Day: December 14, 2025

Reports that China’s Air Force commander, General Chang Dingqiu, died suddenly while in detention have sent shockwaves through the Chinese military. At the same time, the long-silenced strategist Liu Yazhou has re-emerged in public discussion, raising uncomfortable questions about war planning, loyalty, and morale inside the PLA. This program examines Chang’s rise and death, Liu Yazhou’s warnings about a Taiwan war, and the growing unrest among officers and veterans. When generals disappear and veterans are suppressed, what does it reveal about the true state of China’s armed forces?

The United States is coming after Venezuela’s economic lifeline, seizing an oil tanker off the country’s coast. Why President Donald Trump’s push to oust Maduro from power could concern China.Hundreds of miles off Guam—home to a major American military base—a Chinese company is rebuilding a World War II airfield. The move raises serious U.S. defense concerns, and experts weigh in.Cleo Paskal, senior fellow of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies: “If you had an installation on Guam, which they had under their control, you could hit Guam with, for example, missiles in a container, from a direction that nobody is looking.”A new U.S.-led coalition takes aim at China’s dominance in critical minerals, tech, and even global infrastructure. We break down the newly signed declaration.A major blow to Chinese imports that evade U.S. tariffs by transshipping through Mexico: the country is passing a bill to allow up to 50-percent tariffs on Chinese products.00:00 Intro01:13 U.S. Pushes to Oust Venezuela’s Maduro, China’s Ally03:22 China Nears Completion of WWII Airfield Near Guam05:53 U.S., Allies Counter China’s Rare Earths, AI Growth07:40 Trump Signs EO Aimed at Curbing State AI Laws09:39 Salt Typhoon Hackers Linked to U.S. Cisco Training10:42 Mexico Approves Up to 50 Percent Tariffs on China12:27 Expert Unpacks How China Steals Know-How13:58 How China Uses “Friendly” Delegations to Steal IP17:55 No Safe Path for Western Businesses in China

Reports reveal that Taiwan’s domestically produced submarine, the Haikun, suffered a hydraulics system failure during its sea trial in June of this year. This comes as the vessel faces costly delays.

The Chinese Communist Party has spent decades perfecting its propaganda overseas—but now, it may have found willing partners right here in the United States—the Democratic Socialists of America, or DSA. A political organization with such noteworthy members as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.In this episode of China Uncensored, we expose how China’s messaging is being pushed through American political organizations, media figures, and so-called “political education” seminars. From praising the CCP as a “democracy,” to opposing U.S. efforts to counter China’s growing power, these narratives line up remarkably well with Beijing’s interests.We break down:-How CCP propaganda is being repackaged for American audiences-Why some U.S. political groups are echoing China’s talking points-The real consequences for U.S. policy, democracy, and global security-How China benefits from division and chaos inside the United StatesThis isn’t just about bad ideas—it’s about influence, power, and who gains when Americans repeat the CCP’s narrative for them.