We’ll explore how and why Chinese elites defend the CCP abroad, and why ideology only cracks when it stops paying.#China #CCP #Nationalism #ChineseElites #AirportNationalism #Geopolitics #ChinaExplained

Hangzhou-based Unitree Robotics brought the spotlight-grabbing machines at a robots competition in Beijing, boosting its reputation as a national champion for China’s ambitions in developing AI and humanoids. Bloomberg’s Annabelle Droulers reports.——–

The main content of the program:0:00 Intro1:05 The Wave of Strikes Under the Dual Pressures of Economic Downturn and “Mandatory Social Insurance”! Factories go bankrupt and shut down, workers lose jobs and revolt nationwide.6:26 The CCP’s Worst Fear Comes True! The Jiangyou Incident, Escalating from Bullying, Ignites a Nationwide Resistance Movement. The People Realize Who the True Enemy Is.11:30 Mass Unemployment Crisis Sweeps Across China, Economic Downturn Deepens as Even Attractive and Highly-Educated Women Struggle to Survive in a Collapsing Job Market.16:52 Evergrande Delisting: A Milestone in the Complete Collapse of China’s Real Estate Bubble.19:17 90% of Chinese Women Regret Divorce — So Why Are Divorces Rising as Marriages Decline?23:09 UK and US Showcase F-35s and Conduct Carrier Drills Right Under Beijing’s Nose.

Chinese navy and coastguard ships collide in the south China sea while harassing a Philippines coast guard vessel and there’s more to this than you might think!

🚀 A spokesperson for China’s military stated that the People’s Liberation Army had driven away the American warships—a claim China routinely makes following U.S. freedom of navigation operations (FONOP) in the region.Senior Capt. He Tiecheng, the People’s Liberation Army Southern Theater Command spokesperson, referring to the Chinese name for Scarborough Shoal, said in a statement, “On August 13, the U.S. Navy’s destroyer USS Higgins (DDG-76) entered the territorial waters of China’s Huangyan Dao without authorization from Chinese government. The Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command sent its naval troops to track, monitor, warn, and expel the U.S. Navy vessel in accordance with laws and regulations.”A spokesperson for U.S. 7th Fleet disputed this and stated, “China’s statement about this mission is false. USS Higgins conducted this FONOP in accordance with international law and then continued on to conduct normal operations. The operation reflects our commitment to uphold the freedom of navigation and lawful uses of the sea as a principle. The United States is defending its right to fly, sail and operate wherever international law allows, as USS Higgins did here. Nothing China says otherwise will deter us.”In this video, Defense Updates analyzes why Chinese claim of ousting USS Higgins doesn’t hold water ?#defenseupdates #usshiggins #usvschina Chapters:0:00 TITLE00:11 INTRODUCTION01:37 SPONSORSHIP – NordVPN02:11 BACKGROUND04:11 USS HIGGINS 06:09 ANALYSIS

China is fighting a mosquito-borne chikungunya outbreak by releasing millions of lab-modified mosquitoes into cities. Could this backfire? A former U.S. Army virologist weighs in.Amid high-stakes trade negotiations with the Chinese regime, the White House is looking to expand a deal involving U.S. companies selling to China. Lawmakers are raising questions about the agreement.China is imposing steep new tariffs on Canadian canola, threatening billions in exports. The move escalates a year-long trade dispute that’s already putting Canadian exporters on edge.Tensions rise in the South China Sea as U.S. vessels sail near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, just days after two Chinese ships collided. We’ll take a closer look at what’s happening in these contested waters.And a Chinese fighter jet intercepted a Philippine plane over the disputed Scarborough Shoal, escalating regional disputes.00:00 Intro01:16 China Deploys Millions of Mosquitoes to Fight Virus03:30 White House: Chips Deals Could Expand to Other Companies05:42 China Hits Canadian Canola With 75.8 Percent Tariffs07:17 US Deploys 2 Warships to South China Sea08:13 Chinese Fighter Intercepts Philippine Plane08:46 Analyzing U.S. Response to Chinese Aggression14:29 Australia, Vanuatu Agree on $327 Million Deal in Pacific15:51 Mysterious Woman Goes Viral in China After Car Crash16:34 China Mandates Businesses Pay Social Insurance19:18 Kenya Politician on ‘Chinese Economic Invasion’ in Africa

They called it free trade. In truth, it was the opening of the gates. When China entered the WTO, it wasn’t to join the free market—it was to conquer it from within. Zhu Rongji’s words still echo: “After we get in… whether we follow [the rules] or not—that’s up to us.” The result? Trillions in “red capital” buried deep inside Western economies, industries gutted, and influence networks woven into politics, media, and finance. From weaponized trade to chemical warfare on America’s streets, the CCP’s unrestricted war knows no rules, no mercy. This is the Red Trojan Horse—already inside the walls.

