What's happening in China?

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Bringing the World Together Against Forced Organ Harvesting and Human Rights Abuses in China ( Part 1)
Doctors Against Forced Organ Harvesting will hold an online forum December 9-10 on abuses in China.
By NTD Video
Published: 11/28/2025
https://www.ntd.com/bringing-the-world-together-against-forced-organ-harvesting-and-human-rights-abuses-in-china-part-1_1110149.html?&est=JJPGmXR4y5ZH%2BnyFNC7Z3YEgx3tg%2BS5zfTwfsMzXdEiDqsUJVBRwPV3BIhY%3D

(VIDEO at the link)

"Doctors Against Forced Organ Harvesting (DAFOH), a nonprofit medical organization, will commemorate the anniversaries of the Genocide Convention and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by hosting an international online forum in December. The event examines the persecution and forced organ harvesting perpetrated against Falun Gong practitioners as a "cold genocide," one of the most heinous genocides of the 21st century.
A cold genocide seeks to eliminate a group through gradual and structural violence rather than immediate mass killing.

The event aims to educate and inspire, fostering open discussion about these human rights and medical atrocities by providing a comprehensive review, as well as solutions to prevent further abuse and to stop forced organ harvesting.

The speakers will address religious freedom, freedom of expression, the rule of law, and democracy, aiming to spark open discussion while offering actionable solutions in China and worldwide.
Day One: Genocide Convention Anniversary
DAY ONE: Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025
First Session: 11 am–12:30 pm EST
Global Reverberations of the Persecution of Falun Gong: Undetected Genocide and Weaponization of Medicine

The 1st session of the 2-day forum, will present a series of speeches from experts and distinguished speakers.

Second Session: 1:30 pm–3 pm EST
Round Table Discussion on the Persecution of Falun Gong: Undetected Genocide and Weaponization of Medicine

In the 2nd session of the 2-day forum, the speakers from the prior session will come together for a live discussion and debate.

Moderator: Dr. Joseph Gigliotti, DC, DAFOH Member
Panelists:
Sam Brownback, co-chair of the International Religious Freedom Summit and chairman of the National Committee for Religious Freedom

Harry van Bommel, Dutch politician and human rights activist

Harold King, deputy director of DAFOH and the director of its European branch

Reggie Littlejohn, founder and president of Women’s Rights Without Frontiers

Pour Nima Gholam Ali, Swedish MP

David Matas, International Human Rights lawyer

Nicole Höchst, German MP "

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In the very near future the world will be Chinese


China's government spends hundreds of billions of dollars on what it calls a "whole of nation" industry policy, which began with "Made in China 2025" unveiled 10 years ago, and morphed into the 14th five-year plan in 2020 committing US$1.4 trillion over five to six years on new infrastructure, including 5G networks, smart cities, and industrial digitalisation.

Blogger Noah Smith described what "whole of nation" means in a post last week: "Essentially, what China has done is to ditch the standard innovation model, where government, academics, corporations, and financiers all work independently toward their own goals, and to replace it with a model where the government coordinates their interaction toward a single overarching goal from beginning to end.

"Basically, the government now tries to take innovation 'from bean to bar', as the chocolate shops say.

"It tries to identify a technological goal — say, becoming nationally self-sufficient in robotics — and then work backwards to figure out what breakthroughs it needs in order to reach that goal. Then it tries to fund the basic and applied research to create those breakthroughs, transfer the breakthroughs to the appropriate companies, help the companies create new products, and then help the companies commercialise and scale those products."

The government works backwards from the goal for heaven's sake! And then directs the basic research and funds the companies to create products and then to commercialise.

Now that's what I call an industry policy! No wonder they're ahead.



https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-08/china-us-technology-engineering-ai-plan-australia/106111696?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=link

[onawah]

Ahead of what?
Nearly everything the CCP builds and does falls apart, the population is sick, declining and are in revolt.
You may hear that reports of how bad things are in China are deceptive propaganda, but if you actually look at the reports, there is clear evidence that is not the case at all.
Scroll through just this one channel and you will see a sufficient number of authentic video clips of real conditions in China, proof that the perspective of China being "the future" is clearly false:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=china+observer
...Unless, of course, you think that "the future" is Dystopia...

Also:
China’s economic engine stalled — October shows the crash has started
Lei's Real Talk
394K subscribers
Nov 25, 2025
"October 2025 marks the moment China’s economy stopped hiding behind illusions. New financing collapsed by a shocking 42.2%, fixed-asset investment plunged, fiscal spending fell 19.1%, real-estate sales sank nearly 20%, and exports flipped from +8% growth to negative territory. At the same time, the central bank printed more than 6.6 trillion yuan through disguised means, while local governments silently hit a cash-flow wall. In this episode, we break down the numbers Beijing can’t explain away — and reveal why October wasn’t just a bad month, but the point where China’s economic engine stalled and the downward spiral truly began."
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The wealthiest cities are falling – inside China's economic unraveling
Lei's Real Talk
394K subscribers
Nov 18, 2025

"China’s economic slowdown is no longer hidden in data — it’s unfolding in real time on the streets of Shanghai and Shenzhen. In this video, I break down the shocking new signals: Shanghai clawing back maternity subsidies, mass layoffs at Pudong Airport, metro systems sinking under real-estate debt, and millions of families losing income as women flood into delivery and ride-hail jobs. These are China’s strongest cities — and when they start falling, the entire system is in trouble. From collapsing housing confidence to desperate local governments, here’s what Beijing can’t hide anymore — and why China’s economic unraveling is accelerating."

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The CCP investing so much in their military and in propaganda but so little in their infrastructure, the environment and the welfare of their own people is leading to a devastating collapse from within, and their aggressive policies are leading to increasing global isolation.
A guaranteed recipe for disaster.



