Washington announces a win in its latest tit-for-tat cyber battle with Beijing. The FBI says it countered a massive Beijing-backed hacking network. Key U.S. infrastructure, organizations, and U.S. allies were among …
Washington announces a win in its latest tit-for-tat cyber battle with Beijing. The FBI says it countered a massive Beijing-backed hacking network. Key U.S. infrastructure, organizations, and U.S. allies were among its targets. And efforts are underway to counter the Chinese Communist Party’s unfair business practices, such as large state subsidies and slave labor. A panel on Capitol Hill analyzes what could happen if they continue. A Japanese boy dies hours after a violent attack by a man in China on Wednesday. Senior Japanese officials are urging Beijing to provide an explanation. And, a firsthand account from a young man tortured in a Chinese mental hospital. He says he was held there after he exposed a massacre conducted by the Chinese Communist Party. 00:00 Intro 01:16 FBI Disrupted Major China Hacking Plan in the U.S. 03:51 Panel: Countering CCP’s Unfair Market Practices 05:58 Expert on Risk of TikTok Shaping American Opinion 10:15 Japanese Boy Dies After Being Stabbed in China 11:43 Deadly Attack Mirrored by Rising Maritime Conflicts 13:24 Taiwan Warns Against Rumors Over Pager Explosions 14:27 2 European Firms Potentially Linked to Pager Explosion 14:56 Escapee Exposes Brutal Chinese Mental Hospital 18:05 Top Global Food Buyer China Reduces Its Demand 19:27 Why Is GM’s $5,000 EV Available Only in China?
A Chinese tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz but was later made to turn back by U.S. forces. War Secretary Pete Hegseth is warning Iran’s new regime to “choose wisely.” …
A Chinese tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz but was later made to turn back by U.S. forces. War Secretary Pete Hegseth is warning Iran’s new regime to “choose wisely.” “We’re carrying out this blockade using less than 10 percent of America’s naval power,” Hegseth said. The Pentagon is turning to automakers for weapons production. It’s asking companies such as General Motors and Ford to help boost output, as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East strain U.S. munitions stockpiles. More than a dozen Chinese scholars were turned away from the United States. China says they were denied entry at a Seattle airport despite holding valid visas. 00:00 Intro 00:59 Sanctioned Chinese Tanker Turns Back in Strait of Hormuz 01:56 Hegseth to Iranian Regime: “Choose Wisely” 02:41 Hegseth: U.S. Controls Strait, Warns Iran 03:50 Caine: U.S. to Pursue Ships Aiding Iran 04:48 Hegseth: China Assures U.S. It’s Not Giving Iran Weapons 05:03 Pentagon Turns to Automakers for Weapons Production: WSJ 06:24 20 Chinese Scholars Turned Away at U.S. Border 08:10 Tightening VPN Bans, Fines, Raids: Chinese Netizens 10:43 Supply Chains Shift From China to Mexico 12:37 Aging China Loses Edge as Mexico Remains Young 14:45 Cybersecurity Expert on AI Adoption and Power 15:01 Rex Lee: AI Risk Comes Down to How It’s Used 18:56 Fixing AI Risk Starts With Changing Business Models
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.
China’s purge is expanding to the top leadership. Another Politburo member has been removed—making that the third in six months. What does this purge say about Xi Jinping’s scrutiny of China’s …
China’s purge is expanding to the top leadership. Another Politburo member has been removed—making that the third in six months. What does this purge say about Xi Jinping’s scrutiny of China’s military industry? The FBI is sounding the alarm on popular apps tied to China—warning that your personal data could be at risk. Here’s what you need to know before you download. Despite an FBI warning, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is leading the city government back onto TikTok, a platform with ties to China. Made in China—exploding airbags are under review. Federal regulators are considering a nationwide ban on Chinese-made inflators tied to 10 deaths. China faces shipping backlash: Secretary of State Marco Rubio is accusing Beijing of bullying over rising tensions involving dozens of Panama-flagged vessels and key canal ports. 00:00 Intro 01:08 China Purge Widens: 3rd Top Official Targeted 02:52 Aerospace, Military Industry Purges Amid Weapons Failures 04:13 FBI Issues Warning on Using Chinese-Made Apps 05:43 NYC Government Returns to TikTok: Security Issues Raised 08:06 FBI Labels China-Linked Cyber Breach ‘Major Incident’ 08:57 FCC Proposes New Chinese Tech Restrictions 09:53 US-China Drug Crisis: Cooperation, Tensions Remain 10:37 Regulators Weigh Ban on Chinese Airbag Inflators 11:43 Rubio Condemns China’s Detainment of Panama-Flagged Vessels 13:17 Panel Examines Chinese Automakers’ Impact on Industry 15:01 US Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Ban Chinese Car Parts 15:27 US Auto Industry Relies Heavily on China 16:16 Chinese Auto Tech Sparks US Security Concerns 17:41 Cutting Chinese Auto Parts Could Raise Prices 18:55 Tesla at Risk From Possible Chinese Parts Ban 20:56 High Gas Prices? Experts Urge EV Patience
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.
