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 Introduction00:11 China Revives Covid-Era Controls to Contain Chikungunya Outbreak 03:14 US-China Tech War06:40 Pettis on China’s Local Fiscal Crisis

The U.S. CDC is warning Americans to take precautions against a mosquito-borne virus outbreak in China, after one Chinese province reported thousands of cases in just one week.The United States has arrested two Chinese nationals, one of them an illegal immigrant, for allegedly exporting tens of millions of dollars’ worth of microchips used in AI applications to China.President Donald Trump says the United States is close to a trade deal with China. What did he say about a possible Trump-Xi meeting?Trump is pushing Russia to strike a peace deal with Ukraine—or face tougher U.S. sanctions. What’s at stake behind the scenes?Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) is raising concerns over Intel’s new CEO, citing strong ties to the Chinese Communist Party. We take a closer look at his background.00:00 Intro01:12 CDC Warns Travelers on Chikungunya Outbreak in China02:28 DOJ Charges 2 With Exporting AI Chips to China04:37 Trump to Meet Xi if Trade Deal Is Reached04:57 WH: Trump Open to Meeting Putin, Zelenskyy05:06 Modi to Visit China for First Time in 7 Years05:37 Trilemma for U.S.: Russia, India, China Might Come Closer07:45 Intel’s New CEO Faces Scrutiny Over CCP Ties08:41 Senators Call for Chinese Open-Source AI Probe09:14 U.S. to Announce Lunar Nuclear Reactor Plans: Report11:00 Ex-Chinese Trade Czar Reemerges Amid Trade Tensions13:42 Ex-Aide to Lawmaker on Trial in Germany14:50 A Film Inspired by True Events During COVID Outbreak

Amid a political deadlock, General Zhang Youxia made his move—just before the CCP’s annual summer power struggle at Beidaihe. He redeployed the PLA’s most “dangerous” unit, the elite 81st Group Army, to his home turf in the northeast. This bold maneuver serves five strategic purposes. But the most critical? Securing political power and preparing for war—should military force become his last option to seize control of the regime. So, where does Zhang plan to fight? The Taiwan Strait? The South China Sea? Or somewhere far less expected? Wherever it is, Zhang’s next step could redraw China’s political and military map.

On August 5th, a netizen shared a video from a construction site in Chongqing, where the temperature reached 45°C. Even the fans were overheating and smoking.Motorcycles were also smoking from the heat. It’s true – the mountain city furnace lives up to its name.

China’s Hidden Homeless Crisis: The 50 Million No One Talks AboutChina claims it eliminated poverty. But the reality on the ground is far darker. While Western media obsess over homelessness in LA or San Francisco, no one’s talking about China’s own homeless population—which may be as high as 50 MILLION.In this video, I break down the ugly truth about mass homelessness in China—with hard data, real examples, and firsthand experience from my time living there.From ghost cities full of empty apartments to migrant workers crammed into unsafe slums, this is the story of human wreckage in the shadow of skyscrapers.🧱 What You’ll Learn in This Video:📊 The real numbers behind China’s homeless crisis—why 50 million is a conservative estimate🚫 How migrant workers, youth, and laid-off professionals are slipping through the cracks🏚️ Why China’s housing is built for GDP—not for people🧟‍♂️ The brutal paradox of 65 million empty apartments alongside tens of millions with no stable home📉 How China’s collapsing economy, youth unemployment, and post-COVID stagnation are driving a silent humanitarian disaster👻 What life looks like in underground basements, capsule housing, illegal slums, and unregistered “grey zones”🔕 Why there’s no media coverage, no protests, no NGOs, and no official statistics on these people💥 Key Stats Mentioned:Over 3 million visibly homeless across Chinese cities10–15 million in eviction-prone or unsafe housingUp to 50 million living in undocumented, unregulated, or illegal shelter conditions65 million empty apartments—enough to house entire countries300 million migrant workers, many functionally housing-insecureYouth unemployment, factory closures, and white-collar layoffs worsening the crisis🇨🇳 The Real China:Forget the glowing GDP numbers.Forget the propaganda of “common prosperity.”This is the real face of collapse:Millions with no job, no home, no safety net.A nation built on construction debt and invisible suffering.The guy who built your iPhone might be sleeping in a tunnel tonight.🧨 Related Topics This Video Explores:China’s ghost cities and fake housing marketHidden homelessness in authoritarian statesMigrant worker exploitation in ChinaSystemic poverty in a so-called “rich” countryHow China’s economy is propped up by illusion and silenceWhy China’s collapse won’t be televised—it’ll be buried📢 Join the Conversation:Have you seen this side of China before?Do you believe the official narrative about poverty eradication?Drop your thoughts in the comments below. 👇Like, share, and subscribe for more brutally honest content about China’s economic unraveling.#ChinaCollapse #ChinaHomeless #ChinaHousingCrisis #GhostCities #ChineseEconomy #MigrantWorkers #XiJinping #ChinaRealEstate #YouthUnemployment #HousingCrisis #Authoritarianism #EconomicCollapse #ChinaVsUSA #HiddenChina #ChinesePoverty