Now that's what I call an industry policy! No wonder they're ahead.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-08/china-us-technology-engineering-ai-plan-australia/106111696?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=link[/QUOTE]

[onawah]

Why China is entering pre-revolution conditions
Lei's Real Talk
395K subscribers
Streamed live on Dec 9, 2025

(There have been numerous reports and accompanying videos from various sources of huge fires in China. Many of them have been reported to have been started by angry factory workers with nothing left to lose who have not been paid their wages in months, and so are retailiating against the CCP by buring down the factories. However, that is just one cause of the numerous fires that are being reported.)

"China is facing four simultaneous crises — physical fires erupting across major cities, digital fires spreading on Douyin as censorship collapses, social fires breaking out in street clashes from Nanchang to Shanghai, and political fires inside the Party as elite infighting intensifies. This program reveals why these “four fires” are converging at the same moment, why Xi Jinping can no longer control them, and why China is entering pre-revolution conditions for the first time in decades. From Guangzhou’s explosions to Douyin’s rebellion and military families confronting soldiers, we trace the fault lines of a system on the brink."

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The Hong Kong Fire Death Toll Doesn’t Add Up — Here’s the Evidence
Lei's Real Talk
395K subscribers
Dec 10, 2025

"A catastrophic fire tore through seven residential towers in Hong Kong — yet the government claims only 159 people died. But when you examine the physics, the census data, the mortality rates of similar high-rise fires, and the shocking photos coming out of Hong Fu Court, the official number becomes impossible. In this video, I break down the math step by step, expose the 6% lie, and reveal why thousands of Hong Kong residents believe the real death toll is far higher. From failed alarms to sealed windows to missing residents, here’s the evidence officials don’t want you to see."

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China’s Darkest Secret: Baby Organs for the Elite
Lei's Real Talk
395K subscribers
Streamed live on Oct 2, 2025

"From Beijing’s military hospitals to secret “empty” clinics, shocking new evidence reveals the CCP’s darkest industry: infant organ transplants. Investigators say babies are being created and cut open—turned into “perfect donors” for China’s political and military elite obsessed with longevity. This video uncovers how the black chain works. With profit and power driving demand, baby organs have become the ultimate “human goldmine.” Is this medicine—or a crime against humanity? "

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CCP’s dark science behind staying young — Exposed
Lei's Real Talk
395K subscribers
Nov 26, 2025

"What if China’s anti-aging boom isn’t science fiction, but a real industry powered by youth blood, stem cells, and a dark supply chain hidden across Southeast Asia? This episode exposes the explosive claims behind Jet Li’s sudden “rebirth,” billionaire Yu Wenhong’s 20-million-yuan blood replacements, and the horrifying allegations of baby-stem-cell farms linked to scam compounds. From missing teens and forced surrogacy to biotech investors and CCP strategy, we uncover how longevity has become a weapon of influence—and why the world’s elites are quietly watching China for the promise of staying young forever."

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The dark science behind China's anti-aging elite
Lei's Real Talk
395K subscribers
Streamed live on Nov 22, 2025

"What if China’s elite already have access to anti-aging technology the public isn’t supposed to know about? This investigation uncovers the shocking world behind Xi Jinping’s claim that humans may live to 150 — a world filled with “youth blood,” fetal-cell research, unregulated biotech labs, Belt and Road scam parks, and a secret market serving the rich and powerful. We examine celebrity “reverse aging,” forced blood donations, missing teenagers, and horrifying allegations involving surrogate trafficking and “piglet babies.” This is the dark science powering China’s anti-aging empire — and the human cost hidden beneath it."

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[onawah]

'China potentially setting the stage to use military force' against Japan, analyst says
FRANCE 24 English
3.47M subscribers
Dec 10, 2025

"Japan has scrambled jets to monitor Russian and Chinese air forces conducting joint patrols around the country. China's rising military actions in the area follow Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's comment last month that Tokyo could respond to any Chinese military action against Taiwan that also threatened Japan's security. Bonny Lin, Senior Adviser at CSIS, says that recent developments suggest 'China is potentially setting the stage to use military force if it wanted to'.
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[onawah]

NO, CHINA is NOT Doing Well - Despite What You've Heard, They're Losing Badly - Episode #293
The China Show
375K subscribers
12/12/25

"Trade surplus, growing economy... we've heard it all. Things are not as they seem..."

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[onawah]

China’s Air Force Commander Dead — Inside PLA’s Growing Crisis
Lei's Real Talk
397K subscribers
Streamed live on Dec 13, 2025

"Reports that China’s Air Force commander, General Chang Dingqiu, died suddenly while in detention have sent shockwaves through the Chinese military. At the same time, the long-silenced strategist Liu Yazhou has re-emerged in public discussion, raising uncomfortable questions about war planning, loyalty, and morale inside the PLA. This program examines Chang’s rise and death, Liu Yazhou’s warnings about a Taiwan war, and the growing unrest among officers and veterans. When generals disappear and veterans are suppressed, what does it reveal about the true state of China’s armed forces? "

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The Secret Behind China’s Trade Surplus — And Why the RMB Battle Is Misdiagnosed
Lei's Real Talk
397K subscribers
Streamed live on Dec 11, 2025

"China’s trade surplus just blew past one trillion dollars — but the real story isn’t what you’ve been told. Everyone’s arguing about subsidies and the RMB, yet those are just the surface. The real reason China dominates global exports is much darker: low wages, squeezed workers, weak domestic spending, and a system designed to drain money from the world while keeping its own people poor. In this episode, I break down how Beijing pulls it off, why the RMB debate is a distraction, and what this means for the U.S., Europe, and global markets. This is the truth behind China’s trillion-dollar trap.
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CHINA Sinking
Joe Blogs
456K subscribers
Dec 15, 2025

"China has relied heavily on state subsidies to support its economy — but those subsidies are now starting to backfire.
In today’s video, we look at the latest warning signs from the Chinese economy, including the slowdown in factory output, weak retail sales, fading consumer trade-in subsidies, and the ongoing crisis in China’s housing market.
We then break down the different types of subsidies China is accused of providing, from direct government grants and tax breaks to cheap state bank loans, subsidised energy, and consumer incentives — and why these have helped create massive overcapacity.
Finally, we examine how countries around the world are now responding, with tariffs on Chinese exports — particularly electric vehicles — as governments push back against what they see as unfair competition. We also look at how falling producer prices show that Chinese companies are being forced to sell more for less.
Instead of stabilising growth, these subsidies are now squeezing profits, fuelling deflation, and leaving China’s economy more fragile — and more exposed — than before. "

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:44 SUBSIDIES
5:44 INDUSTRIAL OUTPUT
7:27 RETAIL SALES
8:38 INFLATION
9:42 PRODUCER PRICES
11:34 CONSUMER SUBSIDIES
15:29 EXPORTS
16:19 SUBSIDY COSTS
20:50 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION

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[Johnnycomelately]

A different window into their thinking, including some changes along the way, delved from a current exhibition in Montreal about Chinese architecture in the reign of the CCP. Starts near their beginnings and ends with some edicts of Xi (pronounced “she”, like “That’s what Xi said”).

