Taiwan is heavily investing in its minesweeping and minelaying capabilities to bolster deterrence against potential Chinese invasion. Join our discussion on how Taiwan should prioritize its approach. Source: Can Taiwan’s Naval …
Taiwan is heavily investing in its minesweeping and minelaying capabilities to bolster deterrence against potential Chinese invasion. Join our discussion on how Taiwan should prioritize its approach.
The video titled Can Taiwan's Naval Mines Thwart Potential Chinese Attacks? is produced by the channel Taiwan Talks and runs for approximately three minutes and forty-five seconds. The content focuses on Taiwan's strategic efforts to enhance its naval defense posture against potential aggression from China. Specifically, the discussion highlights significant investments being made into both minesweeping and minelaying capabilities. These developments are intended to serve as a critical component of broader deterrence strategies aimed at countering an invasion scenario. The dialogue explores how these specific technologies fit into the overall military planning for the region. A central theme involves determining the best priorities for Taiwan's approach to naval warfare in this context. By strengthening its ability to deploy and clear mines, the island aims to complicate any amphibious operations or naval movements by opposing forces. The overview suggests that balancing offensive minelaying with defensive minesweeping is a key consideration for maintaining maritime security. The conversation invites viewers to consider the strategic implications of these choices within the current geopolitical environment surrounding the Taiwan Strait.
Grant Newsham, a retired Marine Colonel and senior fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies and the Center for Security Policy, sits down with NTD’s Steve Lance to discuss how …
Grant Newsham, a retired Marine Colonel and senior fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies and the Center for Security Policy, sits down with NTD’s Steve Lance to discuss how China-backed political actors are launching a coordinated effort to weaken America’s critical allies like South Korea and Taiwan, and the implications this has for U.S. policy in the Indo-Pacific. —
When a doctor falls out a window in China, there’s a question of whether it was their own choice (suicide) or someone else’s (murder). In this episode we talk about why …
When a doctor falls out a window in China, there’s a question of whether it was their own choice (suicide) or someone else’s (murder). In this episode we talk about why it’s so dangerous to be a Chinese doctor and why Taipei’s former mayor has a price on his head after doing business with Chinese hospitals.
Evidence shows China is building out its nuclear weapons sites in secrecy. New satellite images show major construction deep inside the country. Five Shen Yun shows were canceled in Toronto after …
Evidence shows China is building out its nuclear weapons sites in secrecy. New satellite images show major construction deep inside the country. Five Shen Yun shows were canceled in Toronto after receiving bogus bomb threats—a first in 20 years. Taiwan is strengthening defenses on the Pratas Islands. Meanwhile, China is expanding its military footprint in the South China Sea, with new construction underway on a massive base. Mass protests in China are becoming more frequent, reflecting the country’s dire economic situation. A big win for America in the critical minerals race with China. A U.S. firm has acquired one of the world’s largest cobalt producers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It’s one of the few remaining mines not already controlled by China. For the first time in 50 years, NASA astronauts have set off to orbit the Moon. 00:00 Intro 01:00 China Secretly Expands Nuclear Weapons Sites: Report 02:10 Beauty and Tradition Silenced in Toronto 03:38 All Theater Bomb Threats in Past 2 Years Were Hoaxes 04:27 Canadian Lawmakers Back Shen Yun, Condemn Threats 06:24 Shen Yun Faces 150 Fake Threats Within 2 Years 07:10 Taiwan Moves