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Colonel Todd shows us how British ingenuity has rapidly transformed Soviet-era missiles into a novel cutting-edge air defence system. Gravehawk, a compact, flexible containerised air defence capability, will help Ukraine tackle modern threats like drones and cruise missiles with an elegantly simple solution.

From busting a drug trafficking ring to arresting a top cartel leader, the United States is moving ahead to rein in the fentanyl crisis. However, one engine that fuels the drug flow is still on. We look at how Chinese brokers help cartels launder their drug proceeds.More tariffs are on the way. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would impose roughly 25 percent levies on imported cars, medicines, and semiconductors.The man who’s expected to lead Trump’s trade agenda is officially on the job. Wall Street billionaire Howard Lutnick is now confirmed as commerce secretary. We have the details on his message to China.There’s an unusual flu season in China. Residents across China are reporting far more illness-related deaths than in standard years. Some of them are casting doubt on what’s causing it—and what Chinese authorities are saying.00:00 Intro01:16 NY Takes Down Fentanyl Trafficking Ring03:49 Trump to Put 25% Tariffs on Autos, Drugs, and Chips06:06 Lutnick: Tariffs Must Block China from Skirting Controls08:03 Doctor Questions China’s Accounts of Reported Virus Surge13:02 A Classical Chinese Culture Renaissance Outside China13:51 Shen Yun Artist, Instructor File Lawsuit in Taiwan Court17:08 US Condemns China’s Navy Chopper Tailing an Ally18:16 China Dominates Critical Minerals Market

The U.S. just pledged $571 million in military aid to Taiwan, escalating tensions with China. With advanced weapons, strategic alliances, and the risk of a global economic crisis, what does this mean for the future of U.S.-China relations? Could this push China toward military action? Watch now as we break down the details of the aid package and its potential consequences.Yes! Here’s your structured video description: CHAPTERS:00:00:00 The U.S.-China-Taiwan Conflict: A Geopolitical Flashpoint00:01:29 U.S. Military Aid to Taiwan – What’s Included?00:03:00 Taiwan’s Strategic Importance in the Indo-Pacific00:05:04 China’s Military Expansion vs. U.S. Defense Strategy00:07:02 The Economic Risks of a Taiwan Blockade or Invasion00:09:03 Future Scenarios: Will China Move Against Taiwan?00:12:02 The U.S. Response & the Future of the ConflictKey Topics CoveredThe U.S.-China-Taiwan Conflict: A Geopolitical FlashpointTaiwan has been at the center of U.S.-China tensions, with China refusing to recognize it as independent.While the U.S. doesn’t formally recognize Taiwan, it has provided military and economic support for years, escalating tensions with China.The latest $571 million military aid package signals the U.S. may be moving closer to formalized relations with Taiwan despite China’s opposition.What’s Included in the Military Aid Package?The U.S. is supplying weapons, vehicles, and ammunition to strengthen Taiwan’s defense.$265 million will go toward 300 tactical radio systems, while $30 million funds 16 gun mounts.However, full details remain classified, with most military procurements taking years to be fully delivered.Taiwan’s Strategic Importance & U.S. Defense StrategyTaiwan’s location blocks China’s access to the Pacific, limiting its naval expansion.The U.S. maintains a network of military bases in the Indo-Pacific, creating a strategic deterrent against Chinese aggression.If China annexes Taiwan, it could control trade routes, build military bases, and challenge U.S. influence.China’s Military Expansion vs. U.S. Technological EdgeChina is expanding its military, but its technology still lags behind U.S. capabilities.The U.S. leads in airpower, stealth bombers, and surveillance, while China focuses on mass-producing cheaper weapons.The B-21 Raider stealth bomber, HIMARS missile systems, and PATRIOT air defense batteries could be key in deterring Chinese aggression.Economic Risks of a Taiwan Blockade or InvasionTaiwan dominates global semiconductor production, making it essential to the world economy.A Chinese blockade could trigger a global economic crisis, with GDP losses of 5% worldwide and up to 40% for Taiwan.If the U.S. intervenes, trade disruptions and sanctions could escalate the situation further.Future Scenarios: Will China Move Against Taiwan?Analysts suggest China could launch a blockade soon, exploiting Taiwan’s military delays and U.S. focus on Ukraine.Others predict China will wait until the 2030s or 2049, aligning with its long-term strategic goals.With new U.S. military advancements and strong Indo-Pacific alliances, China may hesitate to take direct action.The U.S. Response & the Future of the ConflictThe U.S. has maintained a delicate balance—supporting Taiwan without direct provocation.Continued military aid, advanced technology, and strategic alliances could further challenge China’s ambitions.The coming years will determine whether tensions escalate into conflict or remain a geopolitical stalemate. What do you think? Will China escalate its actions against Taiwan, or will U.S. deterrence hold? Let us know in the comments!

