Year: 2025

Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) have been facing frequent malfunctions, but owners often struggle to defend their rights. On March 15, which marked China’s Consumer Rights Day, a video showing a Guangdong consumer hotline connecting with BYD’s customer service was suddenly interrupted. The video, which involved car owners advocating for their rights and criticizing the brand, was later removed.

It’s over 40 centimeters. About 40 centimeters, I think. Look at this brick, this place, it’s over 40 centimeters.

Belgian police conducted a series of raids on Huawei’s EU offices in Brussels, revealing a web of corruption that went deep.

Activists and Winnie the Pooh mark the first anniversary of a Hong Kong security law at a Taipei event. Activists say they want to make Taiwanese more vigilant against threats from China. 📹 Reporter(s): Scott Huang/Louise Watt#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews #HongKong #HK #protest #security #law –

The F-47 is an enigma because very little has been revealed about the ex NGAD.

President Donald Trump confirms there will be no exemptions from his steel and aluminum tariffs. As for what the tariffs aim to fix, it’s China’s unfair trade practices. We have more on how the problem has affected American companies.The United States is building up its submarine presence off Australia’s coast, as the Trump administration shifts its focus to the China threat in the Indo Pacific.The White House vows to hold anyone seeking to disrupt Shen Yun Performing Arts accountable, after five emails targeting the company as well as a faith group were reported to law enforcement.Cities across China are holding emergency medical drills, spurred on by cases of bird flu breaking out among humans. What signal do the actions send?00:00 Intro01:36 Trump’s Steel Tariffs to Target China’s Unfair Trade04:42 Ikenson: US Rules-Based System Helped China Advance08:38 Death Threats Target Lawmakers, Art Company, Faith Group11:25 Medical Drills Begin Across China; US Warns of Bird Flu14:14 Trump: a Deal to Sell TikTok Could Be Close15:56 Lawmakers Push Bills Targeting Transnational Repression17:43 Gabbard on Challenges, Opportunities for US-China Relations18:20 Huawei Lobbyists Banned From EU Parliament Amid Probe20:21 US Nuclear Submarine on Australian Coast

Japan’s pacifist identity is changing fast. Once bound by Article 9 of its constitution, the country is now ramping up military spending, acquiring long-range missiles, and redefining its role in global security. With rising tensions in Asia and new threats emerging, Japan’s transformation is more critical than ever. Is this the end of Japan’s pacifism? Let’s break it down.Support us directly as we bring you independent, up-to-date reporting on military news and global conflicts by clicking here: / @themilitaryshow #militarystrategy #militarydevelopments #militaryanalysis#themilitaryshow

Introducing the TP1000 – A New Chapter in Unmanned Air Logistics. In this video, we explore the groundbreaking TP1000, China’s first large unmanned transport aircraft with a one-ton payload capacity. Developed by Yitong UAV System Company, the TP1000 marks a revolutionary step in transforming air cargo transport. With a takeoff weight of 3.3 tonnes and a maximum payload capacity of 1,000 kilograms, this innovative aircraft offers an impressive full-load range of 1,000 kilometers. Designed with a modular, twin-engine layout and intelligent airdrop functionality, the TP1000 is engineered for efficiency, stability, and adaptability in both commercial logistics and military resupply missions.Our detailed analysis highlights its advanced features including a large opening cargo hold for rapid loading and unloading, a self-developed redundant flight control system ensuring robust performance, and a design optimized for low operating costs. The TP1000 is poised to significantly enhance rapid delivery capabilities in urban and remote areas alike, while its smart airdrop capabilities minimize risk in hazardous environments.China’s TP-1000 Cargo Drone: A New Chapter in Unmanned Air Logistics

Taiwan’s defense ministry detected 47 Chinese military aircraft and 7 naval vessels operating around the country within a 24-hour window. Of those, 41 aircraft breached the Taiwan Strait’s median line and entered the island’s air defense identification zone, marking the second-largest single-day incursion of 2025 so far. 📹 Reporter(s): John Su/Chris Gorin#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews #ADIZ #military #drills #Taiwanstrait #warship #aircraft-

Joining us in person for the first time is GUERMANTES ‘G-MAN’ LAILARI. He is a retired US Air Force Foreign Area Officer specializing in the Middle East and Europe, as well as strategy, irregular warfare, and missile defense. He’s also a visiting researcher at the Institute for National Defense and Security Research in Taipei.

Chinese social media has been awash with a new map and video claiming for China not just features within the 10-dash line, but the Philippine island of Palawan, which has sat outside that line. In the video, Palawan has been renamed “Zheng He Island” after the famous Chinese explorer of the 1300s. And on March 13, Manila said three Filipinos have been detained in China’s Hainan Province on allegations of espionage.Our guests:Kuo Yu-jen National Sun Yat-sen University Institute of China and Asia-Pacific Studies Professor and DirectorYen-Pin Su National Chengchi University Department of Political Science ProfessorChapters00:00:00 Palawan: China-Philippines Tensions00:01:13 Controversy on Palawan Claim Online00:10:06 China Alleges Filipinos Espionage Involvement 00:16:30 Beijing: Defends Duterte from ICC arrest 00:19:48 Two More Chinese Arrested for Spying

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Japanese counterpart Takeshi Iwaya on March 22 co-chaired the sixth China-Japan High-Level Economic Dialogue in Tokyo.

