Year: 2025

America’s Chip Ban Backfired — China’s New Tech Champions | Jack Ma’s Wake Up Call📝 When America tried to ban China’s access to advanced chips, the world thought it would crush innovation. But instead, the ban became the fuel for a new wave of unstoppable Chinese tech champions. 🇨🇳🔥In this unfiltered message, Jack Ma reveals how the chip ban backfired, why the U.S. is losing credibility, and how nations around the world are beginning to rewrite the global order. 🌍This isn’t just about semiconductors. It’s about power, resilience, and the human spirit. From Beijing to Silicon Valley, from Wall Street to BRICS nations, a new reality is unfolding — one where control is slipping, alliances are shifting, and independence is the new currency. 💡If you’ve ever wondered why the dollar feels shaky, why China is rising, and what it means for your own future, this is the wake-up call you can’t ignore. 🚨

Beijing’s subversive plan to seize Taiwan through political maneuvering is now in high gear—and it’s making real progress. Just look at the recent failed attempts to recall pro-CCP legislators in Taiwan, alongside the political shifts in South Korea. The tide has tilted in Beijing’s favor, emboldening the CCP’s ambitions. In Xi Jinping’s vision, there will be no 2028 elections in Taiwan.0:37 Recent CCP directives on Taiwan strategy2:35 Beijing’s three-step takeover plan7:31 The CCP’s progress inside Taiwan12:25 The same playbook in South Korea and Hong Kong

Things in China are getting bad!

The Philippines and Australia are preparing to sign a new defense pact next year, which will include more frequent joint military drills and support for developing defense infrastructure in the Philippines.

Operation Honey Pot: Paste this emoji 🍯 in your comment below.People in the Chinese city Jiangyou are rioting, calling for an end to the CCP, after a video of a schoolyard bulling of a 14 year old girl went viral.

Taiwan responds to China’s attempt to shoehorn language about Taiwan into a statement with India during a thaw in icy ties. TaiwanPlus sits down with a defense analyst to discuss how Taiwan can counter gray zone warfare impacting its undersea cables. And a robotics exhibition showcases how Taiwan plugs into a humanoid future.Plus:-Washington is seeking to gain equity in foreign companies that were granted CHIPS Act grants—including Taiwan’s TSMC.-Switzerland, Austria and Hungary have been named as possible hosts for Russia-Ukraine peace talks.Some small and medium-sized machinery manufacturers in Taiwan are temporarily cutting operations to four-day workweeks as they navigate U.S. tariff impacts.

In early August 2025, a brutal bullying case in Jiangyou, Sichuan, ignited one of the most explosive grassroots protests China has seen in years. Thousands took to the streets demanding justice—not just for one girl, but against a system that protects the powerful and silences the weak. As police cracked down with violence and censorship, citizens pushed back with fury and courage. Pamphlets and posters calling for a national movement have appeared. Could this be the spark that ignites a broader awakening—like the Sichuan Railway Protection Movement that ended the Qing Dynasty?

The empire that once stunned the world with skyscrapers, highways, and unstoppable construction is now facing its greatest collapse. China’s cement industry, once the foundation of its economic miracle, is crumbling—and with it, the illusion of endless growth.For decades, cement symbolized China’s rise. Entire cities were built in record time, fueled by real estate booms and massive infrastructure projects. But now, cement production has fallen to its weakest level since 2009, signaling a devastating slowdown in domestic demand. This is not a small dip—it’s the collapse of the very engine that powered China’s global rise.Behind the cement crash lies a much deeper crisis: a collapsing property market, bankrupt developers, stalled projects, shrinking loans, and fading consumer confidence. The construction frenzy that once defined China’s unstoppable growth is over, replaced by uncertainty, inefficiency, and structural decline.Meanwhile, the US-China trade war looms in the background, threatening even more instability. As Beijing struggles with a fragile ceasefire and global pressure, the cracks in its economic foundation are widening.This is the story of how China’s miracle is unraveling—from cement to skyscrapers, from real estate to trade wars. The boom is over. The question is: what replaces it?#ChinaCollapse #EconomicCrisis #USChina

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 Introduction00:18 China’s Overcapacity Crisis05:59 MERICS on Party In Daily Life09:19 Wang Yi Visits India & Afghanistan 12:17 Yuan-Backed Stablecoins Debate

An official survey has found that over 80% of Taiwanese people support maintaining the cross-strait status quo, while around 65% disagree with the statement that Taiwan is a part of China.

