Day: September 2, 2025

In today’s show: Former KMT Chair in Beijing To Attend WWII Anniversary Military Parade Taiwan Defense Experts Discuss Threats Posed by Chinese Military Different Views of World War II Within Taiwan Vietnam Celebrates National Day With Huge Military Parade Russia, China Sign Major Natural Gas Pipeline Deal Taiwan Claps Back at Chinese Backlash Over Reported FM Visit to Philippines Taiwan Gearing Up for National Disaster Prevention Day 📹 Anchor: Yvonne Yang#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews

Beijing’s September 3rd military parade is shaping up like no other—midnight tank drills, blocked convoys, internet outages, a bathroom revolution, live ammunition in the heart of the capital, and rumors of a coup. General Zhang Youxia, the elite 82nd Group Army, and Xi Jinping himself are all at the center of this dangerous showdown. Will Xi dare to inspect the troops—or lose control on parade day?

China’s tech giant Huawei is facing a crisis. Its net profit fell 32% in the first half of this year, while total liabilities exceed 700 billion yuan. The company has been called the “Evergrande of the tech world.” Huawei has long faced overseas accusations, and international sanctions continue to expand. The company has also been involved in a bribery scandal, affecting its global business operations.

Taiwan is set to receive major weapons deliveries from the US in 2026. This comes from a backlog of arms purchases worth over US$20 billion that has yet to be delivered.

Beijing is set to show off its military might in a massive parade attended by a range of world leaders on September 3rd. But officials in Taiwan are not impressed, calling the display a distortion of history and a waste of Chinese taxpayer money.

On the eve of China’s military parade on Wednesday, Taiwanese defense experts convened to assess the threats from the People’s Liberation Army and Taiwan’s potential responses. The discussion emphasized the role of air power, given that Taiwan’s terrain is ill-suited for ground warfare.

The U.S.–China trade war is heating up. Beijing vows to strike back after President Donald Trump slapped an additional round of 10 percent tariffs on Chinese imports.The United States is shifting its attention toward countering China in the Pacific, but is the Navy and its equipment up to the task?The United States is strongly condemning Thailand’s return of 40 Uyghurs back to China. We have more on why Thailand is a top destination for people fleeing rights abuses inside China—and why the country offers them hope.00:00 Intro01:00 China Vows to Retaliate Against Latest US Tariff Threat02:40 Trump Vows New Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, China Over Fentanyl05:52 Interview: US. Military Readiness Against Threats Like China14:03 Thailand a Top Destination for People to Escape China15:29 China Threatens Taiwan: “We Will Come and Get You”16:31 Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Ex-Lawmaker Jailed with 6 Others18:26 Ai Developer Nvidia Foresees Strong Demand for Chips

China set to showcase new weapons during military parade, including a giant laser weapons, While the specific list of hardware remains undisclosed, military enthusiasts have noted the presence of significant new systems, including what is rumoured to be a massive laser weapon. The Chinese military has confirmed that all equipment showcased is domestically produced and in active duty.

In August 2025, tensions in the South China Sea exploded when a Chinese naval destroyer and a coast guard cutter collided while pursuing a much smaller Philippine ship near Scarborough Shoal, a dramatic incident that underscored the region’s volatility. Beijing accused Manila of “courting outside powers” and “causing trouble,” framing the Philippines as a pawn of Washington, while Manila countered that it was simply defending its sovereignty and rights affirmed by the 2016 Hague ruling. At stake is far more than disputed reefs: the South China Sea carries over $3.4 trillion in annual trade, holds vast energy reserves, and is a strategic artery of the Indo-Pacific, making every clash a global risk. With China portraying itself as the victim of encirclement and the Philippines exposing Chinese aggression through “assertive transparency,” the conflict has become as much a battle of narratives as of ships. ASEAN’s divisions, the U.S. alliance commitments, and Europe’s naval presence all feed into a tense new normal of confrontations, drills, and freedom of navigation operations, where one miscalculation could spiral into wider conflict. Ultimately, the standoff is more than a regional quarrel—it is a test of whether international law and collective defense can prevail over coercion, shaping the future of open seas, global trade, and the balance of power in Asia. Like, comment, and subscribe for real-time updates on geopolitics, military strategy, and international security. Watch complete video and do not forget to visit our channel for more interesting videos. ——————————————————————————-00:00 Beijing says Philippines ‘courts outside powers’ and ‘causes trouble’ in South China Sea02:33 China’s Accusation: “Courting Outside Powers” and “Causing Trouble”04:45 The Philippines’ Response: Asserting Sovereignty and International Law09:27 Broader Geopolitical and Economic Implications14:35 Conclusion: A Contest of Narratives, a Test for the World

A federal appeals court has delivered a major setback to President Donald Trump’s global tariff regime, ruling that his administration acted illegally when it imposed sweeping levies through an emergency law. Yet in a twist that prolongs the uncertainty, the judges allowed the tariffs to remain in effect as the legal battle continues. Meanwhile, Crowds in Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s biggest economy, have looted the home of Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati as unrest sweeps across the country in one of the most serious political crises of President Prabowo Subianto’s tenure. Subscribe for full analysis on global markets, policy shifts, and economic trends.00:00 Introduction 00:13 Trump’s Global Tariffs Dealt Legal Blow but Remain in Place04:23 Indonesian Protests Escalate as Finance Minister’s Home is Looted08:01 UK Secures Record £10bn Warship Export Deal with Norway

Two next-generation aircraft were spotted in the skies over China in late 2024, leading to speculation that Beijing might be surpassing the US in an evolving arms race in the Pacific. The planes, tentatively called J-36 and J-50, reportedly incorporate highly advanced technology and avionics. Some military analysts say China’s air force may already be capable of contesting air superiority in the region. But the People’s Liberation Army has been pressing ahead with innovations since the rivalry could shift with any introduction of new aircraft by the US. Washington has yet to reveal details about its coming sixth-generation fighter, the F-47, at a time when tensions between Beijing and Washington over Taiwan are running high.

China is stepping up its war plans for Taiwan. And the PLA has something up its greasy sleeve that could absolutely wreck the island—without firing a single bullet.