As I have oldend©️, and increasingly, I’ve learned more about what has happened here on Earth. I’ve found that that helps me to understand what is going on now, and so what that might portend. For instance, regarding architecture, right outside my window, an 8-plex “infill” is being fitted out. About 8 times the volume, maybe more, as the old house with front and back yards and parking that was burnt twice by unhoused persons prior to a sale. The cold weather is slowing them down, counting my blessings, but next year I’ll have quite a few new neighbours. I always hope for good neighbours. They will have no parking, other than the street (which is usually full already). “15 minute city” lol.

Not sure if I should feel honoured to witness this current epic change in “society”. I was born at or near the end of the switch from extended-family cohabitation to the “nuclear family”, when it became normal for each kid to go out and buy their own house. Noam Chomsky covered that in his epic Manufacturing Consent, said that the rise of old-folks-homes was driven by advertising by household appliance companies, so they could sell more of what any house needed.

Am not absolving China with that, at all, rather am saying let’s be aware of dangers closer to home first.

Peace, all.

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/dec/17/cave-complex-batman-mind-boggling-buildings-china-peoples-republic


A cave complex worthy of Batman!’ Mind-boggling buildings that showed the world a new China

Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montreal

The birth of the People’s Republic is seen as a time of drab buildings. But this dazzling show, featuring a factory in a cave and a denounced roof, tells a wildly different story

Oliver Wainwright

Wed 17 Dec 2025 10.30 EST


In 1954, an issue of Manhua, a state-sponsored satirical magazine in China, declared: “Some architects blindly worship the formalist styles of western bourgeois design. As a result, grotesque and reactionary buildings have appeared.”

Tianzi Hotel - China's strangest buildings

China's strangest buildings, from pairs of pants to ping-pong bats

Beneath the headline Ugly Architecture, humorous cartoons of weird buildings fill the page. There is a modernist cylinder with a neoclassical portico bolted on to the front. Another blobby building is framed by an arc of ice-cream cone-shaped columns. An experimental bus stop features a bench beneath an impractical cuboid canopy, “unable to protect you from wind, rain or sun”, as a passerby observes. “Why don’t these buildings adopt the Chinese national style?” asks another bewildered figure, as he cowers beneath a looming glass tower that bears all the hallmarks of the corrupt, capitalist west.

It was an unprecedented national campaign, rolled out at unparalleled speed

It is one of the many entertaining archival documents that feature in How Modern, a fascinating new exhibition at the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montreal, which explores the development of modern architecture in the first decades of communist China. The years after the foundation of the People’s Republic in 1949, to the period of reform and opening-up in the 1980s, are often seen as a time of drab monotony. In the cliched eyes of western historians, these decades in China are easily dismissed as a period when state-produced buildings, designed by national architecture institutes, were as homogeneous as the Mao jackets worn by the sprawling nation of suppressed automatons.

This exhibition paints a very different picture. Curated by Shirley Surya from M+ museum in Hong Kong, with Li Hua, professor of architectural history at Southeast University in Nanjing, it draws on official archives as well as materials in private collections in Hong Kong, some of which were smuggled out of the country decades ago and have never been shown before. Together, they depict a surprisingly fertile period of invention, technological innovation and stylistic debate, at a time when architecture was being deployed in an instrument of socialist nation-building – shaping cities, rural life, industry and collective identity.

The story they tell also helps to explain the direction China is moving in today, under president Xi Jinping, as he doubles down on his ban on “weird buildings” imported from the west, and amplifies his pleas for distinctly “Chinese architectural styles” in new developments.

It opens with point zero, in the form of Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, a place that, under Xi’s reign, has become the most fortified and surveilled public space on the planet. It is surrounded by fences on all sides, with airport-style security checkpoints and access only by booking. Alongside his greatly expanded square, Mao launched a campaign for Ten Great Buildings, a series of gargantuan civic structures that would define the new aesthetic, “socialist in content, national in form”.

From the colossal Great Hall of the People (shown in stunning poster-sized photos of the interior), to the Beijing railway station, Cultural Palace of Nationalities and Workers’ Stadium (depicted in striking blues and pinks on a commemorative mirror), these buildings experimented with a new hybrid style, fusing beaux-arts classicism with Soviet monumentality and modern functionalism, often crowned with traditional Chinese overhanging tiled roofs.

It was an unprecedented national campaign, rolled out at unparalleled speed. More than 1,000 architects and engineers across China were invited to take part in a month-long design workshop, while factories and construction workers were urged to build with “high quality, high artistic level, and high speed”, seeing the Ten Great Buildings completed in less than a year. By 1959, an exhibition of photographs at the RIBA in London marvelled at how a mind-boggling 350 million sq m of buildings had been completed in China in only a decade.

Not all of the architects involved were happy with the design direction, mandated from on high. “My father wanted the freedom to try out different things,” recalls Yung Ho Chang, speaking in one of the illuminating oral histories in the exhibition, which are shown alongside mediative films of key projects by video artist Wang Tuo. Chang’s father, Zhang Kaiji, was one of the chief architects at the state-led Beijing Institute of Architectural Design, author of numerous leading projects of the period. “But he was given the big roof as a standard design model. He didn’t like that.”

