Year: 2025

00:00 Introduction00:12 US-China Trade War: De-escalation (For Now)06:38 Chinese Economy: ‘Missing’ Wage Data

America’s medical industry is in a crisis, and Trump is trying to fix this with tariffs and executive orders. Is he saving American health or destroying it?

Taiwan’s military is testing dozens of newly purchased missiles as part of an annual exercise, including the Land Sword II surface-to-air missile.

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met for the 45th time since Xi came to power, as the Chinese leader attended Moscow’s military parade marking the 80th anniversary of World War II victory. But this wasn’t the diplomatic triumph Beijing had hoped for. Xi arrived expecting unity, support, and perhaps even a joint front against the U.S. What he got instead? No alliance. No anti-U.S. pact. While headlines screamed “Friends of Steel,” the reality told a different story—one of diplomatic pageantry, unmet expectations, and a leader who left with less than he came for.

Recently, a steel trader in Tangshan city in China revealed that the average profit for Tangshan steel mills is only around 20 yuan per ton. According to him, this equates to earning just 2 cents per kilogram of steel. This slim profit is almost negligible and could easily lead to losses. In such a cost-profit inversion, the survival pressure on steel companies is immense. Every production decision feels like walking on thin ice, as even a small fluctuation in costs could be detrimental to the company.

A paper published last month in China’s top aviation journal, the peer-reviewed Acta Aeronautica et Astronautica Sinica, reveals that the J-36 design team is in the early stages of making a naval variant suitable for use with the PLA Navy’s growing fleet of aircraft carriers. And like with other features like EMALS, the Chinese are copying the American military’s best practices and developing them at a rate far faster than that of the Pentagon’s procurement system. In this case they’re working on a computer system that will help pilots safely land on a moving aircraft carrier, something like the U.S. Navy’s precision landing mode or PLM used by carrier air wing Super Hornet and F-35C pilots.

Markets soar as tariffs fall. President Donald Trump is claiming a big win. Is this the beginning of the end or just a pause in the U.S.–China trade war?Trump says China agreed to stop sending fentanyl to America. Despite that, the existing 20 percent tariff punishing Beijing for its role in the drug crisis remains in place.China isn’t giving ground on rare earth, at least for now. Beijing is keeping export controls in place for several rare earth minerals. We have details on Trump’s plan to counter this.The United States is relying more on China for pharmaceuticals, and experts are concerned this poses a national security threat. NTD’s data reporter Kevin Hogan breaks it down.A line of devices may look and act like video games, but they’re really vapes, and are more likely to get kids addicted to them. The FDA is now taking counter-measures against the Chinese-made devices.00:00 Intro01:26 Tariff Truce: US and China Hit Pause on Trade War03:57 Trump: China Agrees to Stop Sending Fentanyl to US06:13 China Has Yet to Drop Export Bars on Rare Earth08:44 What the Length of Talks Tells Us About the Deal?11:52 China’s Expanding Role in US Drug Supply Chains16:25 FDA to Confiscate Chinese-Made ‘Smart Vapes’17:17 China Set to Host Latin America Partners Amid Trade War20:09 Taiwan Test Fires First Rounds of US Rockets

President Xi Jinping vows deeper ties with the United States’ backyard at forum with Latin American leaders in Beijing. Also on East Asia Tonight: Washington cuts “de minimis” tariff for low-value Chinese imports; Beijing lifts Boeing ban; Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia on Middle East tour; and Japan’s salarymen double up as cheerleaders on the weekend.00:00 Headlines01:31 Xi announces US$9b Latin America credit in yuan07:49 US and China cut more tariffs26:09 Pepe Zhang on China-Latin America ties33:10 Trump in Riyadh47:23 Japan’s salaryman cheerleaders

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 US-China: Global Markets Rise on Trade Talks Optimism04:45 China’s Marriage Crisis

The United States and China agreed Monday to slash their massive recent tariffs, restarting stalled trade between the world’s two biggest economies and setting off a rally in global financial markets.

China needs a spirited population in the tariff war with the US. But the Chinese people are turning their backs on the CCP and Xi Jinping.

