The funeral of Chinese General Xu Qiliang not only laid to rest a vice chairman of the country’s Central Military Command (CMC) who helped consolidate Xi Jinping’s power over the military, …
The funeral of Chinese General Xu Qiliang not only laid to rest a vice chairman of the country’s Central Military Command (CMC) who helped consolidate Xi Jinping’s power over the military, it also signaled that another CMC vice chairman had been purged. Among the Politburo member wreaths on display at the ceremony, He Weidong’s was conspicuously absent, nor did He attend in person. He Weidong oversaw China’s military operations around Taiwan as head of the People Liberation Army’s (PLA’s) Eastern Command, and orchestrated the large-scale drills following former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit. He has not been seen in public since the National People’s Congress on March 11. While he is one of more than 70 PLA generals purged since Xi took power, his position as vice chairman marks the most senior purging of a CMC member since China’s Cultural Revolution. Is Xi Jinping simply strengthening the military’s combat readiness, or are there other motives at play? Could the latest purges of those closest to and fast-tracked by Xi suggest the erosion of his power in a factional war, as some CCP scholars say?
Zhang Youxia was once Xi Jinping’s most trusted man in the military. Their fathers had fought together during the revolution, and the two families were close. Xi even entrusted Zhang with …
Zhang Youxia was once Xi Jinping’s most trusted man in the military. Their fathers had fought together during the revolution, and the two families were close. Xi even entrusted Zhang with his personal security. But one day, Xi suddenly realized that Zhang had grown too powerful. Their relationship began to sour—and what followed seemed like fate. An old prophecy had predicted that a warrior with a bow would dethrone Xi. During the power struggle, one retired vice chairman of the Central Military Commission (Xu Qiliang) died, and an active-duty one (He Weidong) went missing.
Defense companies from the U.S. and Taiwan are in eastern Taiwan showing off their sea drone designs in the hope of securing contracts and partnerships.📹 Reporter(s): Luffy Li/Jaime Ocon #TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews …
Defense companies from the U.S. and Taiwan are in eastern Taiwan showing off their sea drone designs in the hope of securing contracts and partnerships.📹 Reporter(s): Luffy Li/Jaime Ocon #TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews-
A new animation has shown how Kim Jong Un’s humiliating warship disaster may have unfolded.The ship was meant to be slid sideways into the water – but instead its front went …
A new animation has shown how Kim Jong Un’s humiliating warship disaster may have unfolded.The ship was meant to be slid sideways into the water – but instead its front went in first, causing the vessel to tilt and break.New satellite images showed the extent of the damages, with the not-so-menacing destroyer lying on its side and blue sheets covering it up.Part of the vessel, thought to be built with help from Russian despot Vladimir Putin, still appeared to be on the shipway while the rest looked as if it had slipped into the water.The furious dictator is now looking for a scapegoat to blame for the catastrophic ceremony which he was forced to watch with his own eyes.Raging Kim deemed the failed launch a “criminal act” and blamed the mishap on “absolute carelessness” by multiple state institutions.He added that the “irresponsible errors” of those involved will be dealt with.
Chapters:00:00 China Knock Off Examples01:51 In China you can copy anything, but one gets you into jail02:40 C-17 Globemaster vs XI-17 Clonemaster04:09 UH-60 Black Hawk vs CCP-Copehawk06:00 How China played Russia …
Chapters:00:00 China Knock Off Examples01:51 In China you can copy anything, but one gets you into jail02:40 C-17 Globemaster vs XI-17 Clonemaster04:09 UH-60 Black Hawk vs CCP-Copehawk06:00 How China played Russia by making clones of Soviet aircraft07:50 J-35 is NOT a copy of F-35 10:35 Alternative explanation: It’s not copying, its convergence of design12:49 How China stole blueprints of American military hardware 16:13 Why China copying American weapons MIGHT be a good thing
00:00 Introduction00:26 US-China Trade War: High-Stakes Talks Begin03:46 Chinese Economy: More Poor Data 07:53 Huawei Pushes Ahead with Advanced Chip Production 10:20 U.S. Commander’s Taiwan War Warning
00:00 Introduction00:26 US-China Trade War: High-Stakes Talks Begin03:46 Chinese Economy: More Poor Data 07:53 Huawei Pushes Ahead with Advanced Chip Production 10:20 U.S. Commander’s Taiwan War Warning
U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo says China is vastly outproducing the United States in military hardware, warning that the imbalance could complicate efforts to defend Taiwan.
