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As the CCP’s Fourth Plenum looms, Beijing is on edge. Within 24 hours, China’s political storm could erupt into open confrontation. Nine of Xi Jinping’s top generals—his most loyal allies—have already been purged in what’s being called the biggest military shake-up since Mao, with 28 more reportedly on the way. Behind the scenes, Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia is said to be leading a counter-move to block Xi’s comeback and prevent a civil war inside the regime. As the Party’s propaganda system and the military openly contradict each other, China’s leadership crisis is approaching a dangerous tipping point.

The Chinese Communist Party has been accused of creating a military program that aims at “improving population quality” using the DNA of Americans. The program is being referred to as experiments to manufacture so-called “super soldiers.”Meanwhile, yet another former top U.S. official could soon face criminal charges. Former CIA Director John Brennan has been referred for charges of allegedly making false statements.We’ll discuss these topics and others, in this episode of “Crossroads.”

Xi Jinping’s military is eating itself alive. Generals are vanishing, factions are feuding, and even Xi’s loyalists aren’t safe. Chris Chappell reveals what’s really happening behind China’s latest wave of purges.

Multiple startups all the way to defense giants like Lockheed Martin are betting that a new generation of advanced drones will define the future of warfare. Shield AI gave CNBC an exclusive first look at the X-BAT, its new AI-powered fighter jet. The company has quickly become a rising force in defense technology, reaching a $5.3 billion valuation after raising $240 million in its latest funding round. Still, it’s competing against established defense primes like Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman — and has yet to turn a profit. Watch the video to see how Shield AI is trying to stand out in a crowded field.Chapters:0:00 Introduction1:07 Chapter 1: Rise of Shield AI6:36 Chapter 2: AI-powered combat8:55 Chapter 3: A new era of war

Beijing’s in a panic. As the CCP’s Fourth Plenum opens, power is tearing apart. Rumors say Li Qiang submitted a resignation letter; Xi Jinping slammed the table and barked, “No resignation allowed.” The 82nd Group Army reportedly moved into Beijing on alert; Zhang Youxia and Liu Yuan are suspected of encircling the Jingxi Hotel. The PLA Daily’s front-page “two resolute’s” pledge looks like schizophrenic loyalty—praising Xi while expelling his confidants. This meeting isn’t a meeting—it’s a showdown in Zhongnanhai. Don’t miss the next drop—subscribe and enable the bell.Welcome to China Insights — your window into the real China, beyond the veil.With sharp analysis and a touch of dry humor, we dive into the social unrest, economic crises, censorship, faith suppression, and human rights challenges shaping China today.We spotlight authentic Chinese culture, deliver timely and uncensored news, break down key economic trends, and explore shifting social dynamics — all while exposing the Chinese Communist Party’s complex roles both at home and on the global stage.Stay tuned for viral topics, fresh perspectives, and in-depth stories you won’t find in the headlines.Subscribe to China Insights and discover the China you were never meant to see.

China’s Fourth Plenum is underway — and it may decide Xi Jinping’s political fate. Behind closed doors in Beijing, the Party’s top leaders are meeting to chart China’s next five years — and possibly plan Xi’s exit. State media has gone silent, nine generals have been purged, and rumors of a quiet coup are spreading fast. In this episode, we break down what’s really happening inside the 4th Plenum — the strange split in China’s propaganda machine, the military’s growing role, and the hidden signs that Xi’s rule may be nearing its end. The meeting that decides Xi’s fate has already begun.

The Rise of the Breathing Tax: China’s New Population-Based Revenue | Digging into ChinaSince 2022, China’s land sale revenue has plummeted, dropping from 7.8 trillion yuan in 2019 to a projected 2.26 trillion yuan in 2025, a 71% decline. This collapse, driven by a faltering real estate market and mortgage defaults, has crippled local government finances. Unable to rely on central government subsidies, authorities are shifting to population-based revenue, combining poll taxes via mandatory social security contributions with personal income taxes. Enforced through the hukou system, this “breathing tax” ensures stable revenue but reduces household income, stifling consumption and potentially suppressing population growth. Historically, China moved away from poll taxes through reforms like the Tang Dynasty’s Two-Tax System and Qing Dynasty’s abolition of population-based levies, which spurred population booms. The return of poll taxes signals an economic regression, threatening long-term stability.

