Month: October 2025

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Rumors of Xi Jinping’s stroke, a sudden rare-earth export blitz, and Trump’s explosive 100% tariff threat — all within one week. What really happened behind Beijing’s dramatic U-turn? In this episode, we uncover the truth behind Trump’s remark that “Xi had a bad moment,” the internal power struggle shaking the CCP, and why China’s leadership crisis is far from over. From stroke rumors to trade chaos, this is the story of how Xi’s illusion of control began to crumble — and why the outcome of the Fourth Plenum could change China’s future.

The Chinese Communist Party is infiltrating US cities. Michael Sobolik explains how the CCP’s United Front Work Department launders its propaganda through local communities and politicians, using them to advance Beijing’s agenda inside America. Why settle for diplomacy when you have subversion?

In today’s show: China Ramps Up Efforts To Intimidate and Divide Taiwan’s Military Through Espionage US Says it “Strongly” Backs Taiwan’s Plan to Increase Defense Spending to 5% of GDP KMT Nears Its Leadership Election Amid Concerns of Alleged Outside Interference Trump’s China Tariffs and Beijing’s Rare Earth Controls Hit Asian Markets Trump Readies Egypt Summit To End Gaza War as Ceasefire Holds📹 Anchor: Sandy Chi#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews-

The Hurun Research Institute’s report reveals a decline in China’s affluent households since 2022, aligning with the real estate market’s downturn. Households with assets over six million yuan dropped to 5.128 million, while those exceeding ten million fell by thousands annually due to emigration and asset shrinkage, primarily from property values constituting 50-70% of wealth. This has led to cash flow concerns and a pessimistic mindset among the wealthy, with money now ranking third in priorities after health and happiness. Consumption is shifting from flashy luxuries to practical family needs, with tech products leading. High-net-worth individuals are categorized into six groups, mostly defensive, highlighting risks of social decline. In contrast, U.S. wealth grows amid inflation, supporting optimistic consumption.

The United States and China are holding another round of high-stakes trade negotiations. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the TikTok issue is almost resolved. Trade chief Jamieson Greer hints that another tariff pause on China is possible.Countries around the world are holding memorials for assassinated U.S. conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. In South Korea, demonstrators also echoed his warning against communist China’s influence.A Chinese tech company executive has been charged for allegedly defrauding American investors of more than $100 million. Here’s what we know about the alleged scheme.A former FBI official is accused of leaking inside information that helped a Chinese energy giant escape charges. Here’s what you need to know from the Department of Justice report.The United States is deploying its Typhon missile system to Japan for the first time. The weapons are capable of striking targets along China’s eastern seaboard.00:00 Intro01:15 Progress on TikTok, Tariff Pause Extension Possible04:58 China Says Nvidia Violated Its Anti-Monopoly Law06:08 Anti-Communist Voices Amid Kirk’s Memorials: S. Korea08:19 U.S. Indicts Chinese Firm CEO of Securities Fraud Scheme09:28 Ex-FBI Official Tipped Off Chinese Firm10:29 Pennsylvania State Sen. Raises Concerns Over CCP Repression13:34 U.S. Deploys Typhon Missile System to Japan14:37 Taiwan Minister in U.S., Warns of “China Dream”16:35 U.S.-Japan Trade Deal Nearing Its Effective Date

How complex are the air threats facing Taiwan? Guermantes Lailari, visiting scholar at the Institute for National Defense and Security Research, shares insights from Israel’s experience.

00:00 Introduction 00:10 US-China Tariff and Mineral Wars Escalate04:00 China Stocks Slide as Tariff Tensions Resurface 05:38 FTSE Russell Elevates Greece to Developed-Market Status

China’s invasion of Taiwan isn’t a matter of if — it’s when. Chris Chappell breaks down how Taiwan is preparing its people for the unthinkable and what lessons the rest of us should take from it.

A new trade war has erupted between the United States and the Chinese regime. The CCP began sending letters to other countries saying it would begin placing heavy export controls on their products. President Trump has now responded to this by announcing a new 100 percent tariff on Chinese goods, with more potentially to come.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the President Donald Trump’s role in the Israel war and China’s rising aggression amid trade tension.

