Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Mao Zedong, founding father of the People’s Republic of China. Chinese authorities did not announce any plans to mark the date, as former state leaders are usually commemorated on their birth anniversaries. The only exception was at the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall in Beijing, which opened for an extra three hours on Wednesday. Supporters also gathered to pay tribute in his hometown Shaoshan, in central Hunan province.
Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Mao Zedong, founding father of the People’s Republic of China. Chinese authorities did not announce any plans to mark the date, as former state leaders are usually commemorated on their birth anniversaries. The only exception was at the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall in Beijing, which opened for an extra three hours on Wednesday. Supporters also gathered to pay tribute in his hometown Shaoshan, in central Hunan province.
China is threatening Taiwan with blockade and invasion—but it may be pushing Taiwan toward an unexpected solution: nuclear power. With nearly all of its energy imported, Taiwan is dangerously vulnerable to a Chinese blockade. Now, as Beijing ramps up military pressure, Taiwan is reconsidering nuclear power as a way to strengthen its energy security and prepare for war.
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China is threatening Taiwan with blockade and invasion—but it may be pushing Taiwan toward an unexpected solution: nuclear power. With nearly all of its energy imported, Taiwan is dangerously vulnerable to a Chinese blockade. Now, as Beijing ramps up military pressure, Taiwan is reconsidering nuclear power as a way to strengthen its energy security and prepare for war.
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Tensions between China and Taiwan have resurfaced after Beijing opposed Taiwan’s participation at the Pacific Islands Forum, highlighting the growing diplomatic contest for influence across the Pacific. The dispute reflects the wider struggle over Taiwan’s international space and China’s efforts to limit Taipei’s participation in regional organisations.
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Tensions between China and Taiwan have resurfaced after Beijing opposed Taiwan’s participation at the Pacific Islands Forum, highlighting the growing diplomatic contest for influence across the Pacific. The dispute reflects the wider struggle over Taiwan’s international space and China’s efforts to limit Taipei’s participation in regional organisations.
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China is rapidly expanding a secretive airbase in Xinjiang—and satellite images reveal some disturbing possibilities. In this episode of China Uncensored, we look at the massive expansion of Lop Nur Airbase, China’s sixth-generation fighters, stealth drones, the H-20 bomber, and what all this new military infrastructure could mean for Taiwan and the future of China’s military.
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China is rapidly expanding a secretive airbase in Xinjiang—and satellite images reveal some disturbing possibilities. In this episode of China Uncensored, we look at the massive expansion of Lop Nur Airbase, China’s sixth-generation fighters, stealth drones, the H-20 bomber, and what all this new military infrastructure could mean for Taiwan and the future of China’s military.
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China is significantly increasing maritime pressure around Taiwan, with a record number of Chinese vessels detected near the island as Taipei moves to strengthen its defenses.
Taiwan’s Coast Guard says 244 Chinese vessels were detected around the main island in July, averaging nearly eight ships per day. The figure represents a sharp increase from 55 vessels in June and 30 in May.
The surge has raised concerns among Taiwanese officials and analysts over whether China’s growing maritime presence could be more than a show of strength, including possible preparations for undersea warfare, maritime pressure or a future blockade.
Another major concern is China’s military-civil fusion strategy, under which civilian maritime assets can potentially be requisitioned for national defense purposes. Analysts warn that commercial vessels could provide additional transport capacity during a potential military operation.
Meanwhile, Taiwan is strengthening its own defenses. The island’s opposition-controlled parliament rejected a proposed $6.6 billion special drone budget, instead approving approximately $1.26 billion annually for military drones, amounting to around $7.6 billion over six years through regular budgets.
Taiwan has also conducted a major military exercise involving more than 5,000 reservists across two brigades, highlighting Taipei’s growing focus on preparing for potential threats.
The tensions stem from Beijing’s claim that Taiwan is part of China and its refusal to rule out the use of force to take control of the self-governed island. Taiwan rejects Beijing’s sovereignty claims and maintains that the People’s Republic of China has never governed Taiwan.
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China is significantly increasing maritime pressure around Taiwan, with a record number of Chinese vessels detected near the island as Taipei moves to strengthen its defenses.
Taiwan’s Coast Guard says 244 Chinese vessels were detected around the main island in July, averaging nearly eight ships per day. The figure represents a sharp increase from 55 vessels in June and 30 in May.
