Year: 2025

China’s aggressive maritime actions are expanding up the First Island Chain. Beijing has installed a new, 50 meter-tall structure in sensitive waters near a disputed maritime boundary, recalling China’s disputes with claimants in the South China Sea. And late last year, Japan says China conducted its first drill of a blockade in the Miyako Strait close to Taiwan.

In recent years, corruption scandals involving the Chinese military and defense industry have come to light, with AVIC, a major producer of fighter jets, being hit especially hard. Following the dismissal of AVIC’s former chairman Tan Ruisong in August last year, the company’s general manager Hao Zhaoping and deputy general manager Yang Wei were removed from their positions on January 18. Yang Wei, known as the “Father of the J-20,” was its chief designer.

00:00 Introduction00:47 US-China: Trump Day One04:59 China’s Brutal EV Market07:38 Executions, Public Violence, Spring Festival, & ‘Social Stability’China Update provides viewers with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic 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, all views and analysis are all my own and I make the videos.

Taiwan’s coast guard says it has investigated a mysterious Mongolia-flagged ship making unusual movements in waters around Taiwan. The coast guard says it didn’t discover any equipment that could be used for cutting undersea cables.

Recently, some people on Chinese social media have expressed frustration, claiming that doctoral degrees in China are becoming increasingly undervalued, to the point where they are as common as “street goods.”

Despite their no limits partnership, China won’t be able to save Russia from Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine.

Niall Ferguson chatted with John late last year about the parallels between the Cuban missile crisis and the growing tensions with Taiwan. Historian Niall Ferguson joins John to discuss the challenges facing Western societies, the geopolitical landscape, and cultural issues. He reflects on the shifting nature of Western academic institutions, which he believes have moved away from intellectual diversity and become dominated by progressive orthodoxies, prompting him to support the creation of a new university in Austin dedicated to open debate and the fearless pursuit of truth.Ferguson also addresses U.S. political dynamics, examining the impact of Donald Trump on American foreign policy and his influence on public discourse regarding China and globalism. He further explores the geopolitical threats posed by the rise of authoritarian states like China and Iran, advocating for a renewed focus on national security, fiscal responsibility, and technological innovation in the West.Niall Ferguson is the Milbank Family Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, and a senior faculty fellow of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University. His most recent book is Doom: The Politics of Catastrophe.

The US declaring its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Paris Agreement under the second administration of President Donald Trump marks a significant shift in global health and climate policy. But the moves, which deal a heavy blow to global governance on climate and public health, leave a leadership vacuum that could open opportunities for China. Experts say while Beijing appears poised to lead global climate initiatives, its potential to gain influence in WHO public health governance is limited.

The outdated practice of paying a “bride price” in China is once again under scrutiny. A Chinese doctoral student studying in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, reportedly asked her Dutch boyfriend for 88,000 euros as a bride price after discovering she was pregnant in March 2024. Instead of agreeing to marry her, the boyfriend disappeared.

China’s Electric Vehicle Industry in Crisis – What Went Wrong | Joe BlogsChina’s once-booming electric vehicle (EV) industry is now facing an unprecedented crisis. What caused this dramatic downturn? In this video, Joe Blogs delves into the factors behind the crisis, from overproduction and policy shifts to global competition and financial strains. Gain insights into what went wrong and what it means for the future of China’s EV market and the global automotive industry.What You’ll Learn in This Video:The major factors causing China’s EV industry crisis.The impact of overproduction and declining demand.How government policies have shifted and affected the industry.The role of global competition and economic challenges.Predictions for the future of China’s EV market and its global implications.

Kharis Templeman of the Hoover Institution talks about how deepening disagreements over Taiwan’s Constitutional Court and budget are worsening a divide in the legislature as the nation’s institutions face partisan attacks.

At his confirmation hearing, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), President-elect Trump’s nominee for Secretary of State, took questions from Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT).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:

Donald Trump signed more than 40 executive orders on his first day as the 47th president of the United States, including a 75-day reprieve for TikTok’s Chinese owners. The following day, he suggested a 10% tariff would be applied to imports from China. In this show, our guests said Trump’s actions and remarks, including his wish to visit Beijing, Xi Jinping’s inauguration invitation together with the threat of tariffs, would act to put pressure on the Chinese leader.