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 Introduction00:16 Global Market Rocked as U.S.-China Trade War Reignites 11:16 NBA Returns to China After Five-Year Hiatus

At a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Tuesday, Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) criticized China’s designation of the contested Scarborough Shoal as a national nature reserve. Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more:

Vietnam and the Philippines agreed in September to deepen their naval cooperation. What shared interests are driving this partnership, what challenges lie ahead, and how could it shape regional peace and stability? Join our discussion.

Tens of thousands of tourists lined up Friday to visit China’s Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, as it marks 100 years since its founding. Built in the early 15th century, the Forbidden City in Beijing only opened to the public in 1925. FRANCE 24’s Jan Camenzind Broomby reports.#China #Palace Museum #Forbidden City

On September 3, 2025, in Beijing, Tiananmen Square, the ZTZ-100’s new-generation main battle tank appeared. Official promotions highlight its 1500-horsepower hybrid power system, an impressive range of over 600 kilometers, and a top speed of 85 km/h on highways.Join this channel to get access to perks:

A Chinese coast guard ship used a powerful water cannon on Sunday then rammed and slightly damaged an anchored Philippine government vessel off an island inhabited by Filipinos in the disputed South China Sea, the Philippine coast guard said.#china #philippines

An underground lab in China is researching neutrinos: particles smaller than atoms and thought to contain even more energy. A foreign associate of America’s National Academy of Sciences is leading the Chinese project as it seeks to become the first nation to uncover the secrets of the particle—and its power.Will China ever change its willingness to use force to take control of Taiwan? Beijing answered that question on Wednesday, saying it will never renounce the option.Intel tech products sold in China could be in hot water. A Chinese state-linked agency is calling for a full security review into the U.S. chipmaker’s offerings.General Motors is spending more than $600 million to develop a lithium project located in the heart of Nevada. It’s part of efforts to break China’s grip on the global lithium supply.00:00 Intro01:10 Underground Chinese Lab to Study Mysterious Particle05:41 Beijing: China Won’t Renounce Use of Force Over Taiwan06:31 China’s Cyber Association Calls for Review of Intel07:13 GM to Invest $625M to Build a Nevada Lithium Project08:04 Should U.S. Approve Nippon Steel Buyout Deal?12:01China, Russia Enhancing Energy Cooperation13:15 Russia, China, N. Korea Deepen Defense Ties14:11 S. Korea, U.S., Japan Condemn N. Korea’s Drone Claims15:14 Philippine Minister Doubts China’s Sea Code Intent16:46 China’s Financial Professionals Face Survival Threat18:27 NTD’s 7th Int’l Piano Competition Kicks Off in NYC

An underground lab in China is researching neutrinos: particles smaller than atoms and thought to contain even more energy. A foreign associate of America’s National Academy of Sciences is leading the Chinese project as it seeks to become the first nation to uncover the secrets of the particle—and its power.Will China ever change its willingness to use force to take control of Taiwan? Beijing answered that question on Wednesday, saying it will never renounce the option.Intel tech products sold in China could be in hot water. A Chinese state-linked agency is calling for a full security review into the U.S. chipmaker’s offerings.General Motors is spending more than $600 million to develop a lithium project located in the heart of Nevada. It’s part of efforts to break China’s grip on the global lithium supply.00:00 Intro01:10 Underground Chinese Lab to Study Mysterious Particle05:41 Beijing: China Won’t Renounce Use of Force Over Taiwan06:31 China’s Cyber Association Calls for Review of Intel07:13 GM to Invest $625M to Build a Nevada Lithium Project08:04 Should U.S. Approve Nippon Steel Buyout Deal?12:01China, Russia Enhancing Energy Cooperation13:15 Russia, China, N. Korea Deepen Defense Ties14:11 S. Korea, U.S., Japan Condemn N. Korea’s Drone Claims15:14 Philippine Minister Doubts China’s Sea Code Intent16:46 China’s Financial Professionals Face Survival Threat18:27 NTD’s 7th Int’l Piano Competition Kicks Off in NYC

Markets tank ahead of tariff hike on China, with the Dow losing 878 points, the Nasdaq down 820.

