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Torrential rains had led to at least 30 deaths in Beijing as of July 28, 2025, according to Chinese state media. The nation’s leaders have called for all-out disaster relief efforts after “heavy casualties” were reported in the capital and other parts of the country. Videos of flooding, landslides and rescue efforts have been circulating on social media. Beijing issued the highest-level flood alert for the entire city after six suburban districts were placed under a red alert.

35% of China’s Banks May VANISH – NO Loans, NO Jobs, Interest Rates COLLAPSE | Crisis in ChinaChina’s rural banking system is facing unprecedented pressure. In 2025 alone, nearly 300 small and rural banks have been merged, dissolved, or shut down — leaving millions without access to credit, local banking services, or even trust in the system. Experts warn that up to 35% of China’s banks could disappear in the coming years, triggering ripple effects across the economy.In this video, we explore: Why thousands of rural banks are disappearing — and the government’s high‑risk consolidation strategy. The collapse of consumer credit demand despite record‑low interest rates. Mass layoffs in the banking sector as digital finance replaces traditional jobs. Why fintech can’t fully replace 3,000+ disappearing banks — especially for rural communities. What this means for mortgages, pensions, and everyday savers in China.00:00 – Crisis in China02:19 – Number 1: Behind the Vanishing Act: Why Hundreds of Banks Are Being Erased06:11 – Number 2: NO Loans” – The Collapse of Credit Demand08:31 – Number 3: NO Jobs” – Restructuring and Bank Layoffs11:51 – Number 4: Interest Rates COLLAPSE – Why Cheap Credit Can’t Save China15:18 – Number

A US governor spent years calling for investigations into corruption and CCP influence. Then he suddenly died.

A groundbreaking and highly controversial hydropower project in China has officially begun. On July 19, the country launched the Yarlung Tsangpo River downstream hydropower project, which is three times the size of the Three Gorges Dam, the world’s largest hydropower project. The total investment for the project is 1.2 trillion RMB, or about $170 billion—six times the cost of the Three Gorges.

China has recently ramped up its military activity near Japanese waters. To find out what the increased military pressure means to Taiwan and Japan, TaiwanPlus spoke with Lin Ying-yu, a defense analyst at Tamkang University.

Taiwanese voters rejected a bid to oust about one-fifth of their lawmakers, all from the opposition Nationalist Party, in a recall election Saturday, dampening hopes for the ruling party to flip the balance of power in the self-ruled island’s legislature. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Taipei, Jan Camenzind Broomby.#Taiwan #China #vote

00:00 Introduction00:24 Chinese Economy: Industrial Profits04:03 China Flooding Worsens07:08 Child Subsidies Rolled Out09:04 Taiwan: Lai’s Rough Week

Two performers at a beer festival in eastern China gave an “electric dance” using Tesla coils.

Taiwan is considering limiting semiconductor exports to South Africa after the country unilaterally renamed Taiwan’s liaison office to a “commercial office,” a move Taiwan condemns as a downgrade of its presence there.

Chinese astronauts set world record during longest spacewalk: Shenzhou-19 crew spent 9 hours outside their space station in December 2024 to fix a jammed lock.#china #space #wion

With the U.S. and the Philippines confirming a proposed ammunition hub, Subic Bay is already becoming a focal point for several defense-related developments. Our guests explain its significance.

Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang weighs in on the growing China threat, the fate of TikTok and President Donald Trump reportedly blocking Taiwan President’s trip to U.S.

A US governor spent years calling for investigations into corruption and CCP influence. Then he suddenly died.

In China, there is a mysterious and terrifying type of car called the “two-tank car.” It’s not a traditional “zombie car” that’s been abandoned for a long time, but rather a car that appears to be a “zombie car” during regular times, only to suddenly come back to life during holidays. It’s like a resurrection from a horror movie.Ah, the “two-tank cars.” Every holiday or festive season, people suddenly notice that the cars, usually covered in tarps under overpasses, along highways, or tucked in the grass, are nowhere to be found.

