As tensions with Beijing grow, the shadow of Taiwan’s late president, Chiang Kai-shek, still looms large over the territory. Fifty years after his death, Chiang remains one of Taiwan’s most divisive …
As tensions with Beijing grow, the shadow of Taiwan’s late president, Chiang Kai-shek, still looms large over the territory. Fifty years after his death, Chiang remains one of Taiwan’s most divisive figures. His statues are being removed and his legacy debated as the island reckons with the history of martial law rule, from mass arrests and executions to the suppression of native languages. For some, he laid the foundations of modern Taiwan. For others, he symbolises decades of repression. Across the Strait, he is venerated as a symbol of national unity and remembered for his steadfast belief in One China.This documentary explores how Chiang’s contested legacy continues to shape Taiwan’s politics, its sense of identity, and how the territory envisions its future with China.00:00 How Chiang Kai-shek still divides Taiwan 02:53 Rock band defying Chiang’s legacy06:18 Taiwan’s fight against its authoritarian past 13:09 Chinese town that thrives on Chiang’s legacy 16:27 Why Beijing still honours a fallen rival18:34 What students in Taiwan learn about China21:47 Where Chiang Kai-shek’s statues ended up23:26 Chiang Kai-shek’s unfulfilled dream25:29 Taiwan’s 228 massacre and its lasting impact30:25 Divide between Waishengren and Benshengren34:07 Reviving a language once silenced by Chiang38:18 The island where Chiang plays god 42:08 YouTuber calling for closer ties with China43:26 Chiang Kai-shek’s legacy 50 years on #CNAInsider #CNAShadowAcrossTheStrait #ChiangKaiShek #China #Taiwan #History
High-rise fires pose a major challenge since most ladder trucks can’t reach high enough. Could a specialized Drone Fire Truck truly replace traditional equipment as the next-generation solution? 🚒While regular UAVs …
High-rise fires pose a major challenge since most ladder trucks can’t reach high enough. Could a specialized Drone Fire Truck truly replace traditional equipment as the next-generation solution? 🚒While regular UAVs lack stability, this large ducted drone aims to solve that. It reaches heights of approx. 100m (328 ft) and offers an effective spray distance of 45m (147 ft) at 0.3-0.6 MPa pressure. This new tech shows great promise for complex high-rise operations where ladders fail.
China vs Japan Clash EXPLODES: Chinese & Japanese Ships Clash In Disputed Island, Pacific on Edge! China and Japan’s coast guards have given different accounts of a confrontation that occurred near …
China vs Japan Clash EXPLODES: Chinese & Japanese Ships Clash In Disputed Island, Pacific on Edge! China and Japan’s coast guards have given different accounts of a confrontation that occurred near a group of geopolitically sensitive islands in the East China Sea. China’s Coast Guard said on Tuesday that a Japanese fishing vessel had illegally entered the waters of the Senkaku Islands – which Beijing calls the Diaoyu Islands and claims as Chinese territory, despite their being administered by Japan. Join us live to know more on this!#japan #taiwan #china #tension #wion #live
Leaked documents reveal that China has been secretly buying Russian weapons since 2022, reportedly to prepare for a potential invasion of Taiwan. What’s on Beijing’s shopping list?About 10 Chinese and Russian …
Leaked documents reveal that China has been secretly buying Russian weapons since 2022, reportedly to prepare for a potential invasion of Taiwan. What’s on Beijing’s shopping list?About 10 Chinese and Russian military aircraft entered South Korea’s restricted air defense zone. In response, South Korea scrambled fighter jets to monitor them.Nvidia has gained approval from the U.S. government to sell its more advanced H200 chips to China, although some critics say the move may hurt Washington’s national security.The trial of former senior New York state official Linda Sun has now entered the stage of closing arguments. Prosecutors accuse Sun of secretly serving the CCP while working inside the New York government.Twelve billion dollars for American farmers—President Donald Trump has unveiled an aid package for the agriculture sector after China pulled back purchases of products like soybeans.00:00 Intro01:22 China Buys Russian Weapons for Taiwan Invasion Prep03:23 Chinese, Russian Jets in S. Korea’s Air Defense Zone04:06 U.S. to Allow Nvidia’s H200 Chip Exports to China05:51 Chinese Nat’ls Accused: Nvidia Chip Smuggle Attempt07:03 Pres. Trump Unveils $12B Aid Package for Farmers10:02 Prosecutors: Ex-NY Official Linda Sun’s Boss Is CCP14:19 Control Over Moon Is Key to Space Dominance: Weichert16:31 China Plans Moon Base, Eyes Lunar Mining by 203017:43 U.S. Narrowly Leads in Space, Faces Gov’t Red Tape18:41 Isaacman Faces Pushback, Brings Space Expertise19:43 China Challenges U.S. With Ambitious Space Strategy20:28 Deadly Fire Casts Shadow Over Hong Kong Election Turnout
