The House has passed a $900 billion annual defense bill. From blocking U.S. investments that benefit China’s military to cutting the Pentagon’s supply-chain ties, we unpack how the bill counters Beijing.The …
The House has passed a $900 billion annual defense bill. From blocking U.S. investments that benefit China’s military to cutting the Pentagon’s supply-chain ties, we unpack how the bill counters Beijing.The United States is joining Japan in a show of force against China—with nuclear-capable American bombers flying alongside Japanese fighter jets, just one day after facing aggression from China and Russia.A “China Human Rights Fair” on Capitol Hill—several organizations are showcasing the atrocities of the Chinese Communist Party.How widespread are the Chinese regime’s spying tactics around the world? Paul Johnstone says that for every 10 spies in the West, China has a thousand. What are the main tactics China employs, and what’s the full scale?00:00 Intro02:23 House Backs Massive Defense Policy Bill03:44 NDAA Restricts Investments From Aiding Chinese Military04:12 NDAA Plans to Publicize Top CCP Leaders’ Wealth04:59 NDAA Removes China From DOD Supply Chain05:44 NDAA Earmarks $1B to Boost Taiwan Self-Defense06:14 U.S. Joins Japan in Show of Force Against China07:34 Capitol Hill Fair Exposes CCP’s Human Rights Abuses10:23 Why Is It Important to Reflect on CCP’s Tyranny?15:44 Johnstone: CCP Has 1,000 Spies for Every 10 in West
As tensions with Beijing grow, the shadow of Taiwan’s late president, Chiang Kai-shek, still looms large over the territory. Fifty years after his death, Chiang remains one of Taiwan’s most divisive …
As tensions with Beijing grow, the shadow of Taiwan’s late president, Chiang Kai-shek, still looms large over the territory. Fifty years after his death, Chiang remains one of Taiwan’s most divisive figures. His statues are being removed and his legacy debated as the island reckons with the history of martial law rule, from mass arrests and executions to the suppression of native languages. For some, he laid the foundations of modern Taiwan. For others, he symbolises decades of repression. Across the Strait, he is venerated as a symbol of national unity and remembered for his steadfast belief in One China.This documentary explores how Chiang’s contested legacy continues to shape Taiwan’s politics, its sense of identity, and how the territory envisions its future with China.00:00 How Chiang Kai-shek still divides Taiwan 02:53 Rock band defying Chiang’s legacy06:18 Taiwan’s fight against its authoritarian past 13:09 Chinese town that thrives on Chiang’s legacy 16:27 Why Beijing still honours a fallen rival18:34 What students in Taiwan learn about China21:47 Where Chiang Kai-shek’s statues ended up23:26 Chiang Kai-shek’s unfulfilled dream25:29 Taiwan’s 228 massacre and its lasting impact30:25 Divide between Waishengren and Benshengren34:07 Reviving a language once silenced by Chiang38:18 The island where Chiang plays god 42:08 YouTuber calling for closer ties with China43:26 Chiang Kai-shek’s legacy 50 years on #CNAInsider #CNAShadowAcrossTheStrait #ChiangKaiShek #China #Taiwan #History
Welcome to China Insights — your window into the real China, beyond the veil.With sharp analysis and a touch of dry humor, we dive into the social unrest, economic crises, censorship, …
Welcome to China Insights — your window into the real China, beyond the veil.With sharp analysis and a touch of dry humor, we dive into the social unrest, economic crises, censorship, faith suppression, and human rights challenges shaping China today.We spotlight authentic Chinese culture, deliver timely and uncensored news, break down key economic trends, and explore shifting social dynamics — all while exposing the Chinese Communist Party’s complex roles both at home and on the global stage.Stay tuned for viral topics, fresh perspectives, and in-depth stories you won’t find in the headlines.Subscribe to China Insights and discover the China you were never meant to see.
What if the most potent weapon that America has against the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) isn’t nukes or tariffs?“This isn’t a competition between the largest economy and the second largest economy. …
What if the most potent weapon that America has against the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) isn’t nukes or tariffs?“This isn’t a competition between the largest economy and the second largest economy. This is a competition of ideals—and we’ve got the better ones,” says former Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback.“If you want to hit them where it hurts, hit them on human rights issues, genocides in their own country, religious freedom that they don’t grant any of their people—whether they be Buddhist, Muslim, Falun Gong, Christians. That’s where they’re the weakest. It’s where they’re the most vulnerable.”Ahead of President Donald Trump’s expected meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, I sat down with Brownback to understand what he sees as the Chinese regime’s greatest vulnerabilities, its deepest fears, and how those can be strategically leveraged by the United States.Brownback is co-chair of the International Religious Freedom Summit. He previously served as governor of Kansas from 2011 to 2018 and as a U.S. senator from Kansas, 1996 to 2011. His upcoming book is titled, “China’s War on Faith.”Vi
North Korea has recently escalated its information blockade. Reports indicate that Pyongyang has ordered a complete crackdown on residents using Chinese phones, even threatening them with execution. This has caused widespread …
North Korea has recently escalated its information blockade. Reports indicate that Pyongyang has ordered a complete crackdown on residents using Chinese phones, even threatening them with execution. This has caused widespread fear and is seen as a sign of growing tensions in China-North Korea relations.