This video was sponsored by F3 Uranium Corp. (TSXV: FUU) (OTCQB: FUUFF). This is not financial advice, and viewers are encouraged to consult a financial professional before making investment decisions. Investing involves significant risks, and past performance does not guarantee future results.Along the Himalayas, dual-use infrastructure is rising. Case by case, it looks like development, but step back, and it’s the balance of power that’s shifting.

The US and China are waging a battle over the Pacific island nation of Palau.It Was an Island Paradise. Then the CCP Dropped in. https://chinauncensored.tv/programs/c…

Violence recently broke out in southwestern Angola, with large crowds taking to the streets and looting businesses. Chinese-owned companies and shops were among the main targets of the unrest.

China Sails Into the Arctic August 6, 2025In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the surge of Chinese shipping into the Arctic and how the region is being developed by the Russians as a major route for containers, LNG, and oil.#arctic #russia #china #shipping #lng #oil #containership #container

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 Beijing To Hong Kong: China’s Deadly Flooding Continues02:23 China AI06:06 US-China Trade War: Oil & Rare Earths

Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang discusses the current state of China and the country’s birthrate hitting below ‘replacement levels.’

Thousands of weapon parts in U.S. weapons systems rely on minerals controlled by China. Could this put U.S. defense readiness at risk? We take a look at the key challenge facing the Pentagon and weapons makers.China is quietly fixing banned Nvidia AI chips—raising questions about whether U.S. export rules are actually working. We take a closer look at the situation.Washington is ramping up pressure on India to stop buying Russian oil. A top aide to President Donald Trump criticizes India’s refusal to change course.More than 50 members of the Canadian Parliament are speaking out against Beijing’s persecution of Falun Gong. Bomb threats are targeting Shen Yun performances across Canada.00:00 Intro01:15 Chinese Mineral Grip Threatens U.S. Defense Industry02:53 China’s Demand Grows for Repairs on Banned U.S. AI Chips03:37 Top Trump Aide Criticizes India for Buying Russian Oil05:30 U.S.-China Tension Over Russian, Iranian Oil Imports06:56 Canada Calls to End CCP’s Transnational Repression07:35 Canada Renews Funding for China Scholar Exchange09:40 U.S. a Top Destination for Emigrating Millionaires: Report10:32 Lockdown Fears Spread in China Over Chikungunya Cases12:15 Chinese Woman Charged With Foreign Interference in Australia14:03 13 Arrested in Italy Raids Targeting Chinese Mafia15:19 China-Russia Joint Naval Drill Begins Near Japan17:21 China’s Influence in Hollywood Grows Amid Media Mergers

China’s top leaders are at war—quietly, but ruthlessly. Three rival camps have joined forces to take down Xi Jinping, but it’s a fragile alliance built on fear, not trust. The reformist elders want change. The princelings want power back. And the Jiang faction just wants a deal. Xi isn’t backing down—he’s using giant dam projects and billions in contracts to buy loyalty and stay in charge. But no one dares move first. They all know: if Xi falls, the whole system might go with him. And standing at the center of this is General Zhang Youxia, the de facto leader of the military. What’s unfolding now isn’t just a political fight—it’s a fight for survival.

