China’s annual “Two Sessions” are set to open in early March, offering a critical glimpse into Beijing’s political priorities, economic direction and approach to Taiwan. This year’s meetings unfold amid exceptional …
China’s annual “Two Sessions” are set to open in early March, offering a critical glimpse into Beijing’s political priorities, economic direction and approach to Taiwan. This year’s meetings unfold amid exceptional uncertainty, following the dramatic purge of senior PLA leaders including Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia, raising questions about civil–military relations and internal stability. At the same time, China is entering its 15th Five-Year Plan period, with growth targets, defense spending, and industrial policy under intense scrutiny. How will Beijing balance political control, economic strain, and mounting external pressure from Washington? In this episode, we preview the Two Sessions, examine key political and economic signals to watch, and assess what shifts in rhetoric may reveal about China’s intentions toward Taiwan and the evolving US–China relationship. *Recorded on February 6, 2026 at 2pm Taiwan Standard Time Host: Wen-Ti SungProducer: Chinyeh Chiang Our guests: Titus Chen National Chengchi University Institute of International Relations Research Professor and Deputy DirectorWei-Feng Tzeng National Chengchi University Institute of International Relations Associate Research Fellow Chapters:00:00:00 – China Launches New 5-Year Plan amid Purges00:02:36 – China Loses Military Expertise in Latest Purges00:11:34 – Beijing’s Five-Year Plan Clings to 5% GDP Goal00:21:42 – Xi and Trump Discuss Taiwan on Phone Call#GovernmentWorkReport #EconomicGrothTarget #DefenseBudget #TaiwanPolicy #PLA #XiJinping #ZhangYouxia #LiuZhenli #JiangBin #ZhouXinmin #LuoQi #LiuCangli #ZhouChen #CentralMilitaryCommission #CMC #MilitaryPurge #ChinaPurge #PoliticalLoyalty #ChinaMilitary #CentralMilitaryCommission #RocketForce #AntiCorruption #TigersAndFlies #MilitaryModernization #ChinaDefense #DefenseBudget #ChinaEconomy #15thFiveYearPlan #5YearPlan #GDPGrowthTarget #5% #5Percent #ChinaDream #NewQualityProductiveForces #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIPlus #IoT #InternetofThings #HighTechIndustry #DomesticConsumption #RuralMarket #ChinaGrowth #NumberOneDocument #Agriculture #TaiwanStrait #TaiwanIssues #TaiwanAffairs #CrossStraitRelations #USChinaRelations #XiTrumpSummit #ArmSales #Geopolitics #ChinaForeignPolicy #InternationalAffairs #GlobalSecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #EVs #ElectricVehicles #Robotics #InternetOfThings #AerospaceChina #DefenseBudget #ChinaDream #EconomicMobilization #Technocrats #CentennialGoal #NDRC #NationalDevelopmentandReformCommission #TaiwanPlus #TaiwanTalks
Japan’s recent election delivered a landslide victory for Sanae Takaichi and her Liberal Democratic Party, securing 316 seats in the lower house—the strongest ruling-party performance since World War II. This gives …
Japan’s recent election delivered a landslide victory for Sanae Takaichi and her Liberal Democratic Party, securing 316 seats in the lower house—the strongest ruling-party performance since World War II. This gives Takaichi unprecedented power to advance policies once championed by her mentor Shinzo Abe: raising defense spending to 2% of GDP, introducing nuclear-powered submarines, and ultimately amending the constitution to normalize Japan’s military as a full National Defense Force.Far from reviving militarism, these moves stem from deep alarm over China’s rise and military expansion. Takaichi is accelerating Abe’s strategy of building a values-based alliance—especially with the United States—to counter the CCP threat, with clearer commitments to Taiwan’s defense likely ahead. As Cold War 2.0 takes shape, Japan is welding itself firmly to the American camp, setting the stage for sharper Sino-Japanese confrontation in the years to come.
The Pentagon recently released a report detailing China’s “National Total War” strategy to overcome the “strong enemy” of the United States.After observing the global response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, China …
The Pentagon recently released a report detailing China’s “National Total War” strategy to overcome the “strong enemy” of the United States.After observing the global response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, China is hardening not just its military, but also its economy to survive sanctions and global isolation. We break down the Pentagon’s report covering China’s military buildup, global supply chains, technology, logistics, and political considerations as 2027 fast approaches.
Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits down with China expert and author Gordon Chang to discuss the U.S.-Taiwan trade deal, bringing insight and context to …
Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits down with China expert and author Gordon Chang to discuss the U.S.-Taiwan trade deal, bringing insight and context to the stories shaping the day.
