Year: 2025

00:00 Introduction00:12 Trade Numbers: Bright Spot or Achilles Heel?07:01 Taiwan Tensions: Barge ConstructionChina 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.

41,609 views Jan 14, 2025Indian media reports Vietnam is in the final stages of clinching a deal for India’s BrahMos missile, which would make it the second acquisition in the South China Sea after the Philippines. Earlier, Beijing accused Manila of undermining peace if it didn’t remove the Typhon missile system currently stationed on the Philippines. What would Vietnam’s acquisition of the BrahMos mean for the South China Sea, and what role does China’s aggressive behavior and massive military buildup play?

Japan has launched a full-scale campaign to sell its first-ever warship to Australia.Tokyo claims the $10 billion deal will also secure regional stability.

Recently, reports from mainland China reveal that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has taken drastic measures against Taiwan’s iPhone manufacturer, Foxconn. Authorities have reportedly blocked Foxconn from sending Chinese workers to its factories in India and have detained iPhone production equipment meant for shipment to India.

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Taiwan says China is trying to recruit spies locally to carry out armed insurrection and form sniper teams in the event of a Chinese invasion. The claims come from a report published by Taiwan’s National Security Bureau, which also details a rise in prosecutions relating to espionage.

The Treasury Department is slapping sanctions on a Chinese cybersecurity company after Chinese hackers breached the department, plus AT&T and Verizon networks. We have the details on how the hack affected millions of Americans.Japan’s Nippon Steel’s $14 billion bid to take over U.S. Steel gets blocked by President Joe Biden. We have more on concerns among U.S. lawmakers over Nippon Steel’s exposure to the Chinese state.American EV makers are on alert as China is planning to restrict technology exports that are key to building electric cars, one week after Biden launched an investigation into legacy Chinese microchips.After The New York Times published its 10th article within five months against one dance company, a long-time employee decided to speak up. He’s detailing the company’s business success and origin story, and warning fellow Americans about communist China’s infiltration here at home.00:00 Intro01:30 US Sanctions Chinese Firm Over Alleged Hacking Sweep02:30 China Geolocated Millions of Americans Through Hack05:26 FBI: Chinese Access to US Telecom, Energy, Water06:20 Biden Blocks Japan’s Nippon from Taking Over US Steel08:03 China Eyes Restricting Exports of Tech for EV Batteries09:04 Emcee Sheds Light on Shen Yun’s Business Success13:04 Albania’s TikTok Ban Sparks Controversy16:33 Yates: CCP Played Role in Daughter’s Fentanyl Death

China is rapidly expanding its prison system. Why?

On January 6th, protests erupted in Pucheng, Shaanxi. A young man standing on an elevated platform blew a horn, marking the peak of the public demonstration.Thousands of people gathered and tried to break through police barricades, entering the Pucheng Vocational Education Center. Some school facilities were damaged, and the principal was assaulted.Videos from the scene show the principal becoming dizzy from the beating and eventually taking refuge in an ambulance.

In a press conference, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump was asked whether he would take military action to retake the Panama Canal. Trump replied, “I’m not going to commit to that now. It might. It might be that you’ll have to do something.” The Panama Canal is an 82-km waterway linking the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. The route handles 5% of the world’s cargo and 70% of all cargo going to and from the United States, according to the Panama Canal Authority. Trump has threatened to take back control of the Panama Canal to stop it falling into the “wrong hands.” Our guests are: Yuan I National Chengchi University Institute of International Relations Adjunct Research Fellow Vincent Chao Taipei City Councilor (DPP) Chapters00:00:00 – Great power competition in Panama Canal00:01:12 – China’s strategic interest in Panama Canal00:10:13 – Canal transferred in 199900:18:03 – Key routes and global rivalries00:24:17 – Impact of climate change on Panama Canal

China is increasingly becoming more aggressive toward Taiwan. Its invasion simulations are becoming more frequent, which raises the questions: Can Trump defend Taiwan? Will he do so? In this video, we’ll answer these questions for you.Join the VisualPolitik community and support us on Patreon: / visualpolitik #China #Taiwan #Trump

The Supreme Court heard arguments over TikTok’s fate in the United States. The Chinese app is teetering on the edge of a ban that’s just nine days away. We have the key takeaways.The Central Intelligence Agency is tripling its budget for China-based targets. CIA Director William Burns details the challenges that lie ahead.Chinese-made connected cars might soon face their final days in the United States. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said a rule to crack down on the high-tech imports is in its final stages. It’s designed to tackle concerns over data and national security.Reports from two Chinese mothers highlight a concerning trend: too many people are sick in China, and hospitals are struggling to serve demand.00:00 Intro01:06 Supreme Court Hears Arguments on TikTok Ban03:38 CIA Triples China-Focused Budget to Counter Cyber Threat04:29 Raimondo: US to Crack Down on Chinese Autos Soon05:49 Lawmakers Push for Curbs on Biotech Exports to China06:51 Thousands in China Wait for Medical Care Over Influenza08:17 Doug Ford Criticizes China’s Global Supply Chain Tactics09:13 Potential Scale of Chinese Hack into US Telecom14:17 British Chancellor in China to Boost Trade Ties16:24 Germany Charges 3 with Spying on Naval Tech for China17:11 Japan Approves New Sanctions on Russia17:47 Japan Leader Delays US Visit, Willing to Visit China

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00:00 Introduction00:11 Chinese Economy I: Surging Pessimism as Sovereign Bonds Crash03:56 Chinese Economy II: Central Bank’s Unprecedented Reaction07:52 On a personal note..10:50 US-China: AI RaceChina 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.