BYD EV Controversy :Safety Concerns, Suppression of Criticism, and Global Challenges Exposed A tragic accident involving a BYD vehicle sparks urgent questions about safety protocols and the company’s practices. In this video, we delve into the growing criticism of BYD’s vehicle capacity ratings, suppression of negative feedback in China, and the ethical concerns surrounding consumer rights. We also explore BYD’s ambitious rise, the challenges of tariffs in global markets, and its impact on consumer confidence in regions like Thailand. Join the discussion on the broader implications for the EV industry and China’s role in shaping its future.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has not started 2025 with full control over the CCP. Signs of internal chaos are evident. State propaganda outlets no longer glorify Xi as they once did, while military media appear to operate independently. Adding to the turmoil, another PLA general has gone missing, and Xi’s right-hand man is facing a rare public display of criticism.Timestamp:0:14 Unfriendly Party Media1:47 Military Media Not Nice 3:22 Another General Missing5:10 Right-hand Man in Trouble

President Donald Trump vows to impose tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, ranging from 10 percent to 25 percent, and they could take effect as soon as next week.How do small business owners in America see Trump’s planned China tariffs? A furniture maker responds.Trump is pledging $500 billion to help the United States compete with China on artificial intelligence. We have the details on where the money will go.A wording variation in a statement from Beijing is sparking the question: is now-Secretary of State Marco Rubio still banned from traveling to China?00:00 Intro01:06 Trump Warns: 10% Tariffs on China; 25% on Canada, Mexico04:10 $500B Investment for AI Development to Compete with China06:41 Trump: I Had a Deal with Xi on Curbing Fentanyl08:10 Is Rubio Still Under Sanctions? China Responds09:53 Furniture Maker Reacts to Trump China Tariffs12:29 Von Der Leyen Extends EU Cooperation with the US13:22 Pelson: Risks of Doing Business in China

China is set to become the biggest domestic market in aviation over the next two decades. On top of that, they have recently been designing and building aircraft in a bid to provide a competitor to Airbus and Boeing.You may already know about the Comac C919, their narrow body challenger, but today we are going to take a look at their newest offering. China’s impact on the aviation industry doesn’t stop there though. It also covers new GPS systems and even Hypersonic travel.Can China really make all of this a reality?

The U.S. Seventh Fleet said the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group concluded a two-day Maritime Cooperative Activity, or MCA, with the Philippine armed forces.According to the Philippine military, the MCA was carried out near Palawan, which is the country’s westernmost province in waters in the South China Sea that fall within Manila’s 200-nautical-mile exclusive economic zone.This was 2025’s first maritime wargame between the US and the Philippines.While the US Navy deployed a US Carrier strike group led by the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson and included USS Princeton, USS Sterett, the Philippine Navy deployed the BRP Antonio Luna, BRP Andres Bonifacio, two FA-50 fighter aircraft, and Philippine Air Force Search and Rescue assets.On January 17, the joint US-Philippine naval assets carried out a communications check exercise, division tactics/officer of the watch maneuver, and a photo exercise. The activities continued on January 18 with dissimilar aircraft combat training.In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how the U.S. sent a message to China with the Carl Vinson CSG exercise with Philippine forces in SCS ?#defenseupdates #usvschina #southchinaseadispute Chapters:00:11 INTRODUCTION02:18 BACKGROUND04:02 KEY STATEMENTS05:16 USS CARL VINSON CSG07:01 ANALYSIS

China Update is about China economic and political news and analysis #chinaupdate #trump #china X (Formerly Twitter): / tonychinaupdate Channel email: [email protected]:00 Introduction00:11 US-China: Trump’s Opening Tariffs Move 03:45 Chinese Economy: Steel Profits Plunge & Smart Phone Market07:33 ByteDance’s AI BetChina Update provides viewers with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic 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, all views and analysis are all my own and I make the videos.

The CCP watched with dread as Trump was inaugurated as president again. What will the next four years bring?