Beijing’s political skies are turbulent! On the eve of the CCP’s Fourth Plenum, unprecedented “elders returning to court” broke out: Hu Jintao, Wen Jiabao, Li Ruihuan, and Wang Yang all appeared, …
Beijing’s political skies are turbulent! On the eve of the CCP’s Fourth Plenum, unprecedented “elders returning to court” broke out: Hu Jintao, Wen Jiabao, Li Ruihuan, and Wang Yang all appeared, while Zhu Rongji, bedridden, signed in support of institutional reform. Multiple leaks claim Xi Jinping unusually reviewed his economic mistakes at the meeting and even said he was “willing to yield,” while the military’s Zhang Youxia reportedly declared, “The army obeys the collective, not the individual!” Even more startling, two Politburo Standing Committee slates—Plan A and Plan B—are said to be circulating in Beijing’s political circles, pointing to an end to one-man rule and a return to collective leadership. The authorities have not confirmed any of this, but the political world is already boiling—this Fourth Plenum may be the tipping point for a reboot of the CCP system. Don’t miss the next drop—subscribe and hit the bell.Welcome to China Insights — your window into the real China, beyond the veil.With sharp analysis and a touch of dry humor, we dive into the social unrest, economic crises, censorship, faith suppression, and human rights challenges shaping China today.We spotlight authentic Chinese culture, deliver timely and uncensored news, break down key economic trends, and explore shifting social dynamics — all while exposing the Chinese Communist Party’s complex roles both at home and on the global stage.Stay tuned for viral topics, fresh perspectives, and in-depth stories you won’t find in the headlines.Subscribe to China Insights and discover the China you were never meant to see.
Beijing’s in a panic. As the CCP’s Fourth Plenum opens, power is tearing apart. Rumors say Li Qiang submitted a resignation letter; Xi Jinping slammed the table and barked, “No resignation …
Beijing’s in a panic. As the CCP’s Fourth Plenum opens, power is tearing apart. Rumors say Li Qiang submitted a resignation letter; Xi Jinping slammed the table and barked, “No resignation allowed.” The 82nd Group Army reportedly moved into Beijing on alert; Zhang Youxia and Liu Yuan are suspected of encircling the Jingxi Hotel. The PLA Daily’s front-page “two resolute’s” pledge looks like schizophrenic loyalty—praising Xi while expelling his confidants. This meeting isn’t a meeting—it’s a showdown in Zhongnanhai. Don’t miss the next drop—subscribe and enable the bell.Welcome to China Insights — your window into the real China, beyond the veil.With sharp analysis and a touch of dry humor, we dive into the social unrest, economic crises, censorship, faith suppression, and human rights challenges shaping China today.We spotlight authentic Chinese culture, deliver timely and uncensored news, break down key economic trends, and explore shifting social dynamics — all while exposing the Chinese Communist Party’s complex roles both at home and on the global stage.Stay tuned for viral topics, fresh perspectives, and in-depth stories you won’t find in the headlines.Subscribe to China Insights and discover the China you were never meant to see.
China’s middle class found a secret escape hatch — and Japan just sealed it shut.For years, thousands of Chinese nationals abused Japan’s Business Management Visa — setting up fake “companies,” buying …
China’s middle class found a secret escape hatch — and Japan just sealed it shut.For years, thousands of Chinese nationals abused Japan’s Business Management Visa — setting up fake “companies,” buying access through WeChat brokers, and using Japan’s clean air, free schools, and healthcare as an escape from the CCP’s cage. But as abuse exploded, so did Japan’s patience.Now, under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Japan has launched a full-scale immigration crackdown — raising visa requirements sixfold and forcing fake “entrepreneurs” to leave. This isn’t just immigration reform. It’s national security.Because when loyalty to the Party crosses borders, it’s not migration — it’s infiltration.Watch as Japan strikes back against exploitation — and redefines what it means to protect democracy in an age of weaponized immigration.
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) recently imposed unprecedented export controls on rare earths, escalating the U.S.–China trade war.How is it that the Chinese regime managed to gain control of many of …
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) recently imposed unprecedented export controls on rare earths, escalating the U.S.–China trade war.How is it that the Chinese regime managed to gain control of many of the most essential supply chains, from critical minerals to pharmaceuticals? How should the Trump administration approach this threat to national security?In this episode, we sit down with Lee Smith, author of “The Plot Against the President,” and the soon-to-be-released book, “The China Matrix: The Epic Story of How Donald Trump Shattered a Deadly Pact.”“It was simply American corruption that has allowed all of this to happen. And that’s certainly the point that [U.S. President] Donald Trump makes in the book,” Smith says.What is Trump’s strategy when it comes to China? How does he actually view Chinese leader Xi Jinping?Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. CHAPTER TITLES0:00:00 The CCP’s Rare Earth Controls and U.S. Dependency 0:01:02 Introducing Lee Smith and “The China Matrix” 0:02:03 U.S.