The surge has raised concerns among Taiwanese officials and analysts over whether China’s growing maritime presence could be more than a show of strength, including possible preparations for undersea warfare, maritime pressure or a future blockade.
Another major concern is China’s military-civil fusion strategy, under which civilian maritime assets can potentially be requisitioned for national defense purposes. Analysts warn that commercial vessels could provide additional transport capacity during a potential military operation.
Meanwhile, Taiwan is strengthening its own defenses. The island’s opposition-controlled parliament rejected a proposed $6.6 billion special drone budget, instead approving approximately $1.26 billion annually for military drones, amounting to around $7.6 billion over six years through regular budgets.
Taiwan has also conducted a major military exercise involving more than 5,000 reservists across two brigades, highlighting Taipei’s growing focus on preparing for potential threats.
The tensions stem from Beijing’s claim that Taiwan is part of China and its refusal to rule out the use of force to take control of the self-governed island. Taiwan rejects Beijing’s sovereignty claims and maintains that the People’s Republic of China has never governed Taiwan.
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Taiwan’s semiconductor and AI revenue windfall is supercharging its asymmetric defence budget, even as Beijing stress-tests critical energy imports and accel
Taiwan’s semiconductor and AI revenue windfall is supercharging its asymmetric defence budget, even as Beijing stress-tests critical energy imports and accelerates strategic oil stockpiling across the mainland.
Xi Jinping’s upcoming U.S. visit and expected meeting with President Trump are already drawing attention—but his unusually brief itinerary is raising an even
Xi Jinping’s upcoming U.S. visit and expected meeting with President Trump are already drawing attention—but his unusually brief itinerary is raising an even bigger question: is Xi preparing to leave power? In this program, we examine the signs behind that possibility, including his decision to skip the UN, renewed talk of “voluntary” succession, the shifting Taiwan timeline, turmoil inside the PLA, and speculation over Li Qiang as a possible successor. None of these developments proves Xi is stepping down, but together they form a pattern that is becoming harder to ignore.
Taiwan’s coast guard says it shadowed a Chinese research vessel and warned it away from the country’s restricted waters Thursday night. The Tong Ji was spott
Taiwan's coast guard says it shadowed a Chinese research vessel and warned it away from the country’s restricted waters Thursday night. The Tong Ji was spotted northwest of Huayu in the outlying Penghu Islands, with media reports suggesting it may have been conducting maritime surveillance. 📹 Reporter(s): TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews –
From Asia’s richest man to life in prison: Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan’s rise and fall mirrors that of China’s real estate industry—one of the pillars of t
From Asia’s richest man to life in prison: Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan’s rise and fall mirrors that of China’s real estate industry—one of the pillars of the Chinese economy. A group of senators is calling on the U.S. attorney general and the secretary of state to investigate California’s policy ties with the Chinese Communist Party. Voter fraud in the 2024 presidential election: A Massachusetts man—a Chinese national—is accused of using someone else’s identity to cast a ballot … and then turning that person in to federal authorities. Here’s what prosecutors say happened next. The U.S. State Department is declaring that an American has been wrongfully detained in China. Here’s what this means—and why the timing matters. A major legal battle is unfolding over a proposed Chinese mega-embassy in London. A U.K. High Court ruling dealt a blow to residents fighting the project—but they’re not giving up. Why does the U.K. say the embassy could pose a national security threat? And how could it affect American financial services? American Thought Leaders host Jan Jekielek speaks with Luke de Pulford, co-founder and executive director of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China. For the full interview, visit American Thought Leaders on Epoch TV. 00:00 Intro 01:01 Evergrande Founder Sentenced to Life in Prison 01:58 Evergrande’s Rise and Fall Mirrors China’s Crisis 03:02 CCP Infiltration in U.S. Universities 05:44 Senators Call on U.S. to Probe California-China Ties 08:02 Chinese National Charged With Voter Fraud 09:03 U.S. State Dept.: American Wrongfully Detained in China 10:16 Ford to Shift Some Production From China to U.S. 12:03 Documents Reveal CCP Interference in 2020 Election 14:50 Taiwan Proposes Record-High 2027 Defense Budget 15:38 Alibaba Net Profit Falls 76 Percent Due to AI Spending 16:26 Pulford: China’s London Embassy Could Endanger U.S. Finance
Taiwan has announced that its US tariff rate has been reduced from 20 percent to 15 percent, matching Japan, South Korea and the EU, as part of a sweeping tr
Taiwan has announced that its US tariff rate has been reduced from 20 percent to 15 percent, matching Japan, South Korea and the EU, as part of a sweeping trade and investment framework with Washington. The deal includes large-scale Taiwanese investment in the US semiconductor, AI and energy industries, along with government-backed credit guarantees and new industrial parks. Supporters argue the agreement strengthens economic integration and resilience, but critics warn it could hollow out Taiwan’s chip industry and weaken its so-called “Silicon Shield” that theoretically deters Chinese aggression. How does Taiwan’s model differ from Japan’s and South Korea’s? And what lessons should Taiwan take from the rise and sudden fall of Japan’s DRAM chip industry in late 20th century? In this episode, we discuss the US–Taiwan trade deal, comparisons with Japan and South Korea, historical lessons from past chip wars, and what the agreement means for Taiwan’s security and future position in global supply chains.