Taiwan’s vice premier says it’s impossible to move 40 percent of semiconductor production to the United States. More on the tug-of-war between Washington and Taipei over this critical technology.U.S. military forces …
Taiwan’s vice premier says it’s impossible to move 40 percent of semiconductor production to the United States. More on the tug-of-war between Washington and Taipei over this critical technology.U.S. military forces pursued a sanctioned oil tanker from South America halfway across the globe before boarding it in the Indian Ocean. The ship was carrying oil bound for China.Visiting Bath Iron Works, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth called for faster U.S. manufacturing. He says the Pentagon is pushing to rebuild the defense industrial base and prioritize U.S.-made weapons to meet battlefield demands.Four years in prison for a former campaign adviser to a Southern California city council member. He’s been convicted of acting as an agent for China.A strategic Australian port has become a battleground for U.S.–China tensions. Australia’s prime minister aims to regain control of the Darwin port—triggering possible trade retaliation from China.Some of China’s high-ranking military officers have been purged. Insiders reveal a quiet pushback spreading through the Chinese military and into the civilian bureaucracy.00:00 Intro01:26 Taiwan: Moving 40 Percent of Chip Production to U.S. ‘Impossible’03:24 U.S. Forces Board Venezuelan Oil Tanker Bound for China04:20 U.S. War Secretary: ‘Go Fast. We Win.’06:49 California Man Gets 4 Years for China Agent Role07:43 U.S. to Deploy 4 Submarines to Naval Base in Australia08:52 Australia Aims to Reclaim Darwin Port From China10:35 Insiders: Passive Resistance Spreading in China’s Military11:20 Jimmy Lai’s Verdict Reveals CCP’s True Nature: Cella11:43 Starmer Calls for Strategic Partnership With China14:01 Jimmy Lai’s Last Interview Before Arrest16:29 Independent Media in Hong Kong Under Pressure18:38 Air Canada Suspends Flights to Cuba
Taiwan and the US are deepening military cooperation with the establishment of a Joint Firepower Coordination Center, designed to improve target integration and precision strike planning amid rising pressure from China. …
Taiwan and the US are deepening military cooperation with the establishment of a Joint Firepower Coordination Center, designed to improve target integration and precision strike planning amid rising pressure from China. Supporters argue the move strengthens deterrence by denial in the Taiwan Strait, while critics warn it could narrow strategic ambiguity. At the same time, questions have emerged over Washington’s priorities after Taiwan was not explicitly mentioned in the latest US National Defense Strategy, even as officials emphasize the First Island Chain. How should this omission be interpreted? And what does growing US–Taiwan operational integration mean for regional security? In this episode, we examine the Joint Firepower Coordination Center, evolving US strategy in the Indo-Pacific, and how Taiwan fits into shifting US defense planning under renewed US–China rivalry. *Recorded on February 5, 2026 at 2pm Taiwan Standard Time Host: Wen-Ti SungProducer: Chinyeh Chiang Our guests: Bryce C. Barros GLOBSEC’s GeoTech Center Associate FellowKitsch Liao Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub Associate Director Chapters:00:00:00 – Taiwan, US Build ‘Joint Firepower’ to Deter War00:01:38 – Taiwan and US Integrate Military Systems00:10:56 – Why Did US Omit Taiwan in Official Strategy?00:19:21 – Trump and Xi Talk Trade, Security Ahead of Visit
FBI Director Kash Patel says President Donald Trump is backing the return of the China Initiative. The program, which ended under the Biden administration, targeted criminal activity tied to the Chinese …
FBI Director Kash Patel says President Donald Trump is backing the return of the China Initiative. The program, which ended under the Biden administration, targeted criminal activity tied to the Chinese Communist Party. Arrests for Chinese espionage reportedly rose 40 percent during the first year of Trump’s second term.A major shift in Japan’s political landscape. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a sweeping supermajority victory. Reactions are coming in from Trump and China’s Foreign Ministry.Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in the city’s most severe national security case to date. World leaders are condemning the ruling.The White House is backing Taiwan’s $40 billion push to boost defense spending. Details on infighting among the island’s political parties over the proposal.“Appearance violations.” That’s the official reason a Chinese singer has been repeatedly banned on Chinese social media. His resemblance to Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping has become an issue for the regime.00:00 Intro01:12 FBI’s Focus Returns to CCP-Related Threats02:59 Takaichi Wins Snap Election; Trump, China Respond05:53 Hong Kong Jails China Critic Jimmy Lai for 20 Years07:41 WH Backs Taiwan’s Plan to Raise Defense Spending08:46 Honduras Weighs Taiwan Ties After Trump Meeting10:10 Singer-Actor Repeatedly Banned for Resembling Xi Jinping11:15 Farmers Seek Land Pay, Workers Demand Owed Wages12:11 Japan’s Takaichi Secures Landslide Win in Snap Election | Analysis15:43 U.S. to Bring China Under New Nuclear Arms Control?18:36 What’s Next in U.S.-China Relations?🔵Tiffany Meier’s documentary Hollywood Takeover – how Beijing is rewriting the script in America’s film industry: hollywoodtakeover.com