Kaiji’s project for the Sanlihe government office in Beijing, begun in 1952, reveals his struggle to adopt the official “big roof” style. It also shows how quickly the party’s design diktats would change, as the mandated ideology flipped back and forth in an Orwellian system of doublethink. Most of the blocks in the Sanlihe office courtyard complex are topped with traditional Chinese hip-and-gable roofs with sweeping eaves. But the largest central block, completed last, stands bare, stripped of its elaborate crown.

The reason? Partway through construction, after a speech by then Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, criticising the wastefulness of elaborate Stalinist architecture before him, China’s ministry of architectural engineering suddenly denounced the regressive cultural revivalism of the big roof style. The People’s Daily published a searing editorial, criticising the national architecture magazine, Jianzhu Xuebao, for “promoting erroneous architectural ideologies” and attacking the “severe wastefulness and formalist tendencies” of the national style.

By 1955, the year Sanlihe was completed, the new slogan for architects was: “Function, economy, and (when possible) beauty” – extraneous decoration be damned. The central, pared-back block at Sanlihe would for ever be known as the “big roof that lost its hat”.

By the 1960s, as Mao’s rule entered its most ruthless phase, it wasn’t just traditional styles that had become objects of suspicion; architects themselves were in the line of fire. In 1964, on the eve of the Cultural Revolution – which saw intellectuals sent to the countryside for brutal “re-education” – Mao launched the Design Revolution movement. An early attempt at mass proletarian participatory design, it saw technicians, manual workers and even farmers mobilised to collaborate in design and construction, with architects and their “bookism” sidelined.

The aim was to achieve “greater, faster, better, and more economical” construction by reducing investment, improving technology, and simplifying work procedures. But, just as Michael Gove found with his suspicion of “experts”, the exclusion of proficient professionals had exactly the opposite effect. The bleak reality of the period – a time of mass starvation, forced labour and state-endorsed violence – is barely mentioned in the exhibition, betraying the climate of self-censorship now prevalent in Hong Kong, and the sensitivities of working with a Chinese partner institution.

The somewhat propagandising tone notwithstanding, there are countless intriguing design stories to be discovered. One room showcases the infrastructural projects of the Third Front, a secretive government campaign to develop industrial and military facilities in the country’s interior in the 1960s and 70s. The Second Automobile Works in Hubei was dispersed across 27 different sites, each stealthily concealed in its own valley, like something from Tracy Island. Factory 544, which produced artillery fuses, was hidden inside a thrilling cave complex in Hunan, worthy of comrade Bruce Wayne.

Beautiful traditional woodcut prints, produced in the late 1970s when the programme was finally made public, depict karst mountain formations, with heroic viaducts, pylons and tunnels slicing through them. “With self-reliance and hard work,” exhorted the slogan on the side of one aqueduct, “rearrange mountains and rivers” – a terraforming philosophy that continues to this day.

Other sections focus on standardised housing programmes and modular furniture production, while one room shows how widespread shortages of cement, steel and lumber spurred on experiments with industrial byproducts and local materials, from rammed earth to construction waste. Soot, slag, and fly ash were used to produce building blocks and wall panels for prefabricated housing and factories, while bamboo was widely employed as a substitute for steel for long-span structures, including the astonishing bamboo hall at East China Normal University.

As Hong Kong regulators misguidedly phase out the use of bamboo scaffolding, a move accelerated by a tragic recent fire (which saw flames spread by plastic netting more than bamboo), the authorities would do well to look back at this period – a time when scarcity of resources led to a period of lean, low-carbon innovation, by necessity.

[onawah]

What’s in the U.S. weapons package for Taiwan and why China is angry
PBS NewsHour
5.07M subscribers
Dec 18, 2025

"Correction: Some of the footage in the piece on Taiwan was incorrectly credited to the Taiwan Ministry of Defense. We regret the error.
The Trump administration has approved the largest single package of weapons sales to Taiwan in U.S. history. Many of the systems mirror those the United States has supplied to Ukraine. The move is part of a broader U.S. effort to help Taiwan deter, and if necessary, defend itself against China. Nick Schifrin reports."

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China Warns Trump After $10 Billion U.S. Arms Sale to Taiwan
Indiatimes
1.01M subscribers
Dec 18, 2025

"China has officially issued a "resolute and forceful" warning to U.S. President Donald Trump following the historic approval of a record-breaking $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan. This massive military deal marks a significant escalation in U.S.-China tensions and a shift in the 2025 geopolitical landscape.

In this video, we break down the specific weapons included in the package—ranging from HIMARS rocket systems and ATACMS missiles to advanced drones and self-propelled howitzers. We analyze why the Trump administration chose this moment to bypass previous spending records and how Beijing’s response could manifest in "resolute measures" in the Taiwan Strait.

What’s inside this update:
Detailed list of the $11.1 billion arms sale (ATACMS, HIMARS, Drones).
The significance of the "One China" principle violation.
Taiwan’s military modernization strategy for 2025.
How this impacts the global economy and U.S. security interests."

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[onawah]

IT'S HAPPENING - China’s Major Infrastructure Collapse - Episode #294
The China Show
376K subscribers
12/19/25

"Why is it happening all at once? The streets are exploding, and buildings too. What is happening?"


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6 reasons why CCP wants war, its war economics explained
Lei's Real Talk
398K subscribers
12/18/25

"Why does Beijing believe it can afford a war over Taiwan? This episode breaks down the debate surrounding Xi Jinping’s decision on war — examining six core reasons the CCP may be willing to risk military conflict, set against five major risks that argue against it. From regime legitimacy and internal power struggles to control of the Taiwan Strait, the analysis ultimately comes down to the numbers: war economics. Using a clear, data-driven framework, it explains how China’s wartime economic model prioritizes regime survival over growth — and why economic collapse alone may not deter Beijing from choosing war."

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[onawah]

Riots Spiral Out of Control in China: Broke Workers Smash Projects and Torch Factories
China Today
8.6K subscribers
Dec 18, 2025

"Main Coverage:
0:00 intro

1:16 Economy Hits Rock Bottom, No Money Left: Workers Smash Machinery, Wreck Projects, Burn Factories, and Riots Spread Beyond Control.

