China’s economy is struggling—and the CCP’s answer is increasingly looking like a crackdown. As jobs disappear, real estate collapses, and consumer spending weakens, Beijing is tightening controls on the very people who might want to leave. From purged financial officials to restrictions on wealthy elites and AI talent, China’s economic crisis is turning into a freedom crisis.
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China’s economy is struggling—and the CCP’s answer is increasingly looking like a crackdown. As jobs disappear, real estate collapses, and consumer spending weakens, Beijing is tightening controls on the very people who might want to leave. From purged financial officials to restrictions on wealthy elites and AI talent, China’s economic crisis is turning into a freedom crisis.
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China’s GDP figures are treated as objective economic reality, but past state press releases lies a system trapped by Goodhart’s Law. For decades, local bure
China’s GDP figures are treated as objective economic reality, but past state press releases lies a system trapped by Goodhart’s Law. For decades, local bureaucrats have been promoted based on hitting arbitrary growth targets, structurally incentivizing them to pad the numbers. To meet these quotas, local officials use raw coercion: threatening business owners, seizing corporate data tokens, and forcing companies to input fabricated revenue goals into central portals. Sophisticated grey-market schemes like circular "invoicing economies" and territorial double-counting create trillions of RMB in paper turnover with zero physical output. Even late Premier Li Keqiang admitted regional data was "man-made," relying instead on electricity and rail metrics. While Beijing centralized data collection in 2019 to stop local embarrassment, it maintains the macroeconomic illusion to preserve public confidence. Independent research suggests China’s historical GDP is inflated by 11% to 35%, leaving a global superpower making massive capital decisions based on a statistical mirage.
China Analyst Tony Fiddis breaks down the life sentence handed to Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan and examines why China’s property crisis continues to deterio
China Analyst Tony Fiddis breaks down the life sentence handed to Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan and examines why China's property crisis continues to deteriorate.
From Asia’s richest man to life in prison: Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan’s rise and fall mirrors that of China’s real estate industry—one of the pillars of t
From Asia’s richest man to life in prison: Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan’s rise and fall mirrors that of China’s real estate industry—one of the pillars of the Chinese economy. A group of senators is calling on the U.S. attorney general and the secretary of state to investigate California’s policy ties with the Chinese Communist Party. Voter fraud in the 2024 presidential election: A Massachusetts man—a Chinese national—is accused of using someone else’s identity to cast a ballot … and then turning that person in to federal authorities. Here’s what prosecutors say happened next. The U.S. State Department is declaring that an American has been wrongfully detained in China. Here’s what this means—and why the timing matters. A major legal battle is unfolding over a proposed Chinese mega-embassy in London. A U.K. High Court ruling dealt a blow to residents fighting the project—but they’re not giving up. Why does the U.K. say the embassy could pose a national security threat? And how could it affect American financial services? American Thought Leaders host Jan Jekielek speaks with Luke de Pulford, co-founder and executive director of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China. For the full interview, visit American Thought Leaders on Epoch TV. 00:00 Intro 01:01 Evergrande Founder Sentenced to Life in Prison 01:58 Evergrande’s Rise and Fall Mirrors China’s Crisis 03:02 CCP Infiltration in U.S. Universities 05:44 Senators Call on U.S. to Probe California-China Ties 08:02 Chinese National Charged With Voter Fraud 09:03 U.S. State Dept.: American Wrongfully Detained in China 10:16 Ford to Shift Some Production From China to U.S. 12:03 Documents Reveal CCP Interference in 2020 Election 14:50 Taiwan Proposes Record-High 2027 Defense Budget 15:38 Alibaba Net Profit Falls 76 Percent Due to AI Spending 16:26 Pulford: China’s London Embassy Could Endanger U.S. Finance