to Boost Pratas Islands Defenses 08:31 China Builds Massive Base in South China Sea 09:23 Mass Protests Become More Frequent in China 09:39 Jailed Reporter Zhang Zhan in Poor Health 10:11 Retired Workers Protest at Social Security Bureau 10:47 Major E-Commerce Platform Investors Protest Again 11:18 UK Navy Captain Steps Down Over China Spy Probe 11:55 US Company Acquires Huge Congolese Cobalt Miner 12:59 Nike Forecasts Sales Drop, Stock Sinks 14:45 NASA’s Artemis II Begins Journey Around the Moon 16:05 Trump Congratulates NASA, Artemis II Crew After Launch 16:24 Competition in Space Race Heating Up With China 16:51 Moon-Bound Artemis II Crew Launches Into Space | Analysis 17:03 US Leads by Example in Peaceful Space Use: Fisher 19:18 Space Policy Should Be Bipartisan: Kurdian
Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to discuss China’s cyber threats, growing aggression in the South China Sea and the escalating race for dominance in space. 0:00 …
Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to discuss China’s cyber threats, growing aggression in the South China Sea and the escalating race for dominance in space. 0:00 Is China Winning the Space Race? 0:48 How SpaceX and Artemis Changed the Game 1:09 FBI Cyber Hack: Imposing Costs on Beijing 2:14 South China Sea: The World’s Most Volatile Flashpoint 3:33 Military Purges: Why China Can’t Invade Taiwan (Yet)
Iran attacked an oil tanker heading to China on Tuesday. This came after insider sources said Iran had rejected Beijing’s bid to mediate the war. China is resuming imports of U.S. …
Iran attacked an oil tanker heading to China on Tuesday. This came after insider sources said Iran had rejected Beijing’s bid to mediate the war. China is resuming imports of U.S. oil and gas after a long pause in trade. It comes as the Iran war ripples through global energy markets. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth discussed Russia’s and China’s role in the war: “As far as Russia and China, we know exactly what they’re doing—what they are or are not doing.” EU lawmakers are heading to both China and Taiwan on the same day, amid growing tensions with the United States. And President Donald Trump is voicing frustration with NATO allies over their lack of support in the Iran war. Japan is making a major military shift—deploying long-range missiles that can strike from afar, as tensions with China continue to escalate. 00:00 Intro 01:03 Iran Bombs Huge China-Bound Tanker 02:00 China to Resume U.S. Energy Imports Amid Iran War 02:55 Hegseth: “Upcoming Days Will Be Decisive” in the War 03:39 Hegseth: U.S. Confronts Russia, China Over War 04:09 Trump Slams NATO Allies for Lack of Support Over Iran 05:36 EU Lawmakers Visit China for First Time in 8 Years 06:51 EU Delegations Visit China and Taiwan Same Day 07:06 Japan Deploys Long-Range Cruise Missiles 08:10 Congressman Calls for Release of Chinese Dissidents 09:07 3 Violent Attacks in 30 Days: Faith Group Targeted 12:14 NASA Prepares First Lunar Mission in Over 50 Years 14:20 China Assembles Drone Fleet Near Taiwan 14:39 China Converts Aging J-6 Jets Into Taiwan Decoys 16:37 China’s J-6 Drones Pose a Real Threat to Taiwan 18:21 Jet Drones Could Strike Taiwan in 7 Minutes 19:37 Beijing Signals It Could Start War to Distract U.S.
A visiting delegation of US senators has had an inside look at Taiwan’s military R&D hub, demonstrating the country’s commitment to its own defense. Yet ongoing delays in US arms deliveries …
A visiting delegation of US senators has had an inside look at Taiwan’s military R&D hub, demonstrating the country’s commitment to its own defense. Yet ongoing delays in US arms deliveries are also a concern.
Everyone’s focused on Taiwan—but China has its eyes on more than just one target. Singapore sits at the heart of global trade and US military logistics. If conflict breaks out, it …
Everyone’s focused on Taiwan—but China has its eyes on more than just one target. Singapore sits at the heart of global trade and US military logistics. If conflict breaks out, it could become one of the most critical battlegrounds.