-China Technology Transfers and National Security 0:02:40 The Velvet Glove: U.S. Elites and the CCP’s Rise 0:04:36 Chinese Dominance in Strategic Industries (Pharma, Steel) 0:06:13 American Corruption and Bi-Partisan Complicity 0:08:02 Industrial Policy and State-Subsidized Dumping 0:08:27 Unrestricted Warfare and Economic Targeting 0:10:00 Trump’s Trade Deal Negotiations with China 0:11:58 Xi Jinping’s Power Dynamics and Internal CCP Forces 0:14:40 CCP’s Supremacy Over Individuals—U.S. Demands for Change 0:17:36 Deep U.S.–China Economic Integration and Trade Deficit 0:20:00 The Persistence of the China Lobby 0:22:32 The Role of Henry Kissinger and Elite Interests 0:25:00 State and Local Level Influence; “Chinagate” 0:28:57 Trump’s Policies to Reshore American Industry 0:30:17 Student Visas and National Security Risks 0:34:04 Communicating the Trade War to the American Public 0:35:15 Human Rights, Slave Labor, and Moral Implications 0:38:22 China’s Economic Fragility and Export Focus 0:39:02 U.S. Corporate Involvement and “Too Big to Fail” 0:41:13 Trump’s Legacy and the Call for Economic Realignment 0:45:00 Final Thoughts: Good vs. Evil, the Epic U.S.–China Story
The mysterious death of Chinese star Yu Menglong is fueling public outrage — with reports pointing to torture, murder, and a cover-up linked to powerful political families. Even as China clamps …
The mysterious death of Chinese star Yu Menglong is fueling public outrage — with reports pointing to torture, murder, and a cover-up linked to powerful political families. Even as China clamps down with sweeping censorship, international media and grassroots investigators are keeping the story in the spotlight.U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue says President Trump hasn’t wavered on Taiwan. The administration continues to uphold the One China policy — even as some recent moves appear less friendly to Taipei.And while China may have more ships, the U.S. Navy still holds the real power. Nuclear carriers and global reach keep America dominant — for now. But China’s rapid buildup is closing the gap.Speaking at a Capitol Hill forum, a Canadian professor emeritus highlighted human rights abuses in China — and their growing influence in the West.00:00 Intro01:06 Chinese Actor Yu Menglong’s Death Tied to CCP Leaders05:57 Trump Not Changing an Inch on U.S.-Taiwan Policy08:33 How Do Sino-U.S. Naval Warfare Capabilities Compare10:49 U.S., China Clash Over Chinese Presence in Panama11:39 Australia, PNG Ink Defense Pact to Deter China13:26 ‘Faith Under Siege’: Forum Focuses on Abuses in China15:08 Brutal Persecution ‘Taking Place as We Speak’16:11 CCP Consulates Surveil and Sabotage on U.S. Soil18:27 CCP Persecutes Millions of People of Faith20:26 China Hawk, Conservative Set to Be Japan’s Next PM
President Donald Trump is expected to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the end of October. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicts a “pretty big breakthrough” in trade talks. And as leaders …
President Donald Trump is expected to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the end of October. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicts a “pretty big breakthrough” in trade talks. And as leaders in Beijing prepare for a key Party summit, experts say Xi may be losing his grip on power.U.S. federal agents revealed they’ve disrupted a China-linked plot aimed at crippling cell networks in New York City. The scheme involves hundreds of SIM servers and hundreds of thousands of SIM cards. Officials warn the threat is on an unprecedented scale.The U.S. Secretary of the Army called China and Russia threats to the Korean Peninsula. We have more on what he said about the danger from Chinese-made drones.The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is marking 76 years in power, but dissidents are calling it a national tragedy. In Canada, the regime’s flag was flown upside down. In New York, protesters rallied, demanding an end to the CCP.Bessent: ‘Pretty Big Breakthrough’ Expected in Trade TalksTrump to Discuss Soybeans With China’s Xi in 4 WeeksUS Busts China-Linked Plot Targeting NYC Cell ServiceReport: State-Sponsored Forced Labor Prevalent in ChinaUS Official: China, North Korea Both Regional ThreatsCalls to Oust CCP at Chinese Consulate in NYCChinese-Linked Group Serves CCP Interests in US: CoatesRaising CCP Flag Doesn’t Honor Chinese People: CoatesPutin, Xi on Hot Mic: Living Forever With Organ TransplantsCCP Flag Raised in Philadelphia ‘Highly Symbolic’: Coates3 Charged in Alleged ‘Made in America’ SchemeFrench Retailers Push Back on Shein Store OpeningChina Flexes Newest, 3rd Carrier Near South China SeaWhere Does the US Stand in the Moon Race?
A $6.9 billion crypto scam has defrauded more than 128,000 people.A Chinese national has been jailed following one of the largest bitcoin seizures to date, marking a significant moment in the …
A $6.9 billion crypto scam has defrauded more than 128,000 people.A Chinese national has been jailed following one of the largest bitcoin seizures to date, marking a significant moment in the crackdown on cryptocurrency-related crimes.A landmark Chinese espionage case is straining China-Europe relations.A former assistant to a German lawmaker has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison. The person was found guilty of leaking data to the Chinese Communist Party over a period of nearly 20 years.The State Department responds after Chinese leader Xi Jinping reiterated his opposition to Taiwan’s independence, as the Chinese regime leverages a trade deal for a policy shift.00:00 Intro01:31 U.S. Responds to Doubt on Taiwan Policy04:29 U.S. Tightens Export Controls on Chinese Companies05:28 Chinese Hacker Faces Hardship After US. Sanctions07:15 Trump Admin. Ends Political Correctness in Military10:12 China Pushes ‘zero-mosquito’ Policy Over Chikungunya Virus11:37 Deadly Chemical Gas Leak in Henan Province Kills at Least 512:22 Gov’t Shutdown Likely After Wh Meeting Failed15:14 How a Government Shutdown Tonight Could Affect You16:11 Fmr German Lawmaker Aide Jailed for China Espionage19:18 Chinese Woman Jailed in Btc Mega Seizure21:59 Trump Admin. Seeks to Block Harvard From Federal Funding