Newly declassified FBI files reveal more about the relationship between former California Congressman Eric Swalwell and Chinese spy Fang Fang.Thirty U.S. aca
Newly declassified FBI files reveal more about the relationship between former California Congressman Eric Swalwell and Chinese spy Fang Fang. Thirty U.S. academic institutions are under Pentagon scrutiny for possible ties with foreign entities, especially those with China and Russia. Researchers and a former U.S. defense official accuse a Chinese robotics giant of using innovations funded by the U.S. military. China is showcasing the future of humanoid robots. But can the industry actually turn a profit? We take a closer look at what’s at stake for these high-tech machines. The Navy is taking a major step to strengthen America’s long-range firepower. A new deal could push Tomahawk production above 1,000 missiles a year. China is seeing zero investment deals from 10 of the world’s biggest private capital firms this year, compared with a dozen deals just five years ago. What’s driving the sharp decline in foreign private investment? 00:00 Intro 01:16 FBI Files Detail Former Rep. Swalwell’s Ties to Chinese Spy 02:44 Pentagon Orders Audits of 30 Academic Institutions 03:35 China: Private Firms Must Serve Beijing’s Priorities 04:42 How US Military Funding Propelled China’s Robot Dogs 08:24 FCC Aims to Keep US Ahead in Next-Gen Tech 08:36 China’s Humanoid Robots Face Profitability Challenge 10:00 Waymo Imports China-Made Robotaxis Despite Tariffs 11:45 US Navy Signs $22.9 Billion Deal to Boost Tomahawk Output 13:14 Biggest Global Private Equity Firms Make No China Deals 16:07 China Faces Risk From Export-Driven Economic Growth 17:24 Trump Orders South Korea Drill Cuts 18:14 Iran Dispute Tests US–South Korea Ties
Taiwan’s top economic think tank, TIER, forecasts GDP growth of over 10% in 2026, driven by strong exports and the ongoing AI boom. Economy Minister Kung Ming-hsin says Taiwan is expanding …
Taiwan’s top economic think tank, TIER, forecasts GDP growth of over 10% in 2026, driven by strong exports and the ongoing AI boom. Economy Minister Kung Ming-hsin says Taiwan is expanding global cooperation in AI, semiconductors and other “non-red” supply chains.
The U.S. Coast Guard has deployed forces near China as Washington seeks to counter Beijing’s maritime pressure in the region. President Donald Trump drops fees on cargo ships passing through the …
The U.S. Coast Guard has deployed forces near China as Washington seeks to counter Beijing’s maritime pressure in the region. President Donald Trump drops fees on cargo ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, and reinstated the blockade targeting Iran’s oil shipments. What impact will these U.S. moves have on China? China fired a nuclear-capable missile into the Pacific Ocean that landed near U.S. ally Australia. What message is Beijing sending to the world? “This is really like a dog marking its territory,” Grant Newsham, a retired U.S. Marine said. David versus Goliath: UK residents take China’s mega-embassy plan to court, warning of national security risks. China’s economic growth figures for April to June are out. What broader economic trends do they reveal? 00:00 Intro 01:02 U.S. Coast Guard Deployed Near China 02:34 U.S. Targets China–Iran Oil Network 03:04 Hormuz Toll Could Set China Precedent 04:56 Trump Squeezes Iran’s Oil Revenue 07:23 Sen. Jim Banks: CCP Targets U.S. Research 08:55 China “Marking Its Territory” in the Pacific: Expert 10:51 Can Australia’s Pacific Deals Challenge China? 12:41 China Mega Embassy Plan Faces U.K. Court Challenge 14:21 China’s Q2 Economic Growth Misses Forecasts 15:39 China’s Consumption Challenge Continues 16:00 U.S. Countering China in the Western Hemisphere 🔵Tiffany Meier’s documentary Hollywood Takeover – how Beijing is rewriting the script in America’s film industry: hollywoodtakeover.com 🇺🇸 Stay updated with breaking news, special reports, and LIVE COVERAGE on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTDlive_
This report from China in Focus on NTD examines several developing international situations involving the United States and China. The segment begins by noting that U.S. Coast Guard forces have been deployed near Chinese waters as Washington attempts to counter perceived maritime pressure from Beijing. Additionally, President Donald Trump is reported to be imposing fees on cargo ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz while reinstating a blockade against Iranian oil shipments; analysts discuss how these actions might impact China's energy network and set precedents for future trade disputes.