India has overtaken China as the leading smartphone exporter to the United States. Between April and June 2025, 44% of all smartphones sold in the US came from India, compared to just 25% from China. This surge is driven by Apple’s strategic shift. Once deeply tied to Chinese manufacturing, Apple has steadily moved iPhone production to India. As of April this year, India-made iPhones were worth $22 billion in exports. The shift is part of a broader trend. Samsung and Motorola are also moving some production to India. For global tech, India is emerging as the new manufacturing hub. But challenges remain. Donald Trump has threatened 25% tariffs on iPhones made in India, casting a shadow over this progress. Can India hold on to its lead amid growing trade uncertainty?—India I China | Apple | iPhone | Donald Trump | United States | Firstpost | World News | News Live | Vantage | Palki Sharma | News#apple #iphone #china #india #donaldtrump #usa #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews

Xi Jinping has vanished from the military stage, and in his absence, something strange is unfolding. The PLA has started dusting off Mao Zedong’s old playbooks—a sudden leftward turn that has stunned observers. Is Xi still calling the shots? Or is this a sign that the ground beneath him is shifting? Behind this ideological revival stands a formidable princeling, the only top CCP figure with both military and civilian credentials. His quiet return and strategic maneuvering may prove deadly for Xi’s regime. The battle for China’s future may no longer be in Xi’s hands.

Asia Has Already Replaced the West — But They’re Still in Denial | Jack Ma Exposes It All📜 Asia’s rise is no longer a future forecast — it is a present reality. In this urgent and powerful Jack Ma–style message, we witness the cultural, technological, economic, and spiritual awakening that is reshaping global power forever.From India to China, from Southeast Asia to the Pacific, billions are no longer looking West — they’re leading themselves. This speech uncovers the deep emotional, historical, and practical foundations behind Asia’s unstoppable growth… and why the West’s old tools of control no longer work.This is not about revenge.It’s about rebalance.It’s about the 21st century — and who will lead it with wisdom, not weapons.

The political fallout has already begun. Germany and France sharply criticised the European Union’s newly minted trade deal with the United States on Monday, warning it would inflict lasting harm on the bloc’s economy even as it averted a full-blown transatlantic trade war.

From fentanyl pouring across our borders, to secret Chinese police stations on U.S. soil, to attempts at silencing freedom of speech in our universities, while awareness of the Chinese communist regime’s insidious nature grows around the world, one group has been peacefully standing up to its atrocities for decades.It’s been more than a quarter of a century since the Chinese Communist Party launched a nationwide campaign to wipe out the spiritual group Falun Gong.Their crime? Following the tenets of truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance.That persecution continues to this day. Now, the Chinese communist regime has greatly expanded its efforts to surveil and influence events beyond its own borders—even here on American soil.

This is why I should never go back to China. And neither should you.

00:00 Introduction00:26 Chinese Economy: Budget Deficit Hits Record | Debt Crisis04:34 NextGen Digital Platforms | Sponsor08:38 Taiwan: Legislative Recall Vote10:22 Lab-Grown Diamonds

Japan’s chief trade negotiator says part of a US$550 billion investment package with the United States could be used to back Taiwanese chipmakers if they use Japanese parts or are selling to Japanese customers.

Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang weighs in on U.S.-China trade talks, China’s premier warning against a monopoly on A.I. and the U.S. calling out China over fueling Russian aggression. #foxbusiness #trade #usachina #tradetalks #ai #artificialintelligence #china

On June 26th, inside the bustling departure hall of Hong Kong International Airport, a well-dressed, serious-looking middle-aged man, holding a dark red Chinese passport, walked toward the final security checkpoint leading to his gate.

Massive riots erupt in the Chinese city of Linyi. Police swarm protesters, but the message is clear—Communism has failed yet again.

Vague borders kept tensions between Thailand and Cambodia simmering. However, this latest clash is the worst in a decade, pushing both sides into a more dangerous phase.