8:39 Capital Flight Accelerates! Production Lines Relocating to Southeast Asia—China Loses Everything, the Era of the World's Factory Comes to an End!

15:21 Peasants Who Once Lifted the CCP to Power Now “Controlled to the Point of Suffocation,” Barred From Going Home—Widespread Fury Grows: Will a New Revolution Soon Erupt?

20:38 What Separates U.S. Democracy From China’s System? CCP Official Brands China a “Whole-Process Democracy,” Drawing Widespread Ridicule Online. "

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[onawah]

How to Survive Our New Chinese Overlords
laowhy86
1.01M subscribers
Dec 23, 2025

"In an alternate future, if China wins, these are 5 things you need to know.
THIS IS SATIRE - but not far from the truth."

(And don't forget--China is the FUTURE!! (NOT!! :facepalm: )

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[onawah]

IT BACKFIRED! - China Created a Monster By Accident and Now it's Too Late - Episode #295
The China Show
376K subscribers
12/26/25

"China made something that royally backfired. Millions of people who are unified...
Watch the Royal Rumble 2025! - https://youtube.com/live/sqXRJTJWreg"

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[onawah]

China Mobilizes Against it’s Own People - Not Good… - Episode #296
The China Show
376K subscribers
1/2/26

"This is a new China we're dealing with, and it's not a good one."

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[onawah]

Why a STAGNANT China is More Dangerous Than a Rising One (The End of the Chinese Dream)
The EconoPoint Podcast
Dec 23, 2025

(Point by point, this excellent summation of what has gone so terribly wrong in China signals not only the end of modern China, but how the unprecented decline is affecting the rest of the world. The CCP's propaganda is trying desperately to hide the truth as much as it can, but is failing miserably. )
"For decades, economists predicted China would overtake the US economy. They were wrong. This video dissects the structural rot inside the Chinese economy, from the Evergrande real estate crisis to the harsh US semiconductor bans. We analyze the "Middle Income Trap," the hidden Local Government Debt crisis ($13T), and the massive capital flight of China's wealthy elites.

Discover why the CCP's crackdowns on tech giants like Jack Ma and the failure of the Belt and Road Initiative have isolated Beijing. We also explore the geopolitical risks of a "wounded giant" and what a Chinese economic depression means for your wallet, global supply chains, and international security."

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:48 The Demographic Time Bomb
08:27 The Real Estate Ponzi Scheme
13:04 Lying Flat and Letting It Rot
19:33 The Hidden Mountain of Local Debt
24:49 The Consumption Trap
31:47 Crushing the Private Sector
36:16 Run, Rabbit, Run (Capital Flight)
43:51 The Middle-Income Trap
47:21 The Taiwan Distraction
51:40 The Silicon Curtain
56:08 Belt and Road to Nowhere
59:38 The Surveillance State Safety Net
01:03:22 Feeding the Dragon (Food Security)
01:07:08 Wolf Warrior Isolation
01:11:06 The Danger of the Wounded Giant
01:16:21 Final Thoughts

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6 reasons why CCP wants war, its war economics explained
Lei's Real Talk
401K subscribers
Dec 18, 2025

"Why does Beijing believe it can afford a war over Taiwan? This episode breaks down the debate surrounding Xi Jinping’s decision on war — examining six core reasons the CCP may be willing to risk military conflict, set against five major risks that argue against it. From regime legitimacy and internal power struggles to control of the Taiwan Strait, the analysis ultimately comes down to the numbers: war economics. Using a clear, data-driven framework, it explains how China’s wartime economic model prioritizes regime survival over growth — and why economic collapse alone may not deter Beijing from choosing war. "

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China Rehearses Taiwan Invasion as Xi Sets 2027 Deadline | President Lai vows to defend sovereignty
Indiatimes
1.01M subscribers
Jan 2, 2026

"2026 has begun with the Taiwan Strait closer to crisis than at any point in decades. Just hours after China concluded its largest-ever military exercise around Taiwan, President Lai Ching-te vowed the island would defend its sovereignty “with whatever force necessary.” Beijing’s reply was blunt: reunification is “unstoppable.” China’s two-day drill, Justice Mission 2025, involved nearly 130 aircraft, warships, live-fire rocket strikes, and simulations of a full blockade and invasion, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and disrupting shipping lanes across the region. The timing was no accident. Days earlier, the United States approved a record $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, while Japan openly warned it could intervene militarily if Taiwan were attacked. U.S. intelligence believes 2027 is the year Xi Jinping wants the PLA ready to seize Taiwan. These drills were not about starting a war tomorrow—but about proving China can fight one. As pressure mounts, deterrence tightens, and red lines blur, the question is no longer if tensions rise—but whether rehearsal turns into reality."

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[rgray222]

Tons of Gold, Mountains of Cash: Chinese Official Gets Death Sentence in Mega Corruption Scandal

What the court officially confirmed
Chinese state media and court records confirmed that the former Haikou mayor was convicted of bribery, abuse of power and embezzlement of public funds. The court ruled that he had used his position over many years to illegally enrich himself.

According to investigators, he accepted bribes in return for granting government contracts, approving land deals and providing favours to businesses and developers. The corruption reportedly took place between 2009 and 2019, a period when large construction and land projects were underway.

The court sentenced him to death, a punishment often given in extremely serious corruption cases in China. In many such cases, the sentence may later be commuted to life imprisonment, depending on behaviour and cooperation, though authorities have not publicly clarified this detail in this case.

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https://newsable.asianetnews.com/world/china-corruption-case-13-tons-gold-cash-former-haikou-mayor-sentenced-to-death-articleshow-s751vsa

[onawah]

BREAKING NEW INFO - China Publicly Humiliated Now it’s Rapidly Failing on Every Front - Episode #297
The China Show
376K subscribers
1/9/26


"Even we can't believe China's response."

