00:00 Introduction00:26 US-China Trade War: High-Stakes Talks Begin03:46 Chinese Economy: More Poor Data 07:53 Huawei Pushes Ahead with Advanced Chip Production 10:20 U.S. Commander’s Taiwan War Warning

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Forbes Chairman and editor-in-chief Steve Forbes weighs in on the state of China’s economy, tariff turmoil and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent backing President Donald Trump’s economic approach.

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

Top 14 Latest Indian Defence News Headlines on today’s “Indian Defence Updates” episode 7-5-2025 are as follows :

Everyone talks about China’s military rise, but few ask the real question: can they actually sustain a war? In this clip ‪@RyanMcBethProgramming‬ breaks down what really wins wars: logistics. From battlefield command structures to frozen chicken patties in Egypt, they expose the unglamorous, but decisive, actors that separate military might from military myth. As China builds up its arsenal, is it prepared for the grind of global conflict? Or is the U.S. quietly unbeatable where it counts most?

In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — updates the situation with US ports as of May 6, 2025 and how US exports are faring during the tariffs. #supplychain #containers #tariffs #ports #containerships 00:00 Introduction00:51 US Port Status 03:11 US Imports 06:52 US Exports 10:38 Port of Los Angeles 15:37 Container Liners Realign 18:45 US Commodity Exports: Grain and Petroleum 22:08 Conclusion

Russia said Ukrainian attack drones targeted Moscow overnight Wednesday for a third straight day, forcing airports in the Russian capital to close temporarily. This attack comes as Chinese President Xi Jinping begins his four-day visit to Russia. CBS News foreign correspondent Anna Coren has more.

The disputed Sandy Cay reef consists of several sandbanks located just over one nautical mile northwest of Philippine-controlled Thitu Island and nine nautical miles northeast of China-militarized Subi Reef. Our guests Lai I-chung and Tony Hu analyze the latest incident of escalation.

As the U.S.-China trade war intensifies, Japanese firms face growing challenges in China. Media reports indicate Nissan Motor is navigating unprecedented difficulties.Join this channel to get access to perks:

Walter Russell Mead explains why China pays far more attention to U.S. alliances in the Indo-Pacific—like with India, Japan, and Australia—than to Europe. He explores how Beijing interprets Trump’s mixed signals on trade and diplomacy, and why China sees the QUAD and regional partnerships as a greater threat than NATO.————————————————————————————————————-Walter Russell Mead is the Ravenel B. Curry III Distinguished Fellow in Strategy and Statesmanship at Hudson Institute, the Global View Columnist at The Wall Street Journal, and the James Clarke Chace Professor of Foreign Affairs and Humanities at Bard College in New York. He is also a member of Aspen Institute Italy and board member of Aspenia.Before joining Hudson, Mr. Mead was a fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations as the Henry A. Kissinger Senior Fellow for U.S. Foreign Policy. He has authored numerous books, including the widely-recognized Special Providence: American Foreign Policy and How It Changed the World (Alfred A. Knopf, 2004). His latest book is entitled The Arc of A Covenant: The United States, Israel, and the Future of the Jewish People.————————————————————————————————————–Conversations feature John Anderson, former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, interviewing the world’s foremost thought leaders about today’s pressing social, cultural and political issues.John believes proper, robust dialogue is necessary if we are to maintain our social strength and cohesion. As he puts it; “You cannot get good public policy out of a bad public debate.”

After weeks of gritting its teeth under mounting U.S. pressure, Beijing has reached a breaking point, denying any talks with Washington: No talks. No negotiations. No meetings. Meanwhile, Washington insists: Of course we’re talking — we’ve been in daily contact. The truth may involve one of the hottest geopolitical flashpoints: Taiwan.0:00 Beijing and Washington’s conflicting tones in the tariff talks1:53 Why Taiwan is at the heart of China’s strategy in Trump 2.07:37 3 reasons why Beijing is desperate to seize Taiwan now10:42 The latest developments inside Taiwan — and why they matter

From moon bases to Mars missions, China’s space program is booming. With cutting-edge tech, global alliances, and bold ambitions, is China set to outpace the U.S. in the final frontier?

Across the world, the doors are closing to Chinese exports, and Chinese manufacturers are rapidly running out of options.

U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo says China is vastly outproducing the United States in military hardware, warning that the imbalance could complicate efforts to defend Taiwan.

Bridges catching on fire and collapsing…Just another day in communist China!