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
Japan is shifting away from China as its top partner. This follows months of Chinese pressure—diplomatic, military, and economic—forcing Tokyo to reassess its strategy. National security concerns: No foreign-made routers will …
Japan is shifting away from China as its top partner. This follows months of Chinese pressure—diplomatic, military, and economic—forcing Tokyo to reassess its strategy. National security concerns: No foreign-made routers will be allowed to be imported into the United States anymore, especially those tied to China. China is quietly mapping the world’s oceans, deploying research vessels and underwater sensors across key regions. Now, U.S. officials warn that this data could give Beijing a strategic advantage in naval warfare. Brewing dissent spills over, as hundreds of Chinese citizens clash with police in southern China, sparked by a crematorium project. A new documentary featuring two brothers dancing with Shen Yun Performing Arts premiered Tuesday night. It’s about their mission, their journey, and their passion. We spoke with the two dancers about their experiences. 00:00 Intro 01:30 Japan Set to Shift Away From China as Top Partner 02:04 Takaichi: Japan Remains Open to Dialogue With China 02:43 China Continues to Step Up Pressure on Japan 04:33 FCC Bans Foreign-Made Routers Over Security Risks 07:07 China’s Ocean Mapping Raises Military Concerns: Report 08:39 Guangdong Citizens Clash With Police Over Crematorium 11:12 Aus, EU Seal Trade Deal Amid China’s Threats 13:54 Teen’s Emotional Journey to Become a Shen Yun Dancer 14:51 Following His Brother: Lucas’s Path to Shen Yun 16:16 Shen Yun Faces Interference and Threats 17:37 Shen Yun Dancer Perseveres Amid CCP Pressure 18:46 Jesse Browde: Motivated by Mission and Culture 19:59 NTD Presents ‘Unbroken: The Untold Story of Shen Yun’
On the morning of Friday, March 20, the situation in Iran escalated once again. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed that its spokesman and deputy commander for public relations, Major …
On the morning of Friday, March 20, the situation in Iran escalated once again. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed that its spokesman and deputy commander for public relations, Major General Ali Mohammad Naeini, was killed in a joint airstrike by the United States and Israel. Ironically, Naeini issued a strong warning to the United States and Israel in a public appearance just hours before the attack.
