Chinese nationals working at factories making tech giant apple’s products in India are asked to return to China — sources say the move will hurt the transfer of technology Ashmit Kumar reports.

As the G7 met in Canada in June to discuss global economic and security issues, China was aggressively courting its Central Asian neighbors. Beijing’s diplomatic push also overlapped with U.S. President Donald Trump’s surprising decision to intervene in the military conflict between Israel and Iran. With the United States distracted in the Middle East and China gathering new allies in Asia, has Taiwan become more vulnerable? Meanwhile, Taipei has attempted to protect its world-leading semiconductor industry by imposing new restrictions on China’s Huawei and SMIC. But are these bans too late to make a difference? In this episode, we discuss China’s Central Asia push, the U.S. involvement in the Iran-Israel conflict, and what Taiwan is doing to defend its economic and national security amid these geopolitical shifts. Our guests: Lin Pei-hsiang Kuomintang (KMT) Legislator Ronan Fu Academia Sinica Institute of Political Science Assistant Research Fellow Chapters: 00:00:00 – China’s Diplomatic Push in Central Asia 00:00:48 – Is Beijing Rallying Support against Taiwan? 00:09:18 – Could Middle East Tension Expose Taiwan? 00:16:41 – Why Is Taipei Targeting Huawei, SMIC? 00:21:40 – Is Chip Ban Too Little, Too Late?#IranIsraelConflict #MiddleEast #G7 #GroupofSeven #DonaldTrump #USMilitary #Airstrikes #XiJinping #TaiwanStrait #PeoplesLiberationArmy #PLA #CentralAsia #ChineseForeignPolicy #USForeignPolicy #Semiconductors #ChipIndustry #TaiwanEconomy #Protectionism #TaiwanUSRelations #CrossStrait #TaiwanCrisis #TaiwanContingency #SMIC #Huawei #TaiwanTalks

Japan is committed to delivering 11 Mogami-class frigates to Australia’s navy.Australia’s Department of Defence is currently weighing Japan’s offer against a competing proposal from Germany.The first three ships would be constructed overseas, with the first vessel expected to arrive by 2029.

Apple changed China in a way that was not only bad for the Chinese people, but may have destroyed the West.

00:00 Introduction00:10 WHO Report on Origins02:31 Chinese Economy: PMI Contraction, Deflation & Housing Crisis07:03 Party Turns 10409:14 Dalai Lama

Taiwan’s National Security Bureau says five popular Chinese apps: Rednote, Weibo, TikTok, WeChat and Baidu Cloud Drive pose cybersecurity risks. After testing, officials found the apps collect excessive personal data, often without respecting user permissions. Rednote was singled out as the most serious offender.

The Shanghai Tower is a landmark building in the city located in the Lujiazui area. It is the tallest building in China and the second tallest in the world, featuring the fastest elevators and being one of the top green buildings globally. However, since its completion in 2016, it has faced challenges with low occupancy rates. As of June 2025, the vacancy rate for the Shanghai Tower has not been disclosed in public data, but the overall vacancy rate for the Lujiazui area has surpassed 20%.

From state-owned enterprises to real estate issues – how does China’s economy operate under different rules.

CCP politics is getting wild. Xi Jinping has effectively announced he’s no longer in control—and the Rocket Force is being purged for the second time in two years. A new decision-making body now outranks Xi, signaling the quiet collapse of his era. Zhang Youxia, gambling everything, is expanding a sweeping purge across the PLA—removing Xi’s loyalists from the Air Force and Navy. Even the Rocket Force, once rebuilt by Xi himself, isn’t spared. This isn’t just a reshuffle—it’s an internal coup disguised as a normal transition. As the CCP fractures, China enters uncharted territory—and the world should take notice.1. Xi Jinping’s new boss2. Zhang Youxia’s relentless purge in the military

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 WHO Report on Origins02:31 Chinese Economy: PMI Contraction, Deflation & Housing Crisis07:03 Party Turns 10409:14 Dalai Lama

The Chinese regime is introducing a new form of group leadership — something can directly challenge Xi’s grip of power. A veteran China analyst sheds light on the matter.President Donald Trump says there’s a group of very wealthy people ready to buy TikTok, and he’s confident the deal will go through.A former high-ranking New York State employee and her husband — pleading not guilty today in Brooklyn Federal criminal court.Anti-Chinese Communist Party events were held in New York City. The “End CCP” campaign isn’t only important for China—it touches the lives of Americans too.New CCP Body Shows Power Shifting Away From Xi: AnalystsTrump: We’ve Found a Buyer for TikTokTrump: China’s Going to Pay a Lot in TariffsFormer Aide to NY Governors Charged With FraudFormer Aide to NY Governors Charged With Fraud (duplicate)Anti-Chinese Communist Party Protests in NYCNike Plans to Reduce Reliance on China ProductionTaiwan VP Responds to Physical Intimidation PlotIs the Risk of Conflict Growing Between China, Taiwan?