China’s coastal city of Xiamen is proposing 12 measures to deepen ties with Taiwan, including a bridge linking one of Taiwan’s outlying islands to the Chines
China's coastal city of Xiamen is proposing 12 measures to deepen ties with Taiwan, including a bridge linking one of Taiwan's outlying islands to the Chines
In this exclusive episode, the nephew of the 14th Dalai Lama and former Tibetan parliamentarian Khedroob Thondup joins us to discuss one of the most conseque
In this exclusive episode, the nephew of the 14th Dalai Lama and former Tibetan parliamentarian Khedroob Thondup joins us to discuss one of the most consequential moments in his country’s modern history. Beijing insists it has the authority to approve the next Dalai Lama, even as the Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader has made clear that only the Gaden Phodrang Trust can recognize his future reincarnation. The dispute follows decades of failed dialogue between Tibetan leaders and the Chinese government, as well as the controversial disappearance of the Panchen Lama recognized by the Dalai Lama in 1995 and Beijing's appointment of its own successor. With the US and India voicing support for Tibetans' religious freedom, questions are growing over the future of Tibetan leadership, identity and international support. Can Tibet preserve its religious traditions and political aspirations in the face of increasing Chinese control? In this episode, we examine the succession challenge, Beijing's strategy and what the future of Tibet means for China, India and the wider region.
The United States is cracking down on a Chinese strategy for avoiding U.S. tariffs. A new White House report zeroes in on what it calls the “transshipment scam”—moving Chinese-made goods through …
The United States is cracking down on a Chinese strategy for avoiding U.S. tariffs. A new White House report zeroes in on what it calls the “transshipment scam”—moving Chinese-made goods through another country before they reach America. A separate big win for President Donald Trump—and bad news for some Chinese online retailers. A U.S. court is backing his decision to impose duties on goods worth $800 or less entering the country. Microsoft has shut 15 offices and joint ventures in China as the country’s economy slows. Plus, U.S. tariffs are driving Ford to move some SUV production from China back to the United States. Taiwan’s biggest annual war games are entering their final two days. We take a look at how civilians in the island’s capital are preparing. A new flashpoint in Northeast Asia. Vladimir Putin is making his first visit as Russia’s president to a disputed island claimed by Japan, triggering strong protests from Tokyo. 00:00 Intro 01:16 $60B Lost to Transshipment Scams Annually: WH Report 01:55 China Builds Transshipment Network to Evade Tariffs 02:56 White House Announces AI System to Detect Transshipment 03:48 Court Backs Trump’s End to ‘De Minimis’ Loophole 06:29 Microsoft Shuts 15 Offices, Joint Ventures in China 07:50 Ford to Move Some SUV Production Back to U.S. 08:24 On the Ground During Taiwan’s Air Raid Drill 09:11 What Is Taiwan Preparing for in Air Raid Drill? 10:32 Xi Orders China Military: Be Ready for Taiwan by 2027 10:44 Putin Visits Disputed Kuril Islands; Japan Protests 13:14 Taiwan Thwarts AI Cyberattacks 13:58 U.S. Must Rebuild Hard Power to Counter China: Col. Newsham 14:16 Philippines Wakes Up to China’s Political Warfare 18:50 “Don’t Help Them”: A Reagan Strategy for Today
India is transforming Great Nicobar Island into a major maritime and military hub, betting that its strategic location near the Strait of Malacca will strengthen its security and its role in …