China dominates the global steel and aluminum industry. However, a series of tariffs imposed over the past eight years has dropped China from the top to the 10th-largest steel exporter and the 2nd-largest aluminum exporter to the United States. How will Trump’s upcoming 25% tariffs impact the global steel and aluminum market? Watch our discussion with Alexander Huang and Stephen Tan.

In the skies above China a prototype military aircraft was captured on camera during a rare daytime flight that appeared to be their top secret 6th generation J-36 fighter. If this prototype legitimately has the capabilities that these new images suggest it does – then it could mean the Chinese Air Force is leaps ahead in development than some previously thought. But what exactly are we seeing here? Is this a new fighter? Some kind of mini bomber? Or is it copy cat of an existing American aircraft?Exclusive Weekly combat footage analysis:https://www.pepperbox.tvGet 2 weeks Free 00:00 – 2:10 INTRO2:10 – 4:39 WEAPON SYSTEMS4:30 – 9:29 FUEL RANGE9:29 – 13:27 GEOPOLITICS OF FIGHTERS13:27 – 16:17 6th GEN MEANING16:17 – 19:13 ENGINE19:13 – 21:08 ENDING

In the wild west of the Chinese launch market, where over a dozen commercial companies are striving to grab a piece of the emerging satellite constellation market, three new startups are aiming to make their mark with their own version of a “Chinese Starship.” As latecomers to the launch industry, their hope is that this bold approach will give them an edge over current domestic competitors, which are focused on developing Falcon-9 rockets.In this video, we dive into these three Chinese startups: who are the founders, what do their rockets look like, and do they have the resources to bring their plans to fruition?If you like what you see and would like to support me, please consider joining our small Patreon community at / dongfanghour !00:00 Introduction 01:24 The Long March 902:55 Cosmoleap, Nayuta Space, and Astrostone05:32 The Founders 06:24 Funding06:59 Payload Capacity, Chopsticks Recovery, Stainless Steel09:52 Partial Reusability10:36 Are These Projects Realistic?

Check out https://ground.news/johnnyharris to see how any news story is being framed around the world and across the political spectrum. Use my link to get 40% off unlimited access.Why China Believes it Owns All This WaterAs the conflict heats up again in the South China Sea, we want to understand why? What do these countries, particularly China, hope to gain by claiming all this territory? And what stories do they tell about why they are entitled to it?

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Will Donald Trump defend Taiwan from a Chinese invasion? Going into his second administration, the mercurial president has indicated his commitment to be less than ironclad. But analysts on both side of the political spectrum seem to agree that Taiwan may be too vital to the U.S. to ignore.

China’s real estate collapse is killing the Chinese economy. And the CCP can’t fix it.

This video points out how global race for technological leadership, infrastructure advancement, and economic dominance is far from over.

A Chinese-owned company took $10 million in U.S. pandemic relief money. Now it must pay a $14 million settlement. We have the details on how it all went down.A new speech from President Donald Trump focuses on China and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. What did the president have to say?Are Russia and China friends “without limits” or is a breakup incoming? How does Trump’s strategy play in? And will U.S. tariffs play a leading role? A China expert breaks it down.The United States will no longer refer to China by its official name, the People’s Republic of China, and will simply use “China” from now on. Is the move a stepping stone to something more from the Trump administration’s foreign policy?00:00 Intro01:32 China-Owned Firm to Repay $14M for Taking US COVID-19 Aid02:52 NY Mayor’s Fundraiser Indicted for Stealing COVID-19 Aid03:45 Gordon Chang: Not Possible to Split Russia-China04:57 US Stops Calling China ‘PRC’ on Gov’t Fact Sheet11:44 10:43 Taiwan: Trump’s Support for Taiwan Remains Strong14:37 Report: China Hospitals Don’t Test for Bird Flu in Humans17:18 Rep. Moore: US Needs to Ban Chinese Students19:22 3 Chinese Warships Spotted 170 Miles Off Sydney20:07 Hearing Examines Partnership of China, Russia, Iran, N. Korea Stay updated with breaking news, special reports, and LIVE COVERAGE on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTDlive_

Right before Chinese New Year in 2025, I had dinner with a friend who works at a bank. They told me that things will be even tougher this year. Reportedly, 27 banks—including China’s four major state-owned banks—are implementing across-the-board pay cuts. The new salary system eliminates all earnings above a set base salary, and performance pay, quarterly bonuses, annual bonuses, and project incentives are being completely scrapped. For many positions, just the base salary portion is being reduced by up to 60%. Since bonuses usually make up the majority of total earnings in the financial sector, this means most employees will see their income plummet. I asked why this was happening, and my friend explained that even with loan interest rates dropping below 3%, banks are still struggling to issue loans. Without loans, there’s no way to make money.Join this channel to get access to perks:

Xi Jinping is living in fear. Is it from the might of the US military? The possibility of being backstabbed by a rival within the Chinese Communist Party? A revolution in China sparked by his own failed policies? No. He’s afraid of dance.