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[onawah]

Even Youtube was Shocked! I Dared Question China's Military... Then Hell Unleashed
serpentza
1.58M subscribers
Dec 14, 2025

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China vs America: Who Actually Won 2025?
laowhy86
1.01M subscribers
Dec 31, 2025

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We Lost! China has Won the Future
serpentza
1.58M subscribers
Oct 26, 2025

"China is living in the future... not really "

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[norman]

Beijing Tunnel Blast and the Sudden Death of China’s Air Force Commander
Lei's Real Talk - Jan 13, 2026


A mysterious explosion inside a Beijing tunnel triggered an unprecedented wave of silence. No official statement. Videos erased. Then came another shock: the sudden death of China’s Air Force commander. Were these events connected—or was it all a coincidence? As rumors of assassination attempts, internal purges, and military power struggles spread online, this episode examines competing explanations behind the Beijing tunnel blast, the PLA Air Force shake-up, and what it reveals about the growing instability at the top of China’s political system


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[onawah]

Iran Has China Horrified and Panicking - Episode #298
The China Show
376K subscribers
1/16/26

"Iran has China cowering & China's Belt and Road initiative is suffering insane blows abroad.

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(Additionally, the CCP has been inflicting insane blows abroad to the countries where they've been building their disastrous B&RI projects.)

[onawah]

Did China’s Former Premier Speak the Forbidden Truth About Its Population?
Lei's Real Talk
408K subscribers
Jan 15, 2026

"A short clip of my interview with Danny Jones sparked a global debate about China’s population—but new claims raise even bigger questions. Did China’s former premier privately reveal that the country’s real population is far smaller than reported? This program examines the controversy surrounding China’s population data, the legacy of the one-child policy, COVID deaths, and why the truth about China’s demographics may be Beijing’s most sensitive secret."

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Why Dark Humor Has Become China’s Safest Protest
Lei's Real Talk
408K subscribers
Jan 16, 2026

"In today’s China, protest no longer looks like marches or slogans. It looks like dark jokes, viral apps, boycotts, and bitter laughter. From quit-smoking movements to the sudden popularity of a chilling app called “Dead Yet?”, and even a crying horse plush toy that went viral, young Chinese are expressing despair through mockery. This episode explores why people are laughing while crying—and why that may be more dangerous to the regime than open anger."

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[onawah]

While the CCP has long been inflicting insane blows abroad to the countries where they are building their disastrous B&RI projects, it appears that the victims of the CCP are beginning to strike back, both abroad and in China itself.

CCP Allies Crumble, Global Anti-China Fury Erupts in Mass Protests
China Today
12.2K subscribers
Jan 17, 2026

"
🌏 Main Coverage:
0:00 intro
1:13 Allies of the CCP Crumble in Chain Reaction: Global Wave of Anti-China Fury Erupts, Protests, Riots, Kidnappings, and Street Chases Target Chinese Nationals Worldwide.

9:31 The Republic Restoration Party Rises, Chinese Citizens Launch DIY Weapons Surge in Prep for Uprising!

15:11 Argentina Rips Up China Deals, Axes Major Dam Projects and Deep-Space Observatory — President Javier Milei Emerges as the CCP’s Worst Nightmare in Latin America.

19:34 Xi Jinping’s “East Rises, West Falls” Narrative Unravels as China’s GDP Illusion Collapses, Echoing the Soviet Path. "

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[Johnnycomelately]

Am conflicted on this one. It’s a VERY well done documentary of travel and several work endeavors in southwest China, near the borders of Tibet and whatever Burma is called now. A commenter with Chinese script moniker says it was filmed 18 years ago (responding to several questions in the first ~20 comments.

18 years ago, China was booming, and becoming more free (ref TCS, Winston & Matt). This might make sense of the complete absence of mention of any government., but it could as well signal propaganda.

The channel, Deadliest Roads, this is the only China road they’ve covered since I’ve been on their feed. I’ve only watched one vid through, the Madagascar one that got me to sub. Skipped most of the ensuing ones, probs because they always sound depressing.

Anyways, now I suspect that DR is fake, made by AI. Anybody care to chime in? Lovers of China or sceptics of their gov, analysts of AI or anthropologist hobbiests. This is really a charming view, full of details of workaday and culture. L = 49:45.

Am reminded of Sun Tzu, “Look good when you are lacking, dismal when things are going right”.

BTW, ST (pronounced “soon-tza”) told of the sending to an opposing commander a sealed vessel of customary wine before a battle, but it was urine. The enemy was enraged and charged immediately, and his army was slaughtered. Deadly tricky.

China's Dragon Road - Deadliest Roads

Deadliest Roads
1.28M subscribers

Jan 17, 2926.


In the south of China, in the Guizhou province, mountains cover 90% of the land. Within these mountains two of the regions most vital and abundant resources are found: bamboo and coal. Both are essential for industrial development, revenue, construction material and food. However, the only way to bring these materials to the masses is to transport them down the mountains' crumbling cliff sides.


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[onawah]

China is Practicing for Something Worse - Once You See It, You Can’t Unsee It - Episode #299
The China Show
377K subscribers
1/23/26

"HUGE EPISODE! - Some horrible mysterious happenings in China - but also - 2 rocket failures. China's biggest steel group explodes. Then it explodes again in a completely different area. China uses information warfare at Davos against the USA and SO much more."

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(Some history about the CCP's attempts to get a foothold (and more) in Greenland in this week's China Show, including the CCP's current attempts in a segment starting at 1 hour 27 minutes into the video.)

[norman]

That southern province of China, Yunnan, has a lot of beautiful countryside and the people who live there seem wonderful. If the state of the world wasn't as stressed as it is and I was 20 years younger I'd love to go there of a very long holiday.

This video by the YouTube channel "Little Chinese Everywhere" was made during some downtime while the host recovered from a broken foot from a scooter accident. She usually made short videos as she travelled around because she couldn't do that for several weeks she dug out all the raw footage and made a set of longer videos from it. The continuity of her original travel vlogs was lost in this version because she made each one of the set become an area by area set.

