China Update is about China economic and political news and analysis #chinaupdate 00:00 Introduction 01:04 Chinese Economy I: Corruption, Canton Fair & Evergrande 06:51 Chinese Economy II: Local Government Debt & …
China Update is about China economic and political news and analysis #chinaupdate 00:00 Introduction 01:04 Chinese Economy I: Corruption, Canton Fair & Evergrande 06:51 Chinese Economy II: Local Government Debt & Systemic Crisis
China’s fishing boats have gotten the name “maritime militia” because of their use for things that go well beyond fishing. Those who have had run-ins with China’s fishing boats know that …
China’s fishing boats have gotten the name “maritime militia” because of their use for things that go well beyond fishing. Those who have had run-ins with China’s fishing boats know that they’re more than meets the eye, and that their mission is often more deadly than just catching fish. In this episode of China Unscripted, we discuss China’s civilian military fusion, when China might attack Taiwan, and how China looks at warfare. Joining us in this episode is Colonel Grant Newsham, a former Marine intellig
A #dispute over barricades is escalating into mass #conflicts. Violence and chaos are rising out of control in a neighborhood in China, with crowds ripping down barricades and police officers rolling …
A #dispute over barricades is escalating into mass #conflicts. Violence and chaos are rising out of control in a neighborhood in China, with crowds ripping down barricades and police officers rolling onto the scene. And it’s not a standalone incident. A man in black attacked a passersby with a kitchen knife. A barber shop owner killed his customer after an argument. What do these incidents say about the state of Chinese society? 00:00 Intro 00:39 China: Mass Conflicts in Chengdu Over Dispute 02:14 Marxism
China Update is about China economic and political news and analysis #chinaupdate 00:00 Introduction 00:11 Ideology Campaign 01:53 Japan-China: Hayashi Visit 06:42 Chinese Economy: Housing Crisis
China Update is about China economic and political news and analysis #chinaupdate 00:00 Introduction 00:11 Ideology Campaign 01:53 Japan-China: Hayashi Visit 06:42 Chinese Economy: Housing Crisis
China has successfully made its first rice harvest in space. This may not seem like a big deal, but by the standards of the movie The Martian, this means China has …
China has successfully made its first rice harvest in space. This may not seem like a big deal, but by the standards of the movie The Martian, this means China has the ability to sustain itself there and has thus successfully colonized space. In this just us episode of China Unscripted, we talk about whether this report is true, why China would want to colonize space, and China making first contact with aliens. This is a highlight from the full episode: No. 199 Xi Jinping Warns of Ominous Changes “Not Se
China Update is about China economic and political news and analysis #chinaupdate 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Chinese Economy: USD & RMB 06:27 China – Singapore 08:32 Chinese Economy: March Activity Stalls
China Update is about China economic and political news and analysis #chinaupdate 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Chinese Economy: USD & RMB 06:27 China – Singapore 08:32 Chinese Economy: March Activity Stalls
A massive #lobbying budget. To the tune of over 13 million dollars. #TikTok and its Chinese parent company are trying to reassure U.S. lawmakers and officials, as accusations fly that the …
A massive #lobbying budget. To the tune of over 13 million dollars. #TikTok and its Chinese parent company are trying to reassure U.S. lawmakers and officials, as accusations fly that the app poses a major security risk. At the heart of those fears—the Chinese Communist Party getting a hold of American user data. That’s as the wildly popular social media and its 150 million regular U.S. users stare down the barrel at a potential nationwide ban. Will that lobbying have any effect? Or are TikTok’s days numbe
China says it wants to be a leader in green energy, but it’s really leading the world in black energy—specifically coal. In this episode of China Uncensored, we look at China’s …
China says it wants to be a leader in green energy, but it’s really leading the world in black energy—specifically coal. In this episode of China Uncensored, we look at China’s massive buildup of its coal infrastructure, why it sees coal as essential to its economic and national security, and how its reliance on coal fits into its climate goals.
