Day: September 8, 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 Introduction00:36 Nvidia, China, & The Price of Geopolitics 04:43 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit07:06 Taiwan Tensions: ‘Nazification’08:59 Un, Putin Join Xi at Beijing Military Parade

This is a story of industrial espionage, strategic gambles, and a super-helicopter that, despite its initial failure, unexpectedly reemerged across the Pacific.On August 21, 2025, several grainy but striking photos lit up the Chinese internet: twin coaxial rotors stacked above the fuselage, a pusher propeller at the tail pointing forward like a dagger—an ultra-futuristic high-speed helicopter, seen in low-altitude test flights.

Who is replacing Xi? Hu is replacing Xi! Beijing’s next leader may well be the Party’s once-discarded crown prince, Hu Chunhua—the man Xi Jinping worked so hard to sideline. As the protégé of former CCP leader Hu Jintao, the younger Hu has recently become much more active, touring strategic projects on Xi’s behalf and appearing alongside high-ranking officials. On social media, quiet discussions are already circulating about a new version of the “Hu-Wang” duo as China’s next leadership lineup. But whoever takes the helm, their challenge will be no small feat.

Laser weapons are now occupying a substantial space in defense plans across the globe by providing an economical and effective substitute for missile interceptors. China officially debuted the L Y-1, a massive ship-borne laser air defense system. As a type of laser weapon, the LY-1 can also effectively avoid the problem of time lag between the target lock-on of shipborne fire control radar and the actual firing of traditional air defense weapons. It also effectively avoids the problem of a large dispersion ratio of traditional shipborne close-in guns, The LY-1 can accomplish aiming equals locking on, firing equals hitting, with very high interception accuracy.

We bring you authentic insights and perspectives from Asia that you won’t find in mainstream media. Whether you’re interested in tech, business, or culture from Asia, we’ve got you covered. In this episode, we take a deep dive into why Chinese EVs can’t seem to go truly global.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has described his country’s rise as ‘unstoppable’ during a major military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.Showcasing China’s military strength, a selection of weaponry was on show during the parade, including hypersonic missiles and underwater drones – some displayed for the first time.Around two dozen foreign leaders were in attendance, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.Putin and Kim stood side by side with Xi as they made their way to a platform overlooking Tiananmen Square.