Month: October 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 Introduction00:15 Xi-Trump Meeting06:10 Tech War: Are Nvidia Chips ‘The Rope’?

The long-awaited Trump–Xi Summit 2025 finally took place in Busan, South Korea — and lasted less than two hours. Behind the smiles was a one-hour negotiation that reshaped U.S.–China relations. Trump called it a “12 out of 10” success, but what really happened inside that room? In this episode, we break down both sides’ statements, the one-year rare-earth deal, the 10% tariff cut, and Xi’s surprising tone shift from “wolf warrior” to “strategic retreat.” Was it a win-win or a quiet surrender? Join me for a clear, fact-based look at what the Busan summit truly revealed.

In the shadow of escalating trade tensions, the Fourth Plenum shifts focus from personnel to crafting the 15th Five-Year Plan, aiming for economic revival amid a teetering recovery. Official narratives tout prosperity, yet harsh realities reveal suppressed wages, ballooning surpluses, and stalled supply chains trapping capacity domestically. This model—prioritizing low-cost production over equitable growth—has fueled imbalances, eroding household spending and inflating state-led investments. As external demands wane, the pivot to intensified central directives and a “unified market” revives planned economy echoes, risking isolation and obsolescence. Decoupling from global ties emerges as a radical, if desperate, path to rebirth, abandoning market dynamics for command control.

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.

At their first face-to-face meeting in six years, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached new agreements on tariffs, soybeans and rare earth minerals, while avoiding any mention of Taiwan. Their talks in Busan on the sidelines of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit followed a similarly productive meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, as well as an amicable first encounter with Takaichi Sanae, Japan’s new conservative prime minister. Did Trump or Xi achieve more in South Korea? And what could the blossoming Trump-Takaichi friendship mean for Taiwan? In this episode, we analyze the new Trump-Xi trade deal, the state of US-Japan and US-China relations, and other recent geopolitical developments in the Indo-Pacific region.

Trump’s whirlwind Asia tour ended with a crown, a $700 billion deal, and one very nervous Chinese Communist Party. From Tokyo to Seoul to Beijing, Trump turned diplomacy into a speedrun—and Xi’s not exactly thrilled about the results.

A second J-36 prototype has broken cover to begin flight testing, and it comes with some pretty significant changes from the original design.

The CCP learned early on that the best way to seize power is to make friends—and then betray them. Michael Sobolik walks us through the fascinating history of the CCP’s United Front, when the CCP used alliances with the KMT to grow stronger, then turned on them. Probably should be a lesson for people today. But why learn from history when you can ignore it?

What if the most potent weapon that America has against the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) isn’t nukes or tariffs?“This isn’t a competition between the largest economy and the second largest economy. This is a competition of ideals—and we’ve got the better ones,” says former Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback.“If you want to hit them where it hurts, hit them on human rights issues, genocides in their own country, religious freedom that they don’t grant any of their people—whether they be Buddhist, Muslim, Falun Gong, Christians. That’s where they’re the weakest. It’s where they’re the most vulnerable.”Ahead of President Donald Trump’s expected meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, I sat down with Brownback to understand what he sees as the Chinese regime’s greatest vulnerabilities, its deepest fears, and how those can be strategically leveraged by the United States.Brownback is co-chair of the International Religious Freedom Summit. He previously served as governor of Kansas from 2011 to 2018 and as a U.S. senator from Kansas, 1996 to 2011. His upcoming book is titled, “China’s War on Faith.”Vi

South Korea just sent shockwaves through Beijing. As protests erupt across Seoul against Xi Jinping and the CCP, President Trump has given South Korea the green light to build nuclear-powered submarines — a move that could redefine Asia’s balance of power. From Myeongdong’s fiery demonstrations to Trump’s nuclear nod, this episode breaks down how Seoul went from Beijing’s trade partner to its newest nightmare.

Trump just wrapped up his whirlwind tour of Asia where he made deals on trade, defense, and the very future of the Pacific.

