High-level trade talks between the US and China kick off this weekend in Geneva, with the Trump administration signaling it may slash tariffs as high as 145% down to 60% or even 34%. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng lead the negotiations, which could yield immediate relief for both economies. Key issues include curbing fentanyl exports, lifting rare earth restrictions, and stabilizing strained bilateral ties. Markets are watching closely for signs of de-escalation.Subscribe for full analysis on global markets, policy shifts, and economic trends.00:00 Introduction 00:17 US Eyes Tariff Cuts in Geneva Talks With China 03:39 Philippine Growth | Japan’s Gold Exports Surge07:21 UK-US Trade Deal

Last week, the media reported, again, that Chinese researchers used a quantum computer to crack a widely-used internet security protocol called RSA encryption. How much do we need to worry about it? Is the “quantum apocalypse” near, as some have claimed? Let’s take a look.

When East meets West, history doesn’t just cross borders—it weaves new legacies.More than a thousand years ago, a group of Jewish merchants from Persia followed the Silk Road deep into the heart of imperial China. There, these Jewish settlers built a life that defied expectations. They kept reading the Torah in Hebrew, kept a kosher diet, and celebrated Passover—all while adopting Chinese surnames, mastering Confucian texts, and passing the imperial exams to serve as Ming officials. For centuries, they stood at the cultural crossroads, living as Jews in a Confucian empire, preserving both tradition and adaptation in perfect balance.But in modern times, that delicate balance began to unravel—until, one day in 2016, five Chinese women appeared at Jerusalem’s Western Wall, praying in Hebrew with tears in their eyes. This is a story of two worlds, two civilizations, and one enduring faith—the untold journey of China’s lost Jews, and their path from Kaifeng to Jerusalem.

China may have played a role in Canada’s recent election. And that’s not even the worst of it

After more than a month of stalemate, a major update has come in the ongoing U.S.-China tariff war. At 6:00 AM on 7th, Beijing time, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Vice Premier He Lifeng would visit Switzerland from May 9th to 12th for talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. This meeting is seen by many as a potential “breakthrough” in the face of the 145% versus 125% tariff standoff between the two countries and has drawn significant attention.Join this channel to get access to perks:

Barbara Woodward, the U.K.’s ambassador to the United Nations and a former envoy to China, is a top contender to lead MI6, Britain’s foreign intelligence agency. But her candidacy is drawing fire from critics who say she was reluctant to challenge China over human rights abuses in Xinjiang, as well as her lack of direct intelligence experience. 📹 Reporter(s): Dolphine Chen/Chris Gorin#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews #MI6 #UK #China-

Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., discusses U.S.- China trade talks in Switzerland and more on ‘Sunday Morning Futures.’ #foxnews #news #politics #china #trump

Xi Jinping’s trip to Moscow was meant to showcase a powerful China–Russia alliance—but the outcome isn’t what Xi had anticipated. Putin avoided siding with Beijing against the U.S. and quietly pressured Xi to relocate China’s industrial base to Russia. Then came the footage Beijing never wanted the world to see: close-ups of Xi displaying signs of possible health issues. From shaky head movements and a bald patch to a mysterious black cup, the cameras of foreign media have historically revealed more than state media ever would. A closer look at China–Russia ties—and the health of the man behind China’s most closely guarded secret.

At Thursday’s Senate Commerce Committee hearing, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) questioned OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other top AI leaders.Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more:

The Nigerian military signed a deal with Chinese state-owned weapons manufacturer Norinco to set up a factory as part of an effort to develop a domestic arms production capacity in the West African country.The deal is the latest in a series of announcements about increased Chinese weapons sales to African militaries, which are rapidly changing battlefield dynamics across the continent. This week, Eric, Cobus & Géraud discuss how Chinese drones, surface-to-air missile systems, and other advanced arms technologies are now commonplace, often available at a much lower cost than comparable weapons from the U.S. and Europe.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs have shaken the global economy, including critical semiconductor supplies chains. In response, major companies like Taiwan’s TSMC and the United States’s Nvidia have attempted to tread carefully to avoid provoking either Washington or Beijing. Which countries and companies will be hit hardest? How can Taiwan protect both its domestic economy and its overseas investments? And how significant is Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s recent trip to Beijing? This episode explores the intensifying competition within the global chip industry, China’s response to the U.S. economic tactics, and what Taiwan is doing to safeguard its chip leadership. Our guests: Rocky Uriankhai SciTech Power Research CEO Chenlung Kuo United Daily News Deputy in Chief 00:00:00 – Trade War Hits Semiconductor Sector 00:01:13 – How Are Tariffs Altering Supply Chains? 00:01:43 – Is China the U.S.’s Main Target? 00:04:34 – What Is Driving China’s Quick Response? 00:07:34 – Who Will Be Hardest Hit by U.S. tariffs? 00:11:45 – Can TSMC Dodge a Major Hit? 00:14:57 – How Can Taiwan Safeguard Its Chip Leadership? 00:18:18 – How Risky Are TSMC’s Overseas Investments? 00:23:13 – How Significant Was Nvidia CEO’s China Trip?