India is transforming Great Nicobar Island into a major maritime and military hub, betting that its strategic location near the Strait of Malacca will strengthen its security and its role in the Indo-Pacific. The multi-billion US dollar project includes a deep-water transshipment port, a dual-use airport and expanded military infrastructure, giving India a stronger presence near one of the world's busiest shipping lanes. The development has also drawn attention in China, where prominent analysts warn that India's growing capabilities could deepen Beijing's "Malacca Dilemma" by increasing the vulnerability of China's vital energy and trade routes. Is Great Nicobar primarily an economic development project — or a strategic counterweight to China's expanding influence across the Indian Ocean? In this episode, we examine why the island matters, how it could reshape the regional balance of power and what it means for China, Taiwan and the wider Indo-Pacific region. *Recorded on August 6, 2026 at 4pm Taiwan Standard Time Host/Senior Producer: Yin Khvat Producer: Suvam Pal Videographer: Celest Kao Our guests: S. B. Asthana Retired Indian Army Major General Roger Chifeng Liu Taiwan Thinktank DIMEs Center Comprehensive Diplomacy Team Director Hindol Sengupta O. P. Jindal Global University Jindal School of International Affairs (JSIA) Executive Dean and Jindal India Institute (JII) Director Chapters: 00:00:00 – India Unveils Big Nicobar Investments 00:03:04 – Is India Complicating China’s Plans? 00:09:26 – New Delhi Builds Dual-Use Infrastructure
Xi Jinping Raises Taiwan Invasion Fears as Island Prepares Defenses This video examines Taiwan’s growing preparations for a potential Chinese invasion, including military drills, civilian readiness, communication tests, and record defense …
Xi Jinping Raises Taiwan Invasion Fears as Island Prepares Defenses This video examines Taiwan’s growing preparations for a potential Chinese invasion, including military drills, civilian readiness, communication tests, and record defense spending. It also explains Beijing’s position, increasing Chinese military activity, President Lai Ching-te’s response, and why tensions across the Taiwan Strait remain a serious security concern for regional stability. #Taiwan #China #XiJinping #LaiChingTe #TaiwanStrait #ChinaTaiwan #TaiwanDefense #MilitaryDrills #AsiaPacific #crossworldnews
Taiwan is getting ready for a Chinese blockade—and its biggest vulnerabilities could be energy and communications. Chris Chappell looks at Taiwan’s latest war games, China’s growing pressure around the island, and …
Taiwan is getting ready for a Chinese blockade—and its biggest vulnerabilities could be energy and communications. Chris Chappell looks at Taiwan’s latest war games, China’s growing pressure around the island, and the preparations underway to keep Taiwan supplied if a crisis turns into a conflict.
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council minister says that China's new immigration rules are unclear and will induce panic if implemented. The rules also tighten entry regulations for foreigners. Source: Mainland Affairs Council …
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council minister says that China's new immigration rules are unclear and will induce panic if implemented. The rules also tighten entry regulations for foreigners.
The US, Philippines and Japan are joined by a growing group of allies in the largest iteration of the Balikatan exercise yet. With new participants including France, Canada and New Zealand, …
The US, Philippines and Japan are joined by a growing group of allies in the largest iteration of the Balikatan exercise yet. With new participants including France, Canada and New Zealand, the drills are expanding in scale and complexity, from live-fire maritime strikes to integrated air and missile defense. For the first time, exercises are being held in the Bashi Channel, just over 100 miles from Taiwan. The strategic importance of the First Island Chain is further underscored by Japan’s larger than expected commitment of 1,400 troops. In response, Beijing has sharply criticized the allies and blocked air travel over wide swathes of the Yellow Sea and East China Sea. In this episode, we examine what’s driving this expansion and what it means for Taiwan and regional security. *Recorded on April 21, 2026 at 2:30pm Taiwan Standard Time Host/Senior Producer: Yin Khvat Consultant: Max Yu Research Assistant: Ryan Pham Our guests: Tony Hu Former US Department of Defense Senior Director for China, Taiwan and Mongolia Sana Hashmi Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation Fellow Renato Cruz de Castro De La Salle University Department of International Studies Distinguished Professor Chapters: 00:00:00 – Philippines Hosts Biggest-Ever Drills 00:01:47 – China, Japan Sail Through Strait 00:04:33 – US Allies in ‘Real World’ Exercises 00:13:38 – Japan Sends 1,400 Troops 00:19:20 – Beijing Locks Down Airspace