A significant industry has emerged of expectant mothers flying from China to states such as California or U.S. territories such as Saipan to give birth to American citizens, says investigative reporter …
A significant industry has emerged of expectant mothers flying from China to states such as California or U.S. territories such as Saipan to give birth to American citizens, says investigative reporter Peter Schweizer.As soon as the newborn is old enough to fly, mother and child travel back to China with their babies. Chinese state-run media began promoting such services years ago, Schweizer says.“They are exploiting this on a massive scale,” Schweizer said. “It’s industrial, and we are completely oblivious to it.”He estimates there are tens of thousands of such cases per year. When the child turns 21, their parents can then potentially claim green cards through them.There are also growing anecdotes of surrogacy as another preferred route.“Politically connected elites in China … are hiring women in the United States to carry their children. They call them carriers. And these women are American citizens,” Schweizer says.Schweizer is the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers, including most recently “The Invisible Coup: How American Elites and Foreign Powers Use Immigration as a Weapon.”In this episode, he breaks down some of the incredible findings of his book.Over the course of history, “migration has oftentimes been used as a weapon: a weapon of subversion, a weapon to overwhelm an enemy, a weapon to divide an enemy, a weapon to sow chaos,” he says.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
A key treaty aimed at curbing nuclear deployments and limiting nuclear threats around the globe has just expired. President Donald Trump rejected an offer from his Russian counterpart to extend it. …
A key treaty aimed at curbing nuclear deployments and limiting nuclear threats around the globe has just expired. President Donald Trump rejected an offer from his Russian counterpart to extend it. Why? And what comes next?The United States says Beijing has conducted a secret nuclear test. Here’s more on Trump’s plan, as the United States faces growing nuclear threats from both China and Russia.Thomas DiNanno, under secretary for arms control and international security: “China remains on track to have over 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030, and Russia is supporting this buildup.”Preparations are mounting ahead of a possible attack on Taiwan. The United States has successfully tested new attack drones as it strengthens military cooperation with Taiwan. Meanwhile, China is unveiling new hypersonic missiles.00:00 Intro01:09 Trump Rejects Putin Offer to Extend New START Nuclear Treaty03:10 U.S.: China Has Conducted Secret Nuclear Testing05:23 Copley on Bringing China Under New Nuclear Control07:10 Nuclear Treaty Fails to Constrain China’s Growth: Copley09:37 Trump-Xi Deal Carries Long-Term Risks: Copley11:16 U.S., Taiwan Successfully Test New Jet Attack Drone12:19 China Develops Hypersonic Missile for Drones, Aircraft13:36 U.S. Boosts Rare Earth Output, Reduces China Reliance14:22 Democrat Senators Ask for SpaceX Probe15:26 Ikea Shuts Down 7 Major Stores in China16:11 Japan Election: Key Things to Watch This Sunday19:49 TSMC to Make Advanced AI Semiconductors in JapanOne of our viewers asks whether America is building facilities to refine rare earth minerals to reduce reliance on China’s supply chain. We break it down.
President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping spoke on the phone on Wednesday, with more details emerging on U.S. soybean purchases and Washington’s weapons sale to Taiwan.An FBI raid has revealed …
President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping spoke on the phone on Wednesday, with more details emerging on U.S. soybean purchases and Washington’s weapons sale to Taiwan.An FBI raid has revealed a major security loophole. With loose regulations on virus labs in the United States, questions are growing over how this could be exploited by China. Senior investigative reporter Joshua Philipp explains.“You wouldn’t have to launch a biological warfare attack on America,” he says. “You can make it look like an accident in someone’s backyard.”Trump also warned the United States would militarily secure its base on the Chagos Islands if American forces come under threat. Meanwhile, a lawmaker says the UK’s prime minister should consider another option.In a separate development, Trump and Xi discussed Taiwan during their call. As China reiterated its claims over the island, Taiwan’s opposition delayed a new defense budget—drawing criticism from U.S. lawmakers. The Trump–Xi call has put that budget stalemate back in the spotlight.00:00 Intro01:23 U.S.–China Relations Juggle Goodwill and Friction03:09 Trump–Xi Talk Puts Taiwan Budget Deadlock Back in Spotlight05:24 Mysterious China-Linked Bio Labs Found in U.S. Cities08:25 Backyard Labs Could Pose Bioweapon Threat: Philipp10:15 Vegas Lab Seizure May Reveal What Reedley Could Not13:16 Smuggled Pathogens, Secret Labs Spark U.S. Security Fears14:39 Trump: U.S. Would Secure Diego Garcia Base if Threatened15:34 Sen. Kennedy to UK: Sell Chagos Islands to the U.S.16:11 Key U.S.–Russia Nuclear Treaty Expires16:54 Panama Rejects China Threats Over Key Canal Ports18:10 Waymo Faces Lawmaker Scrutiny Over Chinese-Made Cars19:42 Hearing: China Spends Billions to Suppress Faith
