Year: 2025

Taiwan Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao delivered the keynote remarks to the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) annual summit in Brussels, while former president Tsai Ying-wen addressed the Berlin Freedom Conference. Both Taiwanese leaders used their historic speeches to urge unity among democratic countries against the shared threat of authoritarianism. This diplomatic offensive in Europe comes as Beijing has expanded its use of propaganda, lawfare and gray-zone tactics to isolate and intimidate Taipei and its partners. What did Hsiao and Tsai accomplish in the EU? And is there any merit to Beijing’s attempt to draw a parallel between Germany’s peaceful reunification and a potential invasion of Taiwan? In this episode, we discuss Taiwan-European relations, Germany’s balancing act and how Taipei should respond to Beijing’s latest threats.

00:00 Introduction00:28 Japan-China05:05 Massive Red Flag: Caixin Sounds Alarm Over CTICs08:42 US-China Trade War: Minerals, Soy Beans, & Supply Chains12:59 Tech War: Acute Chip Shortages

China’s economy is unraveling faster than Beijing dares to admit. The third-quarter data shows a record 9-trillion-yuan deficit, hidden money printing, and a brutal tax squeeze draining every corner of society. From secret bond repurchase deals to collapsing restaurants and vanishing jobs, the numbers reveal a system on life support. While exports are rerouted and subsidies run dry, even state media can’t hide the cracks. In this episode, we uncover how the CCP is keeping the economy alive with taxes, debt, and deception — and why the real crash, when it comes, may be sudden and unstoppable.

On the evening of November 8, Xu Jian, the Chinese Consul General in Osaka, posted a death threat on the social media platform X against Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. He stated, “For the head that comes charging, there is no choice but to chop it off without hesitation.”

Maria Bartiromo, Jacob Sonenshine, and Kenny Polcari analyze rising U.S.-China trade tensions on ‘Mornings with Maria.’

India’s military has conducted its first tri-service exercise in the northeast Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, which China claims as South Tibet. The Poorvi Prachand Prahar drills come even as New Delhi seeks to mitigate the damage of Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs by expanding its economic and diplomatic ties with Beijing. Meanwhile, India and US signed a 10-year defense framework on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting in Malaysia. How is New Delhi navigating the policy uncertainties of US President Donald Trump’s second term? And do these developments indicate a shift in India’s decades-long policy of non-alignment? In today’s episode, we hear from two leading Indian scholars about the Arunachal exercise, India’s regional relationships, and what it means for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. Our guests: Swasti Rao O.P. Jindal Global University Associate Dean and Associate Professor ThePrint Consulting Editor Sriparna Pathak O.P. Jindal Global University Professor and Centre for Northeast Asian Studies Director Chapters: 00:00:00 – India Focuses on Defense Amid Tensions 00:00:55 – India Conducts Drills Near China Border 00:11:23 – How Should India React to Incursion? 00:12:31 – US and India’s ‘Strategic Convergence’

Why do some say Taiwan gained visibility at this year’s APEC Summit? And what could happen next year when the summit takes place in Shenzhen, China?

Niluh Djelantik, a member of the Indonesian Senate from Bali, has consistently opposed the project. “Even if you give me $100 million, I would never ride that elevator,” she said. “The Elf Beach is beautiful as it is. For some people, appreciating its beauty means putting in the effort, walking to the base of the hill to enjoy the view. Beautiful sights must be experienced with the heart, not just by building an elevator.”Join this channel to get access to perks:

An unhinged Chinese wolf warrior diplomat threatened to cut off the head of Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae! And Japan threatens to attack China if it invades Taiwan.

The United States has proclaimed “Anti-Communism Week,” where the country remembers the devastation of communism, its programs for mass murder, to destroy religion, to suppress freedom, and to undermine basic human values. And alongside this, the United States renewed its promise to stand against communism and uphold liberty.Meanwhile, New York City has now elected a democratic socialist as mayor—and the Democratic Socialists of America’s plan for the city has now been revealed.We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of Crossroads.

China is rearming Iran after Israel’s devastating bombing earlier in the year. And Shein is selling stuff that will get this episode demonetized!Operation Honey Pot: Paste this emoji 🍯 in your comment below.

