Year: 2025

Across China, a terrifying reality is unfolding. The promise of education — once the symbol of success — has turned into the greatest illusion of a generation. Millions of graduates are discovering that their degrees are worthless in a collapsing economy.China’s young professionals, once full of hope, now work as delivery drivers, scrap collectors, and livestreamers. In 2025, over 12 million new graduates entered a job market that no longer exists. From Beijing to Guangdong, despair is spreading as companies exploit desperate workers with offers as low as one yuan per month.Even top universities can’t save the youth anymore. Postgraduates are cleaning floors, PhD holders are becoming police assistants, and entire families are questioning why they ever believed in the education system.This isn’t just unemployment — it’s a collapse of the social contract.Experts blame automation, foreign investment withdrawal, and the exodus of Western firms. But behind the statistics lies a deeper human tragedy: a lost generation that studied hard, only to inherit a broken economy.As China’s population ages and jobs vanish, young citizens are turning into “full-time children,” living on their parents’ pensions while society quietly implodes. The nation that once promised a golden future through education is now facing a painful truth — the dream is dead. #ChinaCrisis #YouthUnemployment #EconomicCollapse

00:00 Introduction00:34 China’s Export Boom Falters02:34 U.S. & China Move to Implement Trade Deal05:38 Race for Rare Earths Diversification 09:23 China Signals 4% Growth Pace Through 2030

When Chinese fast-fashion giant SHEIN opened its first permanent store in Paris, it expected applause — not protest. Instead, France erupted. Demonstrators flooded the streets, unions called strikes, and government watchdogs uncovered illegal products on SHEIN’s platform — from banned weapons to child-like dolls. Within days, France froze the company’s operations, turning a retail launch into a diplomatic showdown. Behind the glittering façade of Paris fashion, a deeper battle is unfolding — between speed and tradition, profit and principle, China’s industrial might and Europe’s cultural pride. This is how the Red Dragon of Fashion met French resistance.

Vietnamese dredgers are carving new land across the Spratly Islands. Places that were once isolated now host ports, helipads, and munitions depots — but to what end?

From a retail giant based on “channel dominance” to rapid “capital dominance” expansion, and now a “debt dominance” end, Suning has been dragged into a heavy debt spiral. Many are shocked at how quickly this once-thriving empire has collapsed—just ten years from its peak to its fall.

Operation Honey Pot: Paste this emoji 🍯 in your comment below.Beijing’s military, economy, and population are all faltering. Meanwhile, India just surpassed China in key areas — and the CCP isn’t happy about it.

China’s Shenzhou-20 manned space mission is postponing its return to Earth indefinitely after their spacecraft was hit by what Chinese officials called a “small piece of orbital debris.” In a statement, China’s space agency says that safety checks are underway, but that they’ll hold off on their return which was scheduled for Wednesday. NBC’s Janis Mackey Frayer reports for TODAY.

An experimental reactor developed in the Gobi Desert by the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics has achieved thorium-to-uranium fuel conversion, paving the way for an almost endless supply of nuclear energy.

In our wide-ranging interview with Rep. Neal Dunn, we cover China’s biowarfare program, illicit organ trade, President Trump’s new trade deal with Xi Jinping, how America can accelerate rare earth mineral production, and the strategic significance of Pacific island nations like the Solomon Islands. As a member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the US and the CCP—often referred to as the House CCP Select Committee—he receives intelligence briefings on the multifaceted threats that Beijing poses to American national security. “They’re gathering biological data on all of us,” he says. “One of the most insidious ways they gather biological DNA sequencing on us is they run a set of blood banks in the United States.”He is also working to end American transplant tourism to China. “We don’t want Americans to participate in any way, shape, or form in this kind of organ harvesting and transplantation scheme. … You can actually sit in America, make an appointment for a heart, lung transplant in China right now,” says Congressman Neal Dunn (R-Florida), a former Army surgeon and founding president of the Advanced Urology Institute in Florida. “I want to make that illegal,” Rep. Dunn says. As a starting point, he has introduced the Block Organ Transplant Purchases from China Act, also known as the BLOCK Act, which would prohibit federal reimbursement for organ transplants and related medical services if the origins of the organs cannot be verified, as is the case in co

