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A deadly attack in Kashmir and retaliatory military strikes have escalated tensions between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan, sparking global concerns about regional security and economic instability. In this video, we unpack the broader risks to South Asia’s economy as cross-border hostilities flare and diplomatic ties fray.Subscribe for full analysis on global markets, policy shifts, and economic trends.00:00 Introduction 00:18 India-Pakistan Tensions 04:21 Fed Holds Steady on Rates as Powell Flags Tariff Risks 08:05 UK and India Seal Landmark Trade Deal

Brig. Gen. Doug Wickert, 412th Test Wing commander, delivered a sobering assessment of China’s growing military capabilities during a recent briefing.#usa #china #military

Protests from furious factory workers in China demanding back pay are spreading across the country after President Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports began impacting the communist nation’s economy. NY Post reporter Anthony Blair shares this story. Unrest has been reported across the country as workers have taken to the streets protesting unpaid wages and challenging unfair dismissals following the closures of factories squeezed by US tariffs, according to Radio Free Asia.Chinese industry leaders, meanwhile, are “extremely anxious” about the steep duties, with many telling factories and suppliers to halt or delay supplies, Wang Xin, head of an industry group representing more than 2,000 Chinese merchants told the Financial Times.

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China’s economic downturn has begun to ripple through its banking sector, with 199 small and medium‑sized banks deregistered, merged or dissolved by early 2024—far more than in the previous three years combined. That tally included 36 credit cooperatives, 56 rural commercial banks and 100 village banks, according to Enterprise Early Warning Tong data.Join this channel to get access to perks:

President Trump says he won’t pull back tariffs in order to get China to the negotiating table. This, as the treasury secretary and trade representative are slated for talks with their Chinese counterparts this weekend.China’s six biggest banks report a $1 billion profit drop. What this means for China’s economy.What do the upcoming US-China trade talks signal about China’s economic state? Which side has the upper hand? Jacqueline Deal, President and CEO of Long Term Strategy Group breaks it down.A crackdown on China’s Trade Tactics. Countries in Asia tighten export rules to prevent “origin washing,” a strategy China uses to bypass Washington’s tariffs.And, President Trump swears in his new ambassador to China. What the President is expecting, and how his new man in Beijing might handle rising trade tensions.00:00 Intro01:37 Trump: Not Pulling Back China Tariffs for Negotiations02:26 US, China to Hold Ice-Breaker Trade Talks Saturday04:15 China’s 6 Largest Banks Reflect Huge Profit Drops05:07 Analysis: ‘Business as Usual with Beijing Unacceptable’09:16 China Faces Export Curbs Over ‘Origin Washing’11:14 Trump Holds Swearing in Ceremony for Envoy to China12:45 Senator: China Can Still Access 9 US Telecom Firms14:36 Xi Jinping Arrives in Moscow for Talks with Putin15:13 Taiwan Bills Pass in House Amid Rise in CCP Aggression17:57 Lawmakers: China’s Spying from Cuba an ‘Alarming Threat’20:15 S. Korea Court: Shen Yun Allowed to Perform

As the tariff war escalates, a classified CCP directive has surfaced — so secret it could only be read in sealed “confidential rooms” under surveillance. I’ll walk you through this leaked document and reveal what it exposes about Xi Jinping’s biggest fear and his master plan to counter Trump in Trade War 2.0:1. The contents of the classified directive2. Reactions from within the CCP

Longtime friends Dr. Elizabeth Economy and Michael Dunne sit down to discuss the transformation of the Chinese automobile industry, the roots of electric vehicles in China, the demand for electric vehicles (EV) both in the United States and globally, and how the United States can best compete in a rapidly changing environment.ABOUT THE SERIESChina Considered with Elizabeth Economy is a Hoover Institution podcast series that features in-depth conversations with leading political figures, scholars, and activists from around the world. The series explores the ideas, events, and forces shaping China’s future and its global relationships, offering high-level expertise, clear-eyed analysis, and valuable insights to demystify China’s evolving dynamics and what they may mean for ordinary citizens and key decision makers across societies, governments, and the private sector._____

Last week there were rather large protests in the capital Taipei against the ruling TPP party and President William Lai. This news got suprpisingly little coverage in western media, which usually is so keen on showing all kinds of “people’s power” movements when they occur against governments the west doesn’t like. But this time, rather a wave of silence.

With war between India and Pakistan breaking out, how will China turn things to its advantage?

The U.S. House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bill supporting Taiwan’s participation in international organizations. That comes ahead of the World Health Organization’s annual meeting later this month.

00:00 Introduction00:26 US-China Trade War: High-Stakes Talks Begin03:46 Chinese Economy: More Poor Data 07:53 Huawei Pushes Ahead with Advanced Chip Production 10:20 U.S. Commander’s Taiwan War Warning

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Forbes Chairman and editor-in-chief Steve Forbes weighs in on the state of China’s economy, tariff turmoil and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent backing President Donald Trump’s economic approach.

With war between India and Pakistan breaking out, how will China turn things to its advantage?

Top 14 Latest Indian Defence News Headlines on today’s “Indian Defence Updates” episode 7-5-2025 are as follows :

Everyone talks about China’s military rise, but few ask the real question: can they actually sustain a war? In this clip ‪@RyanMcBethProgramming‬ breaks down what really wins wars: logistics. From battlefield command structures to frozen chicken patties in Egypt, they expose the unglamorous, but decisive, actors that separate military might from military myth. As China builds up its arsenal, is it prepared for the grind of global conflict? Or is the U.S. quietly unbeatable where it counts most?

