Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s course of remilitarizing the country has sparked significant controversy and concern, with critics arguing that it poses serious security implications for the Indo-Pacific region and contravenes …
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s course of remilitarizing the country has sparked significant controversy and concern, with critics arguing that it poses serious security implications for the Indo-Pacific region and contravenes the provisions of the United Nations Charter, specifically Article 107. Kishida’s recent policies reflect a notable shift in Japan’s defense strategy, long characterized by a pacifist orientation rooted in the post-World War II constitution and the Three Non-Nuclear Principles. This strategic pivot, which includes substantial increases in defense spending, a broader military role, and intensified joint military exercises with the United States, has raised alarms both domestically and internationally.This episode has been researched by our friend and podcast editor James! Check out his channel here / @drivenmental
China has intensified its rhetorical campaign against Japan, accusing PM Takaichi Sanae of reviving the wartime militancy of Imperial Japan. Among other narratives, China is now challenging Japan’s sovereignty over the …
China has intensified its rhetorical campaign against Japan, accusing PM Takaichi Sanae of reviving the wartime militancy of Imperial Japan. Among other narratives, China is now challenging Japan’s sovereignty over the islands of Okinawa, formerly known as Ryukyu. Beijing has simultaneously pushed for Okinawan independence, while promoting a farfetched claim that the islands are historically part of China. Meanwhile, a survey found that trust in Japan was higher than trust in China in all Southeast Asian nations. Why is Beijing focused now on this island chain northeast of Taiwan? Are these claims falling flat? And what did Takaichi actually say about Taiwan that set off China’s latest burst of aggression? In this episode, we discuss Beijing’s propaganda, the history of Okinawa, Takaichi’s remarks, and what it means for the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific region. *Recorded on December 19, 2025 at 2pm Taiwan Standard Time Host/Senior Producer: Yin Khvat Guests:Lai I-chung Prospect Foundation PresidentPeter Mattis The Jamestown Foundation President Chapters:00:00:00 – China Ups Its Anti-Japanese Rhetoric00:01:10 – Why Is Beijing Focusing on Okinawa?00:06:20 – China’s Farfetched Claim to Okinawa00:14:21 – Does China Have a Trust Problem in SE Asia?00:22:26 – What Did Takaichi Really Say About Taiwan?#ChinaJapanRelations #JapanTaiwanRelations #USTaiwanRelations #TakaichiSanae #XiJinping #PeoplesLiberationArmy #PLA #PLANavy #ChinaCoastGuard #IndoPacific #Grayzone #GrayzoneTactics #ChinesePropaganda #ChineseCommunistParty #CCP #PeoplesRepublicofChina #PRC #JapanSelfDefenseForces #JapaneseNavy #Ryukyu #RyukyuIslands #Okinawa #OkinawanIslands #OkinawanIndependence #RyukyuIndependence #Misinformation #Disinformation #JapaneseHistory #ChineseHistory #ASEAN #SoutheastAsia #Trustworthiness #TrustGap #TrustSurvey #TaiwanTalks #TaiwanPlus
China voiced deep concern on Dec. 19 after reports that a senior Japanese security official suggested acquiring nuclear weapons as a deterrent, stressing it was a personal view. The remarks come …
China voiced deep concern on Dec. 19 after reports that a senior Japanese security official suggested acquiring nuclear weapons as a deterrent, stressing it was a personal view. The remarks come amid rising Japan-China tensions over Taiwan.00:00 – INTRODUCTION02:44 – JAPAN ‘MUST DO DEEP SOUL-SEARCHING’04:03 – CHINA’S MILITARY BUILD-UP ‘THREATENS’ JAPAN#china #japan #nuclearweapons #regionaltensions #eastasia #taiwan #defence #security #geopolitics #cruxcollabwithcnn
China Insights delivers sharp, data-driven analysis of China’s politics, economy, and society.We connect the dots behind breaking headlines — from Beijing’s power shifts to global market trends — helping viewers understand …
China Insights delivers sharp, data-driven analysis of China’s politics, economy, and society.We connect the dots behind breaking headlines — from Beijing’s power shifts to global market trends — helping viewers understand the real forces shaping modern China.