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Major Taiwanese computer maker Acer has raised the prices for its laptops made in China and sold in the United States after U.S. President Donald Trump announced increased import tariffs on products from China. Reporter(s): Hank Hsu/Wesley Lewis#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews #Trump #US #trade #technology #Tariff #China-

China is strengthening its ties with Central Asia, with a key focus on the Belt and Road Initiative and the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project. This ambitious plan promises to reshape regional trade routes and boost China’s influence in the area. Dive into the geopolitical shifts in Central Asia, the changing dynamics with Russia and the U.S., and what this means for global trade and international relations. Our guests are: Leonard Chao National Tsing Hua University Adjunct Professor Tsai Jung-hsiang National Chung-Cheng University Political Science Professor Chapters 00:00:00 – China Deepens Central Asia Bonds 00:00:53 – China Grows Influence with New Deals 00:01:36 – Central Asia: Are Alliances Shifting? 00:07:37 – Will Trump’s Central Asia Plan Vary? 00:09:48 – Trump’s Return: China’s Plans? 00:12:43 – China’s Steel Silk Road Accelerates#ChinaCentralAsia #BeltAndRoad #ChinaRailwayProject #CKUrailway #Geopolitics #CentralAsia #GlobalTrade #SilkRoad #XiJinping #Kyrgyzstan #Uzbekistan #RussiaChinaRelations #USChinaTensions #InternationalPolitics #TradeRoutes #TaiwanTalks

Big news: The global financial giant BlackRock has sold two office buildings in Shanghai. The reason? They didn’t want to repay their bank loans. BlackRock, known for its top-tier traders and elite teams, couldn’t make a profit in China’s A-share market and decided to step away. Not only is BlackRock pulling out of the financial industry in China, but it’s also exiting the real estate market entirely. An interesting detail here is that BlackRock handed over the buildings to Standard Chartered Bank at a price of 28,000 yuan per square meter as repayment. They seemed to think that was a better option than repaying the loan.

The Atlantic Council’s Wen-Ti Sung joins TaiwanPlus to discuss how the Chinese leadership is signaling a tech revival in the private sector following a meeting between Xi Jinping and tech industry leaders, including the previously-ostracized Jack Ma.

Just weeks into Donald Trump’s return to power, Chinese leader Xi Jinping is reportedly seething over China’s diplomatic setbacks, lashing out at Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Taiwan Affairs Director Song Tao. Whispers from Beijing suggest their mishandling of U.S., Japan, and Taiwan relations has enraged Xi. While rumors in China’s opaque system require scrutiny, they often reveal deeper power struggles. Tonight, we analyze what’s fueling Xi’s anger—and how these whispers fit into China’s shifting geopolitical landscape.

The U.S., China and Russia are taking part in Indonesian military drills that are non-combative and serve to boost humanitarian response cooperation.

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Representatives from the Philippines and China quarreled Sunday over the South China Sea during a roundtable discussion at the 61st Munich Security Conference. Speaking at the “Making Waves: Maritime Tensions in the Indo-Pacific” roundtable, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo asserted the Philippines remains steadfast in defending the rules-based international order and the rule of law, in particular the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Former Chinese vice-foreign minister Fu Ying, U.S. Senator Christopher Coons, Singapore Minister for Defense Ng Eng Hen completed the panel.

The Cessna Caravan turbo-prop plane of the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, defied the Chinese navy’s order for it to leave and continued its routine patrol over the hotly disputed Scarborough Shoal off the northwestern Philippines. The plane was carrying an Associated Press journalist and other invited foreign media representatives, who witnessed the tense 30-minute standoff.

Taiwan is seeking to acquire a massive new weapons package from the U.S. worth US$10 billion to boost its military capabilities and show the new Trump administration its commitment to self-defense. Taiwan’s legislature fails to reach a consensus at a tense meeting to clarify parts of its controversial new central budget before passing it on to the Cabinet for approval. And European leaders meet in Paris for an emergency summit on the war in Ukraine after being excluded from talks between the U.S. and Russia. Plus: Authorities investigate the crash of a Delta Air Lines flight that flipped over when landing at a Toronto airport, injuring at least 18. Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with tech industry leaders, signaling a possible end to its crackdown on tech companies. A deadly explosion at a Taichung department store may have been caused by illegal renovation work, and investigations into the blast continue.

As Donald Trump’s first weeks in office steal international headlines, is China quietly making diplomatic gains in Asia amid the region’s uncertainty about the return of a transactional US president? In his summit with the new Thai leader, Xi Jinping was reported by China’s CCTV as saying China and Thailand should deepen trust in each other to counter growing global uncertainties. Meanwhile Brunei and China agreed that the world has entered “a new period of uncertainty and transformation” as they announced oil and gas joint development in “mutually agreed areas” of the South China Sea.

This is absolutely crazy. Right now, there might not be any other asset in the world that’s being snapped up like gold—by central banks, global investors, businesses, and regular people all at the same time. And the key here is, they’re all going after physical gold. This could be the biggest scramble for real gold we’ve ever seen. And with this frenzy, global gold prices just keep climbing, hitting new record highs almost every day.