00:00 Introduction00:47 Jiangyou Protests03:24 UK University Censorship06:51 Chinese Economy: Stocks Extend Gains08:55 Party’s ‘Anti-Formalism’ Drive

Japan has received its first F-35B fighter jets from the United States, while also inking a deal to sell 11 Mogami-class frigates to Australia. Just days later, a Chinese Navy destroyer crashed into a Chinese Coast Guard ship while in a reckless pursuit of a Philippine Coast Guard vessel east of Scarborough Shoal. If China had hit the Philippine ship, it would have triggered an international incident. But could it have activated Manila’s Mutual Defense Treaty with Washington? And what impact might this episode have on tensions in the region? In this episode, we discuss the significance of these major arms deals among U.S. allies in light of China’s rising maritime aggression.Our Guests:Tony Hu Former U.S. Department of Defense Senior Director for China, Taiwan and MongoliaLai I-chung Prospect Foundation President

Roger Robinson former Reagan advisor and ex-U.S., China Commission Chair breaks down Wall Street’s China ties, President Donald Trump’s defense of the Intel CEO and Beijing’s rising threat in space on ‘Mornings with Maria.’

China has urged local companies to avoid using Nvidia Corp.’s H20 processors, particularly for government-related purposes. People familiar with the matter said that over the past few weeks, Chinese authorities have sent notices to a range of firms discouraging use of the less-advanced semiconductors. Bloomberg’s Tom Mackenzie and Minmin Low break down the situation.——–

US officials at the federal and state levels are passing laws to restrict Chinese firms from buying American real estate, particularly farmland.Other restrictions involve Chinese investments in US-based companies, and attempts to “claw back” outstanding Chinese investment in the United States and across the world.But these policies are irrelevant, as Chinese investments in the US are a tiny fraction of the profits earned there. Typically, countries running trade surpluses will re-invest those cash flows into the country, either by lending (buying bonds) or in new capital formation.Chinese regulators, however, are simply moving these hundreds of billions of dollars outside the US, to banks outside SWIFT. Then, they are invested here in Mainland China, or to BRI projects in friendly countries.Closing scene, Zhongshan Symphony Ferris Wheel, Guangdong

Glowing blue patches, also known as “blue tears”, have been lighting up waters off Pingtan Island in eastern China’s Fujian province. Drawing crowds of tourists, the natural phenomenon is actually caused by a tiny bioluminescent organism called dinoflagellates, a type of algae that glows when disturbed. Despite its beauty, the glistening sea is actually a sign of unhealthy waters. According to David Baker, an associate professor of biology at the University of Hong Kong, the algae blooms are harmful because they deprive other marine life of enough oxygen.

Tensions in the Pacific are rising fast and the stakes couldn’t be higher. In this new video, you’ll find out what is really happening in Australia’s backyard and why the whole world should be paying attention.

Beidaihe’s tense season sees Liu Yuan’s high-profile return and Zhang Youxia’s decisive troop movements — shaking China’s political landscape at a critical turning point.In the tense days before the secretive Beidaihe meeting, two powerful moves shook China’s political scene: General Liu Yuan reappeared in Beijing after a mysterious trip to the southwest. General Zhang Youxia redeployed key PLA forces to secure Beidaihe’s leadership compound.From the seating arrangements at the Army Day reception to the unprecedented appearance of retired military elders, every signal points to a shift in Beijing’s high-level power dynamics.This episode reveals: Why Liu Yuan’s destination matters and how it connects to Zhang Youxia’s military roots in the southwest. The history of the 82nd Group Army (formerly the 38th) and its role in past political showdowns. How current troop movements could reshape the CCP’s internal balance of power.