On this week’s China news headlines, There’s another virus outbreak in China. A devastating earthquake strikes Tibet. Plus a Chinese ship may have cut an undersea cable near Taiwan.

00:00 Introduction00:11 Protests In China03:13 Shanghai05:55 Chinese Economy: Trade-In Subsidy Consumption Stimulus ExpandedChina 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.

On December 24, 2024, industry insider Mr. Yuan revealed on social media that 75 steel companies in China have halted production. The main reason: steel products are not selling, and the more they produce, the more they lose. Many factories simply have no choice but to stop production. Mr. Yuan, from Tangshan, Hebei—a city known as the “steel capital”—shared his concerns on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok. He stated that many steel mills are struggling to stay afloat, with some even finding it difficult to pay their employees. Given the uncertain market outlook, he expressed worry for workers whose families depend on incomes from steel factories.Join this channel to get access to perks:

Marvel Rivals, made by the Chinese tech company NetEase, is censoring things China and the Chinese Communist Party doesn’t like.

Brazil has suspended temporary work visas for Chinese working for electric vehicle giant BYD in the country, amid claims of “slavery-like conditions”. The move followed an investigation by Brazil’s labour department, which said on January 7, 2025, that BYD had brought in hundreds of workers on irregular visas to build a factory. Officials running the probe announced in December that BYD workers were subjected to overcrowded lodging and 70-hour work weeks. Labour authorities said the 163 factory workers were leaving or have already left Brazil, and BYD agreed to comply with local laws for its remaining employees.

An infamous China-backed hacking group adds a key U.S. agency to its list of victims in a major cyber breach.Verizon and AT&T confirm their networks were targeted by Chinese hackers and say that they’re now secure. We have the details on what customers were affected.To ban Chinese-made drones, or not? The Commerce Department is now weighing that decision over national security concerns.Beijing sends dozens of fighter jets and warships toward Taiwan to ring in the new year. What is the Taiwanese president saying in response?00:00 Intro01:00 Cybersecurity Breach at Treasury Department02:52 AT&T, Verizon Confirm Hack by China-Backed Group03:34 US Considers Rules Against Chinese Drones04:30 Mexico Unveils New Tariffs on Goods from Asia05:27 Controversies Surrounding SHEIN, Temu06:00 US Sanctions Iran, Russia for Election Interference06:45 Lockheed, Raytheon Hit by China’s Sanctions07:53 China Flies 22 Fighter Jets near Taiwan in New Year08:37 Taiwanese President: We Welcome Exchanges with China09:59 52% of Taiwanese Support Independence11:43 Why Are Communist Ideas Appealing to Young People?16:26 Price Collapse Forces US Mining Company to Delist17:28 W.H.O. Urges China Again to Share Covid-19 Data18:43 China Sentences 2 Teens Over Murder Crime19:47 White House: N. Korean Soldiers Committing Suicide

00:00 Introduction00:12 China’s Virus Outbreak: New Updates05:02 Chinese Economy: Yuan Decline & Weak Inflation Data11:01 Flight Markets: C919 & Europe Routes 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.

The Pentagon added over 130 Chinese companies to its blacklist, labeling them as “in the favor of the Chinese military” while operating inside the United States. What does it mean for U.S.–China competition?Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says she doesn’t see Trump’s recent warnings about the Panama Canal and Greenland as a sign of military coercion, but rather a warning to China: hands off the strategic assets to the United States.A lawmaker pushes a bill as debate over the Panama Canal heats up. The move would give the president-elect power to regain control there amid activity from China.00:00 Intro00:57 DOD: 134 Chinese Firms Work With Chinese Military in US02:57 Italian Leader Defends Trump’s Comments on Greenland, Panama Canal05:18 Rep. Pushes Bill to Reclaim Panama Canal06:09 Jimmy Carter’s Diplomatic Work to Foster Regional Relations08:32 Supreme Court to Hear TikTok Case Friday10:54 US Announces $500 Million More in Military Aid for Ukraine12:24 China Growing Its Nuclear Capabilities16:23 China’s Wuxi Biologics to Sell Vaccine Facility to Merck17:26 Japan: Chinese Hackers Launched 200 Cyberattacks18:12 How Russia’s Weakness Affects Its Global Power

Don’t worry! China’s too corrupt and incompetent to be a military threat.

Recently, it was revealed that a Chinese vessel had cut undersea cables in the Baltic Sea. Now, another Chinese ship has been reported to have damaged undersea cables near Taiwan. This time, the target is Taiwan directly.