All eyes are on Xi Jinping as he reappears in Tibet after weeks of rumors about his health and political survival. At Beidaihe, Party elders struck a fragile “four-point consensus” that keeps Xi in place—for now—while quietly preparing his exit. But the real power play is unfolding in the streets of Beijing, where tanks, troop carriers, and live ammunition have turned parade rehearsals into something that looks more like a coup drill. General Zhang Youxia and the 82nd Army are moving into position. Is this a parade to glorify Xi—or the beginning of his downfall?1) The Beidaihe Consensus2) Xi’s Tibet trip3) Coup or parade preparations?

BRICS’ Next Move Will Trap the Dollar — Jack Ma’s Final Wake-Up Call📝 The dollar is no longer untouchable. 🌍💵 In this powerful Jack Ma speech, you’ll discover the shocking reality behind BRICS’ next move and how it could trap the U.S. dollar forever.Jack Ma reveals the truth about global economics, hidden power shifts, and the dangerous financial trap that millions of people are ignoring. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when the world stops trusting the dollar, this is your final wake-up call.🔔 Don’t miss this life-changing message. Whether you’re in the U.S., Canada, Malaysia, Singapore, or Australia — this speech is for YOU.👉 What do you think about BRICS’ impact on the dollar? Comment your thoughts below — we reply to every insight!👉 Subscribe for more Jack Ma’s wisdom: / @jackmamotivational 👉 Share this with someone who still believes the dollar is “SAFE.”📖 What You’ll Learn:Why BRICS’ strategy is shaking the financial system 🌍How the U.S. dollar is being silently trapped 💵The global shift that could change your savings forever 📉Why Jack Ma says this is your final wake-up call 🚨

In the West African country of Mali, once hailed by the Chinese government as the “gold mine of West Africa,” the situation for Chinese people has become a nightmare. Recently, the security situation in Mali has drastically worsened, with armed groups linked to al-Qaeda, such as the “Support Group for Islam and Muslims” (JNIM), repeatedly attacking Chinese-owned mining areas and factories. These groups engage in “zero-cost shopping,” looting, and have started targeting Chinese nationals for kidnappings and extortion. They even openly shout, “Chinese people, get out of Mali!”

Did China really peak when it was united? The evidence says no. China’s true golden age was over 2,000 years ago—when it was divided into rival states. That messy competition sparked new ideas, new philosophies, and the Hundred Schools of Thought. But once Qin unified China, one emperor’s veto could shut down entire eras of progress.This video explores why unity became China’s weakness, not its strength—through geography, politics, and a head-to-head between Zheng He’s canceled treasure fleets and Columbus’s scrappy voyage that changed the world. Europe thrived on fragmentation. China stagnated on centralization. And the same Qin template still shapes China today.If you want to understand why Europe surged ahead while China fell behind, this is the story.

North Korea operates about 15 to 20 ballistic missile bases dispersed around the country. Undeclared by North Korea and never part of any denuclearization negotiations with the U.S., these bases pose a direct nuclear threat to the U.S. and its allies. Located approximately 27 kilometers from the China-North Korean border, the Sinpung-dong Missile Operating Base is an undeclared ballistic missile operating base in North Pyongan Province. Preliminary analysis suggests that the base likely houses a brigade-sized unit. equipped with a total of 6-9 nuclear capable Hwasong-15 or -18 intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM), or an as yet unknown ICBM, and their transporter-erector-launchers (TEL) or mobile-erector-launchers (MEL).#northkorea #Sinpungdong #신풍동 #kimjongun #korea

China’s AI Robot Games Are Just Remote-Controlled Clown Shows

The United States is investigating a fentanyl hub in Japan, linked to a Chinese chemical company and a man known only as “Japan Boss.”Hundreds of Taiwanese troops are training with U.S. forces in Michigan. For the first time, the U.S. “Northern Strike” drills have shifted focus from Europe to the Indo-Pacific, simulating a potential conflict in Asia.Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Tibet, but behind the scenes, experts see unusual signs that could signal cracks in his grip on power.China’s revenue from property taxes is climbing, even as the real estate crisis deepens. But how are homeowners coping?00:00 Intro01:27 Regime Power Watch: Xi’s Rare Tibet Trip Sparks Speculation0’3:55 Japan Boss’ and China’s Chemical Web: US Probes Global Fentanyl Network05:00 US and EU Share Details on New Trade Deal07:32 US Trains Taiwan Troops in ‘Northern Strike’ Drills09:51 Zelenskyy Rejects China’s Role in Ukrainian Security10:16 Analysis: India-China Thaw—What It Means for the US16:41 China Homeowners Pay 12 Percent More in Property Taxes19:09 Taiwan High Schools See Rise in Communist Clubs21:02 Poll Reveals Taiwanese Attitudes Toward China