Operation Honey Pot: Paste this emoji 🍯 in your comment below.Xi Jinping has spent years purging his enemies—but now, his paranoia is turning inward. As rumors swirl about military power struggles, one man inside the Chinese Communist Party could pose the biggest threat to Xi’s grip on power. Chris Chappell breaks down why Xi fears General Zhang Youxia—and how it could all end in betrayal.

Living in China for so long, we would like to share some of the comparisons that we have found between China and the west, and shed some light on the situation.Every week, we take you to a new place in China on our bikes, cover a topic, and reply to your questions.

US President Trump is due to meet his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping on Thursday. The leaders of the world’s two biggest economies have been locked in a trade dispute since Donald Trump returned to office and imposed punishing tariffs. But in the run-up to their meeting, it appears that momentum in favor of a deal is growing. Chapter Breakdown0:00 What the US and China have agreed to in trade negotiations thus far2:51 Ali Wyne, Senior Research and Advocacy Advisor on China Relations, International Crisis Group, on what Trump and Xi Jinping are hoping to achieve#uschinatradewar #xijinpingtrump#trade

Recently, China’s tech sector made headlines again for the wrong reason. According to several market intelligence firms, a deep ultraviolet lithography machine, or DUV — a critical piece of equipment used in chip manufacturing — suddenly broke down at a semiconductor plant in China.Because the machine is extremely expensive and considered the “heart” of the production line, Chinese engineers urgently contacted the Dutch supplier, ASML, asking them to send a technical team for on-site repair.

00:00 Introduction00:14 Chinese Stock Market: First 4,000 Break In A Decade03:21 China-ASEAN Upgraded Trade Deal 05:55 China’s Global Battery Dominance07:42 EU Rattled by China’s Export Controls

In September twenty twenty-five, China’s newest supercarrier — the Fujian — launched stealth jets using a magnetic rail system that draws one hundred million watts of energy in just three seconds. That same week, US, Canadian, and British warships steamed through the Taiwan Strait. The result? A silent showdown that sent militaries scrambling and sparked fears of a catastrophic miscalculation. What really happened out there? You’re about to find out.Mixed Phenomenon creates unique transformative content for educational and entertainment purposes and represents the opinions of this channel. If you believe your copyright has been violated please contact us directly: [email protected] We take out content seriously and all content meets legal standards for licensing or fair use. Any attempts to falsify content strikes via the YouTube copyright system will be dealt with by our legal team.

Ahead of the Trump–Xi summit this week, the United States and China have reached a preliminary consensus on trade. President Donald Trump is optimistic about finalizing the deal, but Beijing has yet to confirm the meeting between the two leaders.A win for the U.S. in the rare earths showdown with China. Trump has signed a series of rare earth agreements with several Southeast Asian nations — a move aimed at reducing America’s dependence on China.Two U.S. Navy aircraft went down in the South China Sea within 30 minutes of each other. As authorities continue their investigation, we’ll have the latest coming up.The Chinese Communist Party’s murderous policies have been brutalizing its people for decades. Steven Mosher was one of the first U.S. scholars allowed into China 50 years ago. He joined NTD’s Steve Lance to reveal what he uncovered — and why it turned him into a China hawk.00:00 Intro01:27 US, China Reach “Basic Consensus”; Taiwan Won’t Be Traded03:27 Trump Welcomed by Japan’s Emperor04:09 Trump: Open to Extending Asia Trip to Meet N. Korea’s Kim04:19 Trump Strikes Critical Minerals Deals in Southeast Asia06:21 U.S. Helicopter & Jet Crash into South China Sea07:13 CCP Builds “Taiwan Retrocession Day” Taiwan Protest08:37 Nvidia to Hold Major AI Conference in DC10:01 Dutch Chipmaker Nexperia Cuts China Output11:09 Mosher: U.S. Technology Helps Organ Harvesting Business13:14 Mosher: Kamala Harris’ Father Is a Big Believer in CCP14:05 Mosher Saw Hill Where CCP Army Executed Elders15:13 Mosher Witnessed Baby Killing During One-Child Policy16:19 Mosher: CCP Shot Poison into Womb, Baby’s Head17:17 Mosher: Epidemic of Suicide over Loss of Babies18:35 Mosher: Forced Organ Harvesting Big Business in China19:20 Mosher: CCP Tissue-Typed Falun Gong, Minorities21:00 Mosher: U.S. Technology Helps Organ Harvesting Business21:45 Mosher: Transplants Can Be Ordered in Advance in China