The harvest season is kicking off in the U.S. without a major buyer—China. U.S. soybean farmers are devastated, calling on President Trump to secure a deal with China as soon as …
The harvest season is kicking off in the U.S. without a major buyer—China. U.S. soybean farmers are devastated, calling on President Trump to secure a deal with China as soon as possible.China announced it will no longer seek special perks for developing countries in future WTO trade deals. Why is China giving up perks it has had for decades?The United Nations—once again denying press credentials to reporters from two U.S.-based media outlets—NTD, which you’re watching, and our sister media, The Epoch Times. What the U.N. doesn’t want the public to see.And a rising Chinese star—Yu Menglong—gone overnight. No explanation for his sudden death, and authorities are moving to silence online discussions. But many people are pushing past censors, chasing leads into China’s top political circles.Some YouTube channels that were previously banned will be restored. The company admitted that the Biden administration had urged it to remove content related to the COVID-19 pandemic.0:00 Intro01:19 Empty Chinese Soybean Orders Devastate U.S. Farmers04:08 China Gives Up Developing-Country Perks in WTO05:49 U.N. Denies NTD, The Epoch Times Press Access07:13 Spiritual Group Highlights CCP Persecution Outside U.N.11:17 Public Digs Into Actor’s Death, Links to CCP Leader15:36 Google Offers to Restore Banned YouTube Accounts16:29 Alibaba Shares Leap on NVIDIA AI Partnership17:47 Data Leak Exposes China’s Export of Censorship Tech19:03 China Intensifies Crackdown on Online Content20:13 Poland to Reopen Border Crossings With Belarus
The harvest season is kicking off in the U.S. without a major buyer—China. U.S. soybean farmers are devastated, calling on President Trump to secure a deal with China as soon as …
The harvest season is kicking off in the U.S. without a major buyer—China. U.S. soybean farmers are devastated, calling on President Trump to secure a deal with China as soon as possible.China announced it will no longer seek special perks for developing countries in future WTO trade deals. Why is China giving up perks it has had for decades?The United Nations—once again denying press credentials to reporters from two U.S.-based media outlets—NTD, which you’re watching, and our sister media, The Epoch Times. What the U.N. doesn’t want the public to see.And a rising Chinese star—Yu Menglong—gone overnight. No explanation for his sudden death, and authorities are moving to silence online discussions. But many people are pushing past censors, chasing leads into China’s top political circles.Some YouTube channels that were previously banned will be restored. The company admitted that the Biden administration had urged it to remove content related to the COVID-19 pandemic.0:00 Intro01:19 Empty Chinese Soybean Orders Devastate U.S. Farmers04:08 China Gives Up Developing-Country Perks in WTO05:49 U.N. Denies NTD, The Epoch Times Press Access07:13 Spiritual Group Highlights CCP Persecution Outside U.N.11:17 Public Digs Into Actor’s Death, Links to CCP Leader15:36 Google Offers to Restore Banned YouTube Accounts16:29 Alibaba Shares Leap on NVIDIA AI Partnership17:47 Data Leak Exposes China’s Export of Censorship Tech19:03 China Intensifies Crackdown on Online Content20:13 Poland to Reopen Border Crossings With Belarus
France has been plunged into renewed political turmoil after Prime Minister François Bayrou lost a confidence motion in parliament, forcing President Emmanuel Macron to prepare for his third change of government …
France has been plunged into renewed political turmoil after Prime Minister François Bayrou lost a confidence motion in parliament, forcing President Emmanuel Macron to prepare for his third change of government in just over a year. The defeat underscores deep divisions over how Europe’s second-largest economy can confront its towering debt burden while maintaining political stability.Subscribe for full analysis on global markets, policy shifts, and economic trends.00:00 Introduction 00:23 France Faces Third Government Shake-Up04:01 Indonesia’s Finance Minister Ousted in Shock Shake-Up07:16 Visa Crackdown in Georgia Puts South Korea’s U.S. Investment Drive at Risk
China’s property giant Evergrande has been officially delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, closing a chapter on the world’s largest real estate failure. Once worth over $51 billion, Evergrande now …
China’s property giant Evergrande has been officially delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, closing a chapter on the world’s largest real estate failure. Once worth over $51 billion, Evergrande now has a value of just $282 million. Its collapse reflects years of reckless debt-fueled growth, unfinished housing projects, and a crackdown on excessive borrowing that has shaken China’s entire property market. With developers like Country Garden also facing liquidation, the fallout is far from over. Millions of homebuyers are left in limbo, creditors are writing off billions, and one of China’s biggest economic engines is broken. Evergrande’s fall is more than a corporate failure—it’s a cautionary tale about debt, regulation, and fragile trust in global markets.