U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo says China is vastly outproducing the United States in military hardware, warning that the imbalance could complicate efforts to defend Taiwan.
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 Introduction01:09 Xi Jinping’s ‘Hidden Struggle’ Within the PLA04:35 US-China Trade War: Beijing Quietly Eases Tariffs09:10 CIA Launches Chinese-Language Videos
Recently, the Chinese PLA has been rocked by a massive purge. Many powerful military leaders — including many Xi Jinping’s own loyalists — have been dismissed, arrested and placed under investigation. …
Recently, the Chinese PLA has been rocked by a massive purge. Many powerful military leaders — including many Xi Jinping’s own loyalists — have been dismissed, arrested and placed under investigation. At first glance, it’s baffling: why would Xi turn on his own inner circle?New leaks suggest something much deeper is unfolding inside the Chinese military — a hidden power struggle that points to a failed coup attempt. But who was really behind it? Was Xi purging his opponents — or is he being purged himself? We dive into the latest explosive revelations and piece together one of the most dangerous political battles inside China’s military.
China conducted a two-day military exercise around Taiwan called “Strait Thunder-2025A” from April 1 to April 2. The exercise, announced only on its second day, drew attention due to several unusual …
China conducted a two-day military exercise around Taiwan called “Strait Thunder-2025A” from April 1 to April 2. The exercise, announced only on its second day, drew attention due to several unusual operational choices. Observers noted multiple apparent inconsistencies, prompting debate about the overall effectiveness and strategic intent of the drills.
China has dispatched a naval group led by its aircraft carrier CNS Shandong into the western Pacific OceanThis follows the US deployment of ship-sinking missiles to the Philippines as part of …
China has dispatched a naval group led by its aircraft carrier CNS Shandong into the western Pacific OceanThis follows the US deployment of ship-sinking missiles to the Philippines as part of ongoing bilateral Balikatan military exercises#china #trump #usa #philippines 0:00 INTRO 3:48 CCG ANNOUNCES LANDING ON DISPUTED REEF 5:15 14,000 FILIPINO AND US TROOPS TAKE PART IN BALIKATAN DRILLS 6:53 CHINA SLAMS TRUMP ORDER ON DEEP-SEA MINING
Xi Jinping’s purge in the military has caused the PLA to bleed. The Eastern Theater Command, which is responsible for Taiwan operation, has been most affected. The Chinese PLA’s most recent …
Xi Jinping’s purge in the military has caused the PLA to bleed. The Eastern Theater Command, which is responsible for Taiwan operation, has been most affected. The Chinese PLA’s most recent joint military exercises were hastily put together and abrupted halted. The reason? The commanders are under investigation. An insider shares details of the PLA’s most recent military drills and it’s unbelievable.
Taiwan’s Navy Fleet Command has confirmed a fire broke out on the Ma Kong warship while it was docked in northeastern Taiwan. No injuries have been reported.
Taiwan’s Navy Fleet Command has confirmed a fire broke out on the Ma Kong warship while it was docked in northeastern Taiwan. No injuries have been reported.
Taiwan’s defense minister Wellington Koo says 62 service members have been found to hold Chinese residence permits. However, Koo said no military personnel have a Chinese passport or ID card.
Taiwan’s defense minister Wellington Koo says 62 service members have been found to hold Chinese residence permits. However, Koo said no military personnel have a Chinese passport or ID card.