The United States has cut F-1 visas for Chinese students by nearly 50 percent. What does this mean for American students and U.S. national security? A record the FBI says underscores …
The United States has cut F-1 visas for Chinese students by nearly 50 percent. What does this mean for American students and U.S. national security? A record the FBI says underscores growing threats: More than 700 terror plots were foiled in the U.S. last year. Espionage arrests also climbed sharply. A warning sign for China's fast-growing biotech industry: The reported death of a child following a gene therapy trial is raising questions about safety reviews and transparency in Beijing. The company involved notably has an office in the United States. Fighter jets scrambling, the internet slowing: Taiwan has kicked off its most realistic war games yet as the threat of a Chinese invasion looms. 00:00 Intro 01:20 U.S. Cuts F-1 Visas for Chinese Students by 46% 03:37 U.S. to Reject More Visa Applications From China 04:20 FBI Says It Prevented 715 Terror Plots in U.S. 05:25 Death of Child Puts China Biotech Under Scrutiny 06:21 Han Kuang 42: Taiwan Trains Forces for a China Invasion 08:43 Taiwan Trains for Real War as 2027 Window Nears 08:57 Brazil Steelmaker Pushes Back on China Steel Growth 10:08 U.S. Plans to Close Five Diplomatic Missions 11:40 Shen Yun Documentary 'Unbroken' Premieres in Sydney 16:00 UK OKs Plans for Chinese ‘Mega Embassy’ 17:18 Residents Seek to Block Mega Chinese Embassy 17:57 China's Mega London Embassy Raises Security Concerns 20:42 Beijing's Ethnic Unity Law: Transnational Repression Tool?
Taiwan's biggest annual military drill is underway. For the first time, troops are rehearsing a specific scenario that could play out in a real war with China. Drones have become a …
Taiwan's biggest annual military drill is underway. For the first time, troops are rehearsing a specific scenario that could play out in a real war with China. Drones have become a defining force on the global stage. They're changing warfare in Ukraine and the Middle East, and they're now emerging as a new front in the U.S.-China trade war. The FBI has been working with Chinese and Russian law enforcement to crack down on crimes like fentanyl trafficking. NTD has more on the risks involved. A record the FBI says underscores growing threats: More than 700 terror plots were stopped in the United States last year. Espionage arrests also climbed sharply. Are the Chinese Wi-Fi routers in your home tools for the Chinese Communist Party to hack U.S. infrastructure? And what does this reveal about Beijing's unrestricted warfare against the United States? 00:00 Intro 00:57 Taiwan Simulates Chinese Invasion in War Games 02:10 Taiwan Investigates 17 Chinese Firms 02:45 China Responds to U.S. Pressure With Drone Export Controls 03:52 Trump Accuses China of Funding Anti-Data Center Campaign 05:17 FBI Works With China, Russia to Crack Down on Crime 07:10 Japan Releases Defense Report, China Responds 08:33 Hidden Backdoors Found in Chinese-Made Routers 10:06 Citizens React to Rise of Socialism in Midterms 12:24 How the CCP Is Turning America Against Itself
In today’s show: Watchdog Raises Concerns Over Student Exchanges to China Taiwan Ramps Up Drone Defense Strategy As Budget Bill Stalls Oil Prices Up Amid New Middle East Fighting South Korea …
In today’s show: Watchdog Raises Concerns Over Student Exchanges to China Taiwan Ramps Up Drone Defense Strategy As Budget Bill Stalls Oil Prices Up Amid New Middle East Fighting South Korea Moves To Rein In Risky ETF Trading Amid Market Turmoil Japan, South Korea Turn to AI Cameras To Prevent Suicides Taiwan's Women's Volleyball Team Readies for Asian Games in Nagoya Women Break Into Once Male-Dominated "Guardian Generals" Dance
From baseball swings to shooting accuracy, Taiwan’s latest AI innovations are giving athletes new tools to train smarter. The Taiwan Institute of Sports Science is using AI to analyze footage and …
From baseball swings to shooting accuracy, Taiwan’s latest AI innovations are giving athletes new tools to train smarter. The Taiwan Institute of Sports Science is using AI to analyze footage and provide athletes with data to improve performance.