Could China soon take over the world as the top semiconductor manufacturer? With massive state investment and rapid capacity growth, Beijing is betting big on chip independence. But is it enough?In this episode, we unpack China’s semiconductor surge, from market share shifts to U.S. export curbs — and Taiwan’s fight to stay competitive.Featuring: Stephen Ezell (vice president, ITIF/‪@ITIF‬) and Ray Wang (research director, Futurum)00:00 Introduction01:19 How far along is Beijing in its ‘chip independence’?03:40 Maps & data: Who controls chip production?04:32 China’s government: use local chips wherever possible06:38 Are U.S. export controls working?08:01 Taiwan’s legacy chipmakers under pressure09:24 How is Taiwan dealing with the new competition?10:29 So, can China reach full chip self-reliance?13:32 China turns to RISC-V and open-source chips#ChinaSemiconductors #ChipIndustry #ChipWar

Taiwan’s premier aerobatics team, the Thunder Tigers, have received a next-generation plane to fly during their future performances.

Sell your house quickly! The real estate market is only going to get worse. I know some landlords and real estate agents will criticize me for saying this, but I have to risk it and tell you the truth about the Wuhan property market. As we enter the second half of 2025, five undeniable truths about the real estate market can no longer be hidden. First, if you own a property, sell it now because its value will keep decreasing. If you’re still hoping for the price to go up, that’s not going to happen. Second, this year is the best time to sell. The market is polarizing, with high-quality properties becoming more expensive, while the less desirable ones are dropping in price. Third, even government intervention can’t stop the decline, and second and third-tier cities will continue to see price drops. Fourth, properties in bad locations won’t sell. Fifth, when buying a home, make sure it’s within your budget

A US governor spent years calling for investigations into corruption and CCP influence. Then he suddenly died. Joining us once again is Cleo Paskal, Senior Fellow at The Foundation for Defense of Democracies, who traveled to Woleai and the Federated States of Micronesia and knew Governor Palacios.

In response to China’s rare earth ban, the United States is moving to tighten trade loopholes with new tariffs.New U.S. tariff rates are drawing mixed reactions across Indo-Pacific countries. We look at their responses.China is demanding security proof from Nvidia—alleging trust and potential risks with U.S.-imported chips. We speak to a senior national security editor for insights.U.S. lawmakers across the aisle are now seeing eye to eye on the China threat. The Senate’s defense bill calls for rapid military modernization—aiming to counter the growing challenge from the Chinese Communist Party.

On July 26, a Tiktoker who works as a visa and travel consultant reminded those without passports or Hong Kong-Macau travel passes to apply as soon as possible.On July 16, another Tiktoker shared in a video that after returning from an overseas trip, he was required to submit their passport immediately.

China Unveils JL-10 Advanced Trainer Aircraft For Training and Light Combat

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 Introduction00:25 Flooding & Nursing Home Tragedy03:08 Chinese Economy: Manufacturing 05:55 China Races to Contain Worsening Outbreak