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 Introduction00:10 US-China Cold War: Critical Minerals 02:36 Beijing Punishes Panama05:58 China EV Stock Slide: BYD Rout Exposes Profit Fears07:44 China’s Coal Capacity Expansion
A U.S. military ship is docking at a strategically vital port in Asia, with the head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command meeting Cambodian military leaders on board. It’s sending a clear signal …
A U.S. military ship is docking at a strategically vital port in Asia, with the head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command meeting Cambodian military leaders on board. It’s sending a clear signal to China.The British Prime Minister is heading to China on a state visit. What does he hope to achieve, and what’s at stake?South Korea is urging lawmakers to pass a U.S. investment bill as President Donald Trump signals higher tariffs on Korean goods, putting pressure on Seoul to act quickly. Taiwan may take lessons from its neighboring partner.Texas is further protecting its citizens from the Chinese Communist Party. The state is expanding its list of technologies prohibited for use by state employees.00:00 Intro01:00 US Warship Visits Cambodia Base Upgraded by China02:27 Strategic Importance of Cambodia’s Ream Base03:11 UK Prime Minister Heads to China for Economic Talk04:40 Chinese Spies Hack Downing Street Phones: Report05:28 Seoul Acts on US Deal After Trump’s Tariff Warning09:11 Japan Asks Fishermen to Avoid Disputed Islands Amid China Tensions11:10 Texas Bans State Employees from Using Shein, Temu12:03 Countering Chinese Repression Overseas13:34 Unpacking China’s Latest Military Purges | Analysis
On January 16, SAIC-GM’s official account issued a statement saying that a large volume of malicious rumors targeting Buick MPV models, including the GL8, had appeared across online platforms. The statement …
On January 16, SAIC-GM’s official account issued a statement saying that a large volume of malicious rumors targeting Buick MPV models, including the GL8, had appeared across online platforms. The statement said certain accounts deliberately staged comparison scenes, selectively exaggerated isolated details, and carried out coordinated disparagement, harming the reputation and brand image of the Buick GL8 and other MPVs.
President Donald Trump says Canada opposes the Golden Dome being built over Greenland and “voted in favor of doing business with China.” After revoking Canada’s invitation to join the Board of …
President Donald Trump says Canada opposes the Golden Dome being built over Greenland and “voted in favor of doing business with China.” After revoking Canada’s invitation to join the Board of Peace, questions are being raised: Would closer alignment with China be worth it for Canada?The United States is officially leaving the World Health Organization (WHO). Why this matters—and what it means for America and the future of the WHO.The TikTok deal has been sealed. It’s now majority-owned by American companies. Is the app, with its 200 million American users, secure?Danish troops have landed in Greenland for “Arctic Endurance” training drills—following a stern warning from Trump to NATO allies to increase their military presence in the region.Ukraine’s president has raised concerns that Taiwan’s technology could be helping Russia’s missile program. Taiwan is pushing back. Here’s what the island nation’s president had to say.00:00 Intro00:59 Trump Revokes Canada’s Invitation to ‘Board of Peace’04:51 US Officially Exits World Health Organization07:36 US Exits WHO Over China, COVID Concerns10:08 TikTok Finalizes US Joint Venture to Avoid Ban11:35 Is TikTok Really Secure After the Overhaul?12:20 Denmark Conducts ‘Arctic Endurance’ Drills in Greenland14:01 Taiwan President Responds to Zelenskyy’s Allegation14:44 Thousands of Chinese Fishing Boats Near Taiwan: Analysis16:10 China Exercises Grey Zone Tactics—Dilemma for US17:25 Chinese Drone Flies in Taiwan Airspace, Tests US Limits
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says tensions with China have eased, lowering the risk of conflict, as President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping could meet up to four times this year.A new …
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says tensions with China have eased, lowering the risk of conflict, as President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping could meet up to four times this year.A new arrangement gives the United States full access to Greenland, including unrestricted military access—with no payment required.A warning comes from NATO, as the alliance’s top military commander discusses the risks of growing China–Russia cooperation in the Arctic.The legendary American hot dog brand Nathan’s Famous is getting a new owner—and it’s in the hands of a Chinese company.Japan is still waiting on billions in U.S. military equipment—some orders are more than five years old. What’s causing the delays?00:00 Intro01:05 Bessent: Trump, Xi Could Meet Four Times in 202604:50 Trump: New Deal Will Give US ‘Total Access’ to Greenland05:46 NATO’s Top General Warns of Russia–China Arctic Ties06:33 Why Is Greenland Militarily Important to the US?07:32 Trump Rules Out Use of Force to Take Greenland10:36 Chinese-Owned Company Buys Iconic US Hot Dog Maker11:25 Lawmakers Warn CCP Tech Threatens US Infrastructure14:37 House Panel Advances Bill Limiting AI Chip Exports15:32 Billions in US Arms Deals to Japan Delayed Over Five Years16:54 Unpacking TikTok’s Use of Cognitive Warfare: Fleming