The video also covers military developments where China launched a nuclear-capable missile into the Pacific Ocean near Australia, an action described by experts as territory marking similar to a dog claiming its space. In legal matters, residents of the United Kingdom are challenging China's plan to build a massive embassy in court over national security concerns. Economically, recent data indicates that China's growth figures for the second quarter missed forecasts, highlighting ongoing consumption challenges. The program concludes by looking at U.S. strategies to counter Chinese influence within its own Western Hemisphere and provides links to related documentaries supporting these narratives.
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 …
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 a widening gap between thriving high-tech exports and fragile domestic consumer demand. We examine the muted results of the critical “618” shopping festival, the escalating semiconductor friction with Washington, and a high-stakes joint regulatory investigation into infant diaper chemical safety. 🕒 VIDEO TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:11 Chinese Economy Fiscal Space and Holiday Shopping 04:46 US-China: New Restrictions & Smuggling Concerns 09:26 Diaper Scandal
This video from the independent channel China News Update features analyst Tony Fiddis examining recent economic and geopolitical developments in China. The discussion centers on Beijing's fiscal tightening, noting a narrowing budget deficit despite a widening gap between robust high-tech exports and weak domestic consumer demand. Results from the critical 618 shopping festival are described as muted, reflecting broader challenges within the retail sector. The analysis also addresses escalating friction with Washington regarding semiconductors and emerging smuggling concerns linked to new restrictions. A significant portion of the content is dedicated to a high-stakes regulatory investigation into infant diaper chemical safety, which has drawn attention as a major scandal. The presenter aims to provide objective insights into macroeconomic shifts and trade policies, cutting through various state narratives and media biases. Viewers are directed to the channel's main portal for full in-depth analysis of these topics. The video serves an educational purpose rather than offering financial or legal advice, relying on corporate research and government statements to inform international observers about the world's second-largest economy.
Even Xi Jinping may no longer trust China’s official economic data. According to former CCP insider Du Wen, Xi’s inner circle has allegedly built its own independent data network to bypass …
Even Xi Jinping may no longer trust China’s official economic data. According to former CCP insider Du Wen, Xi’s inner circle has allegedly built its own independent data network to bypass China’s statistics bureau. And the numbers are alarming: factory deflation lasting 42 months, collapsing corporate profits, rising costs, and a deepening confidence crisis across China’s economy. At the same time, Beijing has launched a sweeping crackdown on offshore brokerage firms used by mainland Chinese investors to buy U.S. and Hong Kong stocks. Authorities are investigating platforms like Futu, Tiger Brokers, and Longbridge, while tightening cross-border capital controls and restricting overseas investment channels. Is China entering a slow-motion economic crisis hidden beneath official GDP growth? In this episode, we break down the hidden signals behind China’s worsening deflation, collapsing confidence, capital flight fears, and Beijing’s growing efforts to seal financial exits.
This video from Lei's Real Talk explores the possibility that China's official economic data may no longer reflect reality, even in the eyes of President Xi Jinping. The episode suggests that an independent data network has allegedly been established within Xi's inner circle to bypass the national statistics bureau due to concerns over reported figures. According to former CCP insider Du Wen cited in the description, current indicators include factory deflation lasting 42 months, collapsing corporate profits, rising costs, and a deepening confidence crisis.