Ironclad relationship between Iran and China? Not exactly. Iran turned back two Chinese container ships trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz—even though a top Chinese official had tried to secure …
Ironclad relationship between Iran and China? Not exactly. Iran turned back two Chinese container ships trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz—even though a top Chinese official had tried to secure safe passage. China’s top chipmaker under scrutiny. U.S. officials say it has been supplying semiconductor equipment to Iran’s military for about a year—despite existing sanctions. Tensions are escalating ahead of President Donald Trump’s China visit. Beijing is launching investigations into U.S. trade practices. We have more on how this is targeting Washington’s move to resume some tariffs on China. Old fighter jets converted into attack drones are now deployed near Taiwan by Beijing. What could it mean for future tensions over the island? A new book about forced organ harvesting in China climbs The New York Times bestseller list. “Killed to Order,” by Jan Jekielek, senior editor at The Epoch Times, is raising major questions about the Chinese Communist Party. 00:00 Intro 01:20 Iran Blocks Chinese Ships in Hormuz; Factories Hit 02:54 US Officials: China Sent Chip Tech to Iran Military 03:33 China Retaliates Over Possible US Tariff Hikes 05:11 China Deploys Jets-Turned-Drones at Bases Near Taiwan 06:32 Book on China’s Organ Harvesting on NYT Best Seller List 07:16 China Says Organs Ready in Weeks, Raising Concerns 10:24 2 Indicted After IED Found at Florida Air Force Base 12:33 Stanford Student Testifies on Beijing’s Campus Espionage 14:52 Lawmakers Warn CCP Targeting US Universities 15:27 US Company Produces Rare Earth Material After Decades 16:18 How China, Russia Weaponize Data From Smartphones 16:44 Military Tracks Iran Using Smartphones, Cameras 18:00 Civil-Military Fusion Takes Data Tracking to New Level 19:26 China, Russia May Use Ads to Collect Your Data
Several government officials, including a ranking Philippines Coast Guard officer and a media organization, have become the latest targets of China’s aggressive assertions against those critical of their actions in the …
Several government officials, including a ranking Philippines Coast Guard officer and a media organization, have become the latest targets of China’s aggressive assertions against those critical of their actions in the South China Sea. In this episode of #CorrespondentsOnTaiwanPlus, host Andrew Ryan speaks to Summer Chen, founder of Taiwan-based initiative FactLink, and Regine Cabato, a contributor at the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ), to discuss China’s information war in the region and how journalists can fight back. 00:00 – Intro 01:30 – Chinese Embassy targets media in Manila row 04:20 – Cabato: ‘Scary’ to be on China embassy radar 05:42 – Taiwan fact-checkers on alert for disinformation 06:32 – Pro-Duterte influencers get Beijing training 08:17 – Chen cautions against labeling influencers 10:05 – Is influencer diplomacy being weaponized? Watch this episode of Correspondents, where we go beyond the headlines with experts and journalists in Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific region. Subscribe to the Correspondents’ playlist to get the latest episodes: • Correspondents #TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews #CorrespondentsOnTaiwanPlus #journalists #PCIJ #FactLink #propaganda #InfluenceOperations #influencers #vloggers #Pro-Duterte #Beijing #InfluencerDiplomacy #ChineseEmbassy #Philippines #Japan #Taiwan #China –
The United States is greenlighting two arms sales, together worth $1 billion, to Taiwan in a single week. Body-language clips online are sparking a political dispute—with Japan accusing China of misusing …
The United States is greenlighting two arms sales, together worth $1 billion, to Taiwan in a single week. Body-language clips online are sparking a political dispute—with Japan accusing China of misusing the footage, and now lodging a formal complaint. Under China’s threats to cut rare earth supplies, three American companies are speaking out about their experiences and the challenges they’re facing. Banks in China are now selling repossessed homes directly at steep discounts, but demand remains weak in the declining market. A Pacific island nation celebrates its ties with Taiwan—as Tuvalu’s prime minister prepares to sign the country’s first treaty during a visit. 00:00 Intro 01:06 U.S. Greenlights Two Arms Sales to Taiwan in One Week 02:38 China: There Is ‘No Market’ for Japanese Seafood 03:25 Japan: Viral Video Misrepresents Talks With China 04:22 Select Committee on China’s Control of Rare Earths 06:24 Report: CCP Could Weaponize Medicine, Tech Exports 09:13 Chinese Banks Sell Properties Amid Declining Economy 10:38 Tuvalu: We Treasure ‘Special Relationship’ w/ Taiwan 11:23 Taiwan Detains Chinese Citizen on Suspicion of Espionage 12:30 Prosecutors Grill Linda Sun’s Mother, Bankers Over Money Fraud Scheme 14:46 Dutch Halts Nexperia Seizure Order, Exports Resume 15:35 Tesla Plans to Cut China-Made Components: Analysis
President Lai Ching-te is calling for stronger defense self-reliance, highlighting a T-Dome missile defense plan and broader efforts to boost Taiwan’s military, economy and societal resilience amid rising threats from China. …
President Lai Ching-te is calling for stronger defense self-reliance, highlighting a T-Dome missile defense plan and broader efforts to boost Taiwan’s military, economy and societal resilience amid rising threats from China.
Tucker Carlson says the US can’t defend Taiwan and should “share power” with China. But is that realism—or dangerous appeasement? We break down Carlson’s shift, what it means for US policy, …
Tucker Carlson says the US can’t defend Taiwan and should “share power” with China. But is that realism—or dangerous appeasement? We break down Carlson’s shift, what it means for US policy, and why giving ground to the CCP could have massive global consequences. From trade to military strategy, this is a debate that could shape the future.