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the contract received by China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) for 87 vessels …
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the contract received by China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) for 87 vessels at USD $7.1 Billion from China COSCO Shipping Corporation.#supplychain #china #shipbuilding #cosco #cssc #shipping
The Chinese economy is in a “near-collapse” state, characterized by high youth unemployment and a plummeting fertility rate, despite officially reported GDP growth. This growth is sustained primarily by a massive …
The Chinese economy is in a “near-collapse” state, characterized by high youth unemployment and a plummeting fertility rate, despite officially reported GDP growth. This growth is sustained primarily by a massive trade surplus and net exports, rather than domestic demand. This external reliance is achieved through aggressive price reduction and an increase in average labor hours, indicating severe involution and declining corporate profits. The strategy is vulnerable to foreign retaliation via trade barriers and tariffs. Moreover, this export model is ultimately constrained by the limited purchasing power of target Third World countries. The underlying domestic issue is weak internal circulation and the population’s inability to consume due to economic pressure, leading to the cultural phenomenon of “lying flat.” The continuation of this forced, high-effort model faces limits from both international trade tolerance and the endurance of the domestic populace.
China has laid out seven pieces of evidence it says bolsters its territorial claims to Taiwan, including several World War II-era documents. Taipei says Beijing is manipulating those documents.
China has laid out seven pieces of evidence it says bolsters its territorial claims to Taiwan, including several World War II-era documents. Taipei says Beijing is manipulating those documents.
Days after the Argentine military released footage of the surveillance operation, CNN analyzed open-source data from the non-profit organization “Global Fishing Watch” and confirmed the presence of 198 named fishing boats …
Days after the Argentine military released footage of the surveillance operation, CNN analyzed open-source data from the non-profit organization “Global Fishing Watch” and confirmed the presence of 198 named fishing boats in the area by late February.Among these 198 boats, over 80% were flying China’s flag. CNN’s analysis showed that nearly 10% were Spanish vessels, and 5.5% were registered in the UK or the Falkland Islands.Join this channel to get access to perks:
In a risky escalation, Chinese J-15 fighter jets locked their weapon radars onto Japanese F-15s in at least two separate incidents as China held Liaoning carrier drills in the Miyako Strait …
In a risky escalation, Chinese J-15 fighter jets locked their weapon radars onto Japanese F-15s in at least two separate incidents as China held Liaoning carrier drills in the Miyako Strait near Okinawa. These hostile actions — which dramatically increase the chances of a deadly encounter that triggers an open conflict — follow weeks of growing provocations by Beijing against Tokyo. In response, Japanese PM Takaichi Sanae said Japan would continue to respond “calmly and resolutely.” Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has concluded his first visit to India since ordering a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and China has tested a new high-altitude drone. Just how dangerous are Beijing’s latest actions? How should Japan and the US counter these tactics? And what role might Russia, India and other regional powers play if a war were to break out in the Taiwan Strait? In this episode, we analyze the latest in China-Japan tensions, the Russia-India relationship, Chinese drone technology and what it all means for the Indo-Pacific region. *Recorded on December 8, 2025 at 5pm Taiwan Standard Time Host/Senior Producer: Yin Khvat Guests: Pradeep Chauhan Indian Navy Vice Admiral (Ret.) Roger Liu National Sun Yat-sen University IMAPA Assistant Professor Chapters: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:02:02 – Chinese Aim Radar at Japanese Planes 00:15:55 – What Did Putin Accomplish in India? 00:20:18 – China Conducts High-Altitude Drone Test 00:23:35 – What Would a Taiwan Conflict Look Like?