6,669 views Jan 22, 2025 #chinaobserverOn November 26, 2024, Huawei officially launched its highly anticipated Mate 70 smartphone series. However, many stores and distributors reported severe stock shortages. State media explained the situation as “hunger marketing,” claiming the phones were simply “too popular” and demand had outpaced supply.This created a strange scenario: Huawei heavily promoted the Mate 70 as a high-end, value-packed device, yet after more than a month, the phones were still unavailable.But what about those who managed to buy the Mate 70?

The High-End Matchmaking Event in China: 800 Older Single Women, No Men Show Up!A high-end matchmaking event held in Wuhan, China, attracted around 800 single women, but shockingly, not a single man showed up! This event, which was meant to provide an opportunity for “older single women” to meet their ideal partners, ended in utter disappointment. This failure highlights the current state of China’s marriage market, particularly the unrealistic expectations many women have regarding marriage. Many women view marriage as a material transaction, focusing on external conditions rather than emotional connection.In this video, we explore the reasons behind the failure of the Wuhan matchmaking event and examine the issues within China’s modern marriage market. We will discuss how capital manipulates China’s marriage market, women’s materialistic views on marriage, and the balance between emotional and materialistic aspects of marriage. We also analyze the challenges faced by “older single women” in China and their unrealistic expectations. This video reveals the gender opposition in matchmaking events and provides insights into how to choose the right marriage partner.Watch this video for a deeper understanding of the realities of China’s marriage market and gain valuable insights on making informed decisions when choosing a life partner in today’s world.

00:00 Introduction00:46 IMF Report on Property Crisis: The End of Peak China06:01 US-China Tech War I: TikTok Update07:28 On Thumbnails & Titles09:20 US-China Tech War II: Connected Vehicles11:27 Public Outrage and Efforts to Rescue Citizens Abroad China Update provides viewers with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic 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, all views and analysis are all my own and I make the videos.

China is facing a challenging moment with the emergence of a new viral outbreak, sparking global concern and comparisons to past health crises. In this video, we dive into the surge of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases and how it is straining healthcare systems in China while prompting international monitoring and travel restrictions. We also explore China’s rising trade disputes and how global economic relations are being reshaped, with a record number of trade investigations targeting Chinese exports. From tightened health measures in neighboring countries to the escalating economic pressures China is facing, we bring you a comprehensive analysis of these pressing developments.Additionally, we examine the silencing of economists in China, highlighting the growing concerns about transparency in economic data and its impact on domestic and global markets. How will this outbreak and the crackdown on dissent affect China’s global standing and economic future? Watch the full video to understand the intricate dynamics shaping China’s current challenges and their potential global implications. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more in-depth analyses on critical global issues.

Despite the company’s efforts to suppress the story, a shocking incident involving BYD has come to light. A BYD Tang DM-i owner lost his life when his car caught fire after a collision with a roadside utility pole. The driver, trapped inside as the car doors locked, tragically died while screaming for help. Although the driver’s wife, seated in the back, was rescued by breaking a window, justice remains elusive. The 2024 accident has seen no resolution, and even related videos have been wiped from the internet. One heartbreaking scene in the deleted footage shows the couple’s child comforting their mother.Join this channel to get access to perks:

On January 6, a shocking post titled “In 2025, the Rong family will completely relocate to Canada” appeared on the Chinese platform NetEase under the account name “Lu Xiaohu.” Although the post was quickly deleted, the Rong family neither confirmed nor denied the rumor.Mao Zedong, then-leader of the CCP, reportedly remarked, “The Rong family is the largest national capitalist family in China. Globally, if any Chinese family can be called a true financial conglomerate, it is the Rong family.”But why has such a powerful family quietly decided to emigrate to Canada instead of returning home?

China’s economy is collapsing. And if Xi Jinping wants to change that, he has to make a choice.

The veil has been lifted!

00:00 Introduction00:31 US-China I: Trump Calls Xi02:01 US-China II: Tech War, AI & Chip Controls08:47 Krugman on China’s $1 Trillion Trade Surplus China Update provides viewers with the most up to date political, economic, and geostrategic 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, all views and analysis are all my own and I make the videos.