Day: July 28, 2026

This news packed episode opens with an extensive discussion about alleged illegal fishing activities conducted by vessels linked to the Chinese Communist Party. The Senator argues that Chinese distant-water fishing fleets operate on a massive scale, engaging in illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing that harms marine ecosystems, depletes fish populations, damages local fishing industries, and relies on forced labor practices. He describes efforts to combat these operations through sanctions and increased Coast Guard monitoring.

Source: Chinese Illegal Fishing Decimates the Oceans, DSA Lunatics Grow Stronger & the DNC is Broke

New U.S. tariffs reignite trade tensions with China. Beijing says Washington agreed to cap forced labor-related tariffs on Chinese goods at 20 percent. We look at what the new tariffs mean for U.S.–China trade. Allen Zhang, research assistant at the Heritage Foundation, says, "A lot of Chinese products are flowing into different markets, undercutting American prices and generally making it hard for American businesses to sustain their operations." The race for 6G is already underway. The United States is teaming up with allies to shape the next wireless era—and counter China's influence. China's influence operations in the United States are under scrutiny. Federal records show Beijing spent about $100 million in a single year to shape policy and public opinion in America. Severe flooding continues in China. A typhoon has been sweeping through southern parts of the country, submerging streets and in one case sending a freezer sliding down a flooded roadway. 00:00 Intro 01:14 China: U.S. Forced Labor Tariffs Capped at 20% 02:28 Trump Imposes Forced-Labor Tariffs on 60 Economies 02:37 China's Forced Labor Faces U.S. Crackdown 04:12 Low-Cost China Imports Hurt U.S. Business 05:55 Tariffs May Pressure Countries to Reform Trade 06:56 U.S. Leads New 6G Coalition to Counter China 08:30 Trump Admin Builds Global Alliance for Secure 6G 08:45 China's Influence Operations in U.S. Under Scrutiny 10:07 Streets Flooded as Typhoon Noul Hits Southern China 11:46 China Hits 14 EU Firms With Export Controls 12:36 Ford, Chinese Automaker Geely to Partner in Europe 13:05 Chinese Cars Raise Global Auto Industry Concerns 16:13 U.S. Lawmakers Move to Block Chinese Cars 17:11 Chinese Cars Collect Americans' Data Without Consent 18:12 Calls Grow for Protections Against Car Data Risks 19:50 France, Germany Seek to Revive EU Auto Industry

Source: China: U.S. Forced Labor Tariffs Capped at 20 Percent | China in Focus

Did the Three Gorges Dam unleash a political curse? Since the reservoir reached its highest level, one powerful Chongqing official after another has fallen—executed, imprisoned, purged, or dead under mysterious circumstances. From broken dragon veins to the CCP’s “political Bermuda Triangle,” this is the dark story of the Chongqing Curse.

Source: Did the Three Gorges Dam Unleash China's Darkest Political Curse?

The number of foreign nationals taking Taiwan’s Taiwanese-language proficiency test on Saturday hit a five-year high, with 23 applicants from countries including India and Japan.

Source: Foreign Test – Takers Sitting Taiwanese – Language Exam Hit 5 – Year High｜TaiwanPlus News

Source: How to Succeed in Math: Leave China

Read the full analysis and policy breakdown on China News Update: https://chinanewsupdate.com/chinas-ex… China's surging export machine is no longer a temporary surplus—it represents a structural industrial threat to Europe, Taiwan, and the broader West. In this video, China analyst Tony Fiddis breaks down how Beijing's state support, lower energy costs, and industrial scale are capturing market share across autos, machinery, and clean energy. Please Support the Channel (It's just me making China Update): Patreon Link: / chinaupdate One-off Tips Here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chinaupdate Book a one-on-one video consultation with Tony Fiddis for tailored, independent analysis of China’s economy, political landscape and evolving regulatory environment: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chinaupd… Video Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:11 China Exploits European Divisions as Trade Surplus Soars 03:27 CXMT Shares Surge 472% 05:18 Taiwan Tensions: China Global Campaign 08:59 Wright on China’s Shattered Economic Miracle 📄 FULL VIDEO OVERVIEW & ANALYSIS: In this comprehensive breakdown, China analyst Tony Fiddis examines how China’s industrial export machine has evolved from a localised trade imbalance into a major strategic challenge for Western economies. For years, Western policymakers treated excess Chinese manufacturing capacity as a passing phase. Today, however, structural advantages—ranging from low-cost energy and state-subsidized capital to industrial scale and competitive currency valuation—allow Chinese producers to undercut competitors on global tenders before Western nations can deploy defensive trade tools. This episode analyses the compounding pressure on critical sectors including electric vehicles, industrial machinery, chemicals, and renewable energy components. Beyond bilateral trade deficits, Western and Taiwanese companies face losing substantial market share in neutral third-country markets. Tony highlights the geopolitical policy options currently under debate—from Brussels' potential shift toward targeted procurement quotas and machinery safeguards to Washington's blanket tariffs—and explains why building protectionist fences at home may fail to stem China's expanding footprint across the rest of the developing world.