In today’s show: US State Department Announces US$11.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan China Sends 40 Planes, 8 Ships Near Taiwan as US Arms Deal Announced South Korean Court Sentences 3 …
In today’s show: US State Department Announces US$11.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan China Sends 40 Planes, 8 Ships Near Taiwan as US Arms Deal Announced South Korean Court Sentences 3 Contractors Connected to Taiwan’s Haikun Sub Opposition Parties Aim To Impeach Premier, President for Not Countersigning Bill Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an Submits Reinstatement Papers, Says She’s “Back To Work” Japanese Prime Minister Says Diplomatic Dialogue Door Still Open for China Japan Could Be Panda-less as Loaned Animals Set To Return With No Replacements Lai Proposes Foreign Caregivers Law but Some Parents, Labor Groups Have Doubts📹 Anchor: Yvonne Yang#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews-
According to the Kyiv Independent, leaked Russian documents suggest the Russian military may be assisting China in preparing for a potential Taiwan invasion in 2027. It comes four years after Chinese …
According to the Kyiv Independent, leaked Russian documents suggest the Russian military may be assisting China in preparing for a potential Taiwan invasion in 2027. It comes four years after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi described Beijing-Moscow relations as having “no limits.” and nearly four years since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It comes as Russian and Chinese planes have conducted a joint patrol through Japanese and South Korean’s air defense identification zones (ADIZs). Meanwhile, the US’ annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has identified China’s as the Washington’s primary strategic competitor across military, economic and technological domains. Just how far does Moscow and Beijing’s security cooperation go? And what is the Trump Administration doing to counter it? In this episode, we discuss these latest developments and what they could mean for a potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait. *Recorded on December 17, 2025 at 11am Taiwan Standard Time Our guests: Tony Hu Former US Department of Defense Senior Director for China, Taiwan and Mongolia Charles Wu National Chengchi University Department of Diplomacy Professor and Chair Host: Wen-Ti Sung Producer: Chinyeh Chiang Chapters: 00:00:00 – Moscow, Beijing Boost Security Ties 00:02:33 – Russia, China Resume Joint Air Patrols 00:11:52 – US NDAA Names China Top Rival 00:22:57 – Is Russia Helping China Train for Invasion? #ChinaRussiaRelations #XiJinping #VladimirPutin #DonaldTrump #ChinaMilitary #PeoplesLiberationArmy #PLA #RussianMilitary #RussianUkraineWar #RussianInvasion #DefenseCooperation #SecurityPact #MutualDefense #MilitaryAlliance #RussianAirForce #RussianArmy #PLAAirForce #PLAArmy #PLANavy #TaiwanInvasion #TaiwanConflict #TaiwanStrait #TaiwanContingency #TaiwanStrait #IndoPacific #WeaponSales #ArmsDeal #RussianExports #RussianWeapons #AmphibiousAssualtVehicles #BMD4M #SprutSDM1 #BTRMDM #Rakushka #AmphibiousAttack #AmphibiousWarfare #KSHME #KyivIndependent #RUSI #USMilitary #NDAA #USDefensePolicy #TaiwanUSRelations #TaiwanTalks #TaiwanPlus
China can calculate the threat from 50,000 American troops in Japan, but what keeps Xi Jinping awake at night is Japan’s decision to double its defense spending and build hypersonic missiles. …
China can calculate the threat from 50,000 American troops in Japan, but what keeps Xi Jinping awake at night is Japan’s decision to double its defense spending and build hypersonic missiles. For 75 years, Japan’s pacifist constitution was China’s greatest strategic asset in Asia, and now Beijing is watching that advantage disappear in real time.As a military historian studying East Asian security, I see China facing a nightmare scenario they never planned for: Japanese rearmament. Xi Jinping’s aggressive behavior has triggered exactly the response Beijing most feared – awakening a military-industrial giant with the technology, geography, and historical motivation to challenge Chinese hegemony.