China’s economy isn’t just slowing—it’s rotting from the top. In this deep-dive, I unpack Nobel Prize–winning economist Daron Acemoglu’s argument (“China’s economy is rotting from the head”) and show how it’s …
China’s economy isn’t just slowing—it’s rotting from the top. In this deep-dive, I unpack Nobel Prize–winning economist Daron Acemoglu’s argument (“China’s economy is rotting from the head”) and show how it’s playing out today: property implosion, local-government debt, youth unemployment, collapsing confidence, and a system that rewards loyalty over innovation. I draw on the Why Nations Fail framework—inclusive vs. extractive institutions—to explain why short-term “miracles” built on centralized power eventually stall.We look at how extractive politics + extractive economics (one-man rule, no accountability, patronage markets) choke risk-taking, freeze entrepreneurship, and turn banks into lifelines for zombie firms. From zero-COVID whiplash to tech and tutoring crackdowns to “common prosperity” squeezes, Beijing has prioritized control over growth—and the bill is due. We also dig into demographics (aging population, falling births), capital flight, ghost cities, and why “concrete ≠ prosperity.”This is not about lazy workers or weak founders—China’s talent is real. The problem is the operating system: innovation by permission slip, profits by proximity, and propaganda over feedback. I compare China’s path with South Korea/Taiwan’s transition toward inclusion and the Soviet Union’s double-extractive collapse to show the forks ahead: stagnation or crack-up.If you care about geopolitics, markets, and the future of Asia, this episode connects the dots—why the rot starts at the top, how it drips through the economy, and what it means for Taiwan, supply chains, and global risk.If this helped, smash like, subscribe, and share. Drop your take in the comments: Is China headed for long stagnation—or a Soviet-style break?Keywords: China economy, Daron Acemoglu, Nobel Prize economist, Why Nations Fail, inclusive institutions, extractive institutions, Xi Jinping, property crisis, youth unemployment, local government debt, demographics, ghost cities, capital flight, tech crackdown, common prosperity, CCP, China collapse, geopolitics, Taiwan, marketsHashtags:#ChinaEconomy #Acemoglu #WhyNationsFail #XiJinping #CCP #Geopolitics #ChinaCollapse #PropertyCrisis #YouthUnemployment #Demographics
Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang warns China is fueling Russia’s war, slams Beijing’s crackdown on freedom fighter Jimmy Lai and says U.S. weakness on sanctions emboldens China and Putin putting …
Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang warns China is fueling Russia’s war, slams Beijing’s crackdown on freedom fighter Jimmy Lai and says U.S. weakness on sanctions emboldens China and Putin putting Asia at risk on ‘Mornings with Maria.’
This is the full version of Jan Jekielek’s interview with Gordon Change. The interview was released on Epoch TV on August 16, 2025.As the Trump administration gives China another 90-day extension …
This is the full version of Jan Jekielek’s interview with Gordon Change. The interview was released on Epoch TV on August 16, 2025.As the Trump administration gives China another 90-day extension on elevated tariffs, Jan Jekielek is sitting down with China analyst Gordon Chang to get his read on U.S.-China trade talks, signs of infighting in Beijing and trouble for Xi Jinping, and the recent stunning destruction of a Chinese coast guard vessel by a Chinese navy warship.Gordon Chang is the author of “Plan Red: China’s Project to Destroy America.”CHAPTERS0:00:00 Xi Jinping’s Waning Control 0:00:28 Infighting in Beijing and the Scarborough Shoal Incident 0:03:49 Historical Context of South China Sea Disputes 0:06:05 Chinese Expansionism and Global Ambitions 0:07:58 Leadership Struggles within the Chinese Communist Party 0:12:14 Political Turmoil and Risks of Escalation 0:14:08 US Investment in Chinese Military-Linked Companies 0:17:17 Hong Kong’s Loss of Autonomy and US Policy Failures 0:18:22 Western Engagement and Compromises with China 0:21:09 Democracies’ Weaknesses in Defending Against Threats 0:22:37 Transnational Repression and Chinese Networks in the US 0:25:44 Border Security and Chinese Espionage Concerns 0:27:39 Examples of CCP Influence and Coercion in America 0:30:01 US Trade Policy and Tariff Extensions 0:33:38 Chinese Interference in US Elections 0:35:41 President Trump’s Approach to China and Trade 0:37:41 The Chinese Economy and Risks of Collapse 0:40:49 Is China Too Big to Fail? Possible Futures 0:43:31 Taiwan and Post-Communist Scenarios 0:44:39 US Policy Mistakes in Propping Up the CCP 0:46:15 Final Thoughts: The Need for Robust US MeasuresViews expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
Why CCP Propaganda Fails and China Has No Soft PowerThe Chinese Communist Party wants the world to believe it has freedom of speech, democracy, and human rights—just “with Chinese characteristics.” In …
Why CCP Propaganda Fails and China Has No Soft PowerThe Chinese Communist Party wants the world to believe it has freedom of speech, democracy, and human rights—just “with Chinese characteristics.” In this video, I break down why that sales pitch collapses the second you press it, using the viral exchange between Victor Gao and Mehdi Hasan as the perfect case study. When asked to demonstrate free speech by criticizing Xi, Gao couldn’t do it. And that’s the whole point: if your system is confident, you own what you are. If it isn’t, you twist words and hope no one Googles.What you’ll learnHow the CCP redefines universal values (free speech, democracy, human rights) to claim what it doesn’t actually allow.Why the “whole-process people’s democracy” label is political cosplay—complete with sham Party Congress elections where nobody dares vote against Xi.How propaganda implodes under outside scrutiny: tell a global audience you have free speech and they’ll judge you by their definition, not yours.The deeper issue: institutional insecurity. If Beijing truly believed censorship is superior, it would say so plainly. Instead, it borrows Western language while defending authoritarian control.A thought experiment: what if the CCP owned its model—“we censor, and we think it works”—instead of pretending it’s the same as liberal democracy?Key ideas & takeawaysPropaganda works only when it’s internally consistent.Word games ≠ credibility: “freedom” that ends at an invisible red line is not freedom.Sham elections ≠ democracy: ritual ballots with 100% outcomes convince no one abroad.Soft power collapses when your messaging demands the audience ignore what they can verify in 10 seconds.