The Taiwan dollar saw its sharpest single-day rise in 37 years on Monday, leading to many exchangers scrambling in hopes of turning a profit. Many showed up at banks, and even more logged into their banking apps, which could not handle to traffic. At the end of the day, the Taiwan dollar closed at NT$30.145 against the greenback, a 91.9 cent increase. The exchange volume also broke records at US$4.01 billion. The bank is packed with people looking to exchange currencies. Exchanging for USDI rushed to get here when I saw that it’s NT$29. But wow, it’s still NT$30. I’m shocked. I didn’t expect to see so many people here.The Taiwan dollar has seen a sharp rise since the start of the month. On Monday, it reached NT$29.59 against the greenback, while the percentage increase reached a 37-year high. As for the Japanese yen, it was worth as little as NT$0.2090 at one point. In other words, with NT$100,000, you could get an additional 53,000 yen compared to just 15 days ago. Banking apps could not handle all the traffic from the great number of people looking to score a good deal.It may be great news for importers and Taiwanese traveling abroad, but a nightmare for exporters and US dollar holders.Voice of Teng Kuei-yuMachinery parts manufacturerWith the appreciation, I believe more than half of SMEs will go under. Why? Let’s say I gave a quote when it was NT$33, but now it’s NT$29, meaning there’s a NT$4 difference. In other words, if I have an order worth US$10 million, I’d be losing NT$40 million. On Monday, the Taiwan dollar gained another 91.9 cents against the dollar to close at NT$30.145 for one US dollar. The total exchange volume reached US$4.01 billion to set a new record in a single day.It was speculated that the administration had agreed to a “Mar-a-Lago Accord” with the US to allow the dollar to depreciate, causing the Taiwan dollar’s sharp rise since May 3. Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-long on Monday denied the rumor.Yang Chin-longCentral Bank governorIn fact, the Central Bank does not manipulate the currency. We’re also not listed as a currency manipulator. As for the so-called Mar-a-Lago Accord which has the US pressure trade adversaries to appreciate their currency, I’ve already addressed this during a legislative appellation. We’ve always emphasized that there is no such agreement.Yang said the US did not pressure Taiwan to appreciate its currency, nor is Taiwan named a currency manipulator. He also stressed that the central bank is not involved in trade talks, and urged the public to refrain from speculations. #finance #forex #Trump #tradewar #tariffs #MarALagoAccord#台灣新聞 #TaiwanNews #民視新聞 #FTV新聞 #Taiwan

Today we’re discussing the Trump administration’s 96th tariff policy which imposes port fees on Chinese ships.

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 Introduction01:09 Xi Jinping’s ‘Hidden Struggle’ Within the PLA04:35 US-China Trade War: Beijing Quietly Eases Tariffs09:10 CIA Launches Chinese-Language Videos

Who will lead China after Xi Jinping? As fierce political infighting shakes the CCP’s inner circle, two powerful contenders have emerged. One is a seasoned survivor backed by Party elders. The other is a rising technocrat with strong ties to the current leadership. In this talk, I’ll reveal the latest signals from inside the regime, explain why Xi’s grip on power is slipping, and break down what China’s next leadership could mean for the country — and the world. Don’t miss this in-depth look at a power struggle that could reshape China’s future.

They studied, they trained, they sacrificed — and now, China’s youth are facing a brutal reality: no jobs, no future, and no way out. Since April 2nd, Trump’s sweeping tariffs have triggered a chain reaction, ripping through China’s economy. Factories are quiet, job boards are empty, and desperation is rising fast. The government says everything’s fine — but on the ground, the fear is real. And it’s spreading.How did China get here so quickly? Why are millions of young Chinese suddenly losing hope? Can China’s leadership quell the rising tide of anger, or will the desperation of its youth ignite a firestorm of defiance?

Since 1987, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has published the Nuclear Notebook, an authoritative accounting of world nuclear arsenals compiled by top experts from the Federation of American Scientists. Today, it is prepared by Hans M. Kristensen, Matt Korda, Eliana Johns, and Mackenzie Knight of FAS. This video explores China’s nuclear arsenal, which is growing at a faster pace than any of the other nine nuclear weapons states. You can read more from the Nuclear Notebook about other nuclear arsenals here:https://thebulletin.org/nuclear-noteb…Special thank you to the FAS team at ‪@scientistsorg‬ for their work and support!00:00 – Introduction00:54 – Land02:44 – Sea03:34 – Air04:12 – Future delivery systems04:45 – Nuclear posture