The US, Japan, the Philippines and Taiwan are deploying increasingly powerful coastal defense systems along the First Island Chain, creating a “missile arc” aimed at deterring China’s aggression. From Japan’s upgraded …
The US, Japan, the Philippines and Taiwan are deploying increasingly powerful coastal defense systems along the First Island Chain, creating a “missile arc” aimed at deterring China’s aggression. From Japan’s upgraded Type-12 missiles covering the Miyako Strait, to the Philippines’ Indian-made BrahMos batteries guarding the Bashi Channel, and Taiwan’s growing concentration of Hsiung Feng anti-ship missiles, these overlapping ranges could transform key maritime chokepoints into highly contested zones. It comes as Washington discusses stockpiling more weapon supplies in Taiwan, which could be accessed during an attempted blockade. In this episode, we examine how this emerging missile arc could affect China’s military operations, the implications for a potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait, and what it means for the peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific region.
Taiwan will not attend a World Trade Organization ministerial conference next week, with the foreign ministry unsatisfied with host Cameroon’s response to its protest over being labeled a province of China …
Taiwan will not attend a World Trade Organization ministerial conference next week, with the foreign ministry unsatisfied with host Cameroon’s response to its protest over being labeled a province of China on visa documents. It marks the first time Taiwan has missed the biennial meeting since joining the WTO in 2002.
With the Iran war still sending shocks through global energy markets and costs on the rise, Taiwan is raising prices — with the government shouldering most of the hit. Source: Taiwan …
With the Iran war still sending shocks through global energy markets and costs on the rise, Taiwan is raising prices — with the government shouldering most of the hit.
Taiwan will not attend a World Trade Organization ministerial conference next week, with the foreign ministry unsatisfied with host Cameroon’s response to its protest over being labeled a province of China …
Taiwan will not attend a World Trade Organization ministerial conference next week, with the foreign ministry unsatisfied with host Cameroon’s response to its protest over being labeled a province of China on visa documents. It marks the first time Taiwan has missed the biennial meeting since joining the WTO in 2002.
Washington is mulling a move that may free several hundred million barrels of oil. What does the Treasury secretary say about the possibility of lifting sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil …
Washington is mulling a move that may free several hundred million barrels of oil. What does the Treasury secretary say about the possibility of lifting sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil bound for China? President Donald Trump hosted Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House. Topping the agenda were the Iran war, China, and rare earth minerals. We have the key takeaways. U.S. intelligence is shifting its outlook on China and Taiwan, saying a 2027 invasion isn’t expected, but warning the broader threat from Beijing is still growing. Senior Trump administration officials say Taiwan remains a top priority in arms sales, pushing back on concerns the Iran military operation has shifted focus. 00:00 Intro 01:07 U.S. To Redirect Sanctioned Oil From China to Hit Iran 03:07 President Trump Hosts Japan Pm at White House 05:36 U.S. Intel Report: China Won’t Invade Taiwan by 2027 11:23 U.S. Official Says China May Be Conducting Secret Nuclear Tests 12:15 Leavitt: China Agrees to Postpone Trump Visit 12:50 China’s Control Over U.S. Drug Supply 15:35 Pro-china Factions’ Influence in S. Korea Politics
When Japan surrendered in 1945, its military was dismantled and Article 9 renounced war, anchoring a pacifist identity that shaped post-war relations with China and the United States. For decades, Japan …
When Japan surrendered in 1945, its military was dismantled and Article 9 renounced war, anchoring a pacifist identity that shaped post-war relations with China and the United States. For decades, Japan relied on American protection while tensions with Beijing simmered over history, trade, and disputed islands, slowly intensifying as China rose. The security rules that once defined East Asia—Japan restrained, the U.S. dominant, China cautious—are beginning to shift, as Tokyo expands its military role and steps closer to the region’s front lines. Since the Shinzo Abe era, security reforms, defense buildups, and Taiwan-linked crises have accelerated this transformation. Japan’s evolving posture could redraw the fragile balance between deterrence and escalation in Asia.
China has been rattling its saber about Taiwan ever since the nationalists fled to Taiwan in 1949. If China were to take over Taiwan, about 10% of its population could be …
China has been rattling its saber about Taiwan ever since the nationalists fled to Taiwan in 1949. If China were to take over Taiwan, about 10% of its population could be targeted for elimination. We spoke with Ethan Gutmann, author of The Xinjiang Procedure, about why 10% of Taiwan’s population is in China’s crosshairs.