Anduril Founder Palmer Luckey says the US is too reliant on China when it comes to rare earths and semiconductors. Luckey says the defense contractor has done a good job of “getting away from China.” He speaks on “Bloomberg Tech.”——–

Xi Jinping Exit Looming? China’s Leadership Crisis Out In The Open | GD BakshiChina’s leadership struggle has come to the fore, with Xi Jinping’s health in focus. The upcoming 4th plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee in Beijing could decide Xi Jinping’s future, with Zhang Youxia and General Liu Yuan gaining prominence. Major General GD Bakshi (Retd.) explains the Chinese political crisis.#china #CCP #xijinping #GDBakshi #RepublicWorld #RepublicTV #BreakingNews #RepublicNews #IndiaNews #LiveNews #RepublicExclusive #RepublicWorldLive #ArnabGoswami #RepublicDigital #NationFirst

Taiwan has been marking its national day with a lavish military parade in the capital Tapei. Tensions with China are running high, as Beijing regards Taiwan as part of its territory. The Taiwanese military has been making contingency plans to resist a possible future Chinese invasion. For

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As the Trump administration tightens immigration rules, China is doing the opposite. The Chinese Communist Party just launched the K-Visa, a new program meant to lure foreign STEM graduates to China with job opportunities and easy entry requirements.But while the CCP hopes this will help it surpass the US technologically, it’s infuriated China’s own young people—who are already facing record unemployment and see the K-Visa as an insult.On Chinese social media, millions are asking why the government is recruiting foreigners when millions of Chinese graduates can’t find work. Critics also question whether the program favors foreign degrees over domestic ones, revealing how little confidence many have left in China’s system.Chris Chappell explains why the K-Visa might actually deepen China’s internal crisis, how the CCP’s lack of transparency fuels resentment, and why angry young citizens could become the Party’s biggest threat yet.

#Entrepreneurship, #Inspiration, #Leadership, #BusinessStrategy,🌏 In this powerful and eye-opening motivational talk, Jack Ma reveals the untold strategy behind China’s rise — a lesson every dreamer, entrepreneur, and leader can learn from. This video explores how vision, innovation, learning, unity, and resilience built one of the world’s strongest economies. Jack Ma’s insights go beyond nations — they’re about how you can build success with patience, wisdom, and long-term vision.💡 Whether you’re a student, business owner, or thinker, this video will inspire you to see beyond the present and prepare for the future.⏰ Timestamps:00:00 🚀 Introduction — The Power of Strategy03:22 🧭 Vision Beyond Today10:40 💻 Embracing Technology & Innovation18:56 📚 Learning from Others, Then Improving27:45 🤝 Unity & Collective Effort34:12 💪 Resilience in the Face of Failure39:30 🌟 Conclusion — The Real Secret of Power🎥 Why Watch This Video:✔️ Learn the mindset that made China an economic powerhouse✔️ Discover how Jack Ma’s principles can transform your own success✔️ Understand why vision and persistence matter more than speed✔️ Gain practical lessons for leadership, innovation, and teamwork✔️ Be inspired to think big, act boldly, and never fear failure🔥 Hashtags:#JackMa, #NextPeak, #MotivationalSpeech, #ChinaPower, #SuccessMindset, #Entrepreneurship, #Inspiration, #Leadership, #BusinessStrategy, #Innovation, #Technology, #Resilience, #LongTermVision, #Motivation2025, #GlobalEconomy, #Learning, #SuccessStory, #JackMaMotivation, #LifeLessons, #PowerOfVision, #AsianEconomy, #GrowthMindset, #BusinessMotivation, #StartupLife, #SelfImprovement, #PersonalDevelopment, #ThinkBig, #DreamBig, #OvercomeFailure, #HardWork, #Discipline, #NextPeakMotivation, #ChinaSuccess, #EconomicGrowth, #Strategy, #Wisdom, #FutureLeaders, #SuccessInLife, #InspirationalTalk, #MindsetMatters