China-Japan Clash LIVE: Pacific On Edge As Tensions Push Both The Countries On Brink Of War | WIONTwo powerful militaries, China and Japan, nearly came to confrontation in the skies over …
China-Japan Clash LIVE: Pacific On Edge As Tensions Push Both The Countries On Brink Of War | WIONTwo powerful militaries, China and Japan, nearly came to confrontation in the skies over the Western Pacific. Japan has claimed that Chinese fighter jets had aimed their radar at Japanese military aircraft in two ‘dangerous’ incidents near the Okinawa islands, an account Beijing has disputed. Join us live to know more on this!#china #japan #chinajapanwar #wion #live
Beijing has put sanctions on Japan’s former top military official, Iwasaki Shigeru, for his work as an advisor to Taiwan’s Cabinet. Iwasaki is barred from entering China and any assets he …
Beijing has put sanctions on Japan’s former top military official, Iwasaki Shigeru, for his work as an advisor to Taiwan’s Cabinet. Iwasaki is barred from entering China and any assets he may have there have been frozen. It comes after weeks of tensions between Tokyo and Beijing following Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s comments that Japan’s military could intervene if China used force against Taiwan.📹 Reporter(s): TaiwanPlus#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews #China #sanction #Japan #Tokyo #cabinet #politician –
China vs Japan Standoff EXPLODES: Chinese & Japanese Ships Clash In Disputed Island | WION China and Japan’s coast guards have given different accounts of a confrontation that occurred near a …
China vs Japan Standoff EXPLODES: Chinese & Japanese Ships Clash In Disputed Island | WION China and Japan’s coast guards have given different accounts of a confrontation that occurred near a group of geopolitically sensitive islands in the East China Sea. China’s Coast Guard said on Tuesday that a Japanese fishing vessel had illegally entered the waters of the Senkaku Islands – which Beijing calls the Diaoyu Islands and claims as Chinese territory, despite their being administered by Japan. Join us live to know more on this!#japa
Two nuclear-capable Russian Tu-95 bombers conducted a joint patrol with Chinese J-15 fighters and H-6 bombers through Japan and South Korea’s air-defense identification zones (ADIZs). It is the latest in a …
Two nuclear-capable Russian Tu-95 bombers conducted a joint patrol with Chinese J-15 fighters and H-6 bombers through Japan and South Korea’s air-defense identification zones (ADIZs). It is the latest in a series of one-sided military and diplomatic provocations by Beijing towards Tokyo over PM Takaichi Sanae’s Taiwan comments. In response, two American B-52 bombers joined Japanese F-35s and F-15s for their own joint drills. Meanwhile, China has escalated its propaganda efforts to paint the current conflict as a continuation of the Second World War II, with modern-day Japan essentially unchanged since the 1930s. (Ironically, Beijing made these comments to visiting German diplomats.) But given China’s totalitarian regime and massive military buildup during peacetime, which modern-day country actually resembles Imperial Japan? And how should Tokyo counter these growing threats? In this episode, we discuss the China-Russia and Japan-US exercises, Beijing’s WWII propaganda and Japan’s relations with its allies.
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
Japan scrambles fighter jets after more than 10 Chinese and Russian warplanes flew near its islands. Some of the bombers are capable of carrying nuclear weapons. The latest on the boiling …
Japan scrambles fighter jets after more than 10 Chinese and Russian warplanes flew near its islands. Some of the bombers are capable of carrying nuclear weapons. The latest on the boiling tensions unsettling East Asia.China is quietly building new strategic airports in southern Tibet—and they are situated right next to India. We take a closer look at Beijing’s agenda to expand its military presence in the region.Goldman Sachs and the International Monetary Fund are pressing China to strengthen its currency. There’s speculation that Beijing is intentionally keeping the yuan weak to boost exports.The defense for alleged Chinese agent Linda Sun—a former New York State official—says she may have made mistakes but committed no crimes, calling her actions typical political maneuvers. Prosecutors strongly disagree.Chinese influence is seeping back into the spotlight. But just how insidious is Beijing’s shadow? Paul Johnstone, former Federal Agent with the Australian Federal Police, breaks it down: “I had a Winnie the Pooh badge on, you know, and she didn’t like it. I said, ‘You talk about him in class all the time. You’re brainwashing all these young kids here about how great the government is over there. If you feel that way, with respect, you should pack your bags and go back to mainland China if you love it so much. That’s not being racist, that’s not being disrespectful—that’s just being honest.’”00:00 Intro02:44 Russian, Chinese Bombers Fly Near Okinawa, Japan04:53 Navy Recovers Crashed Aircraft From South China Sea05:31 Chinese Dual-Use Military Airports Spotted in Tibet07:12 Goldman Sachs, IMF Call on China to Strengthen Yuan09:10 Linda Sun’s Defense: Taiwan, Translation, CCP Influence13:06 ByteDance, Alibaba Want Nvidia H200 Chips: Report15:03 Expert Unpacks Chinese Influence at Home and Abroad20:06 Hearing on Chinese Organized Crime in Latin America