President Donald Trump addressed the World Economic Forum in Switzerland on Wednesday, including the U.S.–China AI race and his plans for Greenland, which he says are driven by perceived threats from …
President Donald Trump addressed the World Economic Forum in Switzerland on Wednesday, including the U.S.–China AI race and his plans for Greenland, which he says are driven by perceived threats from China and Russia: “We probably won’t get anything unless I decide to use excessive strength and force, where we would be, frankly, unstoppable. But I won’t do that.”China has imported enough soybeans from the United States to meet what the United States required Beijing to fulfill—and it involved two Chinese state-run companies.Are Chinese electric cars safe? Reports claim two EVs from well-known Chinese brand Xiaomi exploded in a single day. What was the cause?China says its economy grew 5 percent last year amid weak consumer demand and a housing market slump. Experts are casting doubt on the figure.China’s latest death toll is sparking questions. Why is last year’s death toll even higher than during the COVID-19 pandemic, when funeral homes were overwhelmed?00:00 Intro02:47 Trump Says He Will Not Use Force to Take Greenland05:06 China Reaches U.S. Soybean Target Set in Trade Truce06:12 Xiaomi Electric Cars Catch Fire; Two Cases in One Day07:39 Chinese-Made Cars Boom in Mexico Despite 50% Tariffs08:52 Expert Casts Doubt on China’s 5% GDP Growth in 202510:51 China’s 2025 Death Toll Surpasses COVID-19 Pandemic12:50 EU Could Follow U.S. in Banning Chinese Telecom Tech14:50 China Plays Major Role in Sustaining Iran’s Economy16:30 China-Backed Hack Hits U.S. Congressional Email Systems
President Donald Trump will address the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday emphasizing the “hot economy” in the United States and what American leadership in the world looks like. Notably, …
President Donald Trump will address the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday emphasizing the “hot economy” in the United States and what American leadership in the world looks like. Notably, Xi Jinping will not attend the forum.Greenland continues to dominate headlines. Trump has threatened new tariffs on European countries, prompting them to reach a deal. How are European nations reacting?An NTD contributor’s mother was abducted by police in China over her faith. More on the daughter’s urgent plea.More than 120 Falun Gong practitioners died as a result of persecution in China last year, but experts warn that the true toll could be far higher. We break down the report and what’s behind this ongoing crackdown.00:00 Intro01:10 Trump to Speak Wednesday; Bessent: U.S. Economy ‘Hot’03:22 Tensions Over Greenland Continue06:29 Trump Threatens New Tariffs Over Greenland07:35 EU Leaders Hold Emergency Meeting Over Tariffs08:25 Starmer: UK Not Planning Counter-Tariffs10:41 Europe Reacts to Trump’s Tariff Threats11:56 Importance of the Arctic to the U.S., China, Russia12:22 Regulations Slow Western Rare Earths: Nadrowski14:15 ‘Chinese Police Abducted My Mother’16:04 124+ Falun Gong Practitioners Killed in China in 202517:55 China Reports Lowest Birthrate Since 194919:46 Japan PM Seeks Election Amid Money, China Concerns
China has officially raised concerns over a new U.S. military runway project in the Philippines, intensifying geopolitical tensions in one of the world’s most strategically sensitive regions. As the United States …
China has officially raised concerns over a new U.S. military runway project in the Philippines, intensifying geopolitical tensions in one of the world’s most strategically sensitive regions. As the United States strengthens its military infrastructure under expanded defense cooperation agreements, Beijing is warning that such moves could destabilize the Indo-Pacific and escalate South China Sea rivalries.The runway project is part of broader U.S.–Philippines security cooperation aimed at improving rapid response, logistics, and regional defense readiness. However, China views the development as a direct challenge to its regional influence, particularly given the Philippines’ proximity to disputed waters and key maritime trade routes.With rising military patrols, competing territorial claims, and growing alliance networks, the Philippines is increasingly positioned at the center of great-power competition. Supporters argue the runway enhances deterrence and disaster-response capabilities, while critics fear it may turn the country into a frontline in a potential U.S.–China confrontation.In this video, we examine:• Why China is objecting to the U.S. military runway project• The strategic importance of the Philippines in the Indo-Pacific• How this development affects South China Sea tensions• What it means for U.S.–China relations and regional security• Possible diplomatic and military outcomes ahead
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!