Over the 2025 May Day holiday, China saw more than 300 million people traveling, leading to overcrowded tourist destinations operating beyond their capacity. Businesses initially expected a significant boost in profits, but instead, they were met with a surge of “budget travelers.” In fact, some tourists were so dissatisfied that they demanded refunds on the spot at several scenic areas

Around 14,000 ships transit the Panama Canal annually. The U.S. uses it more than any other nation with 40% of all U.S. container traffic, valued at $270 billion, traveling through the 50 mile stretch of water each year. But tensions in Panama are rising. President Trump claims China has “influence and control” over the canal and that threat represents a “violation of the treaty” between the U.S. and Panama. In March, an investment group led by U.S. firm BlackRock announced it was trying to purchase two ports at either end of the canal as well as about 40 others from Hong Kong based-CK Hutchison. The outcome of that deal remains unclear. To better understand the issues facing the Panama Canal, CNBC’s Lori Ann Larocco boarded a tugboat to get a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges it faces.Chapters:0:00- 2:28 Introduction2:39 – 8:20 Chapter 1. On the canal8:21 – 12:17 Chapter 2. Higher prices12:18 – 18:14 Chapter 3. China’s influence on the canal18:15 – 21:56 Chapter 4. An uncertain future

An American warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait in a calculated display of U.S. presence amid ongoing geopolitical and trade tensions with China during the Trump administration.The USS William P. Lawrence, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, transited the 110-mile (177 km) wide strait on April 23 in what the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command described as a routine passage “through waters where freedoms of navigation and overflight apply, in accordance with international law.” At the time of the transit, a U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton reconnaissance drone, operating from Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, was observed loitering south of the Taiwan Strait, according to data from the flight-tracking service Flightradar24.This was the second such transit by a U.S. warship during President Donald Trump’s second term and the first since early February, when the USS Ralph Johnson and the USNS Bowditch, a noncommissioned oceanographic survey ship, passed through the same contested corridor.In February, Japan and Canada deployed warships through the strait, directly challenging China’s territorial claims. Their actions added them to a growing number of U.S. allies demonstrating support for freedom of navigation in the region. In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how USS William P. Lawrence has called China’s bluff ?

The U.S. economy shrank 0.3% in Q1 2025, marking its first contraction in over two years as President Trump’s aggressive trade policies begin to bite. A record surge in pre-tariff imports and a drop in federal spending dragged growth into the red. While consumer spending and business investment showed resilience, economists warn of rising risks ahead. Will Trump’s high-tariff vision pay off — or deepen economic uncertainty?Subscribe for full analysis on global markets, policy shifts, and economic trends.00:00 Introduction 00:23 US Economy Contracts 06:19 Bank of Japan Slashes Growth Forecasts 08:26 US and Ukraine Sign Resource Deal

As China’s economy falters, scams such as recruitment for non-existent jobs, false advertising and loan traps are on the rise. The latest, making waves on social media, are so-called companies where unemployed young people can spend a small daily fee to pretend they are working. Story by France 2 and Charlotte Lam.#China #economy #unemployment

China’s Belt and Road Initiative is proving once again the quality of Made in China. There was a massive explosion at an Iranian Port, a Belt and Road Initiative project.

As the U.S.-China trade war continues to escalate, I’m sitting down with China analyst Gordon Chang.“Jamie Dimon said this: ‘Why don’t you just pick up the phone?’ Well, the reason is we’ve had that attitude for five decades … and look where it’s gotten us. So, if the Chinese want to do something about our tariffs, it’s up to them to pick up the phone,” says Chang.What is the current state of play when it comes to Trump’s tariff strategy? Is it working in America’s favor?“The only way China wins this trade war is if it gets Trump to preemptively surrender,” says Chang. “This is an existential struggle. It’s more than just a trade war. It’s more than just a tariff war. And we better win it.”And how is Xi Jinping’s leadership being challenged inside China?“General He, I think, was sacked not by Xi Jinping, but by the adversaries of Xi Jinping in the Chinese military … we have seen all these unexplained and unusual disappearances of military officers, especially since the middle of 2023,” says Chang. “I think this is the most dangerous moment in history.”

Did you know that hundreds of millions of Chinese are sitting on a ticking time bomb? China’s largest cities—Beijing, Shanghai, and others—are sinking. And the speed is alarming. People aren’t just seeing it with their own eyes; they’re living this nightmare. Decades of excessive groundwater use are to blame. Even worse, while the cities sink, sea levels are rising. If this continues, China’s major cities could one day end up underwater.