China is calling in executives from the world’s two largest shipping firms to discuss rising shipping costs and international disruptions tied to the Iran conflict. The move also comes as both …
China is calling in executives from the world’s two largest shipping firms to discuss rising shipping costs and international disruptions tied to the Iran conflict. The move also comes as both firms take over key Panama Canal ports. President Donald Trump says the United States will keep the Strait of Hormuz open for countries that rely on it, including China. China depends on the Strait of Hormuz more than any other nation for crude oil. Trump said the strait must stay open, but Iran threatens closure. What would continued disruptions mean for China? Experts weigh in. Tensions over fentanyl are rising ahead of Trump’s visit to China. The U.S. and China clashed over the issue at a U.N. drug meeting. A Chinese telecom company faces a major federal ruling in Illinois. U.S. officials say it stole sensitive technology from Motorola Solutions. 00:00 Intro 01:03 Trump: Strait of Hormuz Open for All, China Included 03:14 Iran: Military ‘Awaiting’ U.S. Forces in Strait of Hormuz 04:03 U.S. Considers Tapping Strategic Petroleum Reserve 04:46 G7 Lays Groundwork to Use Oil Reserves If Needed 05:43 White House: Oil Prices Will Drop After the War 06:57 Hegseth: Today Will Be Most Intense Day of Strikes on Iran 09:54 Netanyahu on Iranian Regime: ‘We’re Breaking Their Bones’ 10:44 China Summons Maersk, MSC Over Higher Operation Fees 12:32 Oil Prices Fall After Trump Says Iran War Will End ‘Very Soon’ 18:09 CCP-Linked Telecom Firm Fined $50M for Motorola IP Theft 19:40 U.S. and China Clash Over Fentanyl at UN Drugs Meeting 20:46 AI-Generated War Fakes: Money, Influence, Annoyance
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
00:00 Introduction 00:12 US-China: Drugs, Smugglers & Spies 04:35 Economy: China’s Retirement Crunch 08:11 China & The Iran War Source: Iran War Is a Massive Blow To China | China’s Economy …
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.
National security expert T. Casey Fleming is the CEO of BlackOps Partners, a strategy and cybersecurity consulting firm that he founded in 2008. He’s also the author of the new book, …
National security expert T. Casey Fleming is the CEO of BlackOps Partners, a strategy and cybersecurity consulting firm that he founded in 2008. He’s also the author of the new book, “The Red Tsunami: The Silent Storm Killing Your Freedom.” “It may look like a book, but it’s a whistleblower’s exposé and survival guide. … It basically tells you what to do to protect yourself,” Fleming said. “Number one: Stop buying Chinese products and services and stop investing in companies that are investing in China,” he said. The Chinese Communist Party has been using what are known as unrestricted warfare tactics against the United States for decades, and on multiple fronts, he said. Its purpose is to weaken the enemy from within—without firing a single shot. There are dozens of tactics, including, for instance, cognitive warfare, drug warfare, and biological warfare. These manifest in the deployment of TikTok—which remains a powerful cognitive weapon in the CCP’s arsenal, Fleming argued—as well as the spread of both COVID-19 and fentanyl addiction in America. For years, Americans have largely failed to notice this pattern of unrestricted warfare and how the pieces fit together. “The mosaic effect is you see bits and pieces and you don’t connect them, and so it doesn’t really mean much to you. … When you connect the dots… it becomes the mosaic. You now see what your enemy is doing and what the end goal is, and how you need to protect yourself.” Casey said he believes this silent, unrestricted war is the final war: “The world will be won or lost within the next 10 years or less.”
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
Population and economic data are key indicators in the competition between major global powers, but under the Chinese Communist Party’s rule, China has been accused of falsifying these figures, with many …
Population and economic data are key indicators in the competition between major global powers, but under the Chinese Communist Party’s rule, China has been accused of falsifying these figures, with many flaws exposed!
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] 00:00 Introduction 00:10 US-China: Trump-Xi Summit & Iran Crisis 02:31 Vietnam-China 04:25 Tech War: Nvidia’s H200s & ‘Apple Tax’ 07:50 The New Space Race
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
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
On February 28, 2026, the U.S. military launched Operation “Epic Fury” against Iran. While the news may have already flooded social media, there is a particularly shocking and humiliating detail worth …
On February 28, 2026, the U.S. military launched Operation “Epic Fury” against Iran. While the news may have already flooded social media, there is a particularly shocking and humiliating detail worth noting: the U.S. military debuted its “LUCAS” suicide drone in combat.
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.