China has set a new record, with its trade surplus topping one trillion dollars as exports surge beyond U.S. markets. Other countries are raising concerns, as leaders in Europe warn Beijing …
China has set a new record, with its trade surplus topping one trillion dollars as exports surge beyond U.S. markets. Other countries are raising concerns, as leaders in Europe warn Beijing they could impose tariffs if cheap Chinese imports continue to flood European markets.Tensions are rising in the Pacific after a Chinese jet locked its radar on Japanese fighter planes near Japan’s territory over the weekend.SANAE TAKAICHI, Japanese prime minister: “We strongly protested to the Chinese side, and we have sternly demanded that it not recur. We will respond calmly and resolutely.”Japan is warning Australia to stay vigilant, as China ramps up its military activity across the Pacific. Retired Marine Colonel Grant Newsham highlights why the first island chain is critical to regional defense: “If you break the chain, you take Taiwan, then you can easily push the Chinese military into the central Pacific. You swing up to the north, you isolate Japan. Swing down to the south and you isolate Australia. You make it very hard for the Americans to operate.”Top U.S. and Australian officials are sitting down in Washington, with China and Indo-Pacific security topping the agenda.00:00 Intro01:29 China Hits $1T Trade Surplus Driven by Non-U.S. Markets02:38 Macron Warns EU May Act on China’s Growing Trade Gap03:57 Japan Disputes China’s Claims Over Fighter Jet Incident05:22 Japan, Australia Discuss China Radar-Lock, Taiwan Issue07:39 China Taking Taiwan Would Hurt U.S. Interests Globally10:07Taiwan Is an “Existential Threat” for Beijing: Newsham 11:19 How Should U.S. Allies Push Back on Beijing?13:08 Rubio, Hegseth Welcome Australian Counterparts15:33 Lawmakers Advance Bill to Counter China, Secure
Taiwan-US drone development collaboration may take a major step forward as the US Congress proposes its latest version of the National Defense Authorization Act, which would require a joint drone development …
Taiwan-US drone development collaboration may take a major step forward as the US Congress proposes its latest version of the National Defense Authorization Act, which would require a joint drone development program by March 1, 2026.
As Xi Jinping faces the most serious internal turmoil of his rule, a wave of purges and disappearances is hitting the very core of his power. Security chiefs are removed, top …
As Xi Jinping faces the most serious internal turmoil of his rule, a wave of purges and disappearances is hitting the very core of his power. Security chiefs are removed, top allies in Shaanxi — Xi’s ancestral “dragon vein” — collapse one after another, and Politburo heavyweights vanish without explanation. From Fang Hongwei and Jing Junhai to Wang Xiaohong, Cai Qi, Ma Xingrui, and Li Xi, the signals all point in one direction: Xi can no longer hold the line. This episode reveals the fractures inside China’s political system and why Xi’s control is weakening from within.
Welcome to China Today – your trusted source for breaking news, in-depth analysis, and timely updates about China and global affairs. 🌏 Main Coverage: 0:00 Intro1:22 The Illusions of the Authoritarian …
Welcome to China Today – your trusted source for breaking news, in-depth analysis, and timely updates about China and global affairs. 🌏 Main Coverage: 0:00 Intro1:22 The Illusions of the Authoritarian Regime End! Pro-China Regimes Collapsing One After Another—Xi Jinping’s Embarrassment and Isolation.9:18 From Zambia’s Toxic River to Serbia’s Deadly Station Collapse: CCP’s Belt and Road Faces Global Backlash, Triggering a Wave of Protests Worldwide.13:56 “CCP Collapse” Video Goes Viral: The Scene Chinese Citizens Have Long Imagined Finally Appears on Screen.19:06 How Badly Has China’s Economy Collapsed? Every Sector Is Contracting—Panic Grows, Emigration Surges, and the U.S. Consulate in Beijing Sees Long Lines Daily.———#ChinaToday #ChinaNews #CCP
band radar.” It is portrayed as the ultimate weapon against stealth aircraft, promising to reveal the true nature of planes like the F-22 and B-2. However, experts in the field have …
band radar.” It is portrayed as the ultimate weapon against stealth aircraft, promising to reveal the true nature of planes like the F-22 and B-2. However, experts in the field have exposed the flaws in this claim. A radar engineer with over 1,600 upvotes on Zhihu shared that, for nearly a decade, the papers used by China to demonstrate the radar’s effectiveness in detecting the B-2 were based on a “bare metal model” of the B-2. This model does not represent the actual stealth capabilities of the aircraft, leaving the radar’s true effectiveness in question.Join this channel to get access to perks:
Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to warn that China’s growing military aggression and pursuit of advanced U.S. technology pose an urgent threat to American security.
Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to warn that China’s growing military aggression and pursuit of advanced U.S. technology pose an urgent threat to American security.
In today’s show: Japan, Australia Boost Ties as China Tensions Grow US House Releases Draft 2026 National Defense Authorization Act Macron: EU Could Tariff Chinese Goods Over Trade Deficit HK Election …
In today’s show: Japan, Australia Boost Ties as China Tensions Grow US House Releases Draft 2026 National Defense Authorization Act Macron: EU Could Tariff Chinese Goods Over Trade Deficit HK Election Turnout Plummets Amid Anger Over Building Fire Thailand Launches Airstrike on Cambodia As Border Tensions Flare Migrant Workers March in Taipei To End Work-Year Limits How Will Taiwan’s 2026 Ban on Dolphin Shows Affect Animals, Trainers? Ang Lee Worries Netflix-Warner Bros. Merger Might Affect Creativity📹 Anchor: Tiffany Wong#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews-
00:00 Introduction00:33 Japan-China Crisis: Military Moves03:38 Chinese Economy: Local Debt Crisis06:10 Humanoid Global Holdings 09:38 Hong Kong Election
00:00 Introduction00:33 Japan-China Crisis: Military Moves03:38 Chinese Economy: Local Debt Crisis06:10 Humanoid Global Holdings 09:38 Hong Kong Election
In the Western Pacific’s first island chain, just 20 kilometers south of Japan’s Kagoshima, lies the island of Maheshima. This small, uninhabited island is now brightly lit, almost like daylight. The …
In the Western Pacific’s first island chain, just 20 kilometers south of Japan’s Kagoshima, lies the island of Maheshima. This small, uninhabited island is now brightly lit, almost like daylight. The main runway is already completed, while construction on a parallel runway is progressing rapidly. A long pier extends from the shore, capable of handling large warships and supply vessels. To meet the tight deadline of March 2030, construction continues day and night, even on weekends.Join this channel to get access to perks:
US Congress has released the latest version of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which paves the way for increasing US-Taiwan defense cooperation. Congress will now need to pass this bill …
US Congress has released the latest version of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which paves the way for increasing US-Taiwan defense cooperation. Congress will now need to pass this bill before it goes to President Trump to sign.
A level-5 fire tore through seven towers of Hong Fu Court in Hong Kong on November 26, but the official death toll of 159 makes no sense. In this investigation, we …
A level-5 fire tore through seven towers of Hong Fu Court in Hong Kong on November 26, but the official death toll of 159 makes no sense. In this investigation, we break down population data, at-home rates, building design failures, missing-person reports, and independent calculations that suggest the real casualties may reach 1,500–2,000. Why were alarms shut off? Why is there no victim list? And why were thousands of donated supplies thrown away? This video examines the evidence, expert analysis, and the growing suspicion of a cover-up behind Hong Kong’s most devastating fire.