00:00 Introduction 00:21 China’s Economy: A Shrinking Global Share 04:32 Rural Land Contracts 06:18 Taiwan Holds Rates as AI Boom Meets Energy Shock Risks Source: The Shocking China Story No One …
00:00 Introduction 00:21 China’s Economy: A Shrinking Global Share 04:32 Rural Land Contracts 06:18 Taiwan Holds Rates as AI Boom Meets Energy Shock Risks
The US, Japan, the Philippines and Taiwan are deploying increasingly powerful coastal defense systems along the First Island Chain, creating a “missile arc” aimed at deterring China’s aggression. From Japan’s upgraded …
The US, Japan, the Philippines and Taiwan are deploying increasingly powerful coastal defense systems along the First Island Chain, creating a “missile arc” aimed at deterring China’s aggression. From Japan’s upgraded Type-12 missiles covering the Miyako Strait, to the Philippines’ Indian-made BrahMos batteries guarding the Bashi Channel, and Taiwan’s growing concentration of Hsiung Feng anti-ship missiles, these overlapping ranges could transform key maritime chokepoints into highly contested zones. It comes as Washington discusses stockpiling more weapon supplies in Taiwan, which could be accessed during an attempted blockade. In this episode, we examine how this emerging missile arc could affect China’s military operations, the implications for a potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait, and what it means for the peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific region.
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s high-stakes visit to Washington — originally meant to reinforce the US–Japan alliance and refocus attention on Indo-Pacific security — was instead overshadowed by the US-Israeli war …
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s high-stakes visit to Washington — originally meant to reinforce the US–Japan alliance and refocus attention on Indo-Pacific security — was instead overshadowed by the US-Israeli war with Iran, a global energy crisis and an eyebrow-raising comment by US President Donald Trump about Pearl Harbor. Earlier in the week, Tokyo signed a joint declaration with the UK and several EU countries expressing support for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which is a critical passageway for 20 percent of the world’s oil. However, Japan’s pacifist Constitution and domestic opposition put major constraints on any potential military role. Meanwhile, a US intelligence report described Takaichi’s comments about Taiwan as “a significant shift,” seemingly siding with Beijing’s interpretation and putting Tokyo on the defensive. How will Takaichi and her government navigate this “very difficult” political terrain? In this episode, we examine Japan’s diplomatic challenge, shifting US alliance dynamics and what it means for Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific. *Recorded on March 20, 2026 at 10:30am Taiwan Standard Time Host/Senior Producer: Yin Khvat Consultant: Max Yu Research Assistant: April Lin Our guests: Ota Fumio Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces Vice Admiral (Ret.) Patrick Cronin Hudson Institute Asia-Pacific Security Chair Michael Chen Democratic Progressive Party International Affairs Director Chapters: 00:00:00 – Japan PM Visits US Amid Iran Conflict 00:03:28 – Takaichi Navigates ‘Very Difficult’ Terrain in DC 00:15:24 – Tokyo Rejects US Intel on PM’s Taiwan Remarks
Chinese leader Xi Jinping wanted a new world order—but his closest allies are crumbling. With Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in U.S. custody and Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dead, Xi’s global ambitions …
Chinese leader Xi Jinping wanted a new world order—but his closest allies are crumbling. With Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in U.S. custody and Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dead, Xi’s global ambitions are facing a major reality check. We examine how Washington is squeezing Beijing’s partners and dismantling China’s global agenda. A Chinese researcher in Texas has been sentenced to one year in prison and is set to be deported after pleading guilty to attempting to smuggle sensitive medical data to China. Chinese nationals have been receiving flight training in the United States, and some could one day pilot Chinese military aircraft in an attack on Taiwan. A lawmaker is sounding the alarm. A new book, “Killed to Order,” exposes the Chinese Communist Party’s crime of forced organ harvesting. It’s authored by Jan Jekielek, senior editor at The Epoch Times. 00:00 Intro 02:36 Trump’s South America, Mideast Actions Dismantle Xi’s Global Agenda 08:59 MD Anderson Researcher Gets 1-Year Prison Term: Chinese IP Theft 10:40 China Pilots Trained in U.S. Schools 11:56 Experts to Congress: Robotics Race with China Critical 14:45 New Book Unpacks CCP’s Organ Harvesting Industry 17:01 Expert: Widespread Chinese Influence in South Korea
