Month: September 2025

Wen Jiabao, once known as the “People’s Premier,” appeared at China’s 2025 Tiananmen Square parade looking visibly heartbroken. His expression tells a story of warnings ignored, reforms abandoned, and a nation marching toward danger. In this video, I break down the five powerful reasons behind Wen’s haunting look — from his ties to 1989’s Tiananmen tragedy to his censored writings and prophetic 2012 warning.This isn’t just about one man’s tears. It’s about the future of China — and the cracks behind the spectacle.Watch until the end to understand what Wen’s face revealed that no missile parade could hide.

China’s Victory Day Parade was ordinary show. From intercontinental nuclear missiles to unmanned submarines, from hypersonic anti-ship weapons to AI-powered drones Beijing unveiled a dozen futuristic systems that the world had never seen before.The message was loud and clear: China no longer wants to “hide its strength.” It wants to display it, boldly, to rivals near and far. What signals did China send through this parade? How do its new weapons alter the balance of power? And most importantly, what lessons must India draw before the dragon breathes fire on our borders?

Is China trying to remove the BRP Sierra Madre, the warship the Philippines deliberately grounded at Second Thomas Shoal, to assert its dubious historical claims over the Spratly Islands? What would this mean for the South China Sea? Our guests share their views.

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France has been plunged into renewed political turmoil after Prime Minister François Bayrou lost a confidence motion in parliament, forcing President Emmanuel Macron to prepare for his third change of government in just over a year. The defeat underscores deep divisions over how Europe’s second-largest economy can confront its towering debt burden while maintaining political stability.Subscribe for full analysis on global markets, policy shifts, and economic trends.00:00 Introduction 00:23 France Faces Third Government Shake-Up04:01 Indonesia’s Finance Minister Ousted in Shock Shake-Up07:16 Visa Crackdown in Georgia Puts South Korea’s U.S. Investment Drive at Risk

Join the Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics on September 9 for an online roundtable discussion on the state of China’s economy. China is making breakthroughs in a variety of technologies, yet by most measures — growth, prices, employment — the macro economy is doing badly. The question is to what extent these challenges are cyclical and to what extent structural, and the potential chances of some sort of economic crisis. Trustee Chair Scott Kennedy will moderate a discussion among top experts, including Arthur Kroeber (Gavekal Dragonomics), Kiyoyuki Seguchi (Canon Institute for Global Studies), Jahangir Aziz (J.P. Morgan), and Tianlei Huang (Peterson Institute of International Economics).

In this video we’ll decode China’s Victory Day Parade to explore the cutting-edge weaponry unveiled in Beijing. A geopolitical message powered by next-gen tech, signaling China’s ambition as it steps onto the world stage.#ChinaVictoryDay #MilitaryParade #DF61 #Hypersonics #NuclearTriad #TechWarfare

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.

On Wednesday, China held a massive military parade in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, showcasing a long list of new weapons, drones, aircraft, and more, in a spectacle meant to both commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, and maybe more importantly, to garner media publicity around the globe for the nation’s new top-of-the-line Defense technologies.

China just staged its biggest-ever military parade — and it wasn’t just pomp and pageantry. Tiananmen Square turned into a weapons showroom: lasers to shoot down drones, AI-powered tanks, robot dogs, swarms of missiles, and stealth fighters. Beijing also unveiled its full nuclear triad, signalling it can strike from land, sea, and air. But what’s the message behind this display? Palki Sharma tells you.—China | Tiananmen Square | Robot Wolves | China Military Parade 2025 | China Army Parade | China World War 2 Parade | Xi Jinping | Kim Jong Un | Vladimir Putin | China | North Korea | Russia | People’s Liberation Army | PLA | CCP | Beijing Army Parade | Beijing Military Parade | Donald Trump | China Victory Day Parade | Victory Day Parade 2025 | Firstpost | World News | News Live | Vantage | Palki Sharma | News

Singapore’s meteoric rise as Asia’s new financial hub came at a price. After Hong Kong’s collapse, billions of dollars from China poured into Singapore — fueling a real estate boom, family office explosion, and now, a $3 billion money laundering scandal that’s shaking the island’s reputation for trust and stability.In this video, I uncover how China’s dirty money and political influence threaten to turn Singapore from the world’s cleanest financial hub into its newest laundromat — and why this isn’t just about wealth, but about Singapore’s very independence.Watch until the end to see how this scandal could change Asia’s financial future forever.

