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On November 30, the Philippine Coast Guard’s 300-ton patrol vessel BRP Cabra successfully pushed a Chinese Coast Guard ship out of contested waters in the South China Sea. At the same time, Philippine forces tracked two larger 3,000-ton Chinese coast guard vessels on radar and kept all three Chinese ships nearly 100 nautical miles beyond the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone.

Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to break down China’s escalating threats toward Japan, rising tensions over Taiwan and mounting backlash in Hong Kong as Beijing tightens control.

China Update provides the most up to date political, economic, and geopolitical news and 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 and I make the videos.X (Formerly Twitter): / tonychinaupdate Channel email: [email protected]:00 Introduction00:11 Chinese Economy I: Housing Data Pulled02:38 Japan-China Tensions Update07:00 Chinese Economy II: Factory Numbers09:04 VW Goes Full Made In China

In this episode of Monetary Matters, Jack sits down with Michael Pettis, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment, to deconstruct the massive economic imbalances between China and the rest of the world.For decades, the global economy has relied on a specific mechanism: China suppresses domestic consumption to subsidize manufacturing, and the US runs massive deficits to absorb that excess supply. Pettis argues this model has reached its limit. They discuss the concept of “economic involution,” why China’s shift from real estate bubbles to manufacturing bubbles is dangerous for Europe and the US, and why the current tariff regimes are merely shifting trade routes rather than solving the problem. If you want to understand why the trade deficit keeps growing despite political intervention, and what a “Great Rebalancing” actually looks like, this is a must-listen. Recorded on November 24, 2025.

The deadly fire at Hong Fuk Court shocked the world — but the tragedy wasn’t caused by fate. It was the result of a full-scale system failure. Substandard mainland-made materials, illegal safety nets, ignored complaints, failed inspections, and politically backed contractors all created the perfect storm. Officials blamed bamboo scaffolding, but residents point to the real culprit: collapsing oversight and declining standards under Beijing’s rule. This disaster exposed how Hong Kong’s governance has deteriorated and why such a fire could only happen today. In this episode, we unpack what truly caused the blaze — and what it reveals about Hong Kong’s future.

In 2025, geopolitical tensions between China and Japan, along with the strategic rivalry between China and the US, have triggered a wave of Japanese and Taiwanese companies leaving mainland China. On November 21, Canon’s sudden shutdown of its Zhongshan factory marked a key moment in this trend.

In today’s show: Ex-Pentagon Official: 5% of GDP Defense Spending Reasonable for Taiwan Former AmCham Taiwan President on Shaping the Taiwan Relations Act Hong Kong Mourns as Building Fire Death Toll Reaches 128 Floods, Landslides Leave Over 500 Dead Across Southeast Asia Thailand’s Indigenous Maniq Community Struggles for Land Rights Major Hualien Access Road Reopens as Flood Recovery Continues Tens of Thousands March for Equality at Kaohsiung Pride📹 Anchor: Erika Liu#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews-

China is threatening war with Japan—again. After Japan’s new prime minister suggested Tokyo wouldn’t sit on the sidelines if China attacks Taiwan, Beijing went into full meltdown mode. A Chinese consul-general even threatened to cut her head off, and state media started talking about nuclear strikes on Japan.But behind all this bluster is a much bigger fear:A tiny Japanese island called Yonaguni.Sitting just 70 miles from Taiwan, Yonaguni is turning into a frontline fortress. Japan just deployed advanced Type 03 Chu-SAM missiles there—systems capable of tracking 100 targets and hitting a dozen simultaneously. The U.S. Marines are also quietly moving equipment in and out, setting up refueling points, and preparing the island for joint operations.Why does this matter?Because Yonaguni could cripple China’s plan to invade Taiwan.If China attacks, the PLA needs to neutralize U.S. and Japanese bases across Okinawa. But now Japan is fortifying the one island China desperately needs to bypass. With U.S.–Japan joint exercises, evacuation drills, and a hawkish Tokyo, the CCP suddenly has a major obstacle sitting right on its invasion route.And Beijing is terrified.In this episode, we break down:– Why Yonaguni is the “unsinkable aircraft carrier” blocking China– How Japan’s new missile systems could shred China’s air power– What the U.S. Marines are quietly building on the island– Why China is threatening nuclear strikes over Taiwan– How Japan’s new government is shifting the balance of power– And why the CCP may have pushed Japan too far this timeChina’s threats aren’t just bluster—this small island could change the future of the region.

A turning point is here. Taiwan just unveiled a historic $40 billion defense upgrade, directly responding to China’s growing aggression and Xi Jinping’s 2027 invasion goal. From new missiles and drones to the emerging T-Dome shield, Taiwan is showing the world it will not become the next Hong Kong. Here’s why Beijing is entering panic mode — and what it means for the region.

Why has the Chinese government been so vocal about Japan recently? On the surface, it seems like the “wolf warrior” diplomacy is back. But actually, it’s because late at night, they’ve done the math—and the results gave them a cold sweat.

On April 23, 2023, during Chinese Navy Day, an unusual situation drew attention. A pro-CCP Hong Kong outlet published a report questioning the propulsion system of China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier. The report revealed that the ship requires 48 hours to reach combat readiness because it relies on eight older boilers that must heat 60 tons of water to produce the high-pressure steam needed to power its turbines.

China has just unveiled a terrifying leap in military technology: The YKJ-1000 and CJ-1000 hypersonic cruise missiles. But it’s not just the Mach 7 speed or the 6,000km range that has the Pentagon worried—it’s the price tag.In late November 2025, reports confirmed that Chinese firms like Lingkong Tianxing Technology have cracked the code on “mass-producible” hypersonics.In this video, we analyze: The YKJ-1000: A Mach 7 missile built for pinpoint accuracy at a fraction of Western costs. The CJ-1000: A strategic weapon with a 6,000km range capable of threatening US bases in the Pacific. The “Swarm” Threat: How cheap missiles allow the PLA to overwhelm advanced defense systems like the Aegis or Patriot. The Cost Asymmetry: Why the West’s billion-dollar defense programs might be obsolete against cheap, mass-manufactured attacks.This represents a total recalibration of modern warfare. Can US and NATO defense systems handle a hypersonic barrage?#chinamilitary #hypersonic #missile #usnavy #geopolitics #mach7 #militarytech #warfare

China sent 26 planes, 8 naval vessels and two official ships near Taiwan in fresh incursions between Thursday and Friday morning.

The Trump Xi call has a bigger fallout than you can imagine. Hasan Piker is at it again. And a devastating fire in Hong Kong. That and more on this week’s China news headlines.

On November 26, 2025, a devastating fire broke out in Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po, Hong Kong. It has become the deadliest public safety disaster in Hong Kong’s modern history, deeply affecting countless people.