The arms race is a key part of the U.S.-China confrontation. Recently, the U.S. has taken multiple actions to strike back at China for stealing American military technology.On January 12, the …
The arms race is a key part of the U.S.-China confrontation. Recently, the U.S. has taken multiple actions to strike back at China for stealing American military technology.On January 12, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that former U.S. Navy sailor, Jinchao Wei, also known as Patrick, was sentenced to 200 months in prison after being convicted of espionage. He was involved in a conspiracy to send defense information to Chinese officials.
Taiwan scores big as tariffs drop to 15 percent, with some goods now duty-free. It is also partnering with the United States on artificial intelligence. In exchange, Washington has secured an …
Taiwan scores big as tariffs drop to 15 percent, with some goods now duty-free. It is also partnering with the United States on artificial intelligence. In exchange, Washington has secured an additional $500 billion in investments.Canada is lowering tariffs on some Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) in exchange for modest relief from economic pressures. But trade with China comes with complications, including demands from Chinese leader Xi Jinping.Twenty-six people have been indicted in a game-fixing scheme in men’s college basketball. Authorities say it started with rigged games in China, then expanded to NCAA games in the U.S.China unveiled new equipment designed to target Starlink terminals and disrupt internet signals. Could this be preparation for an invasion of Taiwan?Military presence in Greenland has expanded. Some European countries are sending soldiers there. Which country are they targeting?00:00 Intro01:03 US Gets $500B Taiwan Investment for 5% Tariff Cut03:21 Canada, China Slash EV, Canola Tariffs to Reset Ties05:16 CIA Recruiting Chinese Spies06:11 26 People Charged in Scheme to Rig NCAA Games07:48 China Unveils Portable System to Jam Starlink08:53 US Approves $1.5B Proposal for Naval Base in Peru10:13 Some European Nations Send Troops to Greenland12:27 Why President Trump Wants US Control of Greenland15:11 ‘Are You Dead?’ Chinese ‘Loneliness’ App Removed16:12 Why the ‘Are You Dead’ App is Going Viral in China17:00 Growing Scrutiny Over China-Linked Online Scam Ads
The arms race is a key part of the U.S.-China confrontation. Recently, the U.S. has taken multiple actions to strike back at China for stealing American military technology.On January 12, the …
The arms race is a key part of the U.S.-China confrontation. Recently, the U.S. has taken multiple actions to strike back at China for stealing American military technology.On January 12, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that former U.S. Navy sailor, Jinchao Wei, also known as Patrick, was sentenced to 200 months in prison after being convicted of espionage. He was involved in a conspiracy to send defense information to Chinese officials.
#InsightfulChina #USMilitary #AirDefenseSystems #Radar #Venezuela At 3:29 AM on January 3rd, Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife, dressed in their pajamas, were captured alive by US forces in their fortified …
#InsightfulChina #USMilitary #AirDefenseSystems #Radar #Venezuela At 3:29 AM on January 3rd, Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife, dressed in their pajamas, were captured alive by US forces in their fortified residence and taken to the United States. What shocked the world was that Venezuela’s Chinese-made JY-27 “anti-stealth” radar, which it had invested heavily in and heavily deployed over a long period, as well as its Russian-made S-300 air defense system, showed no response to the US operation.
China is ordering its banks to review billions in Venezuela-linked loans after Washington’s capture of Nicolás Maduro, reflecting rising concerns over geopolitical shocks to lenders.China’s economic growth slowed to its weakest …
China is ordering its banks to review billions in Venezuela-linked loans after Washington’s capture of Nicolás Maduro, reflecting rising concerns over geopolitical shocks to lenders.China’s economic growth slowed to its weakest pace in six months last December.Maduro pleaded not guilty to narco-terrorism charges at his first New York court appearance on Monday. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Venezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodriguez, saying she would “face a situation probably worse than Maduro” if she failed to “do what’s right.”The United States’ capture of Venezuela’s Maduro is sparking debate over whether Beijing could attempt something similar against Taiwan’s president.South Korea’s president is visiting China this week, hoping to boost ties and economic cooperation. How will negotiations play out? A geopolitical expert breaks it down.00:00 Intro01:33 China Orders Banks to Assess Venezuela-Related Loans03:26 China’s December PMI Hits the Slowest Point: Survey06:05 Maduro Pleads Not Guilty to Drug and Weapons Charges09:27 Switzerland Freezes Maduro and Associates’ Assets09:57 Venezuela Orders Police to Arrest U.S. Operation Supporters10:28 Trump Issues Stern Warning to Interim Venezuelan Leader12:24 U.S. Ambassador Defends Maduro Capture at U.N.13:59 Experts Debate Whether Beijing Could Capture Taiwan’s President17:30 China, S. Korea Seek to Boost Ties Amid Regional Tensions18:51 China–S. Korea Dialogue | Analysis
US strikes in Venezuela are fueling debate over whether the operation could set a precedent for other conflicts, including a potential Chinese move against Taiwan. TaiwanPlus spoke with Bonnie Glaser, managing …
US strikes in Venezuela are fueling debate over whether the operation could set a precedent for other conflicts, including a potential Chinese move against Taiwan. TaiwanPlus spoke with Bonnie Glaser, managing director of the Indo-Pacific program at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, who says Beijing is unlikely to alter its strategy toward Taiwan based on events elsewhere.