China is preparing to start a war. And it could end up being World War III.

00:00 Introduction00:12 Chinese Economy: Q3 Numbers06:28 Trade War Updates10:40 Rare Earths, AUKUS & US-Australia Alliance

Taiwan’s defense minister says delivery of 66 F-16 fighter jets from the US faces delays. It comes as US and Taiwanese officials are discussing a possible partnership on Taiwan’s recently announced “T-Dome” air defense system.

The political leadership in China is meeting to outline the country’s next five-year plan.The closed-door gathering, known as the Fourth Plenum, will last five days.The new plan is expected to focus on economic security and technological innovation.There are also expectations of a major shake-up within President Xi Jinping’s inner circle.The meeting comes at a time of heightened trade tensions between Washington and Beijing and ahead of a possible meeting between Xi and US President Donald Trump.Despite growth in industrial production and international trade, China’s economic growth has slowed to its lowest point this year, mainly due to weak retail sales.Al Jazeera’s Katrina Yu has the latest updates.

As the CCP’s Fourth Plenum looms, Beijing is on edge. Within 24 hours, China’s political storm could erupt into open confrontation. Nine of Xi Jinping’s top generals—his most loyal allies—have already been purged in what’s being called the biggest military shake-up since Mao, with 28 more reportedly on the way. Behind the scenes, Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia is said to be leading a counter-move to block Xi’s comeback and prevent a civil war inside the regime. As the Party’s propaganda system and the military openly contradict each other, China’s leadership crisis is approaching a dangerous tipping point.My new video on Lei’s Looking Glass: • The hollow earth mystery: From Admiral Byr…

China and Russia are opening up new trading routes through the Arctic, saving shipping companies millions of dollars in fuel costs and crew time.These efforts also mean huge gains in expertise in icebreaking, meteorology, climate research, mapping, and navigation.The Arctic also contains vast amounts of energy and miners, mostly in the Russian north.The Ice Silk Route is an important trade artery, providing both Russia and China a sanctions- and blockade-proof channel for energy and manufactured goods.Western shipping firms believe that the Northern Route, mostly controlled by Russia, is too risky, irrespective of the cost savings or the geostrategic advantages.Closing scene, Yardang Landform, Gansu

In today’s show: Trump says China ‘Doesn’t Want to Invade Taiwan’ at US-Australia Rare Earths Deal Signing Taiwan Defense Ministry Warns of Delays for US Fighter Jet Deliveries Taiwan’s Interior Ministry Detains Celebrities for Dodging Compulsory Military Service Japan Confirms Takaichi Sanae as Country’s First Female Prime Minister Europe Closes In On US$180B Ukraine Aid Package, Paid By Frozen Russian Assets US VP Vance in Israel To Shore Up Gaza War Truce, Despite Recent Violent Flare Ups Beijing Says Chinese Economy On Track Despite Weakest Growth in Years Amazon Says Domain Name Server Malfunction Caused AWS Outage, Not Cyberattacks📹 Anchor: Laurel Stewart#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews-

Chinese President Xi Jinping presides over the latest Communist Party Plenum, shaping the political and economic direction of the country.Watch the full report for highlights of the plenum, key policy decisions, party resolutions, and expert analysis on what this means for China and the world.#XiJinping #ChinaPlenum #CommunistPartyChina #ChinaPolitics #BreakingNews #ChinaNews #GlobalPolitics #PartyPlenum2025 #ChineseGovernment #PoliticalUpdate

Former Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang has been spotted in Beijing for the first time since his sudden removal from office in July 2023. Qin, who vanished from public view amid swirling rumors of scandal and internal party tensions, was reportedly seen attending a music festival in the capital. This surprise sighting is fueling speculation over whether Qin is being quietly rehabilitated — or simply kept out of the spotlight.#qingang #china #wion

China’s middle class found a secret escape hatch — and Japan just sealed it shut.For years, thousands of Chinese nationals abused Japan’s Business Management Visa — setting up fake “companies,” buying access through WeChat brokers, and using Japan’s clean air, free schools, and healthcare as an escape from the CCP’s cage. But as abuse exploded, so did Japan’s patience.Now, under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Japan has launched a full-scale immigration crackdown — raising visa requirements sixfold and forcing fake “entrepreneurs” to leave. This isn’t just immigration reform. It’s national security.Because when loyalty to the Party crosses borders, it’s not migration — it’s infiltration.Watch as Japan strikes back against exploitation — and redefines what it means to protect democracy in an age of weaponized immigration.