China fumed as a British warship transited the international waters of the Taiwan Strait on June 18 for the first time in four years. The U.K. said the passage fully complied with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. It comes as Japan is also increasing its transits in line with the U.S.’s freedom of navigation operations through the Taiwan Strait. But how is this linked to a proposed change in Taiwan’s “Cross-Strait Act”, an amendment that civic groups have raised concerns about? Are those fears substantiated and how divided is Taiwan? Is China always the winner if Taiwan is divided, and how can the nation overcome this?

Mike Baker is joined by Stephen Yates of the Heritage Foundation to unpack China’s silence during the recent Iran-Israel war—including the U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear sites. Why didn’t Beijing speak up? Was it strategic restraint—or something more revealing? Yates breaks down what China’s muted response says about its ambitions in the Middle East, its relationship with Iran, and its rivalry with the United States.

China once stunned the world with its rapid growth, high-speed rail, and tech giants. But now? Behind the glowing GDP numbers lies a deeper story — of debt, decline, and control.In this in-depth video, we break down:🔹 How China rose from colonial humiliation to global superpower🔹 The “golden years” of explosive growth — and the real cost behind it🔹 Cracks in the system: youth unemployment, property crashes, falling birth rates🔹 Why the economy is slowing, and how the government is hiding it🔹 The global response — and how companies are moving out of China🔹 The Xi Jinping era: control, censorship, and growing uncertainty

US public relations company Edelman which publishes an annual report on public trust and they claim Chinese people trust their government way more than people in the US. State media are having a field day, but wait, is that true?

00:00 Introduction00:28 Xi Jinping Rumours03:17 Flooding Hits South05:37 US-China Trade War: Rare Earths07:43 Local Governments Misappropriate Pension Funds10:53 Controversial Game Tops Steam Charts in China

Taiwan and the United Kingdom have signed a landmark three-pillar trade deal in Taipei focusing on digital trade, energy cooperation and investment opportunities. It was attended by British trade minister Douglas Alexander, who also met with President Lai Ching-te.

The Chinese economy is a ponzi scheme. And the house of cards are falling.

In the first four months of 2025, China’s car exports to Russia plummeted to just 155,000 units, nearly half of the 305,000 units sold during the same period in 2024. April alone saw a dramatic 70% drop in sales, marking a sharp decline from the previous high.

Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang weighs in on the China-U.S. trade deal, the NATO chief’s warning about China’s military and more during ‘Mornings with Maria.’

At one point, Iran, with strong support from Beijing, prominently showcased its so-called air defense “iron curtain,” missile capabilities, and drone swarms. However, by June 2025, in the face of a joint U.S.-Israel strike, the military system built with over a decade of investment and hundreds of billions in military aid has crumbled. Air defense systems were crippled, command networks were severed, and fewer than a hundred missile launchers remained operational.

The bombing of Iran was devastating for China. Decades of careful planing is all turning to dust.

Trump has announced that the United States has signed a groundbreaking trade deal with China—one that “starts to open up China.” But the details are being kept under wraps. Why? Because this deal is a bombshell that could expose Xi Jinping’s biggest secret. According to a Chinese insider, the agreement opens China’s markets to American firms, levels the playing field for foreign businesses, and dismantles Beijing’s use of rare earths as political leverage. Xi Jinping is reportedly furious about the deal. So why the secrecy? It was requested by China’s Party Elders—who are now sidelining Xi behind closed doors. Their plan? To formally announce Xi’s downfall in the coming months. When exactly? A Taiwanese media outlet may have just dropped a hint.

The US Air Force has raised concerns over China’s growing missile capabilities and its development of a sophisticated “kill web” system. This network could enable rapid strikes on US forces and its territories, including Alaska. #usa #china #taiwan

00:00 The Inner Palace Game: Zhang Youxia Exposes China’s First Lady18:03 Beijing’s Four Pillars Crack: Hu, Zhang, And Wen Force Xi To Resign—Or Face Removal34:40 Putin Meets Ding, But Avoids Mentioning Xi—Why It Matters54:03 A State That Harvests Its Own People: From Superpower to StalemateOne of the most shocking leaks in Chinese political circles in recent memory didn’t come from a party plenum, an official directive, or a leaked intelligence memo. It originated from a YouTube video posted by Edward WenMing, revealing a scandalous affair between China’s First Lady, Peng Liyuan, and a mid-level district official in Shanghai named Zhou Zhitong. But what truly makes this explosive isn’t just the personal scandal—it’s the calculated political strike behind it, orchestrated by General Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, aimed squarely at Xi Jinping’s power core.

Taiwan Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao says she will not be intimidated by China after Chinese diplomats reportedly followed her during her visit to Prague last year.

The Chinese economy is a ponzi scheme. And the house of cards are falling.

CSIS Beyond Parallel and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative commercial satellite imagery and automatic identification system (AIS) data analysis provide the first comprehensive timeline of the development, deployment, and current status of the publicly known Chinese steel structures in the PMZ. What do we know about the three Chinese maritime structures—one integrated management platform and two aquaculture cages—that have been deployed inside the South Korea-China Provisional Measures Zone (PMZ)? What does this mean for Korea-China relations?