Inside Beijing’s shock parade: DF-5C MIRVs, hypersonic YJ missiles, laser LY-1, robot “wolves,” AJX-002 UUV, carrier-ready J-35, nuclear triad, and drone swarms. What China revealed—and strategically withheld—matters for global power.

After months of campaigning for the Nobel Peace Prize, President Donald Trump sent a sharply different message on Friday when he signed an executive order aimed at rebranding the Department of Defense as the Department of War.Trump said the switch was intended to signal to the world that the United States was a force to be reckoned with, and he complained that the Department of Defense’s name was “woke.”“I think it sends a message of victory. I think it sends, really, a message of strength,” Trump said of the change as he authorized the Department of War as a secondary title for the Pentagon.Congress has to formally authorize a new name, and several of Trump’s closest supporters on Capitol Hill proposed legislation earlier Friday to codify the new name into law.But already there were cosmetic shifts. The Pentagon’s website went from “defense.gov” to “war.gov.” Signs were swapped around Hegseth’s office while more than a dozen employees watched. Trump said there would be new stationery, too.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, whom Trump has begun referring to as the “secretary of war,” said during the signing ceremony that “we’re going to go on offense, not just on defense,” using “maximum lethality” that won’t be “politically correct.”The attempted rebranding was another rhetorical salvo in Trump’s efforts to reshape the U.S. military and uproot what he has described as progressive ideology. Bases have been renamed, transgender soldiers have been banned and websites have been scrubbed of posts honoring contributions by women and minorities to the armed forces.He’s also favored aggressive — critics say illegal — military action despite his criticism of “endless wars” under other administrations. He frequently boasts about the stealth bomber strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, and he recently ordered the destruction of a boat that the U.S. says was carrying drugs off the coast of Venezuela.The Republican president insisted that his tough talk didn’t contradict his fixation on being recognized for diplomatic efforts, saying peace must be made from a position of strength. Trump has claimed credit for resolving conflicts between India and Pakistan; Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo; and Armenia and Azerbaijan, among others. (He’s also expressed frustration that he hasn’t brought the war between Russia and Ukraine to a conclusion as fast as he wanted.)“I think I’ve gotten peace because of the fact that we’re strong,” Trump said, echoing the “peace through strength” motto associated with President Ronald ReaganWhen Trump finished his remarks on the military, he dismissed Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from the room.“I’m going to let these people go back to the Department of War and figure out how to maintain peace,” Trump said.Florida Republican Rep. Greg Steube proposed legislation in the House to formally change the name of the department.“From 1789 until the end of World War II, the United States military fought under the banner of the Department of War,” Steube, an Army veteran, said in a statement. “It is only fitting that we pay tribute to their eternal example and renowned commitment to lethality by restoring the name of the ‘Department of War’ to our Armed Forces.”Sens. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Mike Lee, R-Utah, are introducing companion legislation in the Senate.The Department of War was created in 1789, then renamed and reorganized through legislation signed by President Harry Truman in 1947, two years after the end of World War II. The Department of Defense incorporated the Department of War, which oversaw the Army, plus the Department of the Navy and the newly created independent Air Force.

China’s military parade scared the world – especially with the new Axis being formed between China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. This is the moment where everything changed. However, it’s not what it seems. China’s military parade is being covered by media as a success, but there were SO Many things that people missed.

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This video takes a look at 2025 China military parade and goes over every weapon system shown, explaining it and providing further info on it.