A California water utility has seen more than 6 million hacking attempts from China in just one week. What’s driving these persistent scans? We break it down.The number of victims in the Microsoft server hack keeps growing. Over 400 organizations are now compromised, including the United States government. The spy campaign took off after Microsoft missed a critical software security hole. Who’s behind the attacks?The United States is racing to catch up as Russia and China dominate drone warfare. Why are we behind in this critical field? Retired Lt. Col. Darin Gaub says: “It’s not that we don’t have the capabilities, the technology, and the manufacturing base to do so. We’ve just never engaged it in a way that prioritized drone development and manufacturing over other, more large-scale capital projects.”The Chinese communist regime is facing growing fears of a sudden collapse. Experts say Washington should prepare for the fallout now. A new think tank report outlines what could follow—and how U.S. Special Operations might be called in.00:00 Intro01:32 6 Million China-Based Hacks Hit California Water Utility03:13 More Than 400 Victims Hit in Microsoft SharePoint Cyberattacks04:51 Pentagon Boosts Drone Production Like Never Before07:40 Think Tank: U.S. Special Forces’ Role in a Collapsing China10:38 Bank CEOs Subpoenaed for Ties to CCP Military Tech13:01 Shipbuilding Is South Korea’s Leverage in Tariff Talks16:41 France: China Sets Up 9 Secret Police Stations19:08 UK Risks Being ‘Dumping Ground’ for Forced Labor Goods

China-Taiwan War LIVE: Taiwan On HIGH ALERT! Chinese Military Activity Near Territory DetectedTaiwan’s Ministry of Defence (MND) on Saturday detected 17 sorties of PLA aircraft and detected 7 PLAN vessels operating around its territory.#china #taiwan #war #philippines

Mike Baker speaks with Steve Yates about China’s alarming use of so-called “exit bans”—preventing U.S. citizens from leaving the country. Why is Beijing targeting Americans? And what does this say about the future of U.S.-China relations? Yates breaks down the strategy, the risks, and the growing threat of hostage diplomacy.

Shanghai Is Dead — And No One’s Talking About ItShanghai, once the crown jewel of China’s economic miracle, is now a shadow of its former self. In this exposé, we take you into the heart of what used to be China’s most vibrant, cosmopolitan city — and reveal the eerie silence that has replaced its roaring crowds, bustling malls, and neon-lit nights.You’ll see real footage from downtown Shanghai on a weekend afternoon — normally peak shopping time — now disturbingly quiet. Rows of shuttered stores. “For Rent” signs on luxury malls. Famous shopping districts nearly deserted. Even wet markets that once pulsed with life have gone silent. This isn’t just a slowdown — it’s a systemic collapse, and the most chilling part is… it’s not just the economy. It’s the people. Or rather, the lack of them.This video goes beyond the propaganda and cooked government statistics to uncover the hidden reality behind Shanghai’s transformation into a ghost town. We ask the hard questions:Why is China’s richest city experiencing mass closures and emptiness even during so-called “peak hours”?What really caused this collapse — a weak economy, a population implosion, or something even more disturbing?Can China recover from this double shock: economic freefall and demographic disaster?Why are official numbers showing a “recovery” when tens of thousands of businesses are disappearing?And what does this mean for China’s future — and the world?From abandoned shopping centers to vanishing crowds, from demographic implosion to decaying trust in leadership, we expose the brutal truth that Beijing won’t admit: the Chinese economic miracle is cracking at the foundation, and Shanghai is the warning siren the world needs to hear.

Taiwan’s drone exports have surged to nearly US$12 million in the first half of 2025, a more than sevenfold jump compared to the same period last year. Key markets include Poland, the U.S., Germany, the Czech Republic, and Hong Kong. The industry is central to Taiwan’s “non-red supply chain” strategy, which aims to reduce reliance on Chinese components.

On July 23rd, Chinese car website Dongche Di teamed up with CCTV to create a highly realistic highway “smart driving” test, which quickly went viral with its 90-minute video.The main highlight of this test was that it was the first time a 15-kilometer stretch of highway and city roads was fully rented out to evaluate the driver-assist capabilities of mainstream car models in extreme scenarios.The test involved 36 cars, including Tesla’s Model 3 and Model X, XPeng G6, Wenjie M9, Zhijie R7, Avita 12, Li Auto L6, Tengshi Z9GT EV, WEY Blue Mountain, Xiaomi SU7, NIO ES6, Leapmotor C10, ZEEKR 001, Ledo L60, BYD Qin L DM, and others.