According to the Wall Street Journal, China’s People’s Liberation Army plans to blockade Taiwan in five steps: launching an attack; establishing a blockade; filling gaps with coast guard vessels; cutting off …
According to the Wall Street Journal, China’s People’s Liberation Army plans to blockade Taiwan in five steps: launching an attack; establishing a blockade; filling gaps with coast guard vessels; cutting off exit routes and cyber isolation. How realistic are these methods and how can Taiwan respond? Join the discussion with our guests Alexander Huang and Lev Nachman.
According to sources inside China, Xi Jinping is under significant stress over a massive loyalty crisis within his military. One of his most trusted PLA leaders, Admiral Miao Hua, is under …
According to sources inside China, Xi Jinping is under significant stress over a massive loyalty crisis within his military. One of his most trusted PLA leaders, Admiral Miao Hua, is under investigation for political disloyalty and has implicated one hundred generals and 1,300 officers who secretly oppose Xi and have made plans for themselves. Xi Jinping has not yet decided how to handle this unprecedented loyalty scandal.
U.S. and Chinese military officials met in Shanghai for a series of meetings which the U.S. military said on Thursday were focused on reducing unsafe actions by Chinese military ships and …
U.S. and Chinese military officials met in Shanghai for a series of meetings which the U.S. military said on Thursday were focused on reducing unsafe actions by Chinese military ships and planes. Watch to know more!#usa #trumpadministration #china
Taiwan’s military is on alert as more than 70 Chinese military aircraft and 21 naval warships carry out exercises around the country. Beijing says the drills are meant to punish what …
Taiwan’s military is on alert as more than 70 Chinese military aircraft and 21 naval warships carry out exercises around the country. Beijing says the drills are meant to punish what it calls “separatist forces” in a practice blockade exercise. No date has been given for when the maneuvers will end.
The European Union has accused China of increasing cross-strait tensions by holding military drills around Taiwan. It called on all parties to exercise restraint. Taiwan has deployed its own navy in …
The European Union has accused China of increasing cross-strait tensions by holding military drills around Taiwan. It called on all parties to exercise restraint. Taiwan has deployed its own navy in response to the drills – which some are calling a dress rehearsal for an invasion. China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has not ruled out the use of force to take it over.Chapters:00:00 EU criticizes China military drills around Taiwan02:45 Rorry Daniels, Asia security specialist
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) launched joint exercises around Taiwan on April 1, 2025, marking Beijing’s latest warning to “separatist forces” on the island. According to a statement by the PLA’s …
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) launched joint exercises around Taiwan on April 1, 2025, marking Beijing’s latest warning to “separatist forces” on the island. According to a statement by the PLA’s Eastern Theatre Command, the patrols and exercises included simulated air and land strikes, as well as control of key passages to test the joint combat readiness of its troops.
In this video, we dive into the shifting dynamics in Asia as Japan, China, and South Korea come together in Tokyo to discuss cooperation amidst rising US tariff tensions. Discover how …
In this video, we dive into the shifting dynamics in Asia as Japan, China, and South Korea come together in Tokyo to discuss cooperation amidst rising US tariff tensions. Discover how Europe and China are forging closer ties and the effectiveness of Western sanctions on China and Russia. We explore Trump’s direct talks with Xi Jinping, Japan’s stern warning to China over Taiwan, and groundbreaking tech developments like China’s advanced undersea cable cutter. Plus, hear about China’s maritime ambitions and their high-tech undersea robots. Stay informed on these critical geopolitical issues shaping our world today!
Taiwan’s military is practicing how to respond to a sudden increase in aggressive Chinese activity, part of a new kind of training that mobilizes soldiers as quickly as possible.
Taiwan’s military is practicing how to respond to a sudden increase in aggressive Chinese activity, part of a new kind of training that mobilizes soldiers as quickly as possible.