China’s economy has hit rock bottom—and even CCP officials can’t hide it anymore. For the first time, local statistics are revealing the painful truth. Shenzhen, once China’s most vibrant manufacturing hub, shows collapsing numbers in 2025. The tariff war has gutted the city’s economy. From trade, investment to consumption, everything is sliding downhill.

A court has cleared Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra of insulting the Thai monarchy. But his family’s political dynasty still have legal challenges ahead.

On Thursday’s “American Agenda,” Asia expert Gordon Chang and foreign policy analyst Fred Fleitz analyzed China’s military parade.

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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.A new intercontinental ballistic missile, the DF-61- was unveiled, a weapon that could carry nuclear warheads to a distant targetFollowing the parade, Putin and Kim met for bilateral talks with Beijing.Speaking to journalists as the meeting began, Russia’s president praised the bravery and heroism of North Korean soldiers who have fought alongside Russian troops in Ukraine.The ceremony began with an 80-gun artillery salute, followed by the Chinese national anthem.During his opening speech, President Xi said humanity must choose between peace and war.“The Chinese people are a people that are not afraid of violence and are self-reliant and strong,” he said.“We will adhere to the path of peaceful development and work hand in hand with people of all countries to build a community with a shared future for mankind.”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.As the parade got underway, the US President Donald Trump took to social media saying that the big question is whether Xi will recognise the contributions of Americans who fought in the war.“Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against the United States of America,” he added.During his address, Xi did not mention the US; however, he expressed his gratitude towards foreign countries that helped China resist the Japanese invasion.Asked about Trump’s social media post, Putin told reporters that “the president of the United States is not without a sense of humour,” but sought to assure that “over these four days, during negotiations of all kinds, both in formal and informal settings, no one has ever expressed any negative judgments on the current American administration.”The Russian president also quashed hopes of a possible meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.”It’s a path to nowhere to meet with the current head of administration, to put it carefully,” said Putin.He added that it was not an impossibility, claiming that when Trump broached the idea of a meeting between the warring nations, “I said yes, it is possible. After all, if Zelenskyy is ready, he should come to Moscow, and the meeting will take place.”

The downfall of a top Chinese minister exposes Beijing’s secret strategy: using the Nobel Peace Prize as bait to manipulate Donald Trump into concessions on Taiwan. Backed by Vladimir Putin, this CCP plan reveals why Trump’s push for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire is failing. Insiders warn that as long as Xi Jinping supports Moscow, Putin has no reason to compromise. The real key to ending the Russia-Ukraine war lies in Beijing, not Kyiv. If Xi falls, Putin loses his lifeline, NATO stays united, and the Russia-China axis collapses overnight.

Watch live as China marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with a military parade in Beijing. Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un will attend.#china #victoryday #parade #live

The tension between China and the Philippines has reached a boiling point, with the world closely watching every move in the South China Sea. From the Second Thomas Shoal standoff to the recent Scarborough Shoal collision, the Philippines has shown resilience and determination to defend its waters against Chinese aggression. Each clash, whether through water cannon attacks or direct naval encounters, proves that Beijing has underestimated Filipino courage.But it’s not just about territorial disputes. The conflict has exposed China’s espionage operations in the Philippines, from spy arrests in Palawan to election interference attempts and disinformation campaigns on social media. Instead of weakening the Philippines, these aggressive tactics have only united the nation and strengthened its alliances with the U.S., Japan, and other regional powers. The world is witnessing a shift in power that Beijing cannot ignore.In this video, we dive deep into why China has officially lost the Philippines forever—a story shaped by maritime clashes, global support for Manila, and the undeniable will of Filipinos to protect their sovereignty. The South China Sea is no longer just a battleground—it’s the place where the Philippines proved that even a smaller nation can stand tall against a giant.We create thought-provoking documentaries that explore global trends, hidden histories, cultural shifts, migration patterns, and real-world “what if” scenarios that make you stop and think.From geopolitical predictions to deep dives into social dynamics, our mission is to spark critical thinking and help you see the world from unexpected angles.

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.