The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) launched joint exercises around Taiwan on April 1, 2025, marking Beijing’s latest warning to “separatist forces” on the island. According to a statement by the PLA’s Eastern Theatre Command, the patrols and exercises included simulated air and land strikes, as well as control of key passages to test the joint combat readiness of its troops.

On March 28, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, with its aftershocks reaching Bangkok, Thailand, over 1,020 kilometers away. The earthquake triggered a shocking event—a 31-story, 137-meter tall building, the Audit Office building in Bangkok, collapsed. This building, constructed by China Railway No.10 Engineering Group Group, was not only the tallest building to completely collapse in the earthquake, but also the company’s first super-high-rise project overseas. In just a few seconds, it went from being a nearly completed landmark to a pile of debris.

China’s “Big Ghost Cities” are everywhere; the shocking inside story of real estate swindles!

Carl Zha speaks to Dr. Oualaalou of the ‪‪@geopoliticaltrends‬ about why US attempt to stir up tensions and weaponized South China Sea dispute using the Philippines against China will ultimately fail amidst increasing economic integration between ASEAN economies and China. Why new Trump tariff will hurt Japanese and Germany automakers leaving Chinese automakers to dominate global markets

The Washington Post reports that a leaked Pentagon memo says deterring a Chinese attack on Taiwan is one of the top priorities for U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

What if I told you that deep inside China, a massive structure is rising that could either power the future… or supercharge a new kind of arms race?Today, we’re diving into something massive — literally. Satellite images just revealed that China is building a huge fusion laser complex, and it might be the biggest one yet.

This year, how tough has the fruit business become? Just look at the fruit vendors. One of them only made 10 yuan in a whole day and was so upset that he threw an entire basket of fruit on the ground.

The Stop CCP VISAs Act would ban all Chinese nationals from studying in the US. But is the concern for national security going too far?

Nominee for U.S. undersecretary of defense for policy Elbridge Colby stated during his confirmation hearing that, despite Washington’s important national security interests in Taiwan, its status is not “existential” for the United States. How does this view differ from that of the previous Biden administration? Join the discussion with our guests Alexander Huang and Jaw-Ling Joanne Chang.

India Orders 2,325 BYD Electric Bus Chassis for Nationwide Use

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The Taishanese are true definitions of the word trailblazer. They sacrificed so much for not only future Chinese immigrants, but immigrants of all backgrounds, suffering poverty, oppression, racism, and more. Today, they still persist as one of the most successful Chinese subgroups inside and out of China.

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The South China Sea is one of the most dangerous spots in the world. This is because it has become the “shadow play” for big powers, particularly between China and the US, not to mention that the EU and Australia are also trying to play along.

A cutting-edge underwater intelligent computing center was launched this February in Lingshui City, South China’s Hainan, as a part of the island province’s effort to promote the digital economy and China’s nationwide integrated computing network.

-The USS Nimitz, the U.S. Navy’s oldest and longest-serving aircraft carrier, started its final deployment, departing from Naval Base Kitsap on March 21. It is now headed for the Indo-Pacific after picking up Carrier Air Wing 17 in San Diego.-Over its 50-year service, the Nimitz played a key role in major military operations, including Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, and was the first carrier to qualify the F-35C fighter for operations.-Although scheduled for decommissioning in 2026, recent maintenance and upgrades could lead to efforts to keep the carrier in service longer, which could increase the Navy’s fleet to 12 carriers.

This is a “Mulberry harbour” used for the D-Day landings in France in 1944. It’s an artificial port, made up of floating roadways and pierheads, resembling a bridge: all prefabricated in the UK and towed to France. Eight decades later, China appears to have built something similar. Pictures have emerged of these hybrid ships and how they connect together into a giant causeway. The images are from HI Sutton of Covert Shores who broke the story. The fear is Beijing will use them to transport troops and tanks onto the beaches of Taiwan. Should China attack Taiwan, can Taipei count on the military support of the U.S., its main security backer? And is Taiwan’s survival still in the interests of the United States?

If you said something bad about China, don’t go to these countries.

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 Introduction00:13 Western Influencers and Chinese Soft Power: IShowSpeed03:27 Chinese Economy: After Crash, Wall Street Pours Back In07:30 Taiwan’s Preparations

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called Japan an “indispensable partner” for countering Chinese aggression in the Asia-Pacific region, including the Taiwan Strait. He made the remarks at a meeting with his Japanese counterpart, Nakatani Gen, in Tokyo, part of his first trip to the region as defense secretary.

During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Wednesday, Sen. James Risch (R-ID) spoke about China’s response to American-Filipino cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. 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:

Satellite photo shows some signs that China’s Type 003 supercarrier may have conducted shock test trials while on her seventh sea trial. Let’s take a look at the evidence.

Is the head of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) losing power? A highly authoritative source told NTD that the answer is yes. All that started with a stroke last summer. We take a look at the details on the evidence.A U.S. intelligence report says CCP leader Xi Jinping holds over $1 billion in assets through relatives. We look at the details of the wealth Chinese Communist Party officials appear to have generated from corruption.A new bill demands that any gifts or donations, regardless of amount, from China to U.S. colleges must be reported.Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announces plans boost deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region. We have more on how the United States will arm a U.S. treaty ally in China’s neighborhood.00:00 Intro01:23 Exclusive: Xi Faces Mortal Opposition Within the Regime05:52 Report: China’s Xi Holds $1B in Assets Through Relatives10:48 House Passes Bill to Scrutinize Money From China11:58 US to Reestablish Defense in the Indo-Pacific14:05 FBI Warns About Vulnerability at Northern Border21:11 Doctor Awarded for Exposing CCP Forced Organ Harvesting

Belgian police conducted a series of raids on Huawei’s EU offices in Brussels, revealing a web of corruption that went deep.

In this video, we dive into the latest developments in Chinese maritime technology that are raising eyebrows among defense analysts. With the advent of new landing barges and advanced cable-cutting capabilities, China’s maritime strategy is evolving, posing potential threats to regional stability, especially concerning Taiwan. We explore the implications of these advancements and what they mean for international relations and defense strategies in the Indo-Pacific region. Join us as we break down the details of this critical situation and hear expert insights on the future of maritime security. If you find this video informative, please like and share it with others! #MaritimeSecurity #China #Taiwan #DefenseNews #USA #InternationalRelations #amarica #news #today #technologyOUTLINE:00:00:00China’s Maritime Ambitions00:01:28The Interconnected Barge System00:02:48Severing the Lifeline00:04:03Shifting Tides in the Pacific

Retired Taiwanese air force officer Shih Chun-cheng was arrested on espionage charges, suspected of being recruited and directed by China to gather sensitive information, including on Taiwan’s tactical responses to Chinese incursions and details about the air-launched Hsiung Feng III anti-ship missile.What would the impact be if the information had been combat-related? See the analysis from our guests Tony Hu, Michael Chen and Wang Kai-chun.