China’s economy looks calm on the surface, but the numbers tell another story. By the end of September 2025, Beijing’s fiscal deficit had soared to 45 percent — nearly 9 trillion yuan against 19 trillion in revenue — and it’s on track to break 50 percent by year-end. To fill the gap, the government is raising taxes, squeezing citizens, and quietly printing money through “outright reverse repos.” This episode breaks down the data, the debt machine behind it, and why these policies could push China’s economy past its breaking point.

China’s space station suffers a massive debris strike, crippling communications and isolating its crew in orbit. China delays return of Astronauts after debris may have hit the spacecraft. Three astronauts fight to survive as engineers on Earth scramble for solutions. A chilling reminder of the dangers lurking above our planet.#china #space #wion

On October 29, 2011, then-Philippine Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio —and today’s guest — gave an influential speech at Ateneo de Davao University, in which he called out China’s encroachment into his country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Carpio’s speech effectively launched Manila’s campaign to seek international arbitration through Annex VII of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). These efforts culminated in a 2016 ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in favor of the Manila over Beijing for sovereignty over Scarborough Shoal, Mischief Reef and other disputed features in the West Philippine Sea. Despite ratifying UNCLOS in 1996, however, Beijing has never recognized this verdict, instead making dubious arguments about “historical rights” to justify its military ambitions and gray-zone activities in the region. To tackle these issues, the Philippines hosted the Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea from November 5 to 7, 2025. In this special episode of Taiwan Talks, we are joined by two distinguished experts from that just-concluded forum, including Justice Carpio and Chatham House scholar Bill Hayton.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on November 5 attended the commissioning and flag-presenting ceremony of the Fujian, China’s first aircraft carrier equipped with electromagnetic catapults, in south China’s Hainan Province.

0:00 – Intro 8:35 – Trump’s trip to Asia 16:13 – Security and Defense 20:05 – Did Trump achieve his goals? 28:18 – South Korea’s Takeaways 36:08 – Trump-Takaichi Exchanges 41:13 – Progressive vs. Conservative: Lee and Takaichi 48:59 – Trump-Xi Summit President Trump had a whirlwind trip to Asia last week, with stops in Malaysia, Japan and Korea. He met Chinese leader Xi Jinping for the first time in his second term. He reached trade deals with Cambodia, Malaysia and South Korea, framework agreements with Thailand and Vietnam and a peace deal between Cambodia and Thailand. He also met important U.S. allies, including the new Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi for the first time, and was warmly welcomed by South Korean president Lee Jae Myung for their second meeting. What are the key takeaways from Trump’s first Asia trip?

The United States, China and Russia are the three main powers of the current era that are vying for dominance on the global stage, all with their own sets of imperatives and challenges. In our recent ClubGPF live discussion, GPF Chairman George Friedman examined the three nations and the main issues they currently face: culture wars and political division in the US, a declining economy in China, and a frozen war in Russia.

China’s not the only one expanding in the South China Sea. Vietnam’s building islands too—and fast. But when tensions rise between China and the U.S., will Vietnam take a side?

The Supreme Court justices heard oral arguments in the case challenging Donald Trump’s legal authority in imposing sweeping global tariffs. The legal question is whether a 1977 law called the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA, which allows the president to regulate imports when there is an emergency, extends to the power to impose global tariffs of unspecified duration and breadth.For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day, click here: https://www.nbcnews.com