As the world focuses on the delicate diplomatic crisis between China and Japan at the end of 2025, something less noticed is happening on a remote atoll in the Pacific. Workers …
As the world focuses on the delicate diplomatic crisis between China and Japan at the end of 2025, something less noticed is happening on a remote atoll in the Pacific. Workers from a Chinese company are braving the sea winds to restore an old runway that has been dormant for decades. This atoll, located in Micronesia, is about 900 kilometers from the U.S. military base in Guam, and it has suddenly become a hotspot in the strategic competition between China and the U.S.
Operation Honey Pot: Paste this emoji 🍯 in your comment below.The Chinese Communist Party loves to quote Sun Tzu’s Art of War—especially when it wants to look wise, peaceful, and five …
Operation Honey Pot: Paste this emoji 🍯 in your comment below.The Chinese Communist Party loves to quote Sun Tzu’s Art of War—especially when it wants to look wise, peaceful, and five steps ahead of everyone else. But here’s the problem: the CCP is lying about what The Art of War actually teaches.In this episode of China Uncensored, Chris Chappell breaks down how Sun Tzu is routinely misinterpreted—and deliberately misused—by the CCP to mask China’s aggressive strategy toward the United States and its allies.
Taiwan is responding to China’s latest military drills around the island. It’s condemning the Chinese regime’s actions as a threat to regional security.China is quietly expanding the factories that build its …
Taiwan is responding to China’s latest military drills around the island. It’s condemning the Chinese regime’s actions as a threat to regional security.China is quietly expanding the factories that build its nuclear weapons. Experts say it could change how quickly Beijing responds to an attack. We break down the potential implications.U.S. tariffs have raked in over $200 billion dollars this year. A closer look at how President Donald Trump has used them to reshape trade.Cambodia and Thailand have finally signed a ceasefire deal. Now, both the United States and China are racing to take credit. But who actually brought peace to the region?00:00 Intro01:10 China Stages Warships, Fighter Jets near Taiwan04:02 China Ramps up Nuclear Weapons Program, Raising Global Concerns05:16 Inside Trump’s Tariff Push and Its Global Impact09:13 U.S., China Vying for Influence Over Cambodia, Thailand10:38 Race to the Moon: The U.S. vs. China
The Chinese Communist Party loves to quote Sun Tzu’s Art of War—especially when it wants to look wise, peaceful, and five steps ahead of everyone else. But here’s the problem: the …
The Chinese Communist Party loves to quote Sun Tzu’s Art of War—especially when it wants to look wise, peaceful, and five steps ahead of everyone else. But here’s the problem: the CCP is lying about what The Art of War actually teaches.In this episode of China Uncensored, Chris Chappell breaks down how Sun Tzu is routinely misinterpreted—and deliberately misused—by the CCP to mask China’s aggressive strategy toward the United States and its allies.
US and Philippines Launch Joint Task Force to Reinforce South China Sea Deterrence.This video explains why the United States and the Philippines have launched a new joint task force to strengthen …
US and Philippines Launch Joint Task Force to Reinforce South China Sea Deterrence.This video explains why the United States and the Philippines have launched a new joint task force to strengthen deterrence in the South China Sea. It breaks down rising maritime tensions with China, the task force’s limited, non-combat role, and how closer coordination aims to protect sovereignty, manage gray-zone incidents, and preserve regional stability without provoking conflict.#CrossWorldNews #SouthChinaSea #USPhilippines #IndoPacific #MaritimeSecurity #RegionalStability #ChinaTensions
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s course of remilitarizing the country has sparked significant controversy and concern, with critics arguing that it poses serious security implications for the Indo-Pacific region and contravenes …
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s course of remilitarizing the country has sparked significant controversy and concern, with critics arguing that it poses serious security implications for the Indo-Pacific region and contravenes the provisions of the United Nations Charter, specifically Article 107. Kishida’s recent policies reflect a notable shift in Japan’s defense strategy, long characterized by a pacifist orientation rooted in the post-World War II constitution and the Three Non-Nuclear Principles. This strategic pivot, which includes substantial increases in defense spending, a broader military role, and intensified joint military exercises with the United States, has raised alarms both domestically and internationally.This episode has been researched by our friend and podcast editor James! Check out his channel here / @drivenmental
The U.S. Navy’s Underwater Threat China Can’t Track or Stop is reshaping the balance of power beneath the oceans. This video reveals why America’s Virginia-class submarine remains nearly invisible to modern …