Nationals Leader David Littleproud says Chinese President Xi Jinping laid Australia’s mineral deal with the US “in our lap”.Mr Littleproud told Sky News Australia that the deal was a “goal that we couldn’t miss”.“The reality was China made it very clear about what they intended to do around those critical minerals, and the United States and Trump was in a corner,” he said.“And we’re the ones that have it sitting underneath our feet.”

As the CCP’s Fourth Plenum looms, Beijing is on edge. Within 24 hours, China’s political storm could erupt into open confrontation. Nine of Xi Jinping’s top generals—his most loyal allies—have already been purged in what’s being called the biggest military shake-up since Mao, with 28 more reportedly on the way. Behind the scenes, Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia is said to be leading a counter-move to block Xi’s comeback and prevent a civil war inside the regime. As the Party’s propaganda system and the military openly contradict each other, China’s leadership crisis is approaching a dangerous tipping point.

China’s Communist Party is holding a major policy meeting, as trade tensions with the United States rise. Washington is threatening to further increase tariffs on Chinese imports. Beijing has hit back with new fees on US ships arriving at Chinese ports, and tighter export controls.

China is challenging America’s biggest source of power the US dollar. Countries are beginning to trade in yuan, moving away from the dollar-based system the world has used for decades. This shift is happening faster than most people realize.**

On October 17, 2025, China’s Ministry of National Defense released a brief announcement of just over 500 characters, yet it shocked the entire political and military system. In that statement, nine senior generals were expelled from the Communist Party, stripped of their military status, and handed over to the Military Procuratorate. The most notable names were He Weidong — Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission — and Miao Hua — Member of the Commission and Director of the General Political Department. Given their rank and position, this was nothing short of a collective beheading of generals in peacetime.

The Chinese Communist Party said Friday that it has purged several top military officials from its party ranks and core government units, including general He Weidong, formerly China’s second-highest ranking general. The removals come ahead of a major CCP meeting on Oct. 20. He was reported to have close ties with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) recently imposed unprecedented export controls on rare earths, escalating the U.S.–China trade war.How is it that the Chinese regime managed to gain control of many of the most essential supply chains, from critical minerals to pharmaceuticals? How should the Trump administration approach this threat to national security?In this episode, we sit down with Lee Smith, author of “The Plot Against the President,” and the soon-to-be-released book, “The China Matrix: The Epic Story of How Donald Trump Shattered a Deadly Pact.”“It was simply American corruption that has allowed all of this to happen. And that’s certainly the point that [U.S. President] Donald Trump makes in the book,” Smith says.What is Trump’s strategy when it comes to China? How does he actually view Chinese leader Xi Jinping?Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. CHAPTER TITLES0:00:00 The CCP’s Rare Earth Controls and U.S. Dependency 0:01:02 Introducing Lee Smith and “The China Matrix” 0:02:03 U.S.-China Technology Transfers and National Security 0:02:40 The Velvet Glove: U.S. Elites and the CCP’s Rise 0:04:36 Chinese Dominance in Strategic Industries (Pharma, Steel) 0:06:13 American Corruption and Bi-Partisan Complicity 0:08:02 Industrial Policy and State-Subsidized Dumping 0:08:27 Unrestricted Warfare and Economic Targeting 0:10:00 Trump’s Trade Deal Negotiations with China 0:11:58 Xi Jinping’s Power Dynamics and Internal CCP Forces 0:14:40 CCP’s Supremacy Over Individuals—U.S. Demands for Change 0:17:36 Deep U.S.–China Economic Integration and Trade Deficit 0:20:00 The Persistence of the China Lobby 0:22:32 The Role of Henry Kissinger and Elite Interests 0:25:00 State and Local Level Influence; “Chinagate” 0:28:57 Trump’s Policies to Reshore American Industry 0:30:17 Student Visas and National Security Risks 0:34:04 Communicating the Trade War to the American Public 0:35:15 Human Rights, Slave Labor, and Moral Implications 0:38:22 China’s Economic Fragility and Export Focus 0:39:02 U.S. Corporate Involvement and “Too Big to Fail” 0:41:13 Trump’s Legacy and the Call for Economic Realignment 0:45:00 Final Thoughts: Good vs. Evil, the Epic U.S.–China Story