A shocking new theory is spreading online: was actor Yu Menglong killed as part of a ritual sacrifice linked to Xi Jinping’s family? His mysterious death has exposed the darkest corners of China’s entertainment world—where money laundering, sex, power, and the occult collide. Viewers have spotted Xi Jinping’s brother Xi Yuanping at the crime scene, while eerie coincidences—like Yu sharing Xi’s birthday—raise haunting questions. Was this coincidence, cover-up, or calculated offering? Tonight, we uncover the hidden ties between fame, politics, and death in a case shaking Beijing’s inner circle.

00:00 Introduction00:18 China’s Massive Restriction Escalation 05:51 Chinese Economy: Golden Week Spending Disappoints

In his annual National Day speech, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te praised the country’s military forces and announced a new defense initiative called ‘T-Dome’, an AI-assisted missile-defense shield. It comes as the US Administration is pushing Taiwan to increase its defense budget to 10 percent of GDP to counter China’s growing threats and gray-zone tactics. By comparison, Lai has set a goal of 5 percent by 2030, which would already be a significant spike from next year’s 3.3 percent. Meanwhile, Taiwan’s leader called on Chinese President Xi Jinping to renounce his country’s coercive efforts to isolate Taiwan and its threats of military force. Could the T-Dome complicate an attempted Chinese invasion of Taiwan? How high should Taipei increase its military budget? And will Beijing respond to the speech with more provocative drills? In this special episode, we analyze Lai’s speech and discuss missile defense, Taiwan’s national budget, and China’s adverse military and political activities.Host: Yin KhvatOur guests:Alexander Huang Council on Strategic and Wargaming Studies Chair KMT Department of International Affairs DirectorLai I-chung Prospect Foundation PresidentGuermantes Lailari Institute for National Defense and Security Research (INDSR) Visiting Scholar Chapters:00:00:00 – Lai’s National Day Speech00:01:40 – ‘T-Dome’ Missile Defense Shield00:07:10 – Taipei’s Eyes Military Budget Spike00:14:58 – How might Beijing react to this year’s speech?00:21:20 – Lai calls on China to renounce coercion

Economic war with China has begun! China has weaponized its monopoly on rare earth minerals. Is President Trump serious about fighting back?

In this wide-ranging and forceful interview, Ronnie Chan dismantles the notion that China is “containing” the United States—reversing the frame to argue that it is the U.S. that has long sought to contain China’s rise. Drawing parallels between global power politics and personal survival, he lays out a realist view of international relations: that nations—especially rising ones—must defend their interests, not ask for permission to exist. With clarity and urgency, he asserts that China’s actions are not acts of aggression, but inevitable responses to U.S. encirclement and global scrutiny.He outlines three core national priorities driving China’s long-term strategy: energy security, food security, and becoming a respected member of the global order. The rest of the world, he argues, must accept that 1.4 billion people improving their livelihoods will inevitably reshape global systems—economically, politically, and culturally. From Hollywood to higher education, Chinese influence is growing, not as a threat, but as the late arrival of a long-dormant civilization returning to the global stage. The West’s resistance, he warns, is steeped in ideological rigidity and an inability to let go of centuries-old dominance.The conversation ends with a provocative challenge: If the West claims to uphold shared values, why does it weaponize them to divide rather than unify? Chan pushes back against Western exceptionalism, urging a more honest reckoning with global pluralism. China, he contends, is not imposing its values—but the West might be.

China is set to launch one of the world’s first commercial underwater data centres. Located in waters off Shanghai, the facilities will serve a range of clients, including China Telecom and a state-owned artificial intelligence (AI) computing company. The project is part of a broader government push to lower the carbon footprint of data centres. AI-driven demand for computing power has led to a surge in centres as well as demand for energy to run and cool the machines.

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Anduril Founder Palmer Luckey discusses the need for US reindustrialization as competition with China’s supply chain ramps up. He joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow live from Anduril’s headquarters.——–