Simultaneously, Beijing is reportedly launching a crackdown on offshore brokerage firms used by mainland investors for overseas stock purchases. Authorities are investigating platforms such as Futu, Tiger Brokers, and Longbridge while tightening cross-border capital controls to restrict investment channels. The content questions whether China is entering a slow-motion economic crisis concealed beneath official GDP growth numbers. The discussion covers hidden signals regarding worsening deflation, eroding confidence, fears of capital flight, and the government's efforts to seal financial exits. The video aims to break down these developments without relying on official narratives, offering context on the broader implications for China's financial stability and global markets.
China’s debt problem may be far worse than Beijing officially admits. In this deep-dive analysis, we break down China’s hidden debt system — from LGFVs and local government borrowing to policy …
China’s debt problem may be far worse than Beijing officially admits. In this deep-dive analysis, we break down China’s hidden debt system — from LGFVs and local government borrowing to policy banks, pension liabilities, Central Huijin, and the collapse of the land-finance model. Why did local debt surpass central government debt? Why did Beijing’s “front door, back door” reforms fail? And could China’s real debt burden already exceed 170%–180% of GDP — or even far higher if the economy itself has been overstated? Let’s untangle the real size of China’s hidden debt problem.
This video from Lei's Real Talk examines the potential severity of China's debt crisis, suggesting it may be significantly worse than official Beijing figures indicate. The analysis explores a complex hidden debt system involving local government financing vehicles, policy banks, pension liabilities, and Central Huijin. A central focus is the collapse of the land-finance model that previously supported economic growth. The content questions why local debt levels have surpassed those of the central government and investigates the reasons behind the failure of Beijing's so-called front door and back door reforms.
The discussion considers whether China's actual debt burden already exceeds 170 to 180 percent of GDP, or if the figure is even higher given potential overstatements in economic data. The overview aims to untangle the true scale of these financial challenges without relying on official narratives. By breaking down these interconnected issues, the video provides context on how these structural problems could impact the broader economy. Viewers are encouraged to consider alternative perspectives on China's financial stability beyond standard government reports.
President Donald Trump makes no promises to Beijing—but gives no clear answer on defending Taiwan. After the Trump–Xi summit, Taiwan’s leader responds to Trump’s concerns. Russian President Vladimir Putin is heading …
President Donald Trump makes no promises to Beijing—but gives no clear answer on defending Taiwan. After the Trump–Xi summit, Taiwan’s leader responds to Trump’s concerns. Russian President Vladimir Putin is heading to China, just days after Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping. The Kremlin says it has “serious expectations” for the meeting. More on what Russia hopes to get out of the talks. A powerful documentary on forced organ harvesting in China premiered over the weekend in Washington. We’ll hear why the experts behind the film say the world can’t stay silent. Australia is forcing China-linked investors out of a key rare earths mining company. Officials are ordering major shareholders to divest over national security concerns tied to Chinese influence. CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited communist Cuba in the shadow of Trump’s visit to China. A former CIA agent breaks it down for us. 00:00 intro 01:07 U.S. Announces New Farm Products Deal With China 02:17 China Eases Restrictions on U.S. Beef, Poultry 04:07 Taiwan Leader Responds to Trump Concerns on Independence 05:19 President Trump Declines to Speak on Taiwan Defense 06:51 Kremlin: “Serious Expectations” for Putin’s China Trip 07:28 What China and Russia Seek to Gain From Each Other 08:18 Putin Visit Announced Shortly After President Trump’s Trip 08:51 Gas Pipeline Could Be Part of Putin-Xi Talks 09:38 Long-Awaited Documentary “Silent Harvest” Debuts 11:19 Experts Warn of Hidden Ethics in Organ Trade 12:02 Australia Forcing China-Linked Investors Out 12:54 Japan Reaffirms Commitment to Stable China Relations 14:20 What’s Next for Cuba After CIA Director’s Rare Visit 14:40 Cuban Intelligence Targets U.S. Across All Sectors 15:56 Who Really Controls Cuba Behind the Scenes? 18:22 Cuba’s China Ties Raise U.S. Security Concerns 20:42 Evergrande Seeks $8.4B From Major Accounting Firm PwC
This episode of China in Focus examines the shifting geopolitical landscape following a summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The program highlights Taiwan's response to Trump's ambiguous stance on defense, noting that while no promises were made to Beijing, clarity on protecting Taiwan was also absent. Concurrently, Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to China shortly after the American visit, with Moscow expressing serious expectations for the talks. Potential outcomes include a new gas pipeline agreement and broader strategic cooperation between the two nations.