This video provides a thorough review of everything from the exterior design, the latest AESA radar, the AI-assisted flight system, and Mitsubishi’s cutting-edge engine technology!What are its performance features, said to …
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Hello, this is China Deep Dive. We have all the information you need to know about China at present. Today’s topic is:Japan has delivered a major blow to China’s semiconductor industry.Following …
Hello, this is China Deep Dive. We have all the information you need to know about China at present. Today’s topic is:Japan has delivered a major blow to China’s semiconductor industry.Following rising tensions over Taiwan, Japan has begun withdrawing its photoresist operations from mainland China — a critical material for chip manufacturing that Japan dominates with over 70% global market share and 100% of EUV-grade photoresist.As Japanese giants like Shin-Etsu Chemical, JSR, Canon, Nikon, Tokyo Ohka Kogyo, and Mitsubishi Chemical suspend supplies and tighten service access, China’s wafer fabs face mounting pressure. Industry insiders warn that without Japanese photoresist and DUV spare parts, China’s semiconductor production could fall five to ten years behind.Meanwhile, despite Beijing’s warnings against traveling to Japan, Chinese tourists continue to flock to Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto — even creating a tourism boom that benefits local businesses and strengthens ties between Japan and Taiwan.In this video, we break down:🔹 How Japan controls the global photoresist market🔹 Why China depends heavily on Japan for lithography technology🔹 The impact of Japan’s new export controls on 42 Chinese tech firms🔹 The surprising tourism trend contradicting Beijing’s warnings🔹 Why analysts say the semiconductor “iron triangle” (U.S.–Japan–Netherlands) is tightening🔹 Why China’s $42 billion “Big Fund” failed to solve its bottlenecksThis geopolitical and technological clash is reshaping East Asia — and the global chip supply chain.Yo
China vs Japan Clash EXPLODES: Chinese & Japanese Ships Clash In Disputed Island, Pacific on Edge! China and Japan’s coast guards have given different accounts of a confrontation that occurred near …
China vs Japan Clash EXPLODES: Chinese & Japanese Ships Clash In Disputed Island, Pacific on Edge! China and Japan’s coast guards have given different accounts of a confrontation that occurred near a group of geopolitically sensitive islands in the East China Sea. China’s Coast Guard said on Tuesday that a Japanese fishing vessel had illegally entered the waters of the Senkaku Islands – which Beijing calls the Diaoyu Islands and claims as Chinese territory, despite their being administered by Japan. Join us live to know more on this!#japan #taiwan #china #tension #wion #live
In a risky escalation, Chinese J-15 fighter jets locked their weapon radars onto Japanese F-15s in at least two separate incidents as China held Liaoning carrier drills in the Miyako Strait …
In a risky escalation, Chinese J-15 fighter jets locked their weapon radars onto Japanese F-15s in at least two separate incidents as China held Liaoning carrier drills in the Miyako Strait near Okinawa. These hostile actions — which dramatically increase the chances of a deadly encounter that triggers an open conflict — follow weeks of growing provocations by Beijing against Tokyo. In response, Japanese PM Takaichi Sanae said Japan would continue to respond “calmly and resolutely.” Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has concluded his first visit to India since ordering a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and China has tested a new high-altitude drone. Just how dangerous are Beijing’s latest actions? How should Japan and the US counter these tactics? And what role might Russia, India and other regional powers play if a war were to break out in the Taiwan Strait? In this episode, we analyze the latest in China-Japan tensions, the Russia-India relationship, Chinese drone technology and what it all means for the Indo-Pacific region. *Recorded on December 8, 2025 at 5pm Taiwan Standard Time Host/Senior Producer: Yin Khvat Guests: Pradeep Chauhan Indian Navy Vice Admiral (Ret.) Roger Liu National Sun Yat-sen University IMAPA Assistant Professor Chapters: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:02:02 – Chinese Aim Radar at Japanese Planes 00:15:55 – What Did Putin Accomplish in India? 00:20:18 – China Conducts High-Altitude Drone Test 00:23:35 – What Would a Taiwan Conflict Look Like?