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In today’s show: Taiwan’s APEC Envoy Arrives in South Korea Trump and Xi Expected To Meet as APEC Summit Opens in South Korea Taiwan Says Ties With US Stable Ahead of Trump’s Meeting With Xi Takaichi Pledges New Golden Age of US-Japan Relations at Trump Meeting Killer of Former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo Pleads Guilty at Trial Taiwan and Europe Agree To Work Together on Protecting Undersea Cables Chinese Authorities Announce Investigation Into Outspoken DPP Politician Taiwan Wins Big at 2025 Asian Sport Stacking Competition

Aclara Resources CEO Ramón Barúa Costa addresses how his company is joining the U.S.’ push for rare earth independence from China on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxbusiness #theclamancountdown #china #economy #trade #manufacturing #rareearth #mining #energy #technology #industry #business #investment #supplychain #ramonbarua #aclararesources #america #innovation #competition #globaltrade #economicindependence #resources

Leave a 🇺🇸 in the comments FOR THE ALGORITHM! China and Russia are expanding their grip on South America—through trade, military deals, and puppet regimes. Now Trump’s ready to push back. From Argentina to Colombia to Venezuela, Chris Chappell breaks down how America’s backyard became the next global flashpoint—and what could spark a new war.

China’s influence over Britain has never been stronger—from spy scandals to secret embassies. Here’s how the CCP quietly took over the UK… with a smile.

Continuing the second leg of his trip to Asia, US President Donald Trump has met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to sign a deal securing the supply of critical minerals and rare earths through mining and processing. Stephen Nagy, a professor of politics and international studies at the International Christian University, tells The World this partnership between the two countries will help them invest more in the technologies needed for the process to work smoothly.

China is living in the future… not really

US President Donald Trump has wrapped up a whirlwind weekend of diplomacy in Southeast Asia with a series of headline-grabbing trade and peace agreements before departing Monday for Japan—the next leg of his three-nation tour that will culminate in a closely watched meeting with China’s GS Xi Jinping in Seoul this Thursday. Meanwhile, Argentina’s midterm elections have delivered a decisive mandate for President Javier Milei and his pro-market revolution. His LLA party secured roughly 41 percent of the national vote—well ahead of the Peronist opposition’s 32 percent—granting the libertarian leader a durable foothold in Congress to advance his sweeping deregulation and fiscal-austerity agenda. Subscribe for full analysis on global markets, policy shifts, and economic trends. 00:00 Introduction 00:15 Flurry of Deals in Southeast Asia04:49 Milei’s Midterm Victory Reshapes Argentina’s Economic Outlook08:13 Europe’s China Problem

China’s military shake-up may be exposing deep cracks in Xi Jinping’s rule. Mike Baker speaks with Steve Yates of The Heritage Foundation about China’s sweeping purge of top generals and what it reveals about Xi Jinping’s grip on power. Is the Chinese leader facing cracks within his own ranks—or could he even be at risk of being deposed?

Two centuries ago, the richest man on Earth was a Chinese merchant who made his fortune through international trade. Not linked to an emperor or a warlord, Wu Bingjian, known to the West as Howqua, built his wealth through integrity and vision. During the Qing dynasty’s first encounters with Western powers, Wu amassed great fortune and established China’s first multinational conglomerate. When a trade war erupted between China and the West, Wu twice helped rescue the Qing government and shaped the outcome of China’s first trade war. From the Canton trading system to the Opium conflict, his story still echoes in today’s U.S.–China tensions and trade wars.