The broadcast also covers international trade developments, including a new U.S. farm product deal with China and eased restrictions on American beef and poultry imports. Security concerns remain a central theme as Australia moves to force Chinese-linked investors out of a rare earths mining company due to national security risks. Additionally, the episode features a premiere of a documentary regarding forced organ harvesting in China, alongside analysis of Cuba's intelligence activities and its deepening ties with Beijing. The segment concludes by discussing financial troubles facing Evergrande as it seeks billions from accounting firm PwC.
Taiwan is raising its military budget to more than 3 percent of GDP, with officials already eyeing an even bigger jump in the years ahead. The move follows President Donald Trump’s …
Taiwan is raising its military budget to more than 3 percent of GDP, with officials already eyeing an even bigger jump in the years ahead. The move follows President Donald Trump’s call for stronger alliances and deterrence. Members of the free world are responding to Trump’s deterrence call. Across the Indo-Pacific, key allies and partners are boosting their defense budgets. We break it down. How close are we to a war over Taiwan? We spoke with an expert who explains why the West may need to prepare. The Philippines and Australia are joining forces in a new defense pact. The deal boosts military cooperation between the two key U.S. allies and counters growing threats from communist China. Trump speaks out on TikTok, addressing security risks and the future of the Chinese-owned app. Is a sale to American buyers possible? 00:00 Intro 01:10 Key U.S. Asia Defense Partners Favor Budget Rise 02:56 WH: Peace Through Strength Delivering Results 05:05 Paskal: West Should Prepare for China’s Taiwan Invasion 07:51 Nvidia CEO in Taiwan to Visit TSMC 10:14 U.S. Navy Sailor Convicted of Spying for China 10:53 Fed Chair Powell Opens Door to Interest Rate Cut 12:57 Rate Cut Not Guaranteed as Powell Flags Inflation Risks 14:16 Philippines & Australia to Seal New Defense Pact 16:38 Trump Addresses TikTok Safety Concerns, Potential Buyers 17:22 TikTok to Lay Off Hundreds of Staff in UK 18:40 Pandora to Close About 100 Stores in China 19:44 Microsoft Scales Back Chinese Access 20:24 SpaceX Launches Military Spaceplane X-37B 21:09 India Successfully Test-Fires Agni 5 Missile
This video explores whether Xi Jinping could face a sudden downfall, drawing parallels to recent events like Khamenei’s fate. Three scenarios are examined: a U.S. military strike (unlikely without global war), …
This video explores whether Xi Jinping could face a sudden downfall, drawing parallels to recent events like Khamenei’s fate. Three scenarios are examined: a U.S. military strike (unlikely without global war), a lone-wolf assassination (more plausible from his inner circle due to paranoia-fueled purges), or a Ceaușescu-style coup and execution following mass unrest. Historical cases—Park Chung-hee’s assassination by his intelligence chief amid fear of purges, and Ceaușescu’s collapse after losing all legitimacy—highlight how intense control and betrayal from within can backfire. Xi’s lack of a clear successor and eroded legitimacy (performance, procedural, narrative) make his one-man rule fragile. If Xi is removed, China likely reverts to collective leadership like the Hu era—factional struggle, restored term limits, renewed focus on economic growth—offering a better, though not fully democratic, future. His exit, not reform, may be the key to breaking the current deadlock.