China has set a new record, with its trade surplus topping one trillion dollars as exports surge beyond U.S. markets. Other countries are raising concerns, as leaders in Europe warn Beijing …
China has set a new record, with its trade surplus topping one trillion dollars as exports surge beyond U.S. markets. Other countries are raising concerns, as leaders in Europe warn Beijing they could impose tariffs if cheap Chinese imports continue to flood European markets.Tensions are rising in the Pacific after a Chinese jet locked its radar on Japanese fighter planes near Japan’s territory over the weekend.SANAE TAKAICHI, Japanese prime minister: “We strongly protested to the Chinese side, and we have sternly demanded that it not recur. We will respond calmly and resolutely.”Japan is warning Australia to stay vigilant, as China ramps up its military activity across the Pacific. Retired Marine Colonel Grant Newsham highlights why the first island chain is critical to regional defense: “If you break the chain, you take Taiwan, then you can easily push the Chinese military into the central Pacific. You swing up to the north, you isolate Japan. Swing down to the south and you isolate Australia. You make it very hard for the Americans to operate.”Top U.S. and Australian officials are sitting down in Washington, with China and Indo-Pacific security topping the agenda.00:00 Intro01:29 China Hits $1T Trade Surplus Driven by Non-U.S. Markets02:38 Macron Warns EU May Act on China’s Growing Trade Gap03:57 Japan Disputes China’s Claims Over Fighter Jet Incident05:22 Japan, Australia Discuss China Radar-Lock, Taiwan Issue07:39 China Taking Taiwan Would Hurt U.S. Interests Globally10:07Taiwan Is an “Existential Threat” for Beijing: Newsham 11:19 How Should U.S. Allies Push Back on Beijing?13:08 Rubio, Hegseth Welcome Australian Counterparts15:33 Lawmakers Advance Bill to Counter China, Secure
In today’s show: Japan, Australia Boost Ties as China Tensions Grow US House Releases Draft 2026 National Defense Authorization Act Macron: EU Could Tariff Chinese Goods Over Trade Deficit HK Election …
In today’s show: Japan, Australia Boost Ties as China Tensions Grow US House Releases Draft 2026 National Defense Authorization Act Macron: EU Could Tariff Chinese Goods Over Trade Deficit HK Election Turnout Plummets Amid Anger Over Building Fire Thailand Launches Airstrike on Cambodia As Border Tensions Flare Migrant Workers March in Taipei To End Work-Year Limits How Will Taiwan’s 2026 Ban on Dolphin Shows Affect Animals, Trainers? Ang Lee Worries Netflix-Warner Bros. Merger Might Affect Creativity📹 Anchor: Tiffany Wong#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews-
00:00 Introduction00:33 Japan-China Crisis: Military Moves03:38 Chinese Economy: Local Debt Crisis06:10 Humanoid Global Holdings 09:38 Hong Kong Election
00:00 Introduction00:33 Japan-China Crisis: Military Moves03:38 Chinese Economy: Local Debt Crisis06:10 Humanoid Global Holdings 09:38 Hong Kong Election
In the Western Pacific’s first island chain, just 20 kilometers south of Japan’s Kagoshima, lies the island of Maheshima. This small, uninhabited island is now brightly lit, almost like daylight. The …
In the Western Pacific’s first island chain, just 20 kilometers south of Japan’s Kagoshima, lies the island of Maheshima. This small, uninhabited island is now brightly lit, almost like daylight. The main runway is already completed, while construction on a parallel runway is progressing rapidly. A long pier extends from the shore, capable of handling large warships and supply vessels. To meet the tight deadline of March 2030, construction continues day and night, even on weekends.Join this channel to get access to perks:
China amasses 100 ships in western Pacific Trump signs Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act Tokyo denies report on missile talks with Manila New stand-off near Senkaku (Diaoyutai) Islands In recent days, China …
China amasses 100 ships in western Pacific Trump signs Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act Tokyo denies report on missile talks with Manila New stand-off near Senkaku (Diaoyutai) Islands In recent days, China has recently amassed more than 100 military ships across the region, stretching from the Yellow Sea in the north, down through the contested South China Sea, and out into the Pacific. The show of military force comes amid ongoing tensions between China and Japan, following Beijing’s overreaction to Japanese PM Takaichi Sanae’s comments on Taiwan. China’s latest provocations also include a new maritime stand-off near the Japan-controlled Senkaku (Diaoyutai) Islands, as well as propaganda promoting Okinawan independence. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has signed the 2025 Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act to allow for closer ties with Taiwan. Will Tokyo and Washington continue to stand firm against Beijing’s belligerence? And despite Japan’s official denials, could the Philippines potentially receive Japanese-made defensive missiles? In this episode, we discuss China’s latest aggressions, the Japanese and US responses, and whether Beijing’s actions are backfiring. *Recorded on December 5, 2025 at 11am Taiwan Standard Time Host/Senior Producer: Yin KhvatProducer: Chinyeh Chiang Our guests: Grant Newsham US Marine Corps Colonel (Ret.)Titus Chen National Chengchi University Institute of International Relations Research Professor and Deputy DirectorMichale Turton Taipei Times Columnist Chapters:00:00:00 – Are Beijing’s Aggressive Actions Backfiring?00:01:35 – China Amasses Ships, as Trump Signs Taiwan Law00:09:55 – Tokyo Denies Missile Talks with Manila00:17:43 – China, Japan Standoff Near Senkakus00:22:15 – China Boosts Global Misinformation Campaign#ChinaJapanRelations #JapanTaiwanRelations #USTaiwanRelations #TakaichiSanae #XiJinping #DonaldTrump #LaiChingte #PeoplesLiberationArmy #PLA #PLANavy #ChinaCoastGuard #IndoPacific #YellowSea #EastChinaSea #SouthChinaSea #WesternPacific #MilitaryExercise #MilitaryDrill #Grayzone #GrayzoneTactics #ChinesePropaganda #Lawfare #ChineseCommunistParty #CCP #PeoplesRepublicofChina #PRC #JapanSelfDefenseForces #SenkakuIslands #Senkakus #Diaoyutai #JapaneseNavy #TaiwanAssuranceAct #TaiwanAssuranceImplementationAct #TAIA #StateDepartment #JapanPhilippinesRelations #ChuSAMS #SAMs #Missiles #PhilippineMilitary #ArmsSales #WeaponSales #MutualDefense #RyukyuIslands #Okinawa #OkinawanIndependence #Misinformation #Disinformation #TaiwanTalks #TaiwanPlus
Several days ago, Japan approved a new round of defense spending. The plan states clearly that Japan will deploy long-range anti-ship missiles across the southwestern islands. The United States and Japan …
Several days ago, Japan approved a new round of defense spending. The plan states clearly that Japan will deploy long-range anti-ship missiles across the southwestern islands. The United States and Japan have also been conducting frequent joint military drills in the East China Sea, and their official documents openly identify China as the hypothetical adversary.