Taiwan is racing to build a layered air defense system — known as the “T-Dome” — to counter growing missile threats from China. With high-altitude Tien Kung (Sky Bow) interceptors, mid-altitude …
Taiwan is racing to build a layered air defense system — known as the “T-Dome” — to counter growing missile threats from China. With high-altitude Tien Kung (Sky Bow) interceptors, mid-altitude US NASAMS and PAC-2/PAC-3 systems, last-resort point defense weapons like Stingers and Skyguards, PAVE PAWS radars, and AI-enabled IAMD command networks, the plan is to create a fully integrated shield capable of defending against ballistic missiles, drones, advanced aircraft and saturation attacks. A new US$14 billion arms package and the timely delivery of 102 Patriot missiles suggest Washington remains committed to Taiwan’s defense, despite concerns over resource constraints. But can Taiwan meet its ambitious 2027 target? And are there any remaining gaps? In this episode, we examine Taiwan’s evolving deterrence strategy, political challenges at home, and what it means for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
A new US intelligence report says Beijing has no plans to invade Taiwan in 2027, despite much speculation around a potential timeline for the PLA under Chinese President Xi Jinping. Source: …
A new US intelligence report says Beijing has no plans to invade Taiwan in 2027, despite much speculation around a potential timeline for the PLA under Chinese President Xi Jinping.
China says it wants peace—but is that just part of the strategy? As China expands its influence through cyber, economic, and information warfare, anti-war narratives are spreading in the U.S. and …
China says it wants peace—but is that just part of the strategy? As China expands its influence through cyber, economic, and information warfare, anti-war narratives are spreading in the U.S. and beyond. From tensions over Taiwan to global propaganda campaigns, is Beijing shaping public opinion to gain the upper hand before a real conflict begins?
China’s Two Sessions are usually tightly controlled political theater—but this year, something felt different. From over 100 unexplained absences to a rare dissenting vote, from missing generals to subtle shifts in …
China’s Two Sessions are usually tightly controlled political theater—but this year, something felt different. From over 100 unexplained absences to a rare dissenting vote, from missing generals to subtle shifts in language on Taiwan and the economy, a series of unusual signals emerged behind the scenes. Even Xi Jinping’s inner circle appears unsettled, raising new questions about loyalty, control, and the balance of power inside the CCP. In this video, we break down what these signals really mean—and whether they point to deeper instability within China’s political system.
Clashing narratives, competing coverage—what’s shaping the story we see? And how is China influencing the global conversation on the Iran war? Taiwan is reaffirming its resolve to defend itself, as the …
Clashing narratives, competing coverage—what’s shaping the story we see? And how is China influencing the global conversation on the Iran war? Taiwan is reaffirming its resolve to defend itself, as the summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping is delayed and speculation grows over whether it could affect U.S. arms sales to the island. Chinese companies not only operate American port terminals, but are also being awarded U.S. military transportation contracts. Now, two lawmakers are pushing back. Argentina’s textile sector is facing its worst downturn in decades. Ultra-cheap imports from China are flooding its market. A U.S. cybersecurity firm has uncovered a massive North Korean scheme targeting American tech jobs. One suspect’s laptop provides an inside look, revealing China’s possible role in the operation. 00:00 Intro 01:03 Israel Confirms Killings of Top Iranian Officials 02:01 Trump Expects Iran War to End “Soon” 02:29 How Media Narratives Are Aiding Iran 04:26 China’s Role in Shaping Iran War Narratives 06:16 Taiwan Reaffirms Self-Defense Commitment 07:27 Bill Would Prevent CCP From Using Truck Drivers for Spying 08:32 Chinese Company Could Track U.S. Military Cargo 09:52 What’s Behind Trump’s Comment on Delaying China Visit 15:11 Argentina Fashion Hit Hard by Chinese Imports 18:34 U.S. Cybersecurity Firm Exposes N. Korea Job Scheme
Chinese leader Xi Jinping wanted a new world order—but his closest allies are crumbling. With Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in U.S. custody and Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dead, Xi’s global ambitions …