Population and economic data are key indicators in the competition between major global powers, but under the Chinese Communist Party’s rule, China has been accused of falsifying these figures, with many …
Population and economic data are key indicators in the competition between major global powers, but under the Chinese Communist Party’s rule, China has been accused of falsifying these figures, with many flaws exposed!
00:00 Introduction 00:24 Chinese Economy: Consumption Crisis 03:34 China Approves First Invasive Brain-Computer Interface 06:28 Middle East War: China’s Strategic Stockpiles Hit
China Update provides the most up to date political, economic, and geopolitical news and analysis on China. Videos are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other …
China Update provides the most up to date political, economic, and geopolitical news and analysis on China. Videos are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese. China Update is fully independent and I make the videos. X (Formerly Twitter): / tonychinaupdate Channel email: [email protected] 00:00 Introduction 00:10 China & Iran 05:21 Chinese Economy: Land 08:07 “OpenClaw” Frenzy
A comment addressing widespread concerns: The Pentagon’s No. 3 official says the strikes on Iran will not drain munitions needed for any Taiwan contingency, and that the United States is still …
A comment addressing widespread concerns: The Pentagon’s No. 3 official says the strikes on Iran will not drain munitions needed for any Taiwan contingency, and that the United States is still laser-focused on the Indo-Pacific. Iranian air defense systems are made up of Chinese and Russian equipment, and they failed to defend against strikes by Israel and the United States. We take a closer look. To discuss, a former U.S. defense attaché in Beijing and a former assistant secretary of state weigh in. The stage is set for China’s biggest annual political event in Beijing. What’s on the CCP’s 2026–2030 agenda, and what’s in the new five-year plan aimed at competing with the United States? We bring you the highlights. Protests, largely driven by social injustice and financial hardship, continue to break out across China amid a slowing Chinese economy. And in London, a woman holding a banner describing Beijing’s decades-long persecution of her faith, Falun Gong, is brutally assaulted by a male bus driver. She shares her insight into what may be behind the violence. 00:00 Intro 01:18 Pentagon: Iran War Will Not Affect Munitions for Taiwan 02:54 Report: Defense Systems From China, Russia Fail in Iran 05:17 Allies Back U.S. in Warning to China 06:23 China Unlikely to Back Iran Beyond Own Interests 07:48 China’s Oil Dilemma After U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran 10:50 Chinese FM: “Indiscriminate Use of Force” Unacceptable 11:39 Spotlight on China’s New Five-Year Plan 12:07 What Are China’s “Two Sessions”? 12:23 China’s 2026 Agenda and Five-Year Plan 14:52 Protests Across China as Beijing Holds Major Event 16:36 CCP’s Annual Meeting to Unveil Tech Race Road Map 19:04 Police Probe Assault on Faith Group Adherent in London 21:55 London Police Arrest 3 on Suspicion of Spying for China
00:00 Introduction 00:14 US-China Relations: Strategic Rivalry and Political Uncertainty 07:49 Military Purges: New Report 11:05 Chinese Economy: Consumption Debate Source: China’s Military Purges: Shocking New Details Emerge | US – …
00:00 Introduction 00:14 US-China Relations: Strategic Rivalry and Political Uncertainty 07:49 Military Purges: New Report 11:05 Chinese Economy: Consumption Debate
While the headlines claim victory, China’s economy is quietly breaking. Official data shows Beijing met its 5% GDP growth target for 2025, but a closer look at the numbers reveals a …
While the headlines claim victory, China’s economy is quietly breaking. Official data shows Beijing met its 5% GDP growth target for 2025, but a closer look at the numbers reveals a system stabilizing under massive strain. In this video, we uncover the truth behind the Chinese property market crash, where new home prices are plummeting and state-owned firms are buying foreclosed assets at nearly half price.We break down why China’s manufacturing sector is hovering near contraction despite trillions in liquidity injections from the People’s Bank of China. The data exposes a terrifying reality: a deflationary spiral where producer prices are falling, consumer demand is weak, and businesses are refusing to borrow money. Is this the start of a financial crisis that could drag down the global economy?From the hidden youth unemployment numbers to the stalling belt and road momentum, we analyze why the world’s second-largest economy isn’t accelerating—it’s stalling. Watch to understand how this “silent slowdown” will impact global trade, commodity prices, and your portfolio in 2026.#ChinaEconomy #Geopolitics #Recession
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China Update provides the most up to date political, economic, and geopolitical news and analysis on China. Videos are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other …
