Is China’s military as strong as it looks? A sweeping new PLA audit—“Sharp Sword–2025”—is tearing open weapons depots, missiles, radars, and supply chains with no warning. Reports point to mismatched inventory, …
China is expanding trade pressures on Japan. It announced new export curbs on dozens of Japanese firms amid rising tensions over Taiwan and defense. Oil prices are dropping, peace talks in …
The Pentagon is facing a new legal challenge. Chinese tech giant Alibaba is suing after being designated a Chinese military company—but the Defense Department isn’t the only target. Here’s how Beijing …
Japan is undergoing a historic shift. It is abandoning previous decades of low key diplomacy and deflection and instead pushing back against China’s military narrative more forcefully than at any point …
It’s been over six years since the COVID-19 pandemic began, yet much of the scientific establishment still seems unwilling to acknowledge or openly debate where this virus came from. In this …
Source: This was Spying on me all Along? A Chinese DJI Drone Almost got me Arrested Summary The video titled This was Spying on me all Along? A Chinese DJI Drone …
Source: Why Trump Flew to China with 18 CEOs Summary This video by Andrei Jikh examines the high-profile visit of Donald Trump to China accompanied by eighteen CEOs. The content explores …
The Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2026 is bringing together 31 nations, more than 25,000 personnel and some of the world’s most advanced naval forces for the largest maritime exercise …
Read the full, in-depth analysis on China News Update: https://chinanewsupdate.com/china-new… In today’s video, independent analyst Tony Fiddis breaks down China’s narrowing budget deficit and why Beijing is resisting aggressive stimulus despite …
With Chinese leader Xi Jinping repeatedly stating his plans to take Taiwan—by force if necessary—many are wondering: what might such an invasion look like and how prepared is Taiwan to defend …
No peace talks between the United States and Iran took place on Friday, and no new date has been announced. We have the latest updates. Ukrainian drones have helped repel Russian …
Beijing appears to be increasing its ability to launch nuclear strikes against countries such as the United States. What do satellite images reveal about a mysterious complex taking shape in a …
Source: Taiwan’s emerging drone industry is taking off|Taiwan News Summary The outbreak of the Russo-Ukraine war in 2022 highlighted the strategic importance of drones, prompting global investment in the sector. For …
As China expands its quantum capabilities, US President Donald Trump has issued executive orders aimed at maintaining American leadership in the emerging technology that officials predict will become one of the …
Japan is expanding its defense partnerships beyond the traditional First Island Chain, as Tokyo and Jakarta discuss a possible transfer of Japanese Asagiri-class destroyers. The move follows growing security cooperation with …
Is Washington’s attention shifting away from the Indo-Pacific? Japan’s prime minister says not at all, following talks with President Donald Trump at the G7 summit. After Iran, could North Korea be …
The Philippines and Taiwan are facing a surge in Chinese pressure across multiple flashpoints, as Beijing defends what it describes as “scientific research” activities at Scarborough Shoal (Minzhu Reef) and conducts …
Taiwan is kicking off a five-day military drill. The goal is to better prepare the island’s military for a war scenario. China is targeting U.S. defense and rare earth companies. This …
“INDO” has been dropped from “INDOPACOM”. The US Department of Defense’s decision to rename its Indo-Pacific Command back to Pacific Command has sparked questions about the future of one of the …
Chen Xi, Cai Qi, and Wang Xiaohong have long been considered Xi Jinping’s three most trusted civilian allies—the men who helped him build, protect, and manage his political empire. According to …
Xi Jinping’s first overseas trip in seven months was supposed to showcase China’s influence over North Korea. But did it? In this program, we examine the unusual details of Xi’s visit …
The CCP’s most extreme June 4 censorship campaign in years. A missing Politburo meeting. A 10-day disappearance by Xi Jinping. And now, a sudden trip to North Korea. Beijing says nothing, …
Newly released photos shed light on the Tiananmen Square massacre in Beijing decades later, as commemorations take place around the world. One witness recalls what he saw back then. Tang Kai, …
China’s nuclear expansion is accelerating, as new satellite imagery reveals fresh missile infrastructure across the western provinces of Xinjiang and Gansu. For decades, Beijing maintained a relatively small nuclear arsenal under …
A new cybersecurity report says Beijing is targeting U.S. tech in cyberattacks. It comes as China ramps up a massive push into AI, with hundreds of billions of dollars planned for …
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President Donald Trump’s eldest son says he wouldn’t consider investing in China and is warning others about the risks. An American journalist pleads guilty to acting as a foreign agent of …
Taiwan’s defense ministry is condemning a series of recent Chinese maritime operations, including Beijing’s newly announced “special maritime law enforcement operation” east of Taiwan. Source: China Expands Maritime Patrols Near Taiwan, …
For years, Xi Jinping’s control over the PLA was considered one of the foundations of his power. But several recent developments near Beijing are raising new questions. A trusted Xi ally …
China claims to have brotherhood-like relations with several authoritarian countries, but that brotherhood is being put to the test as the US attacks China’s supposed allies. Source: China Watches Helplessly as …
But this time, Beijing miscalculated. They underestimated the institutional safeguards of Europe’s independent regulators—and they underestimated the non-negotiable “physical red line” of civil aviation safety. Source: C919 Is Truly Doomed This …
Two deadly explosions. Dozens dead. Hundreds injured. But in China, major disasters often trigger more than safety investigations. They can reshape political careers, derail rising officials, and alter the balance of …
After May 25th, Xi Jinping and his defense minister disappeared and suddenly reappeared. Meanwhile, Xi Jinping lost key loyalists one after another. The Politburo suddenly went silent in May. Senior officials …
Southeast Asia is in the middle of an unprecedented military buildup — and it traces directly back to one country’s decision to stand its ground. From the water cannon attacks at …
New satellite imagery has revealed a massive new Chinese military complex surrounding key nuclear missile fields in Xinjiang. The CCP is building an unprecedented network of launch sites, command facilities, and …
Why is Xi Jinping suddenly rushing to North Korea after months of staying inside China? This trip may be far bigger than routine diplomacy. Behind the scenes are growing Russia–North Korea …