This one that covers the Yunnan province (down near Burma and eastern Tibet) was my favourite by far. It's hers too. If you watch it I think you are as likely to fall in love the area as much as I did. It's a bit of a shame she starts with the northern and least charming bits first which could be offputting for people with short patience. The parts of it she recorded in the tea producing villages and the rice village are, for me, the absolute sweet spot in the video. The rural people in those places seem a million miles from the Beijing/Shanghai image of China we westerners are more familiar with. I'm a small town kind of guy so I might biased.


China's BEST Province To Visit - Yunnan I S2, EP117

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[onawah]

Zhang Youxia's Coup Confirmed! China’s Top Military Command Paralyzed, Army Seizes Ammo and Gear
China Observer
791K subscribers
Jan 25, 2026

"On January 24th, the Chinese military confirmed that Zhang Youxia, the second-highest-ranking official in the Central Military Commission, and Chief of Staff Liu Zhenli are both under investigation. The fall of these two senior leaders at the same time has sent shockwaves through China's political circles and across global geopolitics."

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[onawah]

CHINA IN TURMOIL: Xi’s military shakeup sparks global ALARM
Fox Business
3.28M subscribers
Jan 26, 2026

"Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to break down China’s escalating military purge, mounting internal turmoil and what it means for global security."

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[Richter]

Zhang Youxia’s Arrest and Xi Jinping’s Most Dangerous Gamble (11:17)
(Jan 29, 2026) China’s Ministry of National Defense has confirmed investigations into Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, shaking the PLA at its highest level. Unlike past purges, this case moved with extraordinary speed and harsh rhetoric, suggesting more than routine corruption. With command systems disrupted and political control tightened, Xi Jinping faces a dangerous dilemma: removing a powerful princeling may stop an immediate threat, but could fracture the CCP’s entire power structure.
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From Combat-Capable Generals to Applauding Eunuchs: Xi Personally Destroyed the Army (21:22)
In this video, we explore the stunning fall of Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia, once Xi Jinping’s most trusted military figure and the last general with real combat experience. His purge signals that Xi has now eliminated the final buffer layer between himself and the PLA’s vast bureaucracy.

Drawing a chilling parallel to the end of the Ming dynasty, the script compares today’s escalating purges — from the Rocket Force to equipment procurement, political-work officials, and now frontline commanders — to Emperor Chongzhen’s fatal paranoia. Chongzhen executed his last capable general, Lu Xiangsheng, fearing military power more than defeat; five years later, he died alone as rebels stormed Beijing.

Xi’s relentless cleansing creates the same death loop: to feel secure, he removes competent people, making the regime even more vulnerable. The result? An army of politically safe 'eunuchs' who prioritize avoiding mistakes over winning battles. Garbage time has arrived and the system is brittle.
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[onawah]

How Xi’s Purge Is Pushing China Toward Warlordism.
Ken Cao
46.3K subscribers
Jan 30, 2026

"What happens when a leader destroys the chain of command he depends on?
Xi Jinping’s arrest of Zhang Youxia wasn’t just a purge — it shattered the PLA’s command structure. In this video, I explain why taking down China’s top active-duty general risks pushing the military toward fragmentation and modern warlordism, not greater control.
I break down the historical parallels with Lin Biao and the Cultural Revolution, why the Central Military Commission is now effectively paralyzed, and why this makes a Taiwan war far less likely — while increasing internal instability."

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[onawah]

China is Running Over Influencers on Purpose - Episode #300
The China Show
379K subscribers
1/30/26

"From military purges, to explosions. From influencer bowling, to rockets tumbling out of control towards the UK. This episode has got it all."

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[Richter]

Inside the PLA Panic: Xi JinPing’s Legitimacy Crisis Explodes (45:21)
One week after Beijing announced investigations into top PLA commanders, an even darker pattern has emerged. Multiple generals are confirmed dead, while others are rumored to have died, all within a shockingly short time frame. As questions swirl around Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, the unexplained deaths of senior PLA figures, silence from key theater commands, and strange signals from state media point to panic and internal fracture inside China’s military. This episode breaks down which deaths are confirmed, which remain rumors, and why Xi JinPing may be facing his most serious legitimacy and control crisis inside the PLA.
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[onawah]

Trump Warns UK, Canada on More Chinese Trade
China in Focus - NTD
799K subscribers
Premiered Jan 30, 2026

"A new warning comes from President Donald Trump to the United Kingdom and Canada over their deals with China.

The UK, Canada, and India are flocking to China in search of alternatives to U.S. markets. But experts say the benefits of this strategy are limited.

A big win for the Trump administration: Chinese companies can no longer operate ports in the Panama Canal. The country's Supreme Court ruled in favor of the United States.

Cuba is now in the spotlight, facing pressure after Trump issued an executive order targeting countries that sell oil to Cuba.

Missouri is moving to shut down a trailer park next to Whiteman Air Force Base—home to one of the most advanced U.S. military aircraft. The trailer park is being targeted due to its owners' ties to China.

A Chinese man has been granted asylum in the United States. He fled communist China with footage widely seen as firsthand evidence of the regime's human rights abuses against Uyghurs."

00:00 Intro
01:09 UK Responds to Trump’s Warning on Closer Ties With China
02:10 UK-China Deals Show Limits of Pivoting Away From U.S.
04:26 Panama Ruling Ends China’s Control Over Canal
06:11 Trump Orders New Tariffs on Nations Selling Oil to Cuba
07:54 Chinese-Linked Trailer Park Near U.S. Base Canceled
08:39 Chinese N’Atl Convicted in Google AI Trade Secrets Case
09:32 Google Cracks Down on China-Based Tech Threat: IPIDEA
10:44 Removal of 2 CCP Generals Raises Regional Concerns
17:04 Chinese Man Who Exposed Uyghur Camps Granted U.S. Asylum
18:07 Possible Outcomes of Greenland Negotiations

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[onawah]

What Panama’s Canal Ruling Means for US, China: Analysts Explain
Tiffany Meier
https://www.ntd.com/what-panamas-canal-ruling-means-for-us-china-analysts-explain_1123034.html
1/31/2026

"Panama’s Supreme Court has ended a contract allowing a Hong Kong-based company to operate key ports along the Panama Canal, a move that could reshape regional power dynamics and raise new security considerations.