China Update provides the most up to date political, economic, and geopolitical news and analysis on China. Videos are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese. China Update is fully independent and I make the videos. X (Formerly Twitter): / tonychinaupdate Channel email: [email protected]:00 Introduction00:12 Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years02:01 Chinese Economy: Lunar New Year Cash Crunch03:24 Tech War: Humanoid Robots 07:15 PRC Connected Cars: “Smartphones on Wheels”
Channel email: [email protected]:00 Introduction00:13 China’s Military Crisis04:26 Chinese Economy: Growth Targets & Debt Growth08:45 The Plight of True Journalists
Channel email: [email protected]:00 Introduction00:13 China’s Military Crisis04:26 Chinese Economy: Growth Targets & Debt Growth08:45 The Plight of True Journalists
China Update provides the most up to date political, economic, and geopolitical news and analysis on China. Videos are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other …
China Update provides the most up to date political, economic, and geopolitical news and analysis on China. Videos are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese. China Update is fully independent and I make the videos. X (Formerly Twitter): / tonychinaupdate Channel email: [email protected]:00 Introduction00:14 PLA Leadership Turmoil: Zhang Youxia 06:00 New Private Tutoring Crackdown?08:13 Chinese Economy: Solar Panel Overcapacity
Population and economic data are key indicators in the competition between major global powers, but under the Chinese Communist Party’s rule, China has been accused of falsifying these figures, with many …
Population and economic data are key indicators in the competition between major global powers, but under the Chinese Communist Party’s rule, China has been accused of falsifying these figures, with many flaws exposed!
China Update provides the most up to date political, economic, and geopolitical news and analysis on China. Videos are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other …
China Update provides the most up to date political, economic, and geopolitical news and analysis on China. Videos are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese. China Update is fully independent and I make the videos. X (Formerly Twitter): / tonychinaupdate Channel email: [email protected]:00 Introduction00:26 Rhodium Report: Growth Bet Won’t Pay Off 04:20 Rare Cross-Border Basketball Fixing Scandal 07:36 China’s Trade Surplus Reshapes Global Capital Flows
China Update provides the most up to date political, economic, and geopolitical news and analysis on China. Videos are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other …
China Update provides the most up to date political, economic, and geopolitical news and analysis on China. Videos are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese. China Update is fully independent and I make the videos. X (Formerly Twitter): / tonychinaupdate Channel email: [email protected]:00 Introduction00:18 Land Use Sales Revenue Collapse05:44 China Escalates Japan Tensions10:06 South Korea-China
China is ordering its banks to review billions in Venezuela-linked loans after Washington’s capture of Nicolás Maduro, reflecting rising concerns over geopolitical shocks to lenders.China’s economic growth slowed to its weakest …
China is ordering its banks to review billions in Venezuela-linked loans after Washington’s capture of Nicolás Maduro, reflecting rising concerns over geopolitical shocks to lenders.China’s economic growth slowed to its weakest pace in six months last December.Maduro pleaded not guilty to narco-terrorism charges at his first New York court appearance on Monday. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Venezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodriguez, saying she would “face a situation probably worse than Maduro” if she failed to “do what’s right.”The United States’ capture of Venezuela’s Maduro is sparking debate over whether Beijing could attempt something similar against Taiwan’s president.South Korea’s president is visiting China this week, hoping to boost ties and economic cooperation. How will negotiations play out? A geopolitical expert breaks it down.00:00 Intro01:33 China Orders Banks to Assess Venezuela-Related Loans03:26 China’s December PMI Hits the Slowest Point: Survey06:05 Maduro Pleads Not Guilty to Drug and Weapons Charges09:27 Switzerland Freezes Maduro and Associates’ Assets09:57 Venezuela Orders Police to Arrest U.S. Operation Supporters10:28 Trump Issues Stern Warning to Interim Venezuelan Leader12:24 U.S. Ambassador Defends Maduro Capture at U.N.13:59 Experts Debate Whether Beijing Could Capture Taiwan’s President17:30 China, S. Korea Seek to Boost Ties Amid Regional Tensions18:51 China–S. Korea Dialogue | Analysis
China Update provides the most up to date political, economic, and geopolitical news and analysis on China. Videos are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other …
China Update provides the most up to date political, economic, and geopolitical news and analysis on China. Videos are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese. China Update is fully independent and I make the videos.