A comment addressing widespread concerns: The Pentagon’s No. 3 official says the strikes on Iran The U.S.-Israel-led military campaign against Iran has some analysts worried it could drain ammunition and missile …
A comment addressing widespread concerns: The Pentagon’s No. 3 official says the strikes on Iran The U.S.-Israel-led military campaign against Iran has some analysts worried it could drain ammunition and missile stockpiles needed to deter China’s ambitions over Taiwan. Does Operation ‘Epic Fury’ compromise U.S. Deterrence in the Pacific? Ramping up internet censors, checking loyalty of military personnel, and multiple secret meetings. An insider account on how U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran have Beijing afraid of losing its own grip on power. $100-million dollars in Venezuelan gold has arrived in the United States. But it’s about more than gold. Washington is looking to secure Venezuela’s rare minerals and counter Beijing’s influence in critical resources. Politically connected elites in China have been hiring women in America as surrogate mothers to bear their children—children who can later vote in U.S. elections. More on China’s exploitation of birth tourism in the United States. 00:00 Intro 01:12 Does ‘epic Fury’ Weaken U.s. Deterrence in Indo-pacific? 03:45 Insider: Beijing Afraid Iran Strikes Will Spur Uprising 05:45 $100M in Venezuelan Gold Arrives as U.S. Targets Rare Minerals 07:02 Global Arms Trade Surges Amid Rising China, Russia Tensions: Report 08:26 Lawmakers Raise Concerns About CCP-Backed Student Group 10:16 CCP Exploits Birth Tourism in U.S. on ‘Industrial’ Scale 15:57 Trump’s ‘shield of the Americas’ to Counter China
Pastor Bob Fu was a student leader during the 1989 Tiananmen democracy movement and later led an underground Chinese house church. In 1996, he was imprisoned for “illegal evangelism.” He later …
Pastor Bob Fu was a student leader during the 1989 Tiananmen democracy movement and later led an underground Chinese house church. In 1996, he was imprisoned for “illegal evangelism.” He later fled China and came to the United States, where he founded ChinaAid, a Christian human‑rights organization that documents cases of persecution, provides legal aid, and advocates for religious freedom in China. In this episode, we dive into the escalation of religious persecution in recent years in China, including the growing dehumanization of Christians. Echoing Mao Zedong’s targeting of “five black classes” during the Cultural Revolution, in 2012, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leaders labelled Christian underground churches as one of five new “black classes” or black categories. Fu says that the CCP’s leadership is determined to destroy the positive image that Chinese people have of Christian believers. “Xi Jinping wants to play God,” Fu says. “The Communist Party treats these people as a threat to the regime’s existence. The goal is to eradicate Christian faith from the map of China.” We also discuss a case now at the Supreme Court, Cisco v. Doe, which could have important repercussions for American companies that enable China’s human rights atrocities.
Insider sources suggest China was caught off guard by the U.S.–Israeli strike that killed Iran’s Islamic leader. We examine what Beijing expected from the operation and how its calculations were different …
Insider sources suggest China was caught off guard by the U.S.–Israeli strike that killed Iran’s Islamic leader. We examine what Beijing expected from the operation and how its calculations were different from reality. Israel’s air force struck the building of the Iranian body in charge of appointing the supreme leader. We hear from an expert who says the move could be rattling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader Xi Jinping. Groups in the United States linked to the CCP appear to be organizing protests to sway public opinion against the strikes on Iran. Here’s how the conflict could put China in an economic stranglehold. The CCP’s most important annual political meetings are underway in Beijing. Meanwhile, the regime is ramping up its suppression of human rights activists and protesters. 