In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — updates the situation with US ports as of May 6, 2025 and how US exports are faring during the tariffs. #supplychain #containers #tariffs #ports #containerships 00:00 Introduction00:51 US Port Status 03:11 US Imports 06:52 US Exports 10:38 Port of Los Angeles 15:37 Container Liners Realign 18:45 US Commodity Exports: Grain and Petroleum 22:08 Conclusion

Russia said Ukrainian attack drones targeted Moscow overnight Wednesday for a third straight day, forcing airports in the Russian capital to close temporarily. This attack comes as Chinese President Xi Jinping begins his four-day visit to Russia. CBS News foreign correspondent Anna Coren has more.

The disputed Sandy Cay reef consists of several sandbanks located just over one nautical mile northwest of Philippine-controlled Thitu Island and nine nautical miles northeast of China-militarized Subi Reef. Our guests Lai I-chung and Tony Hu analyze the latest incident of escalation.

As the U.S.-China trade war intensifies, Japanese firms face growing challenges in China. Media reports indicate Nissan Motor is navigating unprecedented difficulties.Join this channel to get access to perks:

Walter Russell Mead explains why China pays far more attention to U.S. alliances in the Indo-Pacific—like with India, Japan, and Australia—than to Europe. He explores how Beijing interprets Trump’s mixed signals on trade and diplomacy, and why China sees the QUAD and regional partnerships as a greater threat than NATO.————————————————————————————————————-Walter Russell Mead is the Ravenel B. Curry III Distinguished Fellow in Strategy and Statesmanship at Hudson Institute, the Global View Columnist at The Wall Street Journal, and the James Clarke Chace Professor of Foreign Affairs and Humanities at Bard College in New York. He is also a member of Aspen Institute Italy and board member of Aspenia.Before joining Hudson, Mr. Mead was a fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations as the Henry A. Kissinger Senior Fellow for U.S. Foreign Policy. He has authored numerous books, including the widely-recognized Special Providence: American Foreign Policy and How It Changed the World (Alfred A. Knopf, 2004). His latest book is entitled The Arc of A Covenant: The United States, Israel, and the Future of the Jewish People.————————————————————————————————————–Conversations feature John Anderson, former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, interviewing the world’s foremost thought leaders about today’s pressing social, cultural and political issues.John believes proper, robust dialogue is necessary if we are to maintain our social strength and cohesion. As he puts it; “You cannot get good public policy out of a bad public debate.”

After weeks of gritting its teeth under mounting U.S. pressure, Beijing has reached a breaking point, denying any talks with Washington: No talks. No negotiations. No meetings. Meanwhile, Washington insists: Of course we’re talking — we’ve been in daily contact. The truth may involve one of the hottest geopolitical flashpoints: Taiwan.0:00 Beijing and Washington’s conflicting tones in the tariff talks1:53 Why Taiwan is at the heart of China’s strategy in Trump 2.07:37 3 reasons why Beijing is desperate to seize Taiwan now10:42 The latest developments inside Taiwan — and why they matter

From moon bases to Mars missions, China’s space program is booming. With cutting-edge tech, global alliances, and bold ambitions, is China set to outpace the U.S. in the final frontier?

Across the world, the doors are closing to Chinese exports, and Chinese manufacturers are rapidly running out of options.

U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo says China is vastly outproducing the United States in military hardware, warning that the imbalance could complicate efforts to defend Taiwan.

Bridges catching on fire and collapsing…Just another day in communist China!

The Taiwan dollar saw its sharpest single-day rise in 37 years on Monday, leading to many exchangers scrambling in hopes of turning a profit. Many showed up at banks, and even more logged into their banking apps, which could not handle to traffic. At the end of the day, the Taiwan dollar closed at NT$30.145 against the greenback, a 91.9 cent increase. The exchange volume also broke records at US$4.01 billion. The bank is packed with people looking to exchange currencies. Exchanging for USDI rushed to get here when I saw that it’s NT$29. But wow, it’s still NT$30. I’m shocked. I didn’t expect to see so many people here.The Taiwan dollar has seen a sharp rise since the start of the month. On Monday, it reached NT$29.59 against the greenback, while the percentage increase reached a 37-year high. As for the Japanese yen, it was worth as little as NT$0.2090 at one point. In other words, with NT$100,000, you could get an additional 53,000 yen compared to just 15 days ago. Banking apps could not handle all the traffic from the great number of people looking to score a good deal.It may be great news for importers and Taiwanese traveling abroad, but a nightmare for exporters and US dollar holders.Voice of Teng Kuei-yuMachinery parts manufacturerWith the appreciation, I believe more than half of SMEs will go under. Why? Let’s say I gave a quote when it was NT$33, but now it’s NT$29, meaning there’s a NT$4 difference. In other words, if I have an order worth US$10 million, I’d be losing NT$40 million. On Monday, the Taiwan dollar gained another 91.9 cents against the dollar to close at NT$30.145 for one US dollar. The total exchange volume reached US$4.01 billion to set a new record in a single day.It was speculated that the administration had agreed to a “Mar-a-Lago Accord” with the US to allow the dollar to depreciate, causing the Taiwan dollar’s sharp rise since May 3. Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-long on Monday denied the rumor.Yang Chin-longCentral Bank governorIn fact, the Central Bank does not manipulate the currency. We’re also not listed as a currency manipulator. As for the so-called Mar-a-Lago Accord which has the US pressure trade adversaries to appreciate their currency, I’ve already addressed this during a legislative appellation. We’ve always emphasized that there is no such agreement.Yang said the US did not pressure Taiwan to appreciate its currency, nor is Taiwan named a currency manipulator. He also stressed that the central bank is not involved in trade talks, and urged the public to refrain from speculations. #finance #forex #Trump #tradewar #tariffs #MarALagoAccord#台灣新聞 #TaiwanNews #民視新聞 #FTV新聞 #Taiwan

Today we’re discussing the Trump administration’s 96th tariff policy which imposes port fees on Chinese ships.