The US and South Korea (SK) have reached a deal to build Seoul’s first nuclear-powered submarine at the Hanwha Philly Shipyard (formerly the Philadelphia Shipyard) in the US state of Pennsylvania. The agreement — announced after US President Donald Trump’s meeting with SK President Lee Jae Myung on the sidelines of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit — would involve the transfer of critical technology and nuclear fuel. The announcement was met with mixed political reactions in Seoul, where many still hope for peaceful reunification with the north. It also prompted warnings from Beijing about Seoul’s non-proliferation obligations. What does this nuclear deal mean for the region? And could SK find itself dragged into a conflict over Taiwan? In this episode, we discuss the US-SK submarine deal, Seoul’s foreign relationships and the geopolitical implications for the Taiwan Strait and the wider Indo-Pacific region. *Recorded on November 3, 2025 at 3pm Taiwan Standard Time Host: Wen-Ti Sung Our guests: Liou To-hai National Chengchi University College of International Affairs Adjunct Distinguished Professor Yen-Pin Su National Chengchi University Department of Political Science Professor Chapters: 00:00:00 – US, SK Announce Nuclear Sub Deal 00:01:00 – US To Build SK’s First Nuclear Sub 00:11:32 – Seoul’s Neighbors React to Agreement 00:18:06 – Could Taiwan Conflict Spread to Korea? 00:23:30 – Effect of New Leadership on US Pact?

China’s property crisis is far from over — and the latest victim is Vanke, once considered the safest developer in the country. In this video, I break down how Vanke just lost 16 billion yuan in one quarter, why even state support from Shenzhen Metro can’t save it, and how this meltdown exposes the truth: China’s housing “recovery” is pure fiction.From collapsing sales to CEO detentions, from Evergrande’s chaos to Vanke’s slow death — this is the story of how Beijing’s “model student” became the symbol of a system in freefall.

Behind the façade of unity, China’s leadership is divided. Xi Jinping still appears unchallenged — but is his grip on power as firm as it seems?In this episode, we examine three competing theories that reveal the quiet struggle between Xi, General Zhang Youxia, and the Party elders.From purges in the PLA to policy reversals after the Fourth Plenum, subtle clues point to a deeper realignment inside the Communist Party.Is Xi truly in command, or just the face of a system shifting beneath him?Here’s what the evidence suggests.

The long-awaited Trump–Xi summit ended faster—and more decisively—than anyone expected. In under two hours, Trump walked away with major concessions: rare-earth controls delayed, soybeans flowing, and fentanyl curbed. Xi dropped his toughest cards—rare earths and Taiwan—calling the U.S. a “partner” for the first time in years. Who really won this deal?

Welcome to China Insights — your window into the real China, beyond the veil.With sharp analysis and a touch of dry humor, we dive into the social unrest, economic crises, censorship, faith suppression, and human rights challenges shaping China today.We spotlight authentic Chinese culture, deliver timely and uncensored news, break down key economic trends, and explore shifting social dynamics — all while exposing the Chinese Communist Party’s complex roles both at home and on the global stage.Stay tuned for viral topics, fresh perspectives, and in-depth stories you won’t find in the headlines.Subscribe to China Insights and discover the China you were never meant to see.

00:00 Introduction00:11 Xi Jinping at APEC02:25 Tech War: Nexperia & Nvidia05:56 Transnational Censorship

A river near a rare earth mining site in Jiangxi Province is facing severe pollution. Video footage reveals untreated wastewater, contaminated with rare earth waste, being released directly into the waterway. The Douyin vlogger raised concerns about the lasting environmental damage caused by rare earth mining, warning that the harm extends beyond the present, threatening the future of local communities and leaving future generations to bear the consequences.