The data shows an almost cliff-like drop in China’s exports worldwide. Exports to the United States dropped 24%, to Europe 13%, to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 17%, to Japan 16%, to South Korea 20%, to India 14%, and to Brazil 4%. The only exception was China’s exports to Russia, which surged by 90%. However, given Russia’s economy is smaller than China’s Guangdong province, even this export boom to Russia could not make up for China’s plummet in global trade.China’s foreign trade is teetering on the brink of collapse. As we delve into the specific data and facts in the analysis that follows, it will reveal the severity of this issue. The reality we must face is that China’s exports are no longer the spectacle they once were.#export #chinaeconomy #chinaobserver

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has defended her remarks describing a potential Taiwan conflict as an existential risk for Japan. Chinese officials criticized the comments, calling them interference in Beijing’s internal affairs. Takaichi emphasized that Japan must consider legal measures to protect national security if Taiwan faces military aggression.#takaichi #japan #taiwan #china #wion

00:00 Introduction00:16 Japan-China02:57 Taiwan & Europe04:59 US-China: Trade Deal Implementation07:51 Xi Jinping Tours Guangdong, Commissions 3rd Carrier

Thirteen years after seizing Scarborough Shoal in 2012, China announced the establishment of a nature reserve on part of the shoal, further barring Philippine access. Will China subsequently militarize the shoal? How does this move relate to a potential Taiwan contingency? Join our discussion.

Despite China’s stock market surge in 2025, BYD’s shares lag due to dismal Q3 results: revenue fell 3.05% to 195 billion yuan, while net profit plunged 32.6% to 7.82 billion yuan. Sales dipped 1.82%, with per-vehicle profits shrinking 33.7% amid easing price wars. Overseas volume hit 700,000 units (up 132%), but can’t offset domestic erosion in a 6-7 million-unit global market excluding the U.S.Balance sheet alarms include 31.8% inventory bloat, aggressive factory builds, and R&D at 7.72% of revenue—yet no profit uplift. Debt soared 641%, sales lean on budget models, and premium efforts flop. BYD faces five hurdles: forging brand premium, monetizing software/services, navigating geopolitical overseas risks, stemming used-EV depreciation, and scaling energy storage. Without solutions, its volume-chasing model risks collapse.

China’s population collapse is no longer a distant warning — it’s happening now, in plain sight. Hospitals are going bankrupt, marriages are turning into government campaigns, and love itself is being priced and measured. In this episode, I’ll take you through three true stories that capture the unraveling of a nation: empty hospitals closing one after another, marriage booths set up in nightclubs, and young couples breaking under the weight of tradition and money. Together, they reveal what it really means when a country begins to run out of people — and hope.

The boat collision still heard around the world and China’s still living in denial about it!

Outrage in Tokyo after a Chinese diplomat threatened to behead Japan’s Prime Minister over comments about Taiwan.Japan’s government is demanding action from Beijing, calling the remark “extremely inappropriate.” The U.S. ambassador also weighed in, saying China’s behavior crossed a dangerous line.The Chinese diplomat has deleted his post but continues to defend his words online.–

USA Rare Earth CEO Barbara Humpton joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss ending China’s rare earth monopoly and building a U.S. supply chain vital to defense, tech and energy independence.

Recently China’s Tiangong space station had a space debris impact that damaged one of the Shenzhou spacecraft docked to it. This has delayed the return of the Shenzhou-20 crew, who were due to depart November 5th. They are now sharing the station with the Shenzhou-21 crew, making for potentially cramped quarters! I decided to listen to the telemetry signal from the station, transmitted at 2250.72MHz. Apparently the station also uses 2232.22MHz, although I didn’t look at that in this video.

In just five days, Trump’s Asia trip completely shifted the game. He brokered peace between Thailand and Cambodia in Malaysia, kicked off what’s being called a “Golden Era” with Japan, and sealed a historic nuclear-submarine deal with South Korea. Beyond the headlines, it was all about rebuilding alliances, securing trade, and cutting Beijing’s grip on key supply chains. Ten months into his second term, Trump’s back on the world stage — and America’s influence in Asia is rising fast. Xi Jinping may have gotten the red carpet at APEC, but Trump walked away with the real power.