China amasses 100 ships in western Pacific Trump signs Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act Tokyo denies report on missile talks with Manila New stand-off near Senkaku (Diaoyutai) Islands In recent days, China …
China amasses 100 ships in western Pacific Trump signs Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act Tokyo denies report on missile talks with Manila New stand-off near Senkaku (Diaoyutai) Islands In recent days, China has recently amassed more than 100 military ships across the region, stretching from the Yellow Sea in the north, down through the contested South China Sea, and out into the Pacific. The show of military force comes amid ongoing tensions between China and Japan, following Beijing’s overreaction to Japanese PM Takaichi Sanae’s comments on Taiwan. China’s latest provocations also include a new maritime stand-off near the Japan-controlled Senkaku (Diaoyutai) Islands, as well as propaganda promoting Okinawan independence. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has signed the 2025 Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act to allow for closer ties with Taiwan. Will Tokyo and Washington continue to stand firm against Beijing’s belligerence? And despite Japan’s official denials, could the Philippines potentially receive Japanese-made defensive missiles? In this episode, we discuss China’s latest aggressions, the Japanese and US responses, and whether Beijing’s actions are backfiring. *Recorded on December 5, 2025 at 11am Taiwan Standard Time Host/Senior Producer: Yin KhvatProducer: Chinyeh Chiang Our guests: Grant Newsham US Marine Corps Colonel (Ret.)Titus Chen National Chengchi University Institute of International Relations Research Professor and Deputy DirectorMichale Turton Taipei Times Columnist Chapters:00:00:00 – Are Beijing’s Aggressive Actions Backfiring?00:01:35 – China Amasses Ships, as Trump Signs Taiwan Law00:09:55 – Tokyo Denies Missile Talks with Manila00:17:43 – China, Japan Standoff Near Senkakus00:22:15 – China Boosts Global Misinformation Campaign#ChinaJapanRelations #JapanTaiwanRelations #USTaiwanRelations #TakaichiSanae #XiJinping #DonaldTrump #LaiChingte #PeoplesLiberationArmy #PLA #PLANavy #ChinaCoastGuard #IndoPacific #YellowSea #EastChinaSea #SouthChinaSea #WesternPacific #MilitaryExercise #MilitaryDrill #Grayzone #GrayzoneTactics #ChinesePropaganda #Lawfare #ChineseCommunistParty #CCP #PeoplesRepublicofChina #PRC #JapanSelfDefenseForces #SenkakuIslands #Senkakus #Diaoyutai #JapaneseNavy #TaiwanAssuranceAct #TaiwanAssuranceImplementationAct #TAIA #StateDepartment #JapanPhilippinesRelations #ChuSAMS #SAMs #Missiles #PhilippineMilitary #ArmsSales #WeaponSales #MutualDefense #RyukyuIslands #Okinawa #OkinawanIndependence #Misinformation #Disinformation #TaiwanTalks #TaiwanPlus
Shanghai isn’t “slowing down.”It isn’t “struggling.”It’s being abandoned on purpose — and nobody in the mainstream will tell you why.In today’s video, I break down the chilling truth Beijing can’t admit: …
Shanghai isn’t “slowing down.”It isn’t “struggling.”It’s being abandoned on purpose — and nobody in the mainstream will tell you why.In today’s video, I break down the chilling truth Beijing can’t admit: the secret military logic behind letting Shanghai rot, the massive westward relocation of strategic assets, and why China’s megaprojects in the mountains were never about “development” — they were preparing for war.If you want the deeper breakdowns, the uncensored analysis, and the things I cannot say openly on YouTube…
A secret PLA recording has surfaced, igniting fresh debate over the Chinese military’s future direction. Is the PLA merely a political tool of the Party—or should it be a true national …
A secret PLA recording has surfaced, igniting fresh debate over the Chinese military’s future direction. Is the PLA merely a political tool of the Party—or should it be a true national defense force? This question lies at the heart of longtime arguments made by retired General and princeling heavyweight Liu Yuan. As the PLA undergoes its most brutal internal purge in decades and enters a period of deep instability, the leak of a trial involving a commander who refused to deploy troops against students during the 1989 pro-democracy movement has raised an even bigger question: Is Xi Jinping’s authority inside the military beginning to weaken?