U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Vietnam on Sunday, reaffirming a partnership rooted in healing the wounds of the Vietnam War while exploring deeper defence cooperation. The visit marks 30 years of diplomatic relations and two years since the two nations elevated ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Hegseth emphasized that addressing the legacies of the war—unexploded ordnance, Agent Orange cleanup, and recovery of missing soldiers—remains central to U.S.-Vietnam relations. Analysts say these humanitarian efforts provide essential political cover for Hanoi to expand defence cooperation with Washington, even as Vietnam maintains ties with Russia and North Korea. Amid regional uncertainty and U.S. funding fluctuations, the renewed commitment to post-war projects highlights Washington’s intent to strengthen trust and demonstrate long-term responsibility in Southeast Asia#USDiplomacy #Vietnam #PeteHegseth #USVietnamRelations #Defense #IndoPacific #AgentOrange #WarLegacy #Hanoi #WorldNews

President Donald Trump says China and Russia have been testing their nuclear weapons—they’re just very good at hiding it.Washington and Beijing are planning to set up a new military hotline for direct communication. But what’s the real purpose behind it?The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) recent cover-ups are exposing murder, organ harvesting, and secret jails to the public. Yu Menglong’s death is inspiring Chinese people to quit the CCP.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the United States needs to de-risk from China. What’s driving that message?Trump: China, Russia Doing Secret Underground Nuke TestsHegseth: US, China to Set Up Military HotlinesActor Yu Menglong’s Death Sparks Awakening Against CCPTrump Won’t Let Nvidia Sell Advanced Chips to ChinaTrump: US to Have 40–50 Percent of Chip Market Within 2 YearsTrump: US Is Always Watching China and Vice VersaBessent: China’s Rare Earths Move Part of 25–30 Year PlanBessent: US Needs to De-risk From ‘Unreliable Partner’ ChinaPhilippines, Canada Ink Defense Pact Amid China TensionsHegseth Visits South Korea–North Korea BorderNewsham on What Message Hegseth at DMZ Sends to China

Beijing just did the unthinkable — it quietly hiked taxes on gold. Overnight, every gram of gold in China just got more expensive, and millions of ordinary savers are paying the price. This isn’t a policy tweak — it’s a panic move from a government running out of cash, ideas, and credibility. In this video, I break down how China’s new gold tax works, why it’s really a desperate grab for money, and what it says about the crumbling state of China’s economy.

By drawing parallels to the French Revolution, this narrative illuminates China’s century-long quest for modernization as an unfinished great revolution. The 1911 Xinhai Revolution toppled imperial rule like Louis XVI’s execution, yet failed to forge a stable republic. Mao’s 1949 ascent mirrored the Jacobins’ radical terror, morphing Marxism into a secular faith that bred submissive subjects through coercion and fervor. Deng’s 1978 pragmatism echoed Napoleon’s order, prioritizing economic stability and market reforms over democratic ideals, yielding prosperity but entrenched crony capitalism and inequality.Xi’s 2012 rise signals a Napoleonic restoration: personal dictatorship, ideological revival, and digital surveillance reimpose autocracy, freezing the shift from subjects to citizens. True republican transformation—from autocracy to democracy—remains elusive, a protracted struggle measured in centuries, with cycles of idealism, reversal, and deferred promise.

Recently, a large-scale protest broke out in Qiongzhong, Hainan Province, China. The public expressed dissatisfaction with a major state-owned enterprise that cut down thousands of betel nut trees belonging to local farmers. The protesters surrounded the enterprise building, removed signs, and overturned several vehicles. A large number of police officers were deployed to maintain order. The police fired warning shots multiple times, and the protest scene became intense and difficult to control. Public opinion quickly spread but was later entirely deleted by authorities.

Over the past 30 years, China’s rapid rise has been driven by an export-oriented foreign investment model. Foreign direct investment, infrastructure investment, state-owned enterprise fixed asset investment, and real estate investment—these four forces once jointly constructed the miracle of China’s economic rise. Today, as these four pillars have almost completely collapsed, China’s economy is facing four ticking time bombs: the economic momentum loss from the sharp reduction in foreign investment, the local government debt risks accumulated from infrastructure investment, excessive subsidies and liabilities in state-owned enterprises’ capacity reduction, and the complete collapse of the real estate investment bubble.

Turns out, the U.S. government didn’t just allow American tech companies to help China’s surveillance state—it encouraged them. From cloud loopholes to direct connections with China’s security agencies, Washington’s fingerprints are all over the CCP’s spy machine.