Just another week of fires in China!

AFP: The Philippine military said today that there has been an incident involving the Chinese navy near Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea. The Philippines said that Chinese military vessels conducted “a high-risk maneuver.” What’s your response to that? Can you share more information?Lin Jian: The Philippines’ remarks disrespect facts and confuse right and wrong. Huangyan Dao has always been China’s territory. The Philippine military vessel attempted to intrude into waters of Huangyan Dao. China took necessary measures to handle the matter, which are legitimate, lawful, professional and restrained. The Philippines’ repeated infringement and provocation at sea is the root cause leading to the current tensions. China urges the Philippines to stop infringement and provocation at once, and refrain from challenging China’s firm resolve to safeguard the nation’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.

Kao Family Office CIO Michael Kao joins ‘Making Money’ host Charles Payne to discuss the state of China’s economy.

China’s domestically made C919 passenger jet has been hit with another major setback from the European Union. On April 28, Florian Guillermet, the Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), said it would take the agency three to six years to certify the C919, which is produced by China’s COMAC.

Beijing is asking the United States to cancel its China tariffs two days ahead of trade talks. What did President Donald Trump say about the upcoming conversation?Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is updating the House Financial Services Committee on the state of the global economy. We have the details on his upcoming order to go after Chinese entities involved in the fentanyl trade.In China, a rising number of protests are erupting across the country, largely over long overdue wages. We look at how the trade war is contributing to China’s social unrest.In a landslide vote for humanity, the U.S. House passed the Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act by a vote of 406–1. We have the details on its impacts.00:00 Intro01:29 China Asks US to Cancel Tariffs Before Trade Talks03:55 Trump to Bring Up Jimmy Lai During China Trade Talks04:32 Bessent Testifies on US-China Trade Ahead of Tariff Talks06:45 Trade War Pushes Workers to Protest in China08:51 US House Passes Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act12:17 US Typhon Missiles Target Beijing’s Ambition for Taiwan13:54 China’s Role in India-Pakistan Tensions15:28 New Moves in China-Russia Alliance Against US16:22 Perdue’s Ambassadorship on US-China Relations18:37 New US Envoy to China on Trade Tensions🔵Tiffany Meier’s documentary Hollywood Takeover – how Beijing is rewriting the script in America’s film industry: hollywoodtakeover.com

The United States Navy may be the most technologically advanced and broadly capable seafaring service on this planet, but in terms of sheer numbers, America’s globe-spanning Navy pales in comparison to the maritime juggernaut that is China. So, what can America do to turn the shipbuilding tide? Let’s discuss.

The goal of this video is not to cost these hardworking individuals their jobs but to shed light on a complex and multifaceted reality. The spark to film this video came after I watched a short video about Shein Village on Red, a Chinese social media platform. I noticed comments describing the unpleasant experiences of Shein’s suppliers and supply chain workers. Later, I discovered that The Wall Street Journal had also reported on labor exploitation at Shein. Wanting to verify these claims, I decided to visit the village myself.To be honest, the working conditions are not bad at all—they align with industry standards in China. The pay rate reflects the market price, and while hours are long, many workers are paid per piece, meaning the more they work, the more they earn. Overtime is sometimes mandatory due to rush orders, but there is no additional overtime pay—only piece-rate wages, which is a common practice in China’s garment manufacturing industry.These workers are not classified as Shein employees because they work for factories that handle Shein’s outsourced production. While filming, I felt deeply conflicted. On one hand, the workers and factory owners are grateful for the orders, as they rely on this work to support their families in a competitive urban economy. Many have no better alternatives but to endure situations mentioned in this video in silence. I am glad that Shein provides business opportunities for these workers, enabling them to make a living. However, because Shein is so dominant, it holds immense bargaining power, driving down the prices it pays to factories. This system undeniably exploits China’s low-cost labor. I do wish these workers were better compensated for their labor—but at whose expense? I don’t know….At 6:30 – Translation Note:The worker says in Mandarin that earning over 10,000 CNY/month requires working “shí jǐ gè xiǎo shí” (十几个小时, literally “ten-some hours”). The direct translation should be “over 10 hours of work.” My use of “12+ hours” was a personal interpretation of the phrase based on this specific context (“ten-some” in everyday usage often suggests a moderate addition, leans toward 12–18, sometimes excluding the extremes (11 or 19)). For full documentary accuracy, “over 10 hours” is the more neutral translation. I appreciate my audience’s effort in ensuring translation precision. 🙂 SHEIN Supplier Factory Wage Investigation Report: https://www.sheingroup.com/protecting…

The U.S.-China trade war reveals China’s urgency to negotiate due to economic pressures. Despite domestic propaganda claiming strength, the yuan’s weakness—hovering at 7.3 against a dollar index of 100—exposes vulnerabilities. China has made concessions, including $40 billion in U.S. tariff exemptions, softened rhetoric on reciprocal tariffs, and proposing fentanyl as a negotiation entry point. The EU’s fines on TikTok and scrutiny of Chinese exports add international pressure. U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent’s hardline stance contrasts with Trump’s friendlier tone, yet China avoids retaliating against U.S. provocations, signaling a pragmatic shift. Historical data shows the yuan’s persistent decline, driven by weak fundamentals and reliance on state-owned banks to prop up its value. These developments underscore China’s prioritization of trade talks to stabilize its economy, despite domestic posturing.

