Year: 2025

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.

#Entrepreneurship, #GlobalEconomy, #Leadership, #Inspiration,🌏 In this powerful and eye-opening speech, Jack Ma reveals how China’s next big move in 2025 will reshape the global economy through innovation, education, and digital cooperation. Learn how China is evolving from “Made in China” to “Created in China” and why the future belongs to those who dare to imagine, create, and collaborate.💡 Speaker: Jack Ma — Founder of Alibaba, visionary entrepreneur, and global thought leader.🎯 Channel: NextPeak — your hub for motivational, business, and global future insights.⏰ Timestamps:00:00 🚀 Introduction — The Vision for 202502:18 🧠 From Imitation to Innovation05:33 🌐 The Rise of the Digital Silk Road08:40 ⚙️ “Created in China” — The New Identity12:25 🎓 Education and Youth Empowerment15:08 🤝 Global Cooperation Over Competition17:50 🌄 Final Message: The Future Belongs to the Brave🎯 Why Watch This VideoUnderstand how China’s strategy for 2025 will impact global business and innovation.Learn valuable lessons from Jack Ma about leadership, creativity, and global thinking.Discover how technology, education, and cooperation can redefine success in the modern world.Get inspired to think bigger and adapt to the world’s changing economic landscape.

In today’s show: Trump and Xi Set To Meet on Sidelines of APEC in South Korea Preview: What’s at Stake for Taiwan at This Year’s APEC Summit? CCP Plenum Wraps Up With Focus on Tech Self-Sufficiency Japan’s New PM Pledges Earlier Boost to Defense Spending New Kuomintang Leader Affirms Importance of Ties With US Taiwan’s Own Climate Conference COP5 Opens in Kaohsiung Government Outlines Plans for Universal US$330 Cash Handout📹 Anchor: Yvonne Yang#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews

North Korea has recently escalated its information blockade. Reports indicate that Pyongyang has ordered a complete crackdown on residents using Chinese phones, even threatening them with execution. This has caused widespread fear and is seen as a sign of growing tensions in China-North Korea relations.

00:00 Introduction00:26 Trade War Updates: Mixed Signals03:55 Foreign Investors Face a “Lost Decade” in China07:24 Prince Group’s $15 Billion Scandal Exposes China Ties

The Chinese Communist Party is holding its Fourth Plenum meeting in Beijing—the most important Party meeting of the year. Jonathan Czin of the Brookings Institution explains why China’s Fourth Plenum matters for the country’s next five-year plan, recent military personnel purges and Beijing’s continued focus on techno-industrial policy. He also discussed the timing of the meeting ahead of an expected Trump-Xi meeting at the APEC summit in South Korea and the plenum’s impact on cross-strait policy.

Xi Jinping has survived China’s Fourth Plenum — one of the most unusual and secretive in CCP history. Behind closed doors in Beijing, fierce power struggles, silent purges, and military defections shook the Party to its core. From the fall of nine generals to Zhang Youxia’s quiet rebellion to President Trump, this episode reveals how Xi kept his titles while losing control of his power base. What really happened inside Zhongnanhai? Why did Party elders back down — and what comes next for China, Taiwan, and the world? Discover the truth behind Xi’s “victory” — and why it may mark the most dangerous moment of his rule.

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Xi Jinping has survived China’s Fourth Plenum — one of the most unusual and secretive in CCP history. Behind closed doors in Beijing, fierce power struggles, silent purges, and military defections shook the Party to its core. From the fall of nine generals to Zhang Youxia’s quiet rebellion to President Trump, this episode reveals how Xi kept his titles while losing control of his power base. What really happened inside Zhongnanhai? Why did Party elders back down — and what comes next for China, Taiwan, and the world? Discover the truth behind Xi’s “victory” — and why it may mark the most dangerous moment of his rule.