Many like to compare Tesla with BYD. They tend to ignore BYD’s hidden crisis. Despite a record-breaking financing activity and stock prices, investors of China’s EV giant BYD should worry about the company’s prospect. BYD’s publicity work appears far superior than its production and product quality. BYD has 4 debilitating conditions that will turn the Chinese EV giant into the next Evergrande, due to similar unsustainable ambition:0:45 Lack of technological innovation8:00 Hidden debts9:30 A fragile supply chain13:52 Overdependence on government policies

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The U.S. and South Korea have wrapped up some of their largest military exercises, centered around defending against threats from North Korea.

China has a history of concealing issues. Photos of rust on the Liaoning aircraft carrier emerged years ago, leading to the Chinese government’s ban on taking pictures of it. Professional cameras are now prohibited, and close-up images of fourth-generation fighter jets are rarely released to the public—possibly to avoid revealing defects.

Is AUKUS—the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States—preparing for a Taiwan contingency? Join the discussion with our guests, Chenlung Kuo and Hoo Chiew-Ping.

RECAP or Rapid Emergency Construction of Armaments Project is simple, cheap, optionally manned supply ship that can aid Taiwan in the event of a blockade by “spamming the server” with hundreds or even thousands of relief ships.

CCP infighting has reached new heights! When it comes to losing power, no one seems to be struggling more than Chinese leader Xi Jinping. He appears to be under immense stress, seen anxiously rubbing his hands at the Two Sessions, and just days later, he emerged with a head full of white hair. Meanwhile, his most trusted military ally, CMC Vice Chairman He Weidong, remains missing, while Zhang Youxia appears poised to take control. At the same time, Xi’s longtime political enemy, Bo Xilai, is rumored to be making a comeback. Even Li Ka-shing’s sale of 43 ports to BlackRock hints at a fierce political struggle unfolding behind the scenes.

The Taiwanese military is finishing up a week of ‘rapid-response’ exercises, aimed at boosting the island’s ability to react to threats from China. Beijing claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has vowed to take the self-ruled democracy, even by force. Recently, there has been an uptick in tensions, after China sent dozens of military planes into areas near Taiwan. DW’s East Asia Correspondent James Chater reports now from Taipei.

China has executed 4 Canadians.

Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun has posted a video of himself dropping a watermelon from a height to test what he described as a “bulletproof” coating developed by the Chinese tech giant. The widely shared video posted on March 19, 2025, shows the watermelon surviving intact after it was tossed from the sixth floor of the company’s car factory. Lei said a coating on the watermelon is the same applied to battery packs for the SU7 Ultra, Xiaomi’s latest electric car model.

China Eyes Russia-Ukraine War as Blueprint for Taiwan? | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18GChina could be watching the Ukraine war closely—studying how the world responds to aggression and drawing lessons for Taiwan. New footage from southern China shows unusual landing barges, believed by experts to be designed for a Taiwan invasion. These vessels act as floating bridges, allowing Chinese forces to deploy troops and military vehicles directly onto Taiwan’s shores. This comes amid a massive military build-up under Xi Jinping, aimed at modernising the People’s Liberation Army by 2027—the same year he reportedly set as the deadline for a potential invasion of Taiwan. Taiwan is preparing too, doubling the duration of its largest annual military drills. Meanwhile, China has responded with 59 aircraft and multiple warships near Taiwan, calling it “punishment” for promoting independence. With the PLA’s capabilities growing and tensions rising, is China laying the groundwork for a full-scale assault?—Russia Ukraine War | Xi Jinping | Putin | Zelensky | Donald Trump | USA | Taiwan | China | China Taiwan Tensions | Taiwan Military | Firstpost | World News | News Live | Vantage | Palki Sharma | News#donaldtrump #usa #taiwan #chinataiwannews #taiwanmilitary #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews

Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang discusses Hong Kong threatening a deal over the sale of Panama Canal ports and turmoil within the Chinese military

U.S. media reports say the Pentagon will scale back a planned expansion of U.S. forces in Japan to save over US$1 billion. The plan proposed by the Biden administration last year is being reexamined by President Donald Trump’s administration.

The United States sentences a Chinese national to a month behind bars. We have more on how he tried to smuggle people into Guam by boat—and failed.President Donald Trump is stressing that he doesn’t want to see China and Russia work together. Could he break the growing ties between the two nuclear powers?Tennessee condemns forced organ harvesting in China. The state unanimously passed a measure to prevent Americans from unwittingly supporting the crime.Taiwan is stepping up its defense game. For the first time ever, the island is planning annual drills based on a scenario of a Chinese invasion specifically in 2027.00:00 Intro01:05 Man Sentenced: Attempt to Transport Illegal Immigrants02:32 Trump: US Doesn’t Want China, Russia to Work Together06:56 Tennessee Advances Bill Against Forced Organ Harvesting07:54 Taiwan to Drill for Potential China Invasion 202709:24 Will Tariffs Force China to Stop Unfair Trade Practices?11:16 How Coal Plants Could Counter China’s Economic Edge?14:00 China Spending Billions to Get Citizens to Spend More15:24 Newsham on Nature of CCP: It Grabs Everything It Can

China Executes Four Canadians for Drug Crimes | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18GFour Canadians have been executed in China on drug-related charges, marking a rare use of the death penalty against foreigners. Canada has confirmed the executions but withheld their identities, citing privacy concerns. Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly says Ottawa tried to stop the executions, with efforts involving former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Meanwhile, China insists due process was followed and has rejected Canada’s criticism, warning against “irresponsible remarks.”

Joining us in person for the first time is GUERMANTES ‘G-MAN’ LAILARI. He is a retired US Air Force Foreign Area Officer specializing in the Middle East and Europe, as well as strategy, irregular warfare, and missile defense. He’s also a visiting researcher at the Institute for National Defense and Security Research in Taipei.