China’s shiny megacities tell one story — but the real story is unfolding in its forgotten county towns.Behind the propaganda of “revitalization” lies a silent collapse: factories gone, construction frozen, shops shuttered, and hope evaporating. This video dives deep into the places no one talks about — the middle layer of China’s economy where modern China is quietly dying from the ground up.

In a landmark decision that underscores growing military cooperation between Washington and Manila, the U.S. Congress has officially approved the transfer of a retired U.S. Navy cruiser to the Philippines, marking one of the most significant defense upgrades in Philippine naval history. This move comes amid rising tensions in the South China Sea, where the Philippines faces increasing pressure from China’s expanding maritime presence.The cruiser, expected to be refitted and equipped with advanced radar, missile systems, and modern communications technology, will dramatically enhance the Philippine Navy’s ability to patrol and defend its waters. Military analysts note that this transfer symbolizes a deepening U.S.-Philippine alliance, reflecting Washington’s strategy to fortify its regional partners as part of a broader Indo-Pacific security framework.While the move has been celebrated in Manila as a “historic step toward modernization,” Beijing has sharply criticized the decision, warning that it could destabilize regional peace and escalate naval competition. The Philippines, however, insists that the upgrade is purely defensive, aimed at protecting its sovereign maritime territory and ensuring stability across vital sea lanes.This development represents more than a simple arms transfer—it signals a renewed era of strategic partnership, reinforcing the Philippines’ position as a key maritime player and frontline ally in the U.S.-led regional security network.#USPhilippinesAlliance #WarshipTransfer #SouthChinaSea #DefenseUpgrade #USNavy #PhilippineNavy #Geopolitics #IndoPacific #ChinaTensions #MaritimeSecurity #MilitaryNews #GlobalDefense #StrategicPartnership #BreakingNews #NavalPower

A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, the AI-powered fighter YFQ-44A has begun flight testing, as General Atomics takes to the sky as well.”60 Minutes” is the most successful television broadcast in history. Offering hard-hitting investigative reports, interviews, feature segments and profiles of people in the news, the broadcast began in 1968 and is still a hit, over 50 seasons later, regularly making Nielsen’s Top 10.

Rushan Abbas explains how the Chinese Communist Party turned genocide into profit. Not only has it worked out great (so far) for the CCP, but Western companies were also making money. Until the US government tried to stop them.

Nippon News Network cameras capture footage of Chinese Coast Guard ships sailing through the Tsugaru Strait — ships that have repeatedly entered Japan’s territorial waters. Experts warn that behind the expanding activities of the China Coast Guard lies the Chinese military.Originally aired on “news zero” on October 23, 2025

Please join The Impossible State podcast for a timely discussion on the outcomes of the APEC meetings and South Korea’s nuclear submarine deal. The conversation will be moderated by Dr. Victor Cha and will feature Dr. Kang Choi, President of the Asan Institute for Policy Studies, and Dr. Beomchul Shin, former Vice Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Korea and Senior Research Fellow at the Sejong Institute.In this episode, they discuss the outcomes of the APEC meetings, South Korea’s nuclear submarine deal with the United States, and potential next steps.

In the full lecture lecture, military historian Sarah Paine explains how Russia—and specifically Stalin—completely derailed China’s rise, slowing them down for over a century.This lecture was particularly interesting to me because, in my opinion, the Chinese Civil War is 1 of the top 3 most important events of the 20th century. And to understand why it transpired as it did, you need to understand Stalin’s role in the whole thing.

Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang emphasizes the Chinese influence threat posed in universities across the United States on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’ #fox #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #foxnews #theingrahamangle #gordonchang #china #chinese #espionage #influence #security #universities #education #biotech #science #crime #crimenews #crimestory #criminal #police #nationalsecurity #government #politics #washingtondc #washington #dc #threat #research

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and his Filipino counterpart Gilberto Teodoro have announced that a joint task force would be used to deter Chinese coercion in the South China Sea and enhance their defense cooperation. Is this a significant turning point for the region? Join our discussion.

This video takes a look at the official commissioning ceremony footage for the China’s Fujian aircraft carrier and analyzes what’s being shown, proving some further context to carrier’s capabilities.