The United States is investigating a fentanyl hub in Japan, linked to a Chinese chemical company and a man known only as “Japan Boss.”Hundreds of Taiwanese troops are training with U.S. forces in Michigan. For the first time, the U.S. “Northern Strike” drills have shifted focus from Europe to the Indo-Pacific, simulating a potential conflict in Asia.Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Tibet, but behind the scenes, experts see unusual signs that could signal cracks in his grip on power.China’s revenue from property taxes is climbing, even as the real estate crisis deepens. But how are homeowners coping?00:00 Intro01:27 Regime Power Watch: Xi’s Rare Tibet Trip Sparks Speculation0’3:55 Japan Boss’ and China’s Chemical Web: US Probes Global Fentanyl Network05:00 US and EU Share Details on New Trade Deal07:32 US Trains Taiwan Troops in ‘Northern Strike’ Drills09:51 Zelenskyy Rejects China’s Role in Ukrainian Security10:16 Analysis: India-China Thaw—What It Means for the US16:41 China Homeowners Pay 12 Percent More in Property Taxes19:09 Taiwan High Schools See Rise in Communist Clubs21:02 Poll Reveals Taiwanese Attitudes Toward China

The United States is investigating a fentanyl hub in Japan, linked to a Chinese chemical company and a man known only as “Japan Boss.”Hundreds of Taiwanese troops are training with U.S. forces in Michigan. For the first time, the U.S. “Northern Strike” drills have shifted focus from Europe to the Indo-Pacific, simulating a potential conflict in Asia.Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Tibet, but behind the scenes, experts see unusual signs that could signal cracks in his grip on power.China’s revenue from property taxes is climbing, even as the real estate crisis deepens. But how are homeowners coping?00:00 Intro01:27 Regime Power Watch: Xi’s Rare Tibet Trip Sparks Speculation0’3:55 Japan Boss’ and China’s Chemical Web: US Probes Global Fentanyl Network05:00 US and EU Share Details on New Trade Deal07:32 US Trains Taiwan Troops in ‘Northern Strike’ Drills09:51 Zelenskyy Rejects China’s Role in Ukrainian Security10:16 Analysis: India-China Thaw—What It Means for the US16:41 China Homeowners Pay 12 Percent More in Property Taxes19:09 Taiwan High Schools See Rise in Communist Clubs21:02 Poll Reveals Taiwanese Attitudes Toward China

China’s unrestrained lust for gold is leaving behind a trail of devastation across the world as illegal Chinese gold mining operations leave authorities scrambling for solutions.

Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang warns China is fueling Russia’s war, slams Beijing’s crackdown on freedom fighter Jimmy Lai and says U.S. weakness on sanctions emboldens China and Putin putting Asia at risk on ‘Mornings with Maria.’

A Buddhist group with mysterious ties to China is taking over a small Canadian province. What do people in Canada and the US need to learn before it’s too late?

In this episode we look at how China’s government uses sporting events to bolster itself on the world stage, but fails every single time.

Energy Fair Trade Coalition executive director Bret Manley explains how China’s rare earth mineral trade with the U.S. impacts national security on ‘Mornings with Maria.’ #foxbusiness #morningswithmaria

An unprecedented gathering takes place in Washington. Trump meets Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and seven European leaders for peace talks. How does China, allied with Russia, factor into the discussions? “China wants Russia and America, their two biggest geopolitical competitors, to continue duking it out in Ukraine,” says geopolitical analyst Brandon Weichert.Germany and Japan’s foreign ministers are raising concerns over China’s role in global security. We break down highlights from their meeting and what it means for China’s involvement in the Indo-Pacific and the Russia-Ukraine war.Falun Gong practitioners who fled persecution are facing an unexpected confrontation in Europe. Senior Chinese Communist Party official and former Hong Kong chief executive Leung Chun-ying approached them in a park in Finland. Why did he suddenly behave this way publicly? We have more on what happened.Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai is facing his final trial in Hong Kong. He’s one of the city’s most prominent pro-democracy activists. Trump weighed in.00:00 Intro01:42 Trump: Xi Says China Won’t Attack Taiwan During His Tenure03:52 Experts Weigh China–Russia Ties, Ukraine War04:35 Germany, Japan Warn on China’s Global Security Role06:37 Fmr Hong Kong Leader Threatens Faith Group in Finland08:35 Jimmy Lai on Trial in Hong Kong, Trump Pledges Support10:32 Swatch Apologizes for Ad After Backlash in China13:32 Chinese Media Stir Anger Over Swiss Watch Brand15:14 China Extends Probe Into EU Dairy Products16:15 China Shifts Canola Imports From Canada to Australia17:59 China in Focus Thanks Viewers for 5 Years of Support