American chipmakers Nvidia and AMD are agreeing to pay the U.S. government 15 percent of revenue from one of their biggest markets. In exchange, they get a permit to sell some …
American chipmakers Nvidia and AMD are agreeing to pay the U.S. government 15 percent of revenue from one of their biggest markets. In exchange, they get a permit to sell some of their microchips to China.A new chip deal between the U.S. and Nvidia is stirring questions about export legality, national security, and the future of AI. What’s really at stake in this high-tech trade negotiation?A 7-year-old U.S. citizen is barred from leaving China. A human rights advocacy group is calling on Beijing to lift the exit ban.The CEO of American chip giant Intel met with President Donald Trump on Monday. Last week, Trump and others called for CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s resignation over his business ties to China.A power shift is growing among high-ranking officials in the Chinese Communist Party. A senior Chinese diplomat has reportedly been arrested. He was widely seen as a potential candidate for foreign minister.00:00 Intro01:21 Nvidia, AMD to Pay 15% of China Chip Sales to US Gov’t03:23 Nvidia, AMD Face Legal Debate Over U.S. Exports: Expert07:18 Trump: ‘We’ll See What Happens’ with Deadline for China Tariffs07:57 Trump Calls for China to Quadruple Soybean Orders08:46 7-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Banned from Leaving China09:45 Intel CEO Met with Trump amid Calls to Resign11:00 The Future of Chinese-American Tech Elites?14:57 Chinese Diplomat Liu Jianchao Reportedly Arrested16:10 Chinese Coast Guard and Navy Ships Collide18:11 Thai Gallery Removes China-Focused Artworks
A viral video shows a Chinese robotaxi driving its passenger into a deep pit. The tech company behind it is now planning to deploy cars like this worldwide. What are the …
A viral video shows a Chinese robotaxi driving its passenger into a deep pit. The tech company behind it is now planning to deploy cars like this worldwide. What are the security concerns?The Kremlin confirms President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet in the coming days. What can we expect from the summit, and what’s at stake?Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick says the tariff deadline on China may be extended—again—by 90 days.A small Pacific island nation is now at the center of the U.S.-China race for critical minerals, as the United States begins talks with the Cook Islands.Upstate New York comes together for National Night Out, an annual event strengthening police-community relations. Participants from a faith group join to share culture and spotlight human rights.Many parts of China are being battered by flooding. Footage shows strong currents swallowing almost everything as they rush across roads. Death tolls are rising, and many people are missing.China’s Robotaxi Incidents Spark Safety, Security ConcernsKremlin: Trump, Putin to Meet in Coming DaysExpert on Potential Trump–Putin MeetingLutnick: Tariff Deadline on China May Be Extended by 90 DaysUS Countering China’s Mineral ChokeholdFaith Group Spotlights Values, Builds Community TrustRep. Moolenaar Urges Rubio to Disrupt Illegal Organ MarketEPA Terminates $7 Billion Solar Energy Grant ProgramMany Parts of China Battered by Flood: Witness AccountsTaiwan Probes Chinese Firms for Poaching High-Tech TalentTaiwan Confirms First Case of Chikungunya Virus
A California water utility has seen more than 6 million hacking attempts from China in just one week. What’s driving these persistent scans? We break it down.The number of victims in …
A California water utility has seen more than 6 million hacking attempts from China in just one week. What’s driving these persistent scans? We break it down.The number of victims in the Microsoft server hack keeps growing. Over 400 organizations are now compromised, including the United States government. The spy campaign took off after Microsoft missed a critical software security hole. Who’s behind the attacks?The United States is racing to catch up as Russia and China dominate drone warfare. Why are we behind in this critical field? Retired Lt. Col. Darin Gaub says: “It’s not that we don’t have the capabilities, the technology, and the manufacturing base to do so. We’ve just never engaged it in a way that prioritized drone development and manufacturing over other, more large-scale capital projects.”The Chinese communist regime is facing growing fears of a sudden collapse. Experts say Washington should prepare for the fallout now. A new think tank report outlines what could follow—and how U.S. Special Operations might be called in.00:00 Intro01:32 6 Million China-Based Hacks Hit California Water Utility03:13 More Than 400 Victims Hit in Microsoft SharePoint Cyberattacks04:51 Pentagon Boosts Drone Production Like Never Before07:40 Think Tank: U.S. Special Forces’ Role in a Collapsing China10:38 Bank CEOs Subpoenaed for Ties to CCP Military Tech13:01 Shipbuilding Is South Korea’s Leverage in Tariff Talks16:41 France: China Sets Up 9 Secret Police Stations19:08 UK Risks Being ‘Dumping Ground’ for Forced Labor Goods
A California water utility has seen more than 6 million hacking attempts from China in just one week. What’s driving these persistent scans? We break it down.The number of victims in …