China just bent the knee to the USA in a big way. ◘

A breakthrough has been made in the trade war between the US and China after two days of negotiations.Both nations have agreed to a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs as well as reducing the levies by 115 per cent.“The talks in Geneva were very friendly, the relationship is very good – we’re not looking to hurt China, China is being hurt very badly,” US President Donald Trump said.He said he would talk to Chinese President Xi Jinping potentially “at the end of the week”.President Trump claims a bigger deal was on offer, but China withdrew from it at the last minute.

Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang on the U.S. and China reaching an agreement to reduce tariffs, Apple reportedly considering raising iPhone prices without blaming tariffs, and China’s Gen-Z calling themselves ‘rat people.’ #foxbusiness #foxbusinessnews #chinanews #chinaus

High-level trade talks between the US and China kick off this weekend in Geneva, with the Trump administration signaling it may slash tariffs as high as 145% down to 60% or even 34%. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng lead the negotiations, which could yield immediate relief for both economies. Key issues include curbing fentanyl exports, lifting rare earth restrictions, and stabilizing strained bilateral ties. Markets are watching closely for signs of de-escalation.Subscribe for full analysis on global markets, policy shifts, and economic trends.00:00 Introduction 00:17 US Eyes Tariff Cuts in Geneva Talks With China 03:39 Philippine Growth | Japan’s Gold Exports Surge07:21 UK-US Trade Deal

Last week, the media reported, again, that Chinese researchers used a quantum computer to crack a widely-used internet security protocol called RSA encryption. How much do we need to worry about it? Is the “quantum apocalypse” near, as some have claimed? Let’s take a look.

When East meets West, history doesn’t just cross borders—it weaves new legacies.More than a thousand years ago, a group of Jewish merchants from Persia followed the Silk Road deep into the heart of imperial China. There, these Jewish settlers built a life that defied expectations. They kept reading the Torah in Hebrew, kept a kosher diet, and celebrated Passover—all while adopting Chinese surnames, mastering Confucian texts, and passing the imperial exams to serve as Ming officials. For centuries, they stood at the cultural crossroads, living as Jews in a Confucian empire, preserving both tradition and adaptation in perfect balance.But in modern times, that delicate balance began to unravel—until, one day in 2016, five Chinese women appeared at Jerusalem’s Western Wall, praying in Hebrew with tears in their eyes. This is a story of two worlds, two civilizations, and one enduring faith—the untold journey of China’s lost Jews, and their path from Kaifeng to Jerusalem.

China may have played a role in Canada’s recent election. And that’s not even the worst of it

After more than a month of stalemate, a major update has come in the ongoing U.S.-China tariff war. At 6:00 AM on 7th, Beijing time, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Vice Premier He Lifeng would visit Switzerland from May 9th to 12th for talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. This meeting is seen by many as a potential “breakthrough” in the face of the 145% versus 125% tariff standoff between the two countries and has drawn significant attention.Join this channel to get access to perks:

Barbara Woodward, the U.K.’s ambassador to the United Nations and a former envoy to China, is a top contender to lead MI6, Britain’s foreign intelligence agency. But her candidacy is drawing fire from critics who say she was reluctant to challenge China over human rights abuses in Xinjiang, as well as her lack of direct intelligence experience. 📹 Reporter(s): Dolphine Chen/Chris Gorin#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews #MI6 #UK #China-

Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., discusses U.S.- China trade talks in Switzerland and more on ‘Sunday Morning Futures.’ #foxnews #news #politics #china #trump

Xi Jinping’s trip to Moscow was meant to showcase a powerful China–Russia alliance—but the outcome isn’t what Xi had anticipated. Putin avoided siding with Beijing against the U.S. and quietly pressured Xi to relocate China’s industrial base to Russia. Then came the footage Beijing never wanted the world to see: close-ups of Xi displaying signs of possible health issues. From shaky head movements and a bald patch to a mysterious black cup, the cameras of foreign media have historically revealed more than state media ever would. A closer look at China–Russia ties—and the health of the man behind China’s most closely guarded secret.