The U.S. Navy’s Underwater Threat China Can’t Track or Stop is reshaping the balance of power beneath the oceans. This video reveals why America’s Virginia-class submarine remains nearly invisible to modern Chinese anti-submarine warfare systems, despite massive investments in sensors, patrol aircraft, and seabed surveillance.Operating at extremely low acoustic levels, these U.S. Navy submarines exploit undersea warfare advantages that China still cannot counter. From the South China Sea to the Western Pacific, advanced acoustic stealth, pump-jet propulsion, and superior naval technology allow U.S. submarines to detect threats first — and strike without warning.We break down how this underwater threat China can’t track or stop impacts China Navy vs U.S. Navy planning, why passive detection claims fall short in real ocean conditions, and how American military technology continues to dominate the silent domain.As China builds more submarines, the United States builds quieter, smarter, and deadlier ones. In modern naval power competition, whoever controls the deep controls deterrence itself.#USNavy, #VirginiaClass, #ChinaNavy, #UnderseaWarfare, #MilitaryTechnology, #NavalPower, #SubmarineWarfare, #SouthChinaSea, #WesternPacific, #Geopolitics, #DefenseNews, #ModernWarfare, #StealthTechnology, #NavalStrategy, #militaryanalysis
The U.S. seized two more oil tankers in waters near Venezuela. One, fully loaded with oil, was bound for China, while the other had previously been used to transport oil to …
The U.S. seized two more oil tankers in waters near Venezuela. One, fully loaded with oil, was bound for China, while the other had previously been used to transport oil to China.A Chinese researcher at Indiana University has been charged with smuggling E. coli bacteria from China into the U.S. illegally.Japan is stepping up efforts to increase its defense budget amid escalating Chinese military aggression, plus pressure from Washington.Recently leaked footage from 30 years ago shows a Chinese general refusing Beijing’s order to fire on Tiananmen protesters in 1989. He lost his freedom for the rest of his life, but remained a hero in the eyes of many.Gold prices hit a record high—countries are quietly building up their reserves amid rising geopolitical tensions.00:00 Intro01:15 U.S. Seizes China-Bound Oil Tanker03:36 Chinese Researcher Charged for Smuggling E. Coli04:53 Japan Fast-Tracks Military Spending Increase06:28 Japan Reaffirms No-Nuclear Policy, China Fires Warning06:53 Video Goes Viral: Chinese General’s Refusal to Kill09:40 China Replaces Heads of Two Key Combatant Commands10:22 Countries Stockpile Gold Amid Global Tensions12:11 UK Gov’t Confirms Foreign Office Hacked Two Months Ago15:03 China Hits EU Dairy Products With Duties Up to 42.7:35 How Well Do Americans Recognize Cultural Marxism?19:36 Reconnecting With Traditional American Culture
Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang discusses China’s military moves near Taiwan, its 700% A.I. IPO surge, and new demands in the Panama Canal port negotiations as U.S.–China tensions intensify. #foxbusiness …
Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang discusses China’s military moves near Taiwan, its 700% A.I. IPO surge, and new demands in the Panama Canal port negotiations as U.S.–China tensions intensify. #foxbusiness #morningswithmaria
The United States is moving forward with its largest ever arms sale to Taiwan—$11.1 billion—aimed at countering Beijing’s growing military threats.Taiwan is making a major change to its combat readiness. Its …
The United States is moving forward with its largest ever arms sale to Taiwan—$11.1 billion—aimed at countering Beijing’s growing military threats.Taiwan is making a major change to its combat readiness. Its military can now immediately respond to any sudden attack from China instead of waiting for orders from above.A new report says Meta made billions from fraudulent ads linked to China in 2024. How did Meta manage it?Shen Yun Performing Arts is launching its 2026 global tour, with Europe as its first stop.The Chinese Communist Party has been trying to suppress the group for 20 years. Here’s what a principal dancer said in response: “They’re spending their time and effort to repress us. That means we are doing something very, very right.”The U.S. government has collected one billion dollars in new tariff revenue after closing a key shipping loophole—the so-called de minimis rule. Chinese eCommerce giants like Temu and Shein had been exploiting it to undercut competitors.00:00 Intro01:38 U.S. Approves Largest-Ever Arms Sale for Taiwan03:30 China Could Build a Military Base in Taiwan If Taken05:02 Taiwan Adjusts Defense to Respond to Sudden China Attack06:51 Report: Meta Permitted Fraudulent Ads From China09:20 Meta’s Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp Banned in China14:47 Shen Yun Kicks Off 2026 Tour in Europe15:27 CBP: $1B Collected Since End of De Minimis Loophole16:03 How Temu, Shein Exploited the U.S. De Minimis Rule16:43 Chinese Firms to Pay $7M to Settle DOJ Allegation18:38 Report: China Exploits U.S. Funds to Advance Nuclear Program20:26 Lawmakers Scrutinize Intel Over Its China Ties21:32 Airstrike Kills Four Alleged Narco-Terrorists
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