A California water utility has seen more than 6 million hacking attempts from China in just one week. What’s driving these persistent scans? We break it down.The number of victims in the Microsoft server hack keeps growing. Over 400 organizations are now compromised, including the United States government. The spy campaign took off after Microsoft missed a critical software security hole. Who’s behind the attacks?The United States is racing to catch up as Russia and China dominate drone warfare. Why are we behind in this critical field? Retired Lt. Col. Darin Gaub says: “It’s not that we don’t have the capabilities, the technology, and the manufacturing base to do so. We’ve just never engaged it in a way that prioritized drone development and manufacturing over other, more large-scale capital projects.”The Chinese communist regime is facing growing fears of a sudden collapse. Experts say Washington should prepare for the fallout now. A new think tank report outlines what could follow—and how U.S. Special Operations might be called in.00:00 Intro01:32 6 Million China-Based Hacks Hit California Water Utility03:13 More Than 400 Victims Hit in Microsoft SharePoint Cyberattacks04:51 Pentagon Boosts Drone Production Like Never Before07:40 Think Tank: U.S. Special Forces’ Role in a Collapsing China10:38 Bank CEOs Subpoenaed for Ties to CCP Military Tech13:01 Shipbuilding Is South Korea’s Leverage in Tariff Talks16:41 France: China Sets Up 9 Secret Police Stations19:08 UK Risks Being ‘Dumping Ground’ for Forced Labor Goods
This is the full version of Jan Jekielek’s interview with Rushan Abbas. The interview was released on Epoch TV on July 19, 2025.In this episode, Rushan Abbas reveals how the Chinese …
This is the full version of Jan Jekielek’s interview with Rushan Abbas. The interview was released on Epoch TV on July 19, 2025.In this episode, Rushan Abbas reveals how the Chinese communist regime has escalated its campaign against the Uyghurs.Uyghurs are being mass surveilled, forcibly sterilized, and exploited as slave labor both in Xinjiang and in other provinces across China. There are growing signs of large-scale forced organ harvesting in the region—including an apparent special lane in the city of Kashgar’s airport dedicated to the transport of human organs.In 2018, the Chinese regime imprisoned Rushan Abbas’s sister Gulshan in an apparent attempt to silence Rushan. Her sister was sentenced to 20 years in prison, and she has since spent almost seven years detained—with no end in sight.Rushan Abbas is the author of the powerful memoir “Unbroken: One Uyghur’s Fight for Freedom.” She is the founder and executive director of the Campaign for Uyghurs and chairperson of the World Uyghur Congress’s executive committee.CHAPTER TITLES0:00:00 Mass Detention, Organ Harvesting, and Introduction to Rushan Abbas 0:01:12 Rushan Abbas’s Story and the Impact of Chinese Occupation 0:03:11 Transnational Repression and Personal Consequences 0:05:12 East Turkestan vs. Xinjiang: Identity and Historical Context 0:06:41 Current Reality for Uyghurs: Criminalization and Genocide 0:09:41 Western Influencers, Propaganda, and Whitewashing Genocide 0:12:46 International Recognition and Use of the Term “Genocide” 0:16:27 Forced Labor, Slave Labor, and Global Supply Chains 0:21:03 US Legislation and Global Response to Organ Harvesting 0:22:49 The Cost of Silence and Global Inaction 0:27:20 Chinese Regime’s Treatment of Citizens and Ethnic Groups 0:29:10 Han Nationalism, Racism, and Totalitarian Control 0:31:32 Chinese Students Abroad and State Influence 0:35:42 Personal Sacrifice, Family Repercussions, and Speaking Out 0:39:47 The Nature of Totalitarian Regimes and Moral Choices 0:40:26 Organ Harvesting as a Window into the Regime’s Nature 0:43:48 Media Manipulation and Western Complicity 0:47:32 Chinese Government’s Justifications and False Narratives 0:50:18 Message to the Uyghur Diaspora and Call for Unity 0:51:58 Closing Remarks and Farewell
The State Department confirmed to NTD that a U.S. Commerce Department employee is trapped in China. The employee is the first known U.S. federal worker caught in Beijing’s exit ban, and …
The State Department confirmed to NTD that a U.S. Commerce Department employee is trapped in China. The employee is the first known U.S. federal worker caught in Beijing’s exit ban, and the third foreigner reportedly blocked in just one week.China is defending its barring of a Wells Fargo executive from leaving the country over an alleged but unproven criminal case. The U.S. government and the bank are now demanding answers.Thousands march for freedom in New York City’s Chinatown, shedding light on the Chinese Communist Party’s repression—both within and far beyond its borders.U.S.–China trade talks are back soon—likely with a new twist. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is hinting that national security issues could be on the table, like China’s support for Russia in the Ukraine war. With a looming tariffs deadline, he says quality matters more than speed.Microsoft is cutting China-based engineers’ access to Pentagon cloud systems amid national security concerns. The Defense Department says it will look into the issue.00:00 Intro01:35 Foreigners Held in China: 2 Barred, 1 Sentenced03:18 China Bars US Executive, Details on Case Unclear04:29 Shen Yun Artists: End CCP’s Global Persecution of Falun Gong10:06 Bessent: Talks With China to Cover Sensitive Issues; No Rush12:12 Microsoft Blocks China Engineers From Pentagon Projects12:51 Philippines’ Marcos Arrives in US to Meet Trump14:36 US House Approves $500 Million for Taiwan’s Self-Defense15:42 Sen. Cruz: ‘We Need Comprehensive Strategy’ on CCP
In 2025, as China’s BYD electric vehicle surged on the global sales list at an unprecedented pace, it never anticipated hitting a wall in one particular country. This wasn’t about business …
In 2025, as China’s BYD electric vehicle surged on the global sales list at an unprecedented pace, it never anticipated hitting a wall in one particular country. This wasn’t about business competition or a trade dispute. The Israeli Ministry of Defense, through an internal directive, labeled this star product from China with a fatal tag. Why would a civilian vehicle be targeted in this way by a nation renowned for its intelligence and military expertise? What are the cameras, microphones, and sensors inside the car actually collecting? And where is the data it transmits quietly being sent? The alarm has been sounded in Tel Aviv, not just for Israel, but for the entire world.