Beijing is deploying military vessels near Taiwan and Japan—more than 100. It’s Beijing’s most aggressive military flex in the region to date.Taiwan’s president is warning that China is ramping up military …
Beijing is deploying military vessels near Taiwan and Japan—more than 100. It’s Beijing’s most aggressive military flex in the region to date.Taiwan’s president is warning that China is ramping up military aggression toward the island, as satellite images reveal Beijing expanding air and naval sites that could be used in an invasion.U.S. President Donald Trump brokered a peace deal between two African countries, with agreements on critical minerals also signed.U.S. and Chinese officials are discussing moving the Trump-Xi trade agreement forward, as Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says the U.S. should probably trade less with China.Chinese e-commerce giant Temu is facing fresh legal heat in the United States, with Arizona filing a lawsuit alleging that the platform steals user data and deceives shoppers.00:00 Intro01:08 China Deploys 100+ Military Ships, Worrying Taiwan, Japan01:43 Satellite Images: China Gathers Ships Near Taiwan, Japan03:08 Taiwan’s President: China Acting More Aggressively05:58 Trump Brokers Rwanda-Congo Peace, Signs Rare Earths Deal07:39 Greer: U.S. Should Probably Trade Less With China08:55 Arizona Sues Temu for Data Theft, Consumer Deception09:39 DeepSeek AI Has ‘Kill Switch’ for Beijing-Sensitive Topics: Rpt10:27 Accused Chinese Agent’s Adjournment Motion Denied14:30 Lawmakers: Space Dominance Over China Crucial for U.S.17:11 Toxic Mining Threatens Asia’s Rivers, Communities21:05 Macron Finishes China Trip Without Major Trade Deal
Chinese and Japanese vessels are facing off in disputed waters near Taiwan, as China cancels 40 percent of scheduled flights to Japan. Tensions between two of Asia’s biggest economies are rising …
Chinese and Japanese vessels are facing off in disputed waters near Taiwan, as China cancels 40 percent of scheduled flights to Japan. Tensions between two of Asia’s biggest economies are rising fast. Marine Col. Grant Newsham joins us to unpack what this means for the region:”The Chinese are constantly testing, constantly probing, to see what the Japanese will do to defend themselves, and, as importantly, what the Americans will do to step in to help the Japanese,” he says. “[One possibility is] a standing headquarters where Japanese and American forces and officers conduct the necessary patrols and exercises, ready to defend the area, and, if necessary, to push back, or even to shoot back, if fired upon. We don’t have that. Amazingly enough, the Japanese seem to be wanting to do it themselves, and it doesn’t appear the Americans have actually talked to the Japanese and said, ‘Look, let’s do this together.'”The poor quality of Chinese goods is also back in the spotlight after a devastating fire in Hong Kong. Counterfeit goods cost one Chinese businessman millions of dollars in losses. He shares his firsthand experience: “These counterfeit goods aren’t just made by one company—they’re part of a nationwide, systematic problem.”FBI Director Kash Patel tells The Epoch Times that fentanyl traffickers are struggling as critical precursors from China dry up. But will the Chinese regime honor its side of the fentanyl deal with America?00:00 Intro00:22 Japan Expels 2 Chinese Ships From Disputed Waters01:36 China Cuts 40 Percent of December Flights to Japan03:28 Newsham on China–Japan Tensions and the Senkaku Islands04:09 Beijing Escalates Claims Over Japan’s Senkaku Islands05:12 China Risks Clash While Escalating Tensions With Japan07:09 Lack of Joint Defense Leaves Senkaku Islands Exposed10:10 China Eyes Senkaku to Secure Taiwan Flank11:50 Hong Kong Vows Reform After Fire Kills 15615:06 Fake Goods Are a ‘State-Backed’ Industry in China17:06 Patel: Cartels ‘Scrambling’ After China Fentanyl Cutoff
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 Introduction00:11 Chinese Economy I: Housing Data Pulled02:38 Japan-China Tensions Update07:00 Chinese Economy II: Factory Numbers09:04 VW Goes Full Made In China
In 2025, geopolitical tensions between China and Japan, along with the strategic rivalry between China and the US, have triggered a wave of Japanese and Taiwanese companies leaving mainland China. On …
In 2025, geopolitical tensions between China and Japan, along with the strategic rivalry between China and the US, have triggered a wave of Japanese and Taiwanese companies leaving mainland China. On November 21, Canon’s sudden shutdown of its Zhongshan factory marked a key moment in this trend.