Chinese leader Xi Jinping wanted a new world order—but his closest allies are crumbling. With Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in U.S. custody and Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dead, Xi’s global ambitions are facing a major reality check. We examine how Washington is squeezing Beijing’s partners and dismantling China’s global agenda. A Chinese researcher in Texas has been sentenced to one year in prison and is set to be deported after pleading guilty to attempting to smuggle sensitive medical data to China. Chinese nationals have been receiving flight training in the United States, and some could one day pilot Chinese military aircraft in an attack on Taiwan. A lawmaker is sounding the alarm. A new book, “Killed to Order,” exposes the Chinese Communist Party’s crime of forced organ harvesting. It’s authored by Jan Jekielek, senior editor at The Epoch Times. 00:00 Intro 02:36 Trump’s South America, Mideast Actions Dismantle Xi’s Global Agenda 08:59 MD Anderson Researcher Gets 1-Year Prison Term: Chinese IP Theft 10:40 China Pilots Trained in U.S. Schools 11:56 Experts to Congress: Robotics Race with China Critical 14:45 New Book Unpacks CCP’s Organ Harvesting Industry 17:01 Expert: Widespread Chinese Influence in South Korea
China’s latest Two Sessions reveal a leader at a crossroads. For years, 习近平 doubled down on high growth and tech-driven exports, but the harsh reality of deflation and a shrinking population …
China’s latest Two Sessions reveal a leader at a crossroads. For years, 习近平 doubled down on high growth and tech-driven exports, but the harsh reality of deflation and a shrinking population has finally forced his hand. In this video, we analyze why the CPC has lowered its GDP target for the first time in decades and what the “half-convinced” mindset—a term rooted in Cultural Revolution struggle sessions—tells us about the government’s current state of panic. From a massive pivot toward “cultural warfare” regarding Taiwan to a record-breaking abandon of fiscal discipline, 习近平 is finally compromising with reality—but is it too little, too late? We break down why these half-hearted measures to stimulate consumption and births are likely to fall short, leaving China’s “Great National Rejuvenation” on shaky ground.
President Donald Trump says he has asked to delay his planned meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing by about one month. He has also called on Beijing to help …
President Donald Trump says he has asked to delay his planned meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing by about one month. He has also called on Beijing to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The United States and China have resumed trade talks in Paris, discussing tariffs, trade volumes, and a possible new “U.S.–China Board of Trade.” Officials say the talks are constructive as both sides prepare for a potential Trump–Xi summit in Beijing, though the dates may shift. China is ramping up military activity around Taiwan—again. Warplanes and ships are back in the area, raising concerns about renewed pressure on the island nation amid the ongoing war in Iran. A former U.S. Marine and intelligence analyst faces federal charges for allegedly sending top-secret U.S. defense information to two people, including one in China. 00:00 Intro 02:46 Trump Seeks to Delay China Trip, Calls on China to Help With Strait of Hormuz 05:28 Allies Respond to Trump’s Call to Secure Key Oil Route 06:57 U.S.-China Delegations Resume Trade Talks in Paris 09:42 CCP Resumes Military Pressure on Taiwan After Absence 11:35 Former U.S. Marine Indicted for Sharing Classified Information with China: DOJ 12:38 Lawmakers Criticize Nvidia H200 Chip Sales to China Over U.S. Security Risks 13:53 How Beijing Dehumanizes Christians in China
Japan has received its first F-35B fighter jets from the United States, while also inking a deal to sell 11 Mogami-class frigates to Australia. Just days later, a Chinese Navy destroyer …
Japan has received its first F-35B fighter jets from the United States, while also inking a deal to sell 11 Mogami-class frigates to Australia. Just days later, a Chinese Navy destroyer crashed into a Chinese Coast Guard ship while in a reckless pursuit of a Philippine Coast Guard vessel east of Scarborough Shoal. If China had hit the Philippine ship, it would have triggered an international incident. But could it have activated Manila’s Mutual Defense Treaty with Washington? And what impact might this episode have on tensions in the region? In this episode, we discuss the significance of these major arms deals among U.S. allies in light of China’s rising maritime aggression.
Taiwan last year had 370,000 more women than men, as more girls are being born than boys and women continue to outlive men. Source: Taiwan’s Gender Imbalance Grows as Population Shrinks|TaiwanPlus …
The US has launched a new trade investigation into Taiwan under Section 301. This is part of the Trump administration’s push to rebuild tariffs after the Supreme Court struck them down …
The US has launched a new trade investigation into Taiwan under Section 301. This is part of the Trump administration’s push to rebuild tariffs after the Supreme Court struck them down in February. The probe targets 16 economies, with Taiwan under scrutiny for its large trade surplus with the US.