Despite China’s attempts to portray itself as a peacemaker in the war in Ukraine, it’s been pretty clear from China’s actions whose side it’s on. After Xi Jinping’s recent visit to …
Despite China’s attempts to portray itself as a peacemaker in the war in Ukraine, it’s been pretty clear from China’s actions whose side it’s on. After Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Russia to see Vladimir Putin, it became even more clear that the two allies were interested in creating a new world order together. In this episode of China Uncensored, we look at whether this is the start of a new Cold War, why China doesn’t want Russia to lose the war in Ukraine, and what they are saying about the US-led world
#chinainsights The new premier saw the aggressive behavior of his top boss, President Xi Jinping, in March of this year and became deeply concerned. By exposing China’s financial situation, he hopes …
#chinainsights The new premier saw the aggressive behavior of his top boss, President Xi Jinping, in March of this year and became deeply concerned. By exposing China’s financial situation, he hopes that his party leader will understand that China’s economy is really struggling and that China still needs to stay connected to the world in order to keep its economy from declining so quickly and to keep government revenues at a workable level. He hopes his top boss, Xi Jinping, will not be so impulsive. But t
The Chinese Communist Party has been waging a war against the US since it took power in 1949. But the war it’s waging isn’t the kind that most people think of …
The Chinese Communist Party has been waging a war against the US since it took power in 1949. But the war it’s waging isn’t the kind that most people think of as war. In this episode of China Unscripted, we discuss China’s 24 types of warfare, the US’s role in funding China’s military, why the Chinese Communist Party is desperate to take Taiwan, and many more topics. Joining us in this episode is Colonel Grant Newsham, a former Marine intelligence officer and author of the new book “When China Attacks: A Wa
When TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, he said that TikTok is now owned or controlled by the Chinese government. Was that a lie? …
When TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, he said that TikTok is now owned or controlled by the Chinese government. Was that a lie? In this just us episode of China Unscripted, we discuss that question, the World Economic Forum’s relationship to TikTok, and TikTok’s plans to protect American users’ data, called Project Texas. This is a highlight from the full episode: No. 199 Xi Jinping Warns of Ominous Changes “Not Seen in 100 Years” • #199 Xi Jinping W…
China Update is about China economic and political news and analysis #chinaupdate 00:00 Introduction 00:20 US-China: Taiwan | Tsai Trip 05:32 Chinese Economy: Poor Profits & Balance Sheets
China Update is about China economic and political news and analysis #chinaupdate 00:00 Introduction 00:20 US-China: Taiwan | Tsai Trip 05:32 Chinese Economy: Poor Profits & Balance Sheets
China threatens the US over Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s visit to the US on her way to and from Central America. The premier of the Australian province Victoria, Daniel Andrews, plans …
China threatens the US over Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s visit to the US on her way to and from Central America. The premier of the Australian province Victoria, Daniel Andrews, plans to visit China. The US House passes a bill that would punish Chinese officials involved in forced organ harvesting. Watch this episode of China Uncensored for that and more of this week’s China news headlines.
Countless BYD sedans are discovered in a forsaken parking garage, dispersed across multiple floors, each vehicle cloaked in a blanket of dust. In another metropolis, a parking lot dubbed the “BYD …
Countless BYD sedans are discovered in a forsaken parking garage, dispersed across multiple floors, each vehicle cloaked in a blanket of dust. In another metropolis, a parking lot dubbed the “BYD Ocean” houses hundreds of BYD cars, meticulously arranged in rows of 20, a sight that truly boggles the mind. These dust-covered BYD vehicles, featuring sought-after models such as the Qin Plus, Song, and Tang, come in a dazzling array of colours, all neatly parked in orderly rows. In contrast, BYD sales representa
China are trying to make sell Baijiu in the US as an alcoholic beverage you can drink to relax and enjoy. We wouldn’t even recommend this stuff as a paint thinner!
China are trying to make sell Baijiu in the US as an alcoholic beverage you can drink to relax and enjoy. We wouldn’t even recommend this stuff as a paint thinner!
China is gearing up to invade Taiwan, a country that President Joe Biden has vowed several times to defend if China invades. But is America ready for war with China? In …
China is gearing up to invade Taiwan, a country that President Joe Biden has vowed several times to defend if China invades. But is America ready for war with China? In this episode of America Uncovered, we talk about how the war in Ukraine and Covid have affected US readiness, what other challenges the military faces to being ready, and how to overcome them.