Western media and economists often misread China’s economy as a normal market facing temporary adjustments, offering standard fixes like boosting consumption or imports. They overlook the CCP’s core principle: everything must …
Western media and economists often misread China’s economy as a normal market facing temporary adjustments, offering standard fixes like boosting consumption or imports. They overlook the CCP’s core principle: everything must remain under absolute control, pursuing a super-market status that distorts prices and evades external constraints.This obsession with control—through state advances, private retreats, and over-securitization—has rigidified the economy, killed private sector vitality, and created overcapacity, balance-sheet recession, and unfair distribution. Consumption and imports are illusions under political dominance; the CCP views efficiency as secondary to security.Trade surpluses fund geopolitical influence, not public welfare. Resource misallocation favors inefficient state firms. China’s economy isn’t just struggling—it’s locked in a self-destructive cycle where political control trumps market logic, leading to long-term stagnation and inevitable conflict with the global market.
China Update provides the most up to date political, economic, and geopolitical news and analysis on China. Videos are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other …
China Update provides the most up to date political, economic, and geopolitical news and analysis on China. Videos are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other resources in English and Chinese. China Update is fully independent and I make the videos. X (Formerly Twitter): / tonychinaupdate Channel email: [email protected]:00 Introduction00:12 Taiwan Tensions: Military Drills03:35 Chinese Economy: Industrial Profits Continue Decline07:25 Local Fiscal Crisis: Asset-backed Securities
00:00 Introduction00:23 Chinese Economy: Crashing To 25 Year Low05:05 Chinese Economy II: Consumption Wishes & Woes 07:38 Demographic Decline: Free Childbirth Policy 10:15 China vs Panama Canal Ports Deal
00:00 Introduction00:23 Chinese Economy: Crashing To 25 Year Low05:05 Chinese Economy II: Consumption Wishes & Woes 07:38 Demographic Decline: Free Childbirth Policy 10:15 China vs Panama Canal Ports Deal
In November 2025, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission released its annual report to Congress, highlighting Beijing’s pursuit of an ambitious and coordinated whole-of-government space strategy aimed at establishing China …
In November 2025, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission released its annual report to Congress, highlighting Beijing’s pursuit of an ambitious and coordinated whole-of-government space strategy aimed at establishing China as the leading world power in space. As part of that strategy, China is expanding its space launch, satellite manufacturing, and on-orbit space infrastructure to give the People’s Liberation Army a battlefield advantage, power civilian and commercial innovation, and generate economic growth and development.Please join the CSIS Aerospace Security Project on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. ET, for a virtual discussion with Hon. Randall Schriver, vice chair of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission; Michael Kuiken, commissioner of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission; Kari Bingen, director of the CSIS Aerospace Security Project; and Clayton Swope, deputy director of the Aerospace Security Project. The conversation will examine China’s space strategy, its implications to U.S. national and economic security, and how the United States should respond to China’s growing space power.