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In today’s show: Lutnick: Washington May Demand Half of Taiwan’s Chip Production Moved to US Taiwan Coast Guard Drives Two Chinese Research Vessels From Northern Waters Taiwan’s Domestically Built Submarine Presses … A classified US intelligence report seen by the ABC has revealed China is modifying its commercial ferry fleet in preparation for a potential invasion of Taiwan.Five Eyes observations have noted that … A new report by the Wall Street Journal says China is leveraging Trump’s pursuit of a trade deal to press the US into explicitly opposing Taiwan independence. Taiwan has unveiled the Barracuda-500, its first missile jointly manufactured with US defense company Anduril Industries, along with the domestically developed Chiang Kung (Strong Bow) anti-ballistic missile system, which is now … On September 16, 2025, Breaking Defense reported that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is actively courting Pacific Island nations, including the Solomon Islands, the host of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF). … New US tariffs could hurt Taiwanese furniture makers and other manufacturers. It could also raise the cost of medications in Taiwan. The health ministry says it has a budget to mitigate … China is preparing for war with robot dogs and next-gen tanks. Rick Fisher reveals how Beijing’s new “Tesla of tanks,” hybrid-powered and AI-linked, could dominate urban combat—and why armed robot dogs … Taiwan announced export controls for 47 products to South Africa, including computer chips and memory, after Pretoria said it would rename and move Taiwan’s representative offices there. Taipei says the step … Leaders from across the globe gathered at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. President Donald Trump laid out America’s vision for its role in a turbulent world. He said: … China has long promoted itself as a “global peacemaker.” But how does that claim hold up against the facts? And if Beijing were to create a new world order, what would … The American Institute in Taiwan, the de facto US embassy in Taiwan, said that Beijing has been mischaracterizing World War II–era documents, including the Cairo Declaration, the Potsdam Proclamation, and the … The Chinese Navy said Monday that carrier-based aircraft J-15T, J-35 and KongJing-600 have successfully completed their inaugural electromagnetic catapult-assisted takeoff and arrested landing trainings on aircraft carrier, the Fujian.The success showed … China is preparing for war with robot dogs and next-gen tanks. Rick Fisher reveals how Beijing’s new “Tesla of tanks,” hybrid-powered and AI-linked, could dominate urban combat—and why armed robot dogs … On September 12, massive fireballs lit the skies over Weifang, while tanks rolled through Tangshan and explosions rocked Shijiazhuang. Analysts linked these PLA live-fire drills to the 80th and 82nd Group … Taiwan has gotten creative in the war of propaganda with China! China’s military is on edge—and so is Beijing’s leadership. After the September 3rd parade, missiles lit up the skies over Weifang, tanks rolled through Tangshan, and explosions shook Shijiazhuang. At the … In today’s show: US Restates Commitment to Palau After It Criticized China’s Intimidation China and the Philippines Point Fingers After Scarborough Shoal Encounter Defense Ministry Reports 31 Chinese Warplanes and 14 … The Panama Canal puts Panama on the map – but has also set it at the center of the US-China rivalry in Latin America. US President Donald Trump says he wants … Homemade slogans calling for freedom and rising up against the Chinese communist regime are resurfacing across China. We take a closer look at the developing situation.Following Charlie Kirk’s death, Utah’s governor … China has been importing extra crude oil shipments to build up strategic reserves for when seaborne tanker traffic is disrupted by their upcoming invasion of Taiwan. Who really controls China’s military—the paranoid Xi Jinping or his powerful vice chairman Zhang Youxia? This question lies at the heart of today’s biggest geopolitical debate. In this program, we break … Is China trying to remove the BRP Sierra Madre, the warship the Philippines deliberately grounded at Second Thomas Shoal, to assert its dubious historical claims over the Spratly Islands? What would … 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 … The downfall of a top Chinese minister exposes Beijing’s secret strategy: using the Nobel Peace Prize as bait to manipulate Donald Trump into concessions on Taiwan. Backed by Vladimir Putin, this … In today’s show: Former KMT Chair in Beijing To Attend WWII Anniversary Military Parade Taiwan Defense Experts Discuss Threats Posed by Chinese Military Different Views of World War II Within Taiwan … Taiwan is set to receive major weapons deliveries from the US in 2026. This comes from a backlog of arms purchases worth over US$20 billion that has yet to be delivered. Beijing is set to show off its military might in a massive parade attended by a range of world leaders on September 3rd. But officials in Taiwan are not impressed, calling … On the eve of China’s military parade on Wednesday, Taiwanese defense experts convened to assess the threats from the People’s Liberation Army and Taiwan’s potential responses. The discussion emphasized the role … The U.S.–China trade war is heating up. Beijing vows to strike back after President Donald Trump slapped an additional round of 10 percent tariffs on Chinese imports.The United States is shifting …
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