The U.S.-China trade truce appears headed for a deadline clash, with no extension in sight. We have the details from Thursday’s White House briefing.Beijing turns up the heat on U.S. tech, summoning Nvidia over security fears—just days after tense trade talks in Stockholm. What’s the real message behind the move?Panama’s legal challenge to CK Hutchison’s port deal threatens to block not only a $20 billion U.S.-led bid, but also Beijing’s backup plan to install a Chinese partner at the table.Chinese tech giant Huawei is facing growing scrutiny in Europe.Spanish telecom giant Telefonica is replacing all of its Huawei-made 5G equipment in Spain and Germany to comply with local rules.00:00 Intro01:25 U.S. Signals No Extension of Trade Truce With China03:23 Trump Admin. Ends Tariff Exemptions on Low-Value Imports04:17 Trump: Mexico Trade Deal Extended for 90 Days05:19 Spanish Telecom Giant Telefonica Ditches Huawei 5G Gear07:51 China Grills U.S. Chipmaker Nvidia Over Chip ‘Risks’10:09 3 Chinese Caught in Texas During Anti-Smuggling Raid10:36 Trump Admin. Considers Changes to H1B Visas14:15 Panama Auditor Seeks To Void CK Hutchison Port Contract15:27 House Probes Harvard Ties to Chinese Regime16:29 China Daily’ No Longer Sent to UK Parliamentary Offices17:42 Taiwan Warns of CCP Propaganda via ‘Little Red Book’

A U.S. think tank recently wargamed a Chinese blockade of Taiwan. Its findings show that even limited military actions could kill thousands.

Zhuhai (China), Nov 12 (EFE) – China unveiled the design of its Haolong cargo space shuttle for the first time during the 15th Zhuhai International Aviation Fair, highlighting its capability to carry out low-cost missions to the Tiangong space station.

On July 25, a Chinese drone Yilong-10, flight number 00CA6181, took off from Guangdong and approached the northern airspace of Dongsha Island. It conducted multiple flights within 100 kilometers, performing electronic reconnaissance and signal collection. A BZK-005 drone and a KJ-500 early warning aircraft later joined, forming a coordinated reconnaissance system with electromagnetic suppression intent. This was not a routine patrol but a deliberate military provocation by China, signaling a significant threat.

Chinese hackers have reportedly launched a large-scale cyberattack on Nvidia’s servers, targeting infrastructure valued at over $100 billion. The breach is believed to involve highly sophisticated methods, raising concerns over national security and tech industry vulnerabilities. Nvidia has yet to issue a full statement, while investigations are underway to assess the extent of the data compromise.

Why Mainland Chinese Have Bad Manners (The Brutal Truth)What happens when cultural pride, decades of survival instincts, and unchecked entitlement collide? You get a public behavior crisis that’s gone viral — literally. From bullet train seat-kicking tantrums to tourists demanding Mandarin in Tokyo 7-Elevens, this video breaks down exactly why mainland Chinese manners are so notoriously bad, and why it matters more than ever.I dive into real-life stories, personal experiences, viral clips, and cultural history to unpack the wild, rude, and often shocking behavior of Chinese people both inside and outside China. We’re talking about:🔹 Train chaos — viral clips of entitled passengers kicking seats and stealing reserved spots🔹 Public spitting, elbowing in lines, and toilets straight out of a survival movie🔹 Blatant racism — from mocking Indians and Black people to discriminating against fellow Chinese🔹 Regional nastiness — Beijing vs. 外地人 (non-locals), gaokao injustice, and the 乡下人 mindset🔹 Tourists abroad acting like the world owes them service in Mandarin🔹 The “Little Emperor Syndrome” gone global🔹 Why Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong put mainland manners to shame🔹 And why even young Chinese are cringing at their own peopleThis isn’t about cultural superiority. It’s about calling out the behavior that everyone sees but few are willing to dissect honestly. Whether you’re Chinese, a frequent traveler, or just a curious outsider — this video is for you.

What message is Beijing receiving from the proposed U.S.-Philippines ammunition hub in Subic Bay? Our guests break down the strategic implications.

#rareearth #economy #technology How rare earths control the lifeblood of the world’s science and technologyFrom oil to rare earths, control of strategic resources is shifting.China has locked in global minerals through the “Belt and Road Initiative”, the United States has launched a counterattack under the “Cold War Act”, the European Union has a difficult balance between the two powers, and Japan has silently laid out a circular economy.Tesla developed “no rare earths” technology, Apple launched a “zero rare earths” plan, and Wall Street poured in 5 billion dollars frantically.

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