The USS George Washington has returned to the South China Sea as tensions escalate across the region, with China conducting live-fire drills near Taiwan and clashing with Philippine vessels at Scarborough …
The USS George Washington has returned to the South China Sea as tensions escalate across the region, with China conducting live-fire drills near Taiwan and clashing with Philippine vessels at Scarborough and Second Thomas Shoal. The US carrier strike group's deployment included a port call in Vietnam — the first since 2023 — and joint operations and training with regional partners. Meanwhile, the Chinese government-linked Grandview Institution think tank issued an unusual report in English outlining China’s maritime enforcement strategy, including its gray-zone tactics. Was the report’s publication an accident, or yet another tactic by Beijing to intimidate its neighbors? In this episode, we examine the strategic significance of the USS George Washington's deployment, China's evolving maritime strategy and what the latest developments mean for Indo-Pacific security.
China’s door to the outside world is closing further. New restrictions on Chinese travelers going abroad are now written into law—and risks for non-Chinese people are rising as well. The communist …
China’s door to the outside world is closing further. New restrictions on Chinese travelers going abroad are now written into law—and risks for non-Chinese people are rising as well. The communist regime in China is now targeting business elites. What are the consequences? A simple tap-to-pay feature on some Chinese Android phones has suddenly stopped working. Why are some smartphone users losing contactless payments after a Google update? Beijing is reshaping aggression into routine law enforcement. Taiwan says China is expanding pressure across the region—not just with warships, but also with coast guard vessels, cyberattacks, and disinformation. China Expands Entry-Exit Restrictions Beijing’s New Rule Targets Wealthy Chinese Chinese-Market Phones Lose Tap-to-Pay After Update Taiwan Security Chief Warns of Expanding China Threat Beijing Blurs Lines Between Law Enforcement and War Japan Pushes Domestic Drone Manufacturing Groundwork Laid for Sept. Trump–Xi Summit in DC Chinese State Traders Make Large U.S. Soybean Purchases U.S. Intel: China’s Voter Data Hack Was Interference China’s AI Push Challenges U.S. Dominance Chinese Electric Vehicles Threaten U.S. Bases? U.S.–China AI Race Moves Into Space
The number of foreign nationals taking Taiwan’s Taiwanese-language proficiency test on Saturday hit a five-year high, with 23 applicants from countries including India and Japan. Source: Foreign Test – Takers Sitting …
The number of foreign nationals taking Taiwan’s Taiwanese-language proficiency test on Saturday hit a five-year high, with 23 applicants from countries including India and Japan.
Read the full analysis and policy breakdown on China News Update: https://chinanewsupdate.com/chinas-ex… China's surging export machine is no longer a temporary surplus—it represents a structural industrial threat to Europe, Taiwan, and …
Read the full analysis and policy breakdown on China News Update: https://chinanewsupdate.com/chinas-ex… China's surging export machine is no longer a temporary surplus—it represents a structural industrial threat to Europe, Taiwan, and the broader West. In this video, China analyst Tony Fiddis breaks down how Beijing's state support, lower energy costs, and industrial scale are capturing market share across autos, machinery, and clean energy. Please Support the Channel (It's just me making China Update): Patreon Link: / chinaupdate One-off Tips Here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chinaupdate Book a one-on-one video consultation with Tony Fiddis for tailored, independent analysis of China’s economy, political landscape and evolving regulatory environment: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chinaupd… Video Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:11 China Exploits European Divisions as Trade Surplus Soars 03:27 CXMT Shares Surge 472% 05:18 Taiwan Tensions: China Global Campaign 08:59 Wright on China’s Shattered Economic Miracle 📄 FULL VIDEO OVERVIEW & ANALYSIS: In this comprehensive breakdown, China analyst Tony Fiddis examines how China’s industrial export machine has evolved from a localised trade imbalance into a major strategic challenge for Western economies. For years, Western policymakers treated excess Chinese manufacturing capacity as a passing phase. Today, however, structural advantages—ranging from low-cost energy and state-subsidized capital to industrial scale and competitive currency valuation—allow Chinese producers to undercut competitors on global tenders before Western nations can deploy defensive trade tools. This episode analyses the compounding pressure on critical sectors including electric vehicles, industrial machinery, chemicals, and renewable energy components. Beyond bilateral trade deficits, Western and Taiwanese companies face losing substantial market share in neutral third-country markets. Tony highlights the geopolitical policy options currently under debate—from Brussels' potential shift toward targeted procurement quotas and machinery safeguards to Washington's blanket tariffs—and explains why building protectionist fences at home may fail to stem China's expanding footprint across the rest of the developing world.