China is threatening war with Japan—again. After Japan’s new prime minister suggested Tokyo wouldn’t sit on the sidelines if China attacks Taiwan, Beijing went into full meltdown mode. A Chinese consul-general …
China is threatening war with Japan—again. After Japan’s new prime minister suggested Tokyo wouldn’t sit on the sidelines if China attacks Taiwan, Beijing went into full meltdown mode. A Chinese consul-general even threatened to cut her head off, and state media started talking about nuclear strikes on Japan.But behind all this bluster is a much bigger fear:A tiny Japanese island called Yonaguni.Sitting just 70 miles from Taiwan, Yonaguni is turning into a frontline fortress. Japan just deployed advanced Type 03 Chu-SAM missiles there—systems capable of tracking 100 targets and hitting a dozen simultaneously. The U.S. Marines are also quietly moving equipment in and out, setting up refueling points, and preparing the island for joint operations.Why does this matter?Because Yonaguni could cripple China’s plan to invade Taiwan.If China attacks, the PLA needs to neutralize U.S. and Japanese bases across Okinawa. But now Japan is fortifying the one island China desperately needs to bypass. With U.S.–Japan joint exercises, evacuation drills, and a hawkish Tokyo, the CCP suddenly has a major obstacle sitting right on its invasion route.And Beijing is terrified.In this episode, we break down:– Why Yonaguni is the “unsinkable aircraft carrier” blocking China– How Japan’s new missile systems could shred China’s air power– What the U.S. Marines are quietly building on the island– Why China is threatening nuclear strikes over Taiwan– How Japan’s new government is shifting the balance of power– And why the CCP may have pushed Japan too far this timeChina’s threats aren’t just bluster—this small island could change the future of the region.
Why has the Chinese government been so vocal about Japan recently? On the surface, it seems like the “wolf warrior” diplomacy is back. But actually, it’s because late at night, they’ve …
Why has the Chinese government been so vocal about Japan recently? On the surface, it seems like the “wolf warrior” diplomacy is back. But actually, it’s because late at night, they’ve done the math—and the results gave them a cold sweat.
Japan is moving to fortify its front line near Taiwan. A medium-range missile system is headed to the southern island of Yonaguni, tightening defenses to deter China’s growing military threat.President Donald …
Japan is moving to fortify its front line near Taiwan. A medium-range missile system is headed to the southern island of Yonaguni, tightening defenses to deter China’s growing military threat.President Donald Trump said on Monday that China’s Xi Jinping has invited him to visit Beijing in April, and that he will return the favor by welcoming China’s leader on a state visit.American nuclear-powered aircraft carriers have been deployed in waters near China. This signals Washington’s growing commitment to stability in the South China Sea.The fight over AI dominance is heating up—and Nvidia’s advanced chips are at the center of it. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick hints at what Trump may decide.Britain announced a new initiative to secure critical mineral supplies and reduce reliance on China.There’s an emerging field called biocomputing, where human neurons power the next generation of computers. The co-CEO of Swiss startup FinalSpark joins us to explain how this differs from AI, its energy efficiency, and where China stands in this new field.00:00 Intro01:03 Japan Advances Air Defense Systems, Deployment Near Taiwan03:11 Xi Emphasizes Taiwan, White House Remains Silent03:48 U.S. Nuclear-Powered Carriers Deployed Near China05:08 U.S., China Held Maritime Security Talks in Hawaii05:57 Lutnick: Trump Weighs Nvidia AI Chip Sales to China07:21 How the Nexperia Chip Crisis Upended Auto Supply Chains09:45 UK Moves to Cut Reliance on China’s Rare Earths12:06 U.S., EU to Diversify Trade Relations13:34 China Absent from New Field of Biocomputing: Jordan
A Taiwan invasion won’t just threaten Taiwan—it could drag Japan, the U.S., and the whole region into a major conflict. In this clip, counterintelligence expert Dr. Robert Eldridge explains why Japan …
A Taiwan invasion won’t just threaten Taiwan—it could drag Japan, the U.S., and the whole region into a major conflict. In this clip, counterintelligence expert Dr. Robert Eldridge explains why Japan believes a Taiwan contingency is inevitable, how the CCP might retaliate after Japan expels its rogue consul general, and why Japan is accelerating its defense ties with the US and Taiwan.#china
Japan’s youth are shifting to the political right—and the CCP is terrified. In this clip, Counterintelligence expert Dr. Robert Eldridge breaks down the political earthquake happening there right now. Young Japanese …
Japan’s youth are shifting to the political right—and the CCP is terrified. In this clip, Counterintelligence expert Dr. Robert Eldridge breaks down the political earthquake happening there right now. Young Japanese voters are rejecting the self-hating narratives of the mainstream media and embracing leaders who stand up to the CCP.