Recently, the topic of artificial intelligence has been extremely popular, especially OpenAI’s GPT-4, which is nothing short of mind-blowing. However, Baidu isn’t one to be left behind, and they decided to …
Recently, the topic of artificial intelligence has been extremely popular, especially OpenAI’s GPT-4, which is nothing short of mind-blowing. However, Baidu isn’t one to be left behind, and they decided to join the game with their own AI creation, ERNIE Bot, a rather amusing version of AI. Well, Baidu’s CEO Robin Li just demonstrated this AI, and as soon as netizens started using it, they were astonished. People asked to see a spaceship, blazing through the cosmos with fierce flames. But instead, Baidu AI
Taiwan’s president in the United States, as China threatens to retaliate. The Island’s president is NOT expected to meet with president #Biden. Instead scheduled to see House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. As …
Taiwan’s president in the United States, as China threatens to retaliate. The Island’s president is NOT expected to meet with president #Biden. Instead scheduled to see House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. As the U.S. doesn’t have formal diplomatic ties with #Taiwan. All this, While Taiwan’s former president makes a stop in China, saying to Communist Party officials: “we are all Chinese.” Dueling trips and messages, as the U-S responds. 00:00 Intro 00:43 Taiwan President’s U.S. Visit Unfolds Amid Warnings from C
China has been offering to act as a peacemaker between Ukraine and Russia, claiming it’s remained neutral in the conflict. However China’s own propaganda often gets in the way of its …
China has been offering to act as a peacemaker between Ukraine and Russia, claiming it’s remained neutral in the conflict. However China’s own propaganda often gets in the way of its claims to be neutral, as well as Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s “no limits” friendship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In this just us episode of China Unscripted, we discuss what binds Russia and China together, China selling weapons to Russia, and why the US might be hesitant to slap sanctions on China.
China’s Debt Trap: How Beijing Became a Victim of Its Own Debt | Vantage with Palki Sharma China’s debt crisis is ruining countries. Now, it’s hurting Beijing too. It’s not able …
China’s Debt Trap: How Beijing Became a Victim of Its Own Debt | Vantage with Palki Sharma China’s debt crisis is ruining countries. Now, it’s hurting Beijing too. It’s not able to get back the money it lent to other countries. How deep is the crisis? Palki Sharma explains.
Winnie the Pooh Blood and Honey will never be allowed to play in China and that’s because it’s too violent! Just kidding, it’s because the emperor of China looks like the …
Winnie the Pooh Blood and Honey will never be allowed to play in China and that’s because it’s too violent! Just kidding, it’s because the emperor of China looks like the ridiculous cartoon character the movie is based on.
Russia’s war in Ukraine has created an awkward situation for China, which has promoted sovereignty as a way to prevent other countries from meddling in China’s own affairs. But despite China’s …
Russia’s war in Ukraine has created an awkward situation for China, which has promoted sovereignty as a way to prevent other countries from meddling in China’s own affairs. But despite China’s attempts to seem neutral in the conflict, it’s clear that China is joining forces with Russia. In this just us episode of China Unscripted, we discuss Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin’s friendship, China’s 12-point peace plan, and Xi Jinping’s ominous message to Putin as they said goodbye after their most recent meeting.
China Update is about China economic and political news and analysis #chinaupdate 00:00 Belt & Road Bailouts 05:07 Jack Ma Reappears 07:13 Chinese Economy: Consumption
China Update is about China economic and political news and analysis #chinaupdate 00:00 Belt & Road Bailouts 05:07 Jack Ma Reappears 07:13 Chinese Economy: Consumption
From the mentioned background, we can see that the price war in the Chinese auto industry will not lead to any positive effects over the long term. But without price cuts, …
From the mentioned background, we can see that the price war in the Chinese auto industry will not lead to any positive effects over the long term. But without price cuts, it is difficult for Chinese automakers to find a way out quickly. A noteworthy phenomenon is that foreign automakers are also involved in the price war.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to revoke China’s “developing nation” status, voting that the world’s second-largest economy should not get those benefits. In the spotlight are the billions …
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to revoke China’s “developing nation” status, voting that the world’s second-largest economy should not get those benefits. In the spotlight are the billions China has spent bailing out developing countries. The vast majority of them fall under Beijing’s global infrastructure Belt and Road Initiative. A new report sheds light on the opaque nature of China’s deals. But is the bill enough to change the game?
The US government is threatening to ban TikTok in the US if its Chinese parent company ByteDance doesn’t divest from it. In this episode of China Uncensored, we look at Chinese …
The US government is threatening to ban TikTok in the US if its Chinese parent company ByteDance doesn’t divest from it. In this episode of China Uncensored, we look at Chinese influence in the app, what happened when India banned the app, and why just banning it won’t end Chinese influence in the US.
China finds a loophole to send weapons to Russia. The CEO of TikTok lies to Congress about TikTok’s connections to China. Biden signed a bill that would allow release classified information …
China finds a loophole to send weapons to Russia. The CEO of TikTok lies to Congress about TikTok’s connections to China. Biden signed a bill that would allow release classified information on the origins of Covid. Watch this episode of China Uncensored for that and more of this week’s China news headlines.