Australia is strengthening its role as the Pacific’s security partner of choice, signing new defense agreements with countries including Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Vanuatu as strategic competition with China intensifies. …
Australia is strengthening its role as the Pacific’s security partner of choice, signing new defense agreements with countries including Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Vanuatu as strategic competition with China intensifies. At the same time, Beijing has tested a nuclear-capable ballistic missile into the South Pacific and Papua New Guinea has abruptly closed Taiwan’s representative office, raising fresh questions about China's growing influence across the region. Pacific Island nations, meanwhile, are seeking to balance Australian security ties with Chinese economic engagement while resisting pressure to choose sides. Is the South Pacific becoming the next major front in Indo-Pacific strategic competition? In this episode, we examine Australia's expanding regional role, China's growing presence and what the shifting balance of power means for Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific.
Taiwan undergoes millions of cyberattacks and intrusion attempts every day as well as a dizzying onslaught of disinformation from Beijing. There are few people who understand what Taiwan is really up …
Taiwan undergoes millions of cyberattacks and intrusion attempts every day as well as a dizzying onslaught of disinformation from Beijing. There are few people who understand what Taiwan is really up against better than Taiwanese legislator Wang Ting-yu, a leader in the Taiwanese Parliament’s Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee. He’s been sanctioned three times by Beijing and repeatedly threatened for speaking out. In this episode, he reveals Taiwan’s three-step strategy to withstand the Chinese Communist Party’s psychological onslaught. Winning the battle for truth, he believes, is imperative to preserve the life of any democratic nation. And he also breaks down the importance of this tiny island nation. Taiwan produces two-thirds of the world’s semiconductors—and nearly all of the advanced ones—but its importance stretches far beyond this single product. Wang details Taiwan’s strategic position, its role in critical supply chains, and its role as a frontier of human freedom. 00:00 Most Dangerous Threat from Beijing 08:16 Taiwan’s Fights Back 13:20 Sponsor: Immersed 15:00 Weaponize Information 19:22 Democracy Prevails 21:00 CCP Influence in Taiwan 25:25 China’s Military Buildup 29:13 The Importance of Taiwan 33:15 Special Defense Budget 36:08 Is Cozying Up to Beijing a Smart Move? 41:38 CCP Sanctions and Personal Risk
A secret political movement is trying to restore the Republic of China on the Chinese mainland. Backed by ROC loyalists, dissidents, and anti-Communist activists, the group says it wants to overthrow …
A secret political movement is trying to restore the Republic of China on the Chinese mainland. Backed by ROC loyalists, dissidents, and anti-Communist activists, the group says it wants to overthrow CCP rule and build a new federal, democratic China. But how real is this underground movement—and could the Republic of China return first as an idea?
A new security concern for U.S. troops: Computer code from Chinese and Russian companies was found in apps made for people serving in the U.S. military. What researchers found could put …
A new security concern for U.S. troops: Computer code from Chinese and Russian companies was found in apps made for people serving in the U.S. military. What researchers found could put sensitive information and people’s safety at risk. A call to resist pressure from China—Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te urged members of his party to oppose the “red terror” coming from Beijing. Taiwan sees a diplomatic setback as the Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea closes its representative office under pressure from Beijing. As China’s threats grow, Taiwan’s new drone coalition is moving quickly to secure critical supply lines with international allies. Today marks the 27th anniversary of China’s brutal persecution of Falun Gong practitioners. Lawmakers are commemorating this day alongside millions of Falun Gong practitioners around the world. 00:00 Intro 01:24 Chinese, Russian Code Found in U.S. Military Apps 02:49 Taiwan President Calls to Resist China's 'Red Terror' 03:14 Papua New Guinea Shuts Taiwan Office, Draws Criticism 04:13 Taiwan Pushes to Secure Drone Alliance Amid China Pressure 05:13 Taiwan Boosts Sea Drills Amid China Patrol Escalation 05:59 Rubio in Philippines for Regional Talks 06:39 Rubio to Discuss Trump-Xi Summit in Asia Meetings 07:10 China Accused of Attacking Philippine Sailor 07:50 Lawmakers Support Falun Gong on Anniversary of Persecution 11:15 Falun Gong Marks 27 Years Since Start of Persecution 12:08 Parade Marks 27 Years of Falun Gong Persecution: London 14:33 China Moonshot AI Challenges U.S. Tech Lead 15:52 Beijing's Religious Persecution Targets Americans: Report
Are more people inside China beginning to see Taiwan as an alternative to Communist rule? From ROC flag shirts appearing in public to online admiration for Taiwan’s democracy, small but striking …
Are more people inside China beginning to see Taiwan as an alternative to Communist rule? From ROC flag shirts appearing in public to online admiration for Taiwan’s democracy, small but striking signs suggest that the Republic of China still holds powerful meaning for some mainland Chinese.