00:00 Intro 01:07 China Misjudged US–Israel Operations in Iran 02:51 Expert: Strike on Iran Sends China’s Xi Into Panic 04:23 China Stops Sending Planes Toward Taiwan for a Week 04:49 CCP-Linked Groups Stage Anti-War Protests 06:00 Experts Warn of Grim Economic Outlook for China 07:20 Beijing Tightens Grip on Activists During Major Meetings 07:43 Gold Investment Scandal Sparks Protest 08:08 Vaccine Victim’s Father Warned Not to Post Online 08:45 Rights Activist Missing After Hospital Standoff 09:18 Activist’s Home Demolished While She Was in Prison 10:27 Jimmy Lai Won’t Appeal 20-Year Sentence 11:22 How Iran War Impacts China, Its Interests in Mideast 11:36 US Forces Seen Upholding Law, China Reframes Narrative 12:49 China Exploits US Divisions: Waller 13:51 Iran Conflict Could Deepen China’s Economic Woes 15:51 Cuba’s Collapse Seen as Setback for China 16:44 US Moves to Counter China’s Influence in Latin America 18:48 Iran War Gives Trump Leverage Ahead of China Trip
A comment addressing widespread concerns: The Pentagon’s No. 3 official says the strikes on Iran will not drain munitions needed for any Taiwan contingency, and that the United States is still …
A comment addressing widespread concerns: The Pentagon’s No. 3 official says the strikes on Iran will not drain munitions needed for any Taiwan contingency, and that the United States is still laser-focused on the Indo-Pacific. Iranian air defense systems are made up of Chinese and Russian equipment, and they failed to defend against strikes by Israel and the United States. We take a closer look. To discuss, a former U.S. defense attaché in Beijing and a former assistant secretary of state weigh in. The stage is set for China’s biggest annual political event in Beijing. What’s on the CCP’s 2026–2030 agenda, and what’s in the new five-year plan aimed at competing with the United States? We bring you the highlights. Protests, largely driven by social injustice and financial hardship, continue to break out across China amid a slowing Chinese economy. And in London, a woman holding a banner describing Beijing’s decades-long persecution of her faith, Falun Gong, is brutally assaulted by a male bus driver. She shares her insight into what may be behind the violence. 00:00 Intro 01:18 Pentagon: Iran War Will Not Affect Munitions for Taiwan 02:54 Report: Defense Systems From China, Russia Fail in Iran 05:17 Allies Back U.S. in Warning to China 06:23 China Unlikely to Back Iran Beyond Own Interests 07:48 China’s Oil Dilemma After U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran 10:50 Chinese FM: “Indiscriminate Use of Force” Unacceptable 11:39 Spotlight on China’s New Five-Year Plan 12:07 What Are China’s “Two Sessions”? 12:23 China’s 2026 Agenda and Five-Year Plan 14:52 Protests Across China as Beijing Holds Major Event 16:36 CCP’s Annual Meeting to Unveil Tech Race Road Map 19:04 Police Probe Assault on Faith Group Adherent in London 21:55 London Police Arrest 3 on Suspicion of Spying for China
A middle-school dropout from Fujian becomes the mastermind behind one of the world’s largest telecom-fraud empires. Chen Zhi, chairman of Cambodia’s Prince Group, built a vast network of scam compounds across …
A middle-school dropout from Fujian becomes the mastermind behind one of the world’s largest telecom-fraud empires. Chen Zhi, chairman of Cambodia’s Prince Group, built a vast network of scam compounds across Southeast Asia—laundering billions through crypto while tens of thousands of trafficked workers were forced to run online fraud operations. In 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice indicted him in a sweeping cybercrime case and seized billions in assets. But before he could face a U.S. courtroom, Cambodia abruptly stripped his citizenship and sent him back to China. Why did Beijing move so quickly to reclaim him? The rise and fall of Chen Zhi exposes the darker side of Belt and Road capital, organized crime, and the political protection behind Asia’s scam-park industry.
Iran’s decapitation after a massive U.S.–Israel strike is sending shockwaves far beyond the Middle East — all the way to Zhongnanhai. With President Trump’s visit to Beijing just weeks away, the …
Iran’s decapitation after a massive U.S.–Israel strike is sending shockwaves far beyond the Middle East — all the way to Zhongnanhai. With President Trump’s visit to Beijing just weeks away, the timing has major strategic implications. From China’s oil dependence on Iran to broader geopolitical alignments with Russia, Tehran’s crisis could reshape U.S.–China calculations. Is this just a regional conflict or a warning to authoritarian powers? We break down the strategic, economic, and psychological impact of Iran’s decapitation on global dynamics.