Source: China’s $72 Trillion Crisis Just Blew Up | China Plays EU | New Chip Giant | Taiwan Tensions

Australia is strengthening its role as the Pacific’s security partner of choice, signing new defense agreements with countries including Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Vanuatu as strategic competition with China intensifies. At the same time, Beijing has tested a nuclear-capable ballistic missile into the South Pacific and Papua New Guinea has abruptly closed Taiwan’s representative office, raising fresh questions about China's growing influence across the region. Pacific Island nations, meanwhile, are seeking to balance Australian security ties with Chinese economic engagement while resisting pressure to choose sides. Is the South Pacific becoming the next major front in Indo-Pacific strategic competition? In this episode, we examine Australia's expanding regional role, China's growing presence and what the shifting balance of power means for Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific.

Source: Australia vs China: How the Pacific Islands Are Becoming the Next Geopolitical Battleground | EP889

Xi Jinping can’t stay—but he may not be able to leave. Behind Zhongnanhai’s image of unity, a three-way power struggle is reportedly paralyzing the Chinese Communist Party. Xi’s allies, conservative Party elders, and reformist opponents all want different outcomes—and none can agree on how Xi should be removed, judged, or protected. Should he be allowed to retire quietly? Blamed only for breaking succession rules? Or investigated for the darkest controversies of his rule? From the secretive Beidaihe meetings to the historical precedents of Mao Zedong, Hua Guofeng, and Zhao Ziyang, this program examines why the CCP is trapped with Xi Jinping—and why any attempt to resolve his fate could tear the regime apart.

Source: Why the Chinese Communist Party Is Trapped With Xi Jinping

Is the world entering its most dangerous geopolitical and economic transition in decades? According to geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan, the answer is yes. In this week's Stansberry Investor Hour, Dan Ferris sits down with bestselling author and geopolitical expert Peter Zeihan for a wide-ranging discussion on the wars, demographic shifts, energy shortages, and political upheaval that could reshape the global economy over the next decade. While many investors remain focused on interest rates and stock prices, Peter argues that the real story lies elsewhere. Globalization is breaking down. And the consequences could affect everything—from oil prices and supply chains to China's economy, America's industrial future, and the balance of global power. Peter explains: • Why the Middle East conflict could create a much larger energy crisis than markets expect • Why oil production can't simply be turned back on overnight • How drones are permanently changing modern warfare • Why Europe is rapidly preparing for a new security reality • And why investors should pay close attention to geopolitical risks—not just economic data The conversation begins with one of Peter's biggest concerns today: The world may be underestimating just how fragile the global energy system has become.

Source: Peter Zeihan: Why China’s Collapse May Be Closer Than It Looks | SIH

Taiwan undergoes millions of cyberattacks and intrusion attempts every day as well as a dizzying onslaught of disinformation from Beijing. There are few people who understand what Taiwan is really up against better than Taiwanese legislator Wang Ting-yu, a leader in the Taiwanese Parliament’s Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee. He’s been sanctioned three times by Beijing and repeatedly threatened for speaking out. In this episode, he reveals Taiwan’s three-step strategy to withstand the Chinese Communist Party’s psychological onslaught. Winning the battle for truth, he believes, is imperative to preserve the life of any democratic nation. And he also breaks down the importance of this tiny island nation. Taiwan produces two-thirds of the world’s semiconductors—and nearly all of the advanced ones—but its importance stretches far beyond this single product. Wang details Taiwan’s strategic position, its role in critical supply chains, and its role as a frontier of human freedom. 00:00 Most Dangerous Threat from Beijing 08:16 Taiwan’s Fights Back 13:20 Sponsor: Immersed 15:00 Weaponize Information 19:22 Democracy Prevails 21:00 CCP Influence in Taiwan 25:25 China’s Military Buildup 29:13 The Importance of Taiwan 33:15 Special Defense Budget 36:08 Is Cozying Up to Beijing a Smart Move? 41:38 CCP Sanctions and Personal Risk

Source: How China Invades Taiwan’s Cyberspace | Wang Ting – yu

Read the full analysis on China News Update: https://chinanewsupdate.com/chinas-k-… China’s economy is fracturing into a two-speed system: coastal tech powerhouses are surging ahead, while inland regions flounder under debt and property collapses. In this deep-dive analysis, China analyst Tony Fiddis examines how Beijing is tightening its grip on money markets, financial elites, and offshore assets, alongside the limits of Washington’s decoupling efforts.

Source: Trump Launches a Global Counterattack Against China | Tech & AI | China’s Economy | US – China

A secret political movement is trying to restore the Republic of China on the Chinese mainland. Backed by ROC loyalists, dissidents, and anti-Communist activists, the group says it wants to overthrow CCP rule and build a new federal, democratic China. But how real is this underground movement—and could the Republic of China return first as an idea?

Source: Inside the Underground Movement to Restore the Republic of China