Day: December 30, 2025

As the world focuses on the delicate diplomatic crisis between China and Japan at the end of 2025, something less noticed is happening on a remote atoll in the Pacific. Workers from a Chinese company are braving the sea winds to restore an old runway that has been dormant for decades. This atoll, located in Micronesia, is about 900 kilometers from the U.S. military base in Guam, and it has suddenly become a hotspot in the strategic competition between China and the U.S.

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China has launched one of its largest military exercises yet — dubbed Exercise Justice Mission 2025 — around Taiwan. The exercise included the deployment of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, Army, Air Force and Rocket Force units in five zones on all sides of Taiwan, as well as live-fire drills and a simulated blockade. The show of force was accompanied by a message on the PLA’s Weibo page warning against “Taiwan Independence separatist forces.” In the South China Sea, however, the PLA took a brief break from its gray-zone harassment campaign against Filipino fishers to provide drinking water to a single stranded fisher. The incident — highlighted on social media by the Chinese Embassy in Manila as an example of China’s “humanitarianism” — occurred within the Philippine’s exclusive economic zone. It was widely criticized as a public relations stunt, particularly given a recent incident on December 12 in which 20 Filipino boats were water-cannoned. Meanwhile, the US National Defense Authorization Act has allocated up to a record US$3.5 billion to Manila for its military modernization. What do the PLA drills mean for regional peace and stability? And was China’s treatment of the Filipino fisher a genuine act of kindness, or something more sinister? In this episode, we examine China’s latest actions in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea, as well as the US-Philippines security alliance. *Recorded on December 29, 2025 at 3pm Taiwan Standard Time Host/Senior Producer: Yin Khvat Producer: Julien Oeuillet Our guests: Tsai Jung-hsiang National Chung Cheng University Political Science Professor

Donald Trump said he is “very angry” after hearing reports that Vladimir Putin’s home was attacked.Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has claimed that Kyiv launched a drone attack on Putin’s state residence on Sunday (28 December). Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky has denied the allegations, dismissing them as “typical Russian lies”.Speaking during a press conference with Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (29 December), the US president said that he was not pleased by the reports. “It’s not the right time to do any of that”, he said.“It’s one thing to be offensive, because they’re offensive,” he said. “It’s another thing to attack his house”

​Taiwan has pushed back against growing military pressure from China as Beijing conducts large-scale live-fire drills around the country. The exercise has drawn condemnation from around the world.

On the evening of December 27, a monument and park symbolizing “China-Panama friendship” near the Panama Canal entrance were unexpectedly demolished by the local government. This move caught the Chinese government by surprise, prompting a call for a thorough investigation.The demolished structure was a traditional Chinese archway, located near the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal. After crossing the Americas Bridge over the canal, vehicles would turn right and see the archway, with its yellow roof and red columns, standing at a prominent viewing point. The archway had long been a well-known landmark in the area.

Footage released from China’s long‑range live‑fire drills around Taiwan shows rockets and artillery striking designated targets north of the island as part of the “Justice Mission 2025” exercises, which Taipei condemned as intimidation while its forces remain on high alert and Japan watches developments closely amid regional security concerns.#chinataiwanconflict #chinavstaiwan #chinataiwanwar #worldnews

Operation Honey Pot: Paste this emoji 🍯 in your comment below.The Chinese Communist Party loves to quote Sun Tzu’s Art of War—especially when it wants to look wise, peaceful, and five steps ahead of everyone else. But here’s the problem: the CCP is lying about what The Art of War actually teaches.In this episode of China Uncensored, Chris Chappell breaks down how Sun Tzu is routinely misinterpreted—and deliberately misused—by the CCP to mask China’s aggressive strategy toward the United States and its allies.

A deadly rampage in Taipei has left Taiwan with more questions than answers. Beyond the violence itself, troubling irregularities — early reporting by mainland media, missing evidence, and coordinated movements by the attacker — have fueled speculation about whether the incident was meant to generate fear at a politically sensitive moment. Coming on the same day as a major impeachment push against President Lai, the attack highlights how violence, political pressure, and psychological shock can intersect. This program explores why many now see Taiwan as a growing pressure point in a wider struggle.

QI Research CEO Danielle DiMartino Booth discusses her forecast for four Fed rate cuts in the first half of 2026, driven by rising unemployment and corporate layoffs on ‘Making Money.’ #fox #media #us #usa #new #news #foxbusiness #makingmoney #economy #economic #markets #finance #financial #federalreserve #fed #interest #rates #inflation #unemployment #jobs #layoffs #wallstreet #business #policy

Taiwan is responding to China’s latest military drills around the island. It’s condemning the Chinese regime’s actions as a threat to regional security.China is quietly expanding the factories that build its nuclear weapons. Experts say it could change how quickly Beijing responds to an attack. We break down the potential implications.U.S. tariffs have raked in over $200 billion dollars this year. A closer look at how President Donald Trump has used them to reshape trade.Cambodia and Thailand have finally signed a ceasefire deal. Now, both the United States and China are racing to take credit. But who actually brought peace to the region?00:00 Intro01:10 China Stages Warships, Fighter Jets near Taiwan04:02 China Ramps up Nuclear Weapons Program, Raising Global Concerns05:16 Inside Trump’s Tariff Push and Its Global Impact09:13 U.S., China Vying for Influence Over Cambodia, Thailand10:38 Race to the Moon: The U.S. vs. China

【 Anchor’s Comment 】 Two Chinese fishing boats were caught illegally operating in our waters by the Coast Guard. However, these Chinese boats were equipped with steel bars and metal barriers while fleeing before being apprehended. Why was that? Reporter Jeong Chi-hoon explains.