Did China’s reckless actions this week near the Scarborough Shoal nearly activate the Mutual Defense Treaty between the Philippines and United States? On Monday, a Chinese Navy destroyer accidentally rammed a …
Did China’s reckless actions this week near the Scarborough Shoal nearly activate the Mutual Defense Treaty between the Philippines and United States? On Monday, a Chinese Navy destroyer accidentally rammed a Chinese Coast Guard Ship, possibly killing some of their own men. If not for the deft seamanship of the Philippine Coast Guard, however, it appears likely those casualties would have been Filipino. Less than three days later, a Chinese fighter jet flew within 60m of a Philippine plane, while the Chinese Navy shadowed two U.S. ships on a freedom-of-navigation mission near the Shoal. Is it just a matter of time until Beijing stumbles into an armed conflict with Washington? In this episode, we are joined by a new special guest — the former U.S. ambassador to Myanmar — who shares his insights on the latest events in the South China Sea as well as the rising China-U.S. competition for rare earth metals in Myanmar. Host: Yin Khvat Our guests: Alexander Huang Council on Strategic and Wargaming Studies Chair Derek Mitchell Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Asia Program Non-Resident Senior Advisor Former U.S. Ambassador to Myanmar Former U.S. Department of Defense Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs Chapters: 00:00:00 – China’s Reckless Maritime Behavior 00:01:40 – What If China’s Actions Had Killed? 00:15:02 – Philippine’s Long Seafaring History 00:18:29 – China Seized Scarborough in 2012 00:21:30 – China, U.S. Seek Influence in Myanmar #ScarboroughShoal #IndoPacific #ChineseCoastGuard #ChineseNavy #PeoplesLiberationArmy #PLA #PLANavy #PLACoastGuard #PhilippineCoastGuard #PhilippineNavy #XiJinping #FerdinandMarcosJr #USMilitary #USNavy #PACOM #USSHiggins #MutualDefenseTreaty #PhilippineUSRelations #TaiwanStrait #Myanmar #Burma #RareEarths #RareEarthMinerals #RareEarthMetals #MyanmarChinaRelations #MyanmarCivilWar #USForeignPolicy #TaiwanTalks
00:00 Introduction 00:14 US-China Relations: Strategic Rivalry and Political Uncertainty 07:49 Military Purges: New Report 11:05 Chinese Economy: Consumption Debate Source: China’s Military Purges: Shocking New Details Emerge | US – …
00:00 Introduction 00:14 US-China Relations: Strategic Rivalry and Political Uncertainty 07:49 Military Purges: New Report 11:05 Chinese Economy: Consumption Debate
Americans lose an estimated $10 billion a year to Chinese crypto fraud schemes. U.S. authorities say they are working to seize and return stolen funds linked to scams run by transnational …
Americans lose an estimated $10 billion a year to Chinese crypto fraud schemes. U.S. authorities say they are working to seize and return stolen funds linked to scams run by transnational criminal organizations tied to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Three Chinese scientists are now off the hook after authorities in Beijing intervened in an alleged biological smuggling case in the United States.
With the Fujian ship (Type 003) joining the fleet and undergoing intensive sea trials, both official media and online communities have entered an unprecedented “Three Aircraft Carrier Era” frenzy. In carefully …
With the Fujian ship (Type 003) joining the fleet and undergoing intensive sea trials, both official media and online communities have entered an unprecedented “Three Aircraft Carrier Era” frenzy. In carefully edited promotional videos, set to dramatic music and slow-motion shots, and with overwhelming praise proclaiming “far ahead,” an inflated strategic illusion is spreading: it seems that as long as these three steel giants line up in the Western Pacific, America’s half-century of naval dominance will instantly vanish.
With Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs struck down, the ratification of Taiwan’s trade pact with the US faces new challenges. TaiwanPlus spoke to economist Dachrahn Wu, head of the Taiwan Economic Development …
With Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs struck down, the ratification of Taiwan’s trade pact with the US faces new challenges. TaiwanPlus spoke to economist Dachrahn Wu, head of the Taiwan Economic Development Research Center at National Central University, to learn more. Wu says key semiconductor exports are protected and warns that reopening talks could backfire, adding that US–China talks will likely focus on security over trade, with limited impact on Taiwan. 📹 Reporter(s): Patrick Chen/Ai Chi #TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews –
At a global disarmament conference in Geneva, the United States accused China of secretly conducting low-yield nuclear tests in 2020 — an allegation Beijing strongly denies. The claim comes at a …
At a global disarmament conference in Geneva, the United States accused China of secretly conducting low-yield nuclear tests in 2020 — an allegation Beijing strongly denies. The claim comes at a pivotal moment, as the New START treaty between the US and Russia has expired and Washington pushes for a new trilateral arms control framework that China refuses to join. Are we entering a post–arms control era marked by renewed nuclear testing and unconstrained warhead deployments? In this episode, we examine the credibility of the US allegations, China’s strategic calculus, the collapse of traditional arms control regimes, and what a potential three-way nuclear competition could mean for the Indo-Pacific and Taiwan. *Recorded on February 12, 2026 at 3:15pm Taiwan Standard Time Host: Wen-Ti Sung Producer: Chinyeh Chiang Our guests: Kitsch Liao Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub Associate Director K. Tristan Tang Pacific Forum Non-Resident Vasey Fellow Chapters: 00:00:00 – Talks Falter as US-Russia Treaty Expires 00:01:40 – US Accuses China of Secret Nuke Tests 00:09:00 – New START Treaty Lapses 00:14:00 – US Calls for Treaty With Russia, China
China—along with other countries around the globe—is facing a new 15 percent tariff on all goods exported to the United States. That’s on top of industrial tariffs President Donald Trump imposed …
China—along with other countries around the globe—is facing a new 15 percent tariff on all goods exported to the United States. That’s on top of industrial tariffs President Donald Trump imposed last year. Trump says China will benefit if the Supreme Court rules against his birthright citizenship order. The court is set to consider the issue in April. Fake news sites tied to the Chinese Communist Party are the subject of a new report, which says a China-linked network is impersonating major U.S. media outlets. It’s targeting a New York performing arts company founded by victims of persecution under communism. An event in Nashville highlights the challenges Christian communities are facing worldwide and how believers are responding. Sam Brownback, former U.S. ambassador-at-large for International Religious Freedom, said: “China’s at war with God. They will not win this war, but they could cause a lot of death and carnage 00:00 Intro 01:09 How Trump’s 15% global tariff will impact chinese goods 04:03 Trump: Any Change to Birthright Rule Could Help China 04:51 Report: CCP-Linked Fake Sites Mimic Major Media Outlets 07:40 Faith Groups Highlight Work Against Religious Persecution 10:24 India Joins Pax Silica to Challenge China’s Technology Sector 12:15 Trump Raises Global Tariffs From 10 Percent to 15 Percent | Analysis 🔵Tiffany Meier’s documentary Hollywood Takeover – how Beijing is rewriting the script in America’s film industry: hollywoodtakeover.com
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] 00:00 Introduction 00:17 US-China: Trump Visit & Taiwan Trade 04:32 China Investors Embrace AI Rally 07:21 China’s Auto Sector Slump
A Chinese company has been forced to sell land near a U.S. military site—a win for Utah’s government.Marrying U.S. military members to gain base access appears to be another Beijing-linked scheme. …
A Chinese company has been forced to sell land near a U.S. military site—a win for Utah’s government.Marrying U.S. military members to gain base access appears to be another Beijing-linked scheme. Lawsuits and arrests are underway.The CIA takes action: A Mandarin recruiting video targets Chinese officers after a rare military purge sparks backlash. The video says, “Anyone with leadership qualities is bound to be subject to suspicion and ruthlessly eliminated.”The United States and Taiwan have struck a trade deal—bolstering the island nation’s defense against Beijing’s threats.Japan seizes a Chinese fishing boat and arrests its captain, and China protests.China is also helping Russia sidestep U.S. sanctions, with tens of thousands of cars exported through China.00:00 Intro01:01 Utah forces Chinese Company to sell land01:44 Phony marriages for U.S. military base access04:02 CIA video recruiting Chinese officers as spies05:49 U.S. warns on China’s deals in Venezuela07:39 A declining China‑Venezuela relationship08:26 U.S.‑Taiwan reach reciprocal trade deal10:35 New NATO Arctic mission to defend against Russia, China11:07 Japan seizes Chinese fishing boat, arrests skipper11:41 2 Chinese nat’ls charged with spying on Buddhist group12:52 Foreign cars flow into Russia via China14:41 China deal offers zero tariffs to S. African exports15:12 Lessons from China’s Cultural Revolution: Xi van Fleet