Energy Fair Trade Coalition executive director Bret Manley explains how China’s rare earth mineral trade with the U.S. impacts national security on ‘Mornings with Maria.’ #foxbusiness #morningswithmaria

Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang discusses the current state of China and the country’s birthrate hitting below ‘replacement levels.’

More than 500 Taiwanese troops reportedly took part in the U.S. military’s joint exercise Northern Strike, which wrapped up last Saturday.

🔥 Russia has officially abandoned the landmark Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty — a Cold War-era pact that once banned an entire class of nuclear missiles. This move comes amid rising tensions with the U.S. and NATO, and it could reshape the balance of power in Europe and the Indo-Pacific.In this video, Defense Updates analyzes why end of INF Treaty has grave implications for the world ?#defenseupdates #INFtreay #usvsrussia Chapters:0:00 TITLE00:11 INTRODUCTION01:15 SPONSORSHIP – NordVPN02:48 INF TREATY04:33 EVENTS LEADING UP TO RUSSIA’s WITHDRAWAL05:36 RUSSIA’S OFFICIAL REASONS FOR WITHDRAWING06:30 ANALYSIS

#USDollar, #China, #RichardWolff, #Trump,#TrumpNews #Politics, #News, #Economy, #DollarCollapse,In this 32-minute powerful analysis, Professor Richard D. Wolff exposes the shocking reality of the U.S. dollar collapse as China dumps U.S. bonds and the world watches America struggle. 🇨🇳💵As the dollar weakens, global markets are shifting. With Trump panicking over economic fallout, and China & BRICS leading the charge against U.S. financial dominance, the stakes have never been higher. 🌍📉Prof. Wolff explains how the bond sell-off impacts inflation, trade, and everyday Americans, while also breaking down the long-term threat to U.S. global power. If you want to understand what’s really happening to the world economy, this is a must-watch.👉 Stay until the end for Richard Wolff’s bold predictions and insights on how to prepare for the next financial storm.⏱️ Timestamps with Emojis:00:00 – Breaking story: U.S. dollar collapse ⚡02:10 – Why China is dumping U.S. bonds 🇨🇳💵06:00 – Trump’s panic reaction explained 🇺🇸🔥10:20 – Global markets shake as dollar weakens 🌍📉15:40 – How this impacts U.S. inflation & debt 📊20:30 – BRICS rise and multipolar trade shift 🌐25:15 – What this means for American families 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦29:20 – Richard Wolff’s key forecasts 🎯31:30 – Closing thoughts & takeaways 📝

Amidst the surge in the development of stealth fighter jets by China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Shenyang Aircraft Corporation’s FC-31 was overshadowed by Chengdu Aerospace Corporation’s J-20, tarnishing its reputation. However, the wheel of fate suddenly turned when the PLA decided to task Shenyang Aircraft Corporation with developing stealth carrier-based aircraft.The PLA believes that its aircraft carrier group is undoubtedly a target for the US B-21. Without several powerful stealth fighter jets conducting patrol interceptions at sea, how can they defend against the threat of anti-ship missiles from the US and create opportunities for their own bombers? Therefore, Shenyang Aircraft Corporation must deliver a stealth carrier-based aircraft that meets the requirements this time.#chinaobserver

Beijing’s power struggle is reaching its breaking point. The 4th Plenum is set for October, and the question is no longer if Xi Jinping steps down, but how. Will he cling to power, or be forced out completely? Behind the scenes, four rival factions — Maoist hardliners, reformists, Party preservationists, and the military led by General Zhang Youxia — are locked in a deadly chess match. Rumors swirl, alliances shift, and stakes are high. Among the players, two individuals remain the deciding factors and Xi isn’t one. As Beidaihe ends and the Plenum nears, one truth looms: Xi’s last summer as China’s leader may already be written.