At Thursday’s Senate Commerce Committee hearing, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) questioned OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other top AI leaders.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:

The Nigerian military signed a deal with Chinese state-owned weapons manufacturer Norinco to set up a factory as part of an effort to develop a domestic arms production capacity in the West African country.The deal is the latest in a series of announcements about increased Chinese weapons sales to African militaries, which are rapidly changing battlefield dynamics across the continent. This week, Eric, Cobus & Géraud discuss how Chinese drones, surface-to-air missile systems, and other advanced arms technologies are now commonplace, often available at a much lower cost than comparable weapons from the U.S. and Europe.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs have shaken the global economy, including critical semiconductor supplies chains. In response, major companies like Taiwan’s TSMC and the United States’s Nvidia have attempted to tread carefully to avoid provoking either Washington or Beijing. Which countries and companies will be hit hardest? How can Taiwan protect both its domestic economy and its overseas investments? And how significant is Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s recent trip to Beijing? This episode explores the intensifying competition within the global chip industry, China’s response to the U.S. economic tactics, and what Taiwan is doing to safeguard its chip leadership. Our guests: Rocky Uriankhai SciTech Power Research CEO Chenlung Kuo United Daily News Deputy in Chief 00:00:00 – Trade War Hits Semiconductor Sector 00:01:13 – How Are Tariffs Altering Supply Chains? 00:01:43 – Is China the U.S.’s Main Target? 00:04:34 – What Is Driving China’s Quick Response? 00:07:34 – Who Will Be Hardest Hit by U.S. tariffs? 00:11:45 – Can TSMC Dodge a Major Hit? 00:14:57 – How Can Taiwan Safeguard Its Chip Leadership? 00:18:18 – How Risky Are TSMC’s Overseas Investments? 00:23:13 – How Significant Was Nvidia CEO’s China Trip?

Just another week of fires in China!

AFP: The Philippine military said today that there has been an incident involving the Chinese navy near Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea. The Philippines said that Chinese military vessels conducted “a high-risk maneuver.” What’s your response to that? Can you share more information?Lin Jian: The Philippines’ remarks disrespect facts and confuse right and wrong. Huangyan Dao has always been China’s territory. The Philippine military vessel attempted to intrude into waters of Huangyan Dao. China took necessary measures to handle the matter, which are legitimate, lawful, professional and restrained. The Philippines’ repeated infringement and provocation at sea is the root cause leading to the current tensions. China urges the Philippines to stop infringement and provocation at once, and refrain from challenging China’s firm resolve to safeguard the nation’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.

Kao Family Office CIO Michael Kao joins ‘Making Money’ host Charles Payne to discuss the state of China’s economy.

China’s domestically made C919 passenger jet has been hit with another major setback from the European Union. On April 28, Florian Guillermet, the Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), said it would take the agency three to six years to certify the C919, which is produced by China’s COMAC.

Beijing is asking the United States to cancel its China tariffs two days ahead of trade talks. What did President Donald Trump say about the upcoming conversation?Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is updating the House Financial Services Committee on the state of the global economy. We have the details on his upcoming order to go after Chinese entities involved in the fentanyl trade.In China, a rising number of protests are erupting across the country, largely over long overdue wages. We look at how the trade war is contributing to China’s social unrest.In a landslide vote for humanity, the U.S. House passed the Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act by a vote of 406–1. We have the details on its impacts.00:00 Intro01:29 China Asks US to Cancel Tariffs Before Trade Talks03:55 Trump to Bring Up Jimmy Lai During China Trade Talks04:32 Bessent Testifies on US-China Trade Ahead of Tariff Talks06:45 Trade War Pushes Workers to Protest in China08:51 US House Passes Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act12:17 US Typhon Missiles Target Beijing’s Ambition for Taiwan13:54 China’s Role in India-Pakistan Tensions15:28 New Moves in China-Russia Alliance Against US16:22 Perdue’s Ambassadorship on US-China Relations18:37 New US Envoy to China on Trade Tensions🔵Tiffany Meier’s documentary Hollywood Takeover – how Beijing is rewriting the script in America’s film industry: hollywoodtakeover.com

The United States Navy may be the most technologically advanced and broadly capable seafaring service on this planet, but in terms of sheer numbers, America’s globe-spanning Navy pales in comparison to the maritime juggernaut that is China. So, what can America do to turn the shipbuilding tide? Let’s discuss.