In today’s video, we explore why China’s export model — and its wider economy — now appears to be unravelling, as multiple problems all hit at the same time.The biggest shock …
In today’s video, we explore why China’s export model — and its wider economy — now appears to be unravelling, as multiple problems all hit at the same time.The biggest shock came in November, when China’s exports to the United States collapsed by almost 30% following the latest round of American tariffs. This is one of the sharpest declines on record, and it removes China’s most profitable and strategically important customer almost overnight.To keep its factories running, China has been pushing huge volumes of goods into Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia and Latin America. Overall export numbers look positive, but only because China is flooding global markets with ultra-cheap products that can no longer be sold in America.We break down the broad percentages of where these exports are now going — including the EU’s rapidly growing share — and look at why Europe has suddenly become China’s most important high-income market. But that shift is already creating a political storm, with European leaders warning that their industries are being undermined by a surge of low-price Chinese imports.At the same time, China’s producer prices have been falling for almost three years, squeezing profits and forcing manufacturers to cut prices just to keep goods moving. Sales may be rising, but profits are falling sharply — a key sign of industrial stress.We also examine China’s weak domestic demand, the ongoing property crisis, and the deeper structural issues that mean China can no longer rely on its home market to absorb production. That leaves China dangerously exposed if Europe follows the U.S. in imposing new tariffs.All of these pressures together show why China is unravelling, and why the consequences could be significant not just for China, but for the entire global economy.For specific details please check out the CHAPTER list below. Thanks for watching and please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:58 EXPORTS4:20 PRODUCER PRICES6:14 IMPORTS7:29 RETAIL SALES8:05 INFLATION9:55 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION
Historian Sarah Paine explains how Russia quietly undermined China’s rise — a story of strategy, mistrust, and great-power competition that shaped all of modern Asia.In this episode, we break down the …
Historian Sarah Paine explains how Russia quietly undermined China’s rise — a story of strategy, mistrust, and great-power competition that shaped all of modern Asia.In this episode, we break down the key decisions, historical turning points, and geopolitical forces that defined the Russia–China relationship, and why their rivalry still matters today.From border conflicts to alliances of convenience, this video explains the real dynamics behind two of the world’s most powerful nations — and what their past reveals about the future of global politics.
The document promotes the so-called “community of shared human destiny,” claiming China will “never seek hegemony,” will “maintain nuclear forces at the minimum level necessary for national security,” and “actively promote …
The document promotes the so-called “community of shared human destiny,” claiming China will “never seek hegemony,” will “maintain nuclear forces at the minimum level necessary for national security,” and “actively promote international legal documents that pledge not to use nuclear weapons first.”This white paper, which appears emotional and peace-loving, should not be considered a genuine peace declaration. Instead, it seems to be a plea directed at the United States and President Trump. While it may appear humble at first glance, it can be interpreted as misleading and manipulative in its intent.
There are many ways the CCP tries to take over other countries’ territory. There’s military invasion (Tibet). Political invasion (Hong Kong). Piecemeal land acquisition (Bhutan). And now the CCP’s latest technique …
There are many ways the CCP tries to take over other countries’ territory. There’s military invasion (Tibet). Political invasion (Hong Kong). Piecemeal land acquisition (Bhutan). And now the CCP’s latest technique has made Indian people FURIOUS.
Several days ago, Japan approved a new round of defense spending. The plan states clearly that Japan will deploy long-range anti-ship missiles across the southwestern islands. The United States and Japan …
Several days ago, Japan approved a new round of defense spending. The plan states clearly that Japan will deploy long-range anti-ship missiles across the southwestern islands. The United States and Japan have also been conducting frequent joint military drills in the East China Sea, and their official documents openly identify China as the hypothetical adversary.
For the first time in three years, the US published a National Security Strategy, highlighting that it does not support changes to the status quo in the Taiwan Strait and calls …
For the first time in three years, the US published a National Security Strategy, highlighting that it does not support changes to the status quo in the Taiwan Strait and calls on allies to increase defense spending and cooperation. TaiwanPlus spoke to Globsec Associate Fellow Bryce C. Barros about what that could mean for US policy in Asia.📹 Reporter(s): Justin Wu/Lery Hiciano#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews #policy #Asia #US #USA #security-