President Donald Trump made a surprise announcement, saying China can continue buying Iranian oil despite longstanding U.S. sanctions. The statement came just hours after a cease-fire deal between Israel and Iran. …
President Donald Trump made a surprise announcement, saying China can continue buying Iranian oil despite longstanding U.S. sanctions. The statement came just hours after a cease-fire deal between Israel and Iran. Trump spoke on the subject earlier on Wednesday: “I’m not giving up. They’re in the oil business. I mean, I could stop it if I wanted — I could sell China the oil myself. I don’t want to do that. They’re going to need money to put that country back into shape. We want to see that happen.”Iran’s defense minister arrived in China on Wednesday, marking his first trip since the United States and Israel struck several of Iran’s nuclear facilities.Bipartisan pushback is growing on Capitol Hill against China’s tactics of transnational repression on U.S. soil. Lawmakers are hearing testimony and sounding the alarm.Communist propaganda from China might take a new form when it reaches the United States. NTD has been tracking an operation targeting a faith-based group and businesses founded by practitioners of the spiritual discipline around the world—even here on American soil.Concerns about artificial intelligence from China have raised national security issues. Lawmakers are seeking to ban federal agencies from using AI models developed in China.Boosting defense against both Russia and China, the Pentagon recently tested a new radar system in Alaska. This system could play a key role in detecting missile threats from Asia.00:00 Intro01:33 Trump: China Can Continue Purchasing Iranian Oil; White House: Oil Sanctions Stay04:08 Iranian Defense Minister Lands in China04:52 Hearing: Transnational Repression on US Soil07:21 CCP-Style Messaging on Shen Yun Surfaces in NY Times16:05 Bill Would Ban Chinese AI at Federal Agencies17:09 New Bill Touts Tougher Penalties for Chinese Spies19:37 Pentagon Tests Long-Range Radar in Alaska19:40 Japan Conducts First Missile Test on Its Home Soil
Lawmakers and the FBI are chasing the money trail behind the unrest in Los Angeles. They’ve uncovered one billionaire with deep ties to the Chinese Communist Party. What’s his full story?President …
Lawmakers and the FBI are chasing the money trail behind the unrest in Los Angeles. They’ve uncovered one billionaire with deep ties to the Chinese Communist Party. What’s his full story?President Donald Trump says the trade truce with China is sealed and more deals are on the way. Meanwhile, China announces it will remove all tariffs on African exports.China is reaffirming the trade deal, saying it always keeps its word, but U.S. lawmakers are pushing back, questioning the Chinese Communist Party’s credibility in business.The United States is charging three Chinese nationals this month for smuggling biological research materials. We spoke to an expert for insight.00:00 Intro01:28 Pro-CCP Billionaire Funds Anti-Ice Groups03:38 China to Slash All Tariffs on African Exports06:01 Trump: China Truce Saved, ‘We’re Rocking’ More Deals06:17 Bessent: China Must ‘Course Correct’ in Trade09:12 Chinese National Charged with Smuggling Bio Materials into US14:20 Report: Global Brands Using Forced Labor Minerals15:23 US Senators Push to Boost Quad Space Alliance15:59 Australia Confident US Will Proceed with Submarine Pact17:57 Chinese Jets Tail Japanese Air Patrol Within 150 Feet20:00 Taiwan Sentences Chinese Ship Captain to Prison
As the trade war heats up, the US is putting sanctions on China. But are they enough to stop forced labor? And enough to slow the CCP’s military buildup?
As the trade war heats up, the US is putting sanctions on China. But are they enough to stop forced labor? And enough to slow the CCP’s military buildup?
As the trade war heats up, the US is putting sanctions on China. But are they enough to stop forced labor? And enough to slow the CCP’s military buildup?
As the trade war heats up, the US is putting sanctions on China. But are they enough to stop forced labor? And enough to slow the CCP’s military buildup?
There are few people who understand the workings of Chinese espionage as well as Nicholas Eftimiades.After a 34-year government career—including time at the CIA, Department of State, and Defense Intelligence Agency—he’s …
There are few people who understand the workings of Chinese espionage as well as Nicholas Eftimiades.After a 34-year government career—including time at the CIA, Department of State, and Defense Intelligence Agency—he’s now a professor at Penn State University’s Homeland Security Program and a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council.“China uses what we call a whole-of-society approach to conducting espionage. … We’re not talking about thousands [of people]. We’re talking about tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of people engaged globally in carrying out the CCP’s will,” Eftimiades says.CHAPTER TITLES0:00:01 – Introduction to China’s Espionage Approach0:01:04 – Scale and Strategic Threat of Chinese Espionage0:02:33 – Incentive Structures and Whole-of-Society Approach0:04:58 – Case Study: Professor Charles Lieber and Technology Theft0:07:07 – Legal Implications and Punishment of Academic Espionage0:09:36 – Technology Leakage and National Security Concerns0:12:00 – Understanding Counterintelligence0:14:16 – Transnational Repression and Global Influence Operations0:16:33 – Case Study: Fang Fang and Long-Term Asset Development0:17:52 – Strategic Responses and Allied Cooperation0:20:37 – The CCP’s Obsession with Falun Gong0:22:12 – Challenges in Countering Chinese Espionage and Call to Action
Barbara Woodward, the U.K.’s ambassador to the United Nations and a former envoy to China, is a top contender to lead MI6, Britain’s foreign intelligence agency. But her candidacy is drawing …
Barbara Woodward, the U.K.’s ambassador to the United Nations and a former envoy to China, is a top contender to lead MI6, Britain’s foreign intelligence agency. But her candidacy is drawing fire from critics who say she was reluctant to challenge China over human rights abuses in Xinjiang, as well as her lack of direct intelligence experience. 📹 Reporter(s): Dolphine Chen/Chris Gorin#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews #MI6 #UK #China-
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 …
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