Beijing’s political skies are turbulent! On the eve of the CCP’s Fourth Plenum, unprecedented “elders returning to court” broke out: Hu Jintao, Wen Jiabao, Li Ruihuan, and Wang Yang all appeared, while Zhu Rongji, bedridden, signed in support of institutional reform. Multiple leaks claim Xi Jinping unusually reviewed his economic mistakes at the meeting and even said he was “willing to yield,” while the military’s Zhang Youxia reportedly declared, “The army obeys the collective, not the individual!” Even more startling, two Politburo Standing Committee slates—Plan A and Plan B—are said to be circulating in Beijing’s political circles, pointing to an end to one-man rule and a return to collective leadership. The authorities have not confirmed any of this, but the political world is already boiling—this Fourth Plenum may be the tipping point for a reboot of the CCP system. Don’t miss the next drop—subscribe and hit the bell.Welcome to China Insights — your window into the real China, beyond the veil.With sharp analysis and a touch of dry humor, we dive into the social unrest, economic crises, censorship, faith suppression, and human rights challenges shaping China today.We spotlight authentic Chinese culture, deliver timely and uncensored news, break down key economic trends, and explore shifting social dynamics — all while exposing the Chinese Communist Party’s complex roles both at home and on the global stage.Stay tuned for viral topics, fresh perspectives, and in-depth stories you won’t find in the headlines.Subscribe to China Insights and discover the China you were never meant to see.

From the end of September to October this year, the Baise region in Guangxi experienced a large-scale flood disaster, with villages submerged for up to a month. In some areas, water levels rose to approximately 15 meters at their peak.

The United States has imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, in a bid to degrade President Vladimir Putin’s war chest and bolster Washington’s efforts to bring an end to the conflict in Ukraine.Subscribe for full analysis on global markets, policy shifts, and economic trends. 00:00 Introduction 00:10 US Hits Russia’s Top Oil Giants with Sanctions03:01 UK’s Reeves Gains Breathing Space06:19 Japan’s Takaichi Unveils Economic Package to Tackle Inflation and Bolster Growth

China’s Fourth Plenum is underway — and it may decide Xi Jinping’s political fate. Behind closed doors in Beijing, the Party’s top leaders are meeting to chart China’s next five years — and possibly plan Xi’s exit. State media has gone silent, nine generals have been purged, and rumors of a quiet coup are spreading fast. In this episode, we break down what’s really happening inside the 4th Plenum — the strange split in China’s propaganda machine, the military’s growing role, and the hidden signs that Xi’s rule may be nearing its end. The meeting that decides Xi’s fate has already begun.

Rep. 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.

00:00 Introduction00:26 Trade War Updates: Mixed Signals03:55 Foreign Investors Face a “Lost Decade” in China07:24 Prince Group’s $15 Billion Scandal Exposes China Ties

Introducing X-BAT, the world’s first AI-piloted VTOL fighter jet. With vertical takeoff and landing, long range, and full autonomy, X-BAT delivers combat power anywhere, anytime. This is the future of Airpower.Earth is our runway. Learn more @ https://shield.ai/x-bat/

As the CCP’s Fourth Plenum looms, Beijing is on edge. Within 24 hours, China’s political storm could erupt into open confrontation. Nine of Xi Jinping’s top generals—his most loyal allies—have already been purged in what’s being called the biggest military shake-up since Mao, with 28 more reportedly on the way. Behind the scenes, Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia is said to be leading a counter-move to block Xi’s comeback and prevent a civil war inside the regime. As the Party’s propaganda system and the military openly contradict each other, China’s leadership crisis is approaching a dangerous tipping point.

The Chinese Communist Party has been accused of creating a military program that aims at “improving population quality” using the DNA of Americans. The program is being referred to as experiments to manufacture so-called “super soldiers.”Meanwhile, yet another former top U.S. official could soon face criminal charges. Former CIA Director John Brennan has been referred for charges of allegedly making false statements.We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”

Xi Jinping’s military is eating itself alive. Generals are vanishing, factions are feuding, and even Xi’s loyalists aren’t safe. Chris Chappell reveals what’s really happening behind China’s latest wave of purges.