‘The Big Money Show’ tackles the upcoming meeting between the Trump administration and China regarding tariffs and trade negotiations. #foxbusiness #foxbusiness #uschinatradewar #uschinatrade #trump

A deadly attack in Kashmir and retaliatory military strikes have escalated tensions between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan, sparking global concerns about regional security and economic instability. In this video, we unpack the broader risks to South Asia’s economy as cross-border hostilities flare and diplomatic ties fray.Subscribe for full analysis on global markets, policy shifts, and economic trends.00:00 Introduction 00:18 India-Pakistan Tensions 04:21 Fed Holds Steady on Rates as Powell Flags Tariff Risks 08:05 UK and India Seal Landmark Trade Deal

Brig. Gen. Doug Wickert, 412th Test Wing commander, delivered a sobering assessment of China’s growing military capabilities during a recent briefing.#usa #china #military

Protests from furious factory workers in China demanding back pay are spreading across the country after President Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports began impacting the communist nation’s economy. NY Post reporter Anthony Blair shares this story. Unrest has been reported across the country as workers have taken to the streets protesting unpaid wages and challenging unfair dismissals following the closures of factories squeezed by US tariffs, according to Radio Free Asia.Chinese industry leaders, meanwhile, are “extremely anxious” about the steep duties, with many telling factories and suppliers to halt or delay supplies, Wang Xin, head of an industry group representing more than 2,000 Chinese merchants told the Financial Times.

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China’s economic downturn has begun to ripple through its banking sector, with 199 small and medium‑sized banks deregistered, merged or dissolved by early 2024—far more than in the previous three years combined. That tally included 36 credit cooperatives, 56 rural commercial banks and 100 village banks, according to Enterprise Early Warning Tong data.Join this channel to get access to perks:

President Trump says he won’t pull back tariffs in order to get China to the negotiating table. This, as the treasury secretary and trade representative are slated for talks with their Chinese counterparts this weekend.China’s six biggest banks report a $1 billion profit drop. What this means for China’s economy.What do the upcoming US-China trade talks signal about China’s economic state? Which side has the upper hand? Jacqueline Deal, President and CEO of Long Term Strategy Group breaks it down.A crackdown on China’s Trade Tactics. Countries in Asia tighten export rules to prevent “origin washing,” a strategy China uses to bypass Washington’s tariffs.And, President Trump swears in his new ambassador to China. What the President is expecting, and how his new man in Beijing might handle rising trade tensions.00:00 Intro01:37 Trump: Not Pulling Back China Tariffs for Negotiations02:26 US, China to Hold Ice-Breaker Trade Talks Saturday04:15 China’s 6 Largest Banks Reflect Huge Profit Drops05:07 Analysis: ‘Business as Usual with Beijing Unacceptable’09:16 China Faces Export Curbs Over ‘Origin Washing’11:14 Trump Holds Swearing in Ceremony for Envoy to China12:45 Senator: China Can Still Access 9 US Telecom Firms14:36 Xi Jinping Arrives in Moscow for Talks with Putin15:13 Taiwan Bills Pass in House Amid Rise in CCP Aggression17:57 Lawmakers: China’s Spying from Cuba an ‘Alarming Threat’20:15 S. Korea Court: Shen Yun Allowed to Perform

As the tariff war escalates, a classified CCP directive has surfaced — so secret it could only be read in sealed “confidential rooms” under surveillance. I’ll walk you through this leaked document and reveal what it exposes about Xi Jinping’s biggest fear and his master plan to counter Trump in Trade War 2.0:1. The contents of the classified directive2. Reactions from within the CCP

Longtime friends Dr. Elizabeth Economy and Michael Dunne sit down to discuss the transformation of the Chinese automobile industry, the roots of electric vehicles in China, the demand for electric vehicles (EV) both in the United States and globally, and how the United States can best compete in a rapidly changing environment.ABOUT THE SERIESChina Considered with Elizabeth Economy is a Hoover Institution podcast series that features in-depth conversations with leading political figures, scholars, and activists from around the world. The series explores the ideas, events, and forces shaping China’s future and its global relationships, offering high-level expertise, clear-eyed analysis, and valuable insights to demystify China’s evolving dynamics and what they may mean for ordinary citizens and key decision makers across societies, governments, and the private sector._____

Last week there were rather large protests in the capital Taipei against the ruling TPP party and President William Lai. This news got suprpisingly little coverage in western media, which usually is so keen on showing all kinds of “people’s power” movements when they occur against governments the west doesn’t like. But this time, rather a wave of silence.

With war between India and Pakistan breaking out, how will China turn things to its advantage?

The U.S. House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bill supporting Taiwan’s participation in international organizations. That comes ahead of the World Health Organization’s annual meeting later this month.