The Chinese Communist Party has ousted nine top generals—including its No. 2 general—ahead of a key meeting. What does this leadership shakeup say about Party leader Xi Jinping’s grip on power, and could it affect Beijing’s ability to take Taiwan?President Donald Trump says his 100 percent tariffs on China would not be sustainable, adding that Beijing’s rare earth export curbs forced him to implement them.Major American tech firms are racing to move production out of China as trade tensions between the two nations escalate. We bring you the details.The United States and Australia are teaming up to operate a facility that produces missiles on Australian soil, strengthening regional defense in the Indo-Pacific.In a second serious warning in one week against China, the UK’s intelligence agency has labeled China a “hostile state.”00:00 Intro00:59 Top Generals Ousted Ahead of Key Leadership Meeting02:41 Unpacking Military Shakeup Ahead of Key CCP Meeting07:20 Trump: 100% Tariffs on China Not Sustainable08:20 New Yorkers Name Preferred Candidates, Reject Socialism10:22 Google, Microsoft, Amazon Move Production Out of China11:21 US-Australia Missile Factory to Boost Defense12:26 Trump Meets Zelenskyy Regarding Ukraine War15:15 MI5 Chief: China Is a Daily Threat to UK Security16:10 Sydney Court Delays Yang Lanlan Case to Mid-Nov.20:13 Unclear if India Has Stopped Buying Russian Oil

Why did Xi Jinping suddenly launch a rare-earth blitz against the world? In this episode, we uncover Xi’s true motives — to reassert control, silence rumors of failing health, and prove he’s still in charge before the Fourth Plenum and APEC summit. But the move backfired. Trump’s sharp response exposed divisions inside Beijing and deepened Xi’s “bad moment,” both politically and psychologically. As APEC approaches, uncertainty looms: will Xi show up to face Trump, or hide behind the Fourth Plenum’s chaos? This rare-earth offensive may have set the stage for Xi’s biggest political reckoning yet.

🕒 Timestamps:00:00 🚀 Introduction – The Global Shift03:42 🎓 Education as a Weapon08:25 ⚙️ Technology and Transformation13:10 💡 The Silent Strategy18:45 🔄 Adapting to Change22:30 🧠 Competing with Wisdom25:01 🎯 Final Lesson – The Future Belongs to the Prepared

The Philippines has actively expanded its network of security partnerships, including an upcoming Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with Australia. The two countries also announced that Australia would build eight defense infrastructure projects at five sites across the Philippines. Manila previously signed a mutual defense treaty with the US in 1951, but it has recently sought to boost its military links with other like-minded countries in the face of illegal, coercive, aggressive and deceptive (ICAD) actions from Beijing. What does this EDCA involve? Why is Australia so keen to expand its presence in the South China Sea? And could this help deter a conflict in the Taiwan Strait? In this episode, our guests discuss the Philippine’s deterrence network, Australia’s expanding military role, and what it means for Indo-Pacific peace and stability. *Recorded on October 17, 2025 at 11am Taiwan Standard Time Host: Yin Khvat Our guests: Renato Cruz de Castro National Chengchi University MOFA Taiwan FellowWen-Ti Sung Atlantic Council Global China Hub Non-Resident Fellow Chapters:00:00:00 – Australia, Philippines’s Security Ties00:01:43 – What Will ECDA Entail?00:09:52 – What Motivates Australia To Counter China?00:16:48 – Philippines Expands Deterrence Network00:22:54 – Could Beijing, Manila Reach Consensus?

00:00 Introduction + Taiwan Meetup00:38 Trade War Update03:56 China’s Industrial Master Plan & EV Industry

#philippines #china #asia What began with water cannons and ramming has now turned into full maritime standoffs. Chinese warships are aggressively confronting Philippine patrol vessels in the West Philippine Sea. In this video, we examine how the Philippines is escalating its naval capabilities to defend its sovereignty. #WestPhilippineSea #PhilippineCoastGuard #SouthChinaSea #ChinaPhilippinesTension #MaritimeSecurity #UNCLOS