Multiple startups all the way to defense giants like Lockheed Martin are betting that a new generation of advanced drones will define the future of warfare. Shield AI gave CNBC an exclusive first look at the X-BAT, its new AI-powered fighter jet. The company has quickly become a rising force in defense technology, reaching a $5.3 billion valuation after raising $240 million in its latest funding round. Still, it’s competing against established defense primes like Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman — and has yet to turn a profit. Watch the video to see how Shield AI is trying to stand out in a crowded field.Chapters:0:00 Introduction1:07 Chapter 1: Rise of Shield AI6:36 Chapter 2: AI-powered combat8:55 Chapter 3: A new era of war

Beijing’s in a panic. As the CCP’s Fourth Plenum opens, power is tearing apart. Rumors say Li Qiang submitted a resignation letter; Xi Jinping slammed the table and barked, “No resignation allowed.” The 82nd Group Army reportedly moved into Beijing on alert; Zhang Youxia and Liu Yuan are suspected of encircling the Jingxi Hotel. The PLA Daily’s front-page “two resolute’s” pledge looks like schizophrenic loyalty—praising Xi while expelling his confidants. This meeting isn’t a meeting—it’s a showdown in Zhongnanhai. Don’t miss the next drop—subscribe and enable the bell.Welcome to China Insights — your window into the real China, beyond the veil.With sharp analysis and a touch of dry humor, we dive into the social unrest, economic crises, censorship, faith suppression, and human rights challenges shaping China today.We spotlight authentic Chinese culture, deliver timely and uncensored news, break down key economic trends, and explore shifting social dynamics — all while exposing the Chinese Communist Party’s complex roles both at home and on the global stage.Stay tuned for viral topics, fresh perspectives, and in-depth stories you won’t find in the headlines.Subscribe to China Insights and discover the China you were never meant to see.

China’s Fourth Plenum is underway — and it may decide Xi Jinping’s political fate. Behind closed doors in Beijing, the Party’s top leaders are meeting to chart China’s next five years — and possibly plan Xi’s exit. State media has gone silent, nine generals have been purged, and rumors of a quiet coup are spreading fast. In this episode, we break down what’s really happening inside the 4th Plenum — the strange split in China’s propaganda machine, the military’s growing role, and the hidden signs that Xi’s rule may be nearing its end. The meeting that decides Xi’s fate has already begun.

The Rise of the Breathing Tax: China’s New Population-Based Revenue | Digging into ChinaSince 2022, China’s land sale revenue has plummeted, dropping from 7.8 trillion yuan in 2019 to a projected 2.26 trillion yuan in 2025, a 71% decline. This collapse, driven by a faltering real estate market and mortgage defaults, has crippled local government finances. Unable to rely on central government subsidies, authorities are shifting to population-based revenue, combining poll taxes via mandatory social security contributions with personal income taxes. Enforced through the hukou system, this “breathing tax” ensures stable revenue but reduces household income, stifling consumption and potentially suppressing population growth. Historically, China moved away from poll taxes through reforms like the Tang Dynasty’s Two-Tax System and Qing Dynasty’s abolition of population-based levies, which spurred population booms. The return of poll taxes signals an economic regression, threatening long-term stability.

China is preparing to start a war. And it could end up being World War III.

00:00 Introduction00:12 Chinese Economy: Q3 Numbers06:28 Trade War Updates10:40 Rare Earths, AUKUS & US-Australia Alliance

Taiwan’s defense minister says delivery of 66 F-16 fighter jets from the US faces delays. It comes as US and Taiwanese officials are discussing a possible partnership on Taiwan’s recently announced “T-Dome” air defense system.

The political leadership in China is meeting to outline the country’s next five-year plan.The closed-door gathering, known as the Fourth Plenum, will last five days.The new plan is expected to focus on economic security and technological innovation.There are also expectations of a major shake-up within President Xi Jinping’s inner circle.The meeting comes at a time of heightened trade tensions between Washington and Beijing and ahead of a possible meeting between Xi and US President Donald Trump.Despite growth in industrial production and international trade, China’s economic growth has slowed to its lowest point this year, mainly due to weak retail sales.Al Jazeera’s Katrina Yu has the latest updates.