In today’s show: Opposition Politicians Question Government’s Role In Contaminated Oil Scandal Mountain Barrier Lake in Eastern Taiwan Still On Brink of Flooding TSMC Expands US Investment As Taiwan Defends Tech …
In today’s show: Opposition Politicians Question Government’s Role In Contaminated Oil Scandal Mountain Barrier Lake in Eastern Taiwan Still On Brink of Flooding TSMC Expands US Investment As Taiwan Defends Tech Leadership Global Tech Stocks Slide On China AI Competition Analysis: How Frontier AI Models Reshape US-China Tech Race US Expresses “Deep Concern” Over Papua New Guinea Closing Taiwan Office 3D-Printed Recycled Structures Help Support Coral Growth in Penghu
Taiwan’s top economic think tank, TIER, forecasts GDP growth of over 10% in 2026, driven by strong exports and the ongoing AI boom. Economy Minister Kung Ming-hsin says Taiwan is expanding …
Taiwan’s top economic think tank, TIER, forecasts GDP growth of over 10% in 2026, driven by strong exports and the ongoing AI boom. Economy Minister Kung Ming-hsin says Taiwan is expanding global cooperation in AI, semiconductors and other “non-red” supply chains.
There’s one place in America where Chinese nationals can enter without a visa. It’s called the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), a U.S. territory in the Pacific, right by …
There’s one place in America where Chinese nationals can enter without a visa. It’s called the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), a U.S. territory in the Pacific, right by Guam. And it has become a major security loophole for Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence operations as well as Chinese organized crime and birth tourism ventures, said Cleo Paskal, a senior fellow at the Compass Institute. Yet there has been little political will in Washington to close this loophole, Paskal argues. In this episode, Paskal breaks down the CCP’s aggressive influence and gray-zone warfare operations in this region—areas critical to U.S. defense in any Taiwan conflict—and why this matters for U.S. security. Every U.S. president who served in the Pacific theater in World War II understood that the security of the American mainland depends on a secure Pacific perimeter, Paskal said. As such, in addition to two U.S. territories in the region, the United States has maintained Compacts of Free Association with Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands since the end of World War II. These treaties give the U.S. military exclusive defense and strategic access to these countries in exchange for U.S. security guarantees and economic support. But the Chinese Communist Party has sought to aggressively expand its influence in these islands through pressure, gray zone warfare, and disinformation campaigns. Amid all this, U.S. funding for these compacts nearly lapsed in recent years, because many in Washington apparently have forgotten their importance. In this episode, Paskal walks me through a key question: if the security of America’s mainland has always depended on control of the central Pacific, what consequences will we pay now that so few Americans know these islands—or their citizens—even exist?
Do some mainland Chinese want Taiwan’s Republic of China to return and replace the Chinese Communist Party? Recent images of people openly wearing ROC flag shirts in China have sparked intense …
Do some mainland Chinese want Taiwan’s Republic of China to return and replace the Chinese Communist Party? Recent images of people openly wearing ROC flag shirts in China have sparked intense discussion online. At the same time, an alleged internal security document has drawn attention to a Taiwan-based National Restoration Party that claims to be organizing resistance inside the mainland. This program examines the party’s founder, its “Republic of China 2.0” vision, and a provocative question: could the Republic of China return to China—not through military conquest, but as a democratic alternative to CCP rule?
This video from Lei's Real Talk explores the provocative question of whether the Republic of China could ever return to mainland territory. The discussion is sparked by recent images showing individuals openly wearing ROC flag shirts within China, which has ignited intense online debate. Simultaneously, attention focuses on an alleged internal security document highlighting a Taiwan-based National Restoration Party that claims to be organizing resistance activities inside the mainland.
The program examines the founder of this party and its vision for what it terms "Republic of China 2.0." A central theme involves analyzing whether the ROC could re-emerge not through military conquest, but as a democratic alternative to current Communist Party rule. The content addresses recent public discourse regarding these political symbols and groups while noting that some mainland citizens may desire such a return. Viewers are presented with an examination of these claims without inventing specific facts or quotes beyond what is provided in the source material.