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has announced its top priorities for the next five years. Plus, the CCP is replacing its number-two general—more on the power struggles inside the regime’s top echelon.Brig. Gen. David Stilwell, former U.S. Defense Attaché in Beijing: “The one that I think stood out to most people is this idea of self-reliance in tech—but really, no recipe that I could see on how to do that.”A Chinese man accused of running a massive drug-trafficking and money-laundering network has been arrested in Cuba—and could soon be extradited to the United States. U.S. authorities have been pursuing his case for years, saying he helped fuel the fentanyl crisis.Maintaining energy supplies while evading sanctions—China and India are trying to steer a narrow path, as both the United States and the European Union impose new restrictions on Russian oil.Mercy for a crypto mogul: President Donald Trump has pardoned one of the most influential figures in the cryptocurrency sector—and that person now vows to help make America the global capital of crypto.00:00 Intro01:15 CCP Decides on Top Priority for the Next 5 Years03:46 What’s Next After Key Party Meeting: Gen. Stilwell09:20 U.S. to Extradite Fentanyl Kingpin Jailed in Cuba12:35 China, India Weigh Options on Russian Oil Sanctions14:04 China Quietly Building Up Oil Reserves for Months14:20 Top Trade Officials from U.S., China to Meet on Friday15:08 Trump Pardons Convicted Binance Founder Zhao16:00 Why TikTok Is Still in the U.S.: Cybersecurity Adviser

The white-collar middle class faces severe global and regional challenges, primarily driven by AI-driven job displacement and economic shifts. Globally, AI is replacing office roles faster than it creates new ones, as supported by a Quarterly Journal of Economics study (1940–2018), which shows automation reduces jobs unless new domains emerge. In the U.S., while stock and real estate investments offer some financial cushion, rising bankruptcies and an aging population signal growing distress. In China, the situation is dire, with stagnant stock markets, plummeting real estate values (59% of household assets), and job losses from deglobalization. China’s middle class faces financial ruin, with many pushed toward low-end service jobs or the underground economy, including illegal activities like smuggling and fraud. While the U.S. middle class may pivot to blue-collar work or rely on social safety nets, China’s lack of support leaves its middle class vulnerable to collapse.

By The Time You Watch This, Xi Jinping May Already Be DEAD • By The Time You Watch This, Xi Jinping May… Operation Honey Pot: Paste this emoji 🍯 in your comment below.Rumors of Xi Jinping’s downfall have been swirling again, but the CCP’s Fourth Plenum just confirmed he’s still firmly in charge—for now. Chris Chappell breaks down what the meeting’s final statement reveals about Xi’s power, the generals behind him, and what might happen when he’s finally gone.

🔵 Support independent journalism and subscribe to The Epoch Times now for just $1 per week: https://theepochtim.es/ATLUSACanada Edition: https://theepochtim.es/ATLCA🔵 Sign up for the American Thought Leaders ALERTS newsletter to stay up-to-date on new episodes, releases, and special events 👉 https://ept.ms/ATLnewsletterRep. John Moolenaar (R-Mich.) has been spearheading efforts in Congress to combat the threat posed by the Chinese regime to American interests—from economic warfare to espionage and infiltration—as chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.“With rare earths, China is basically firing a loaded gun … on our economy,” he says.He’s pushing a bill that would phase in a 100 percent tariff on all strategic goods from China. The tariff would not just penalize China but also incentivize “other countries, as well as the United States, to invest in this almost as if it’s a Defense Production Act activity.”Beyond rare earth minerals, what leverage does the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) have exactly in trade talks with the United States? What will the CCP’s strategy be? How should President Donald Trump respond to the CCP’s coercive tactics and its recent attempts to gain additional leverage?And what can America do to extricate itself from its dependence on China for some of its most critical manufacturing technologies?Moolenaar points out that the CCP is using its leverage not only over trade but also over Chinese nationals studying or working in America via its extensive United Front operations.“Under their recent national security laws, any Chinese national who doesn’t carry out the will of the Chinese Communist Party, no matter where they are in the world, on U.S. soil or somewhere else in the world, [is] in violation of national security laws,” Moolenaar says.On the other hand, is the position of the CCP really secure? And what about Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s position in particular? What signs of dissatisfaction and unrest are there among the Chinese population?Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.