Santiago Vidal Calvo, policy analyst at the Manhattan Institute, and Casey Fleming, chairman and CEO of BlackOps Partners, joined NTD to discuss the ruling and its implications for China’s influence in the Western Hemisphere and U.S. strategic interests. "

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[ThePythonicCow]

Panama’s Supreme Court has ended a contract allowing a Hong Kong-based company to operate key ports along the Panama Canal

My favorite AI "search engine", Perplexity.ai, reported (with links to an EU site that my browser did not have permission to view, and to a site in another language that I don't read), that China's Canal contract with Panama was extended in 2021 in a manner violating Panama's Constitution:

... the Court treated the concession (especially its 2021 extension) as granted in violation of constitutional procedures on authorization and oversight of public assets, so it annulled the underlying contract‑law as unconstitutional

[norman]

What’s Really Going on Behind the Military Purge in China | Heng He
American Thought Leaders - The Epoch Times - Jan 31, 2026


“We are witnessing the turning point of the Chinese Communist Party rule. … The chain of command in the military is totally broken,” says veteran China analyst and Epoch Times columnist Heng He.

On January 24, China’s Ministry of National Defense announced that two top military generals, Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, were under investigation for "serious disciplinary and legal violations." This comes on the heels of a series of purges of Chinese military leaders.

Of the seven original members of China’s Central Military Commission, five have now effectively been purged or removed. Only two remain. And one of those two is Xi Jinping himself.

In my deep-dive interview with He, he lays out why he’s convinced the latest purges are the signs of something historic happening in China.

“They have open rules and they have hidden rules. But what Xi Jinping did was against every single rule,” He says.

What’s really going on behind the scenes now? And what does this turmoil mean for the Chinese Communist Party’s plans to invade Taiwan? What are the policy implications for the United States?

Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.


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As I currently understand things, the idea that the CCP is itching to invade Taiwan is a faked up construct.

Tore Maras has the most convincing analysis of the China/Taiwan/Globalist landscape I've heard to date, and I heard that ten months ago.

Tore Maras - The Evergreen-Taiwan deception.mp3
https://app.box.com/s/sekb0pixpbdahaj3wy9m2w70nnx6iw0o

[onawah]

Solari Report/China’s Real Economic Risks with Carlos Alegría and Ed Dowd
2/5/26
https://solari.com/chinas-real-economic-risks-with-carlos-alegria-and-ed-dowd/

(5 minute video at the link. Full article for subscribers at $30 per month to start, which isn't bad for the Solari Report considering how credible Fitts is.)

“Physics teaches us that momentum is a powerful force to arrest. Psychology tells us that it is hard to break old habits. And economic experience demonstrates that structural changes tend to be painful and glacial. But time and again, history has been altered by the unexpected….”~ Stephen Roach, Unbalanced: The Codependency of America and China (2014)

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China’s Mysterious Troop Movements: War Prep, Power Struggle, or Intimidation?
Lei's Real Talk
424K subscribers
Streamed live on Feb 3, 2026

"Viral videos show PLA troop movements around Beijing and across multiple regions in China, including armored vehicles, missile units, helicopters, and ground forces. Are these deployments real—and who authorized them? This episode analyzes the footage, explains what these movements likely signal inside China’s elite power struggle, and breaks down whether they point to war preparation, internal pressure tactics, or growing instability within the PLA."

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The PLA’s Deadliest Month
Lei's Real Talk
424K subscribers
Feb 4, 2026

"Death rumors are spreading around senior PLA generals, including Zhang Youxia, as multiple confirmed deaths surface within weeks. This episode breaks down what’s rumor, what’s confirmed, and why this wave of deaths points to the most dangerous month the PLA has seen in years."

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Behind the Belt & Road: How a Scammer and a Mayor were Connected...
Jan 29, 2026
"A notorious scam king. A small-town mayor. One hidden network.This investigation traces how She Zhijiang—mastermind of the KK scam compounds—rose from fugitive to celebrated overseas tycoon, and how his path intersected with Alice Guo, the mayor at the center of the Philippines’ biggest scam-park scandal. Drawing on court records, extradition cases, and Al Jazeera’s explosive documentary, this program exposes the darker side of the Belt and Road—and how criminal enterprises, political power, and state influence quietly converged across Southeast Asia."

Time stamp:
1:45 The Mayor of Bamban
5:17 The Man Behind the Scam Parks
9:17 The Lawless Border Kingdom
12:15 The State Security Man
14:27 State Asset at Work
16:58 When An Asset becomes A Liability

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How China Turned Into a Global Hub for Organ Transplant
Lei's Looking Glass
71.1K subscribers
Jan 22, 2026

"Why did Malaysia’s King suddenly cry during a high-profile meeting in Beijing? This emotional moment points to a specific tragedy involving the Royal family and reveals the dark reality of how China turned into a global hub for organ transplants.

In this investigative documentary, we connect the dots between a royal tragedy and the global controversy surrounding forced organ harvesting. Through medical data and international tribunal reports, we analyze the suspicious speed of organ matching and the ethical concerns raised by human rights organizations."

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[rgray222]

Year of the sad horse: A defective toy goes viral in China — and sums up a nation's mood

BEIJING — A frowning red horse has become the surprise hit toy of the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, capturing the mood here better than any data point.

https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_fit-560w,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-02/260203-cry-cry-horse-mb-0844-d2074d.jpg

mbroidered with a Chinese phrase wishing swift wealth, the stuffed toy was supposed to kick off the Year of the Horse with a gallop and a smile. But a worker’s stitching mistake turned that expression upside down — and turned the toy into a national emoji for an economy that has lately been more neigh than yay.

At a time of slowing economic growth and dimming job prospects for many workers, the toy has been embraced as the “cry cry horse” and become an internet sensation.

“The economy hasn’t been great, and life’s been tough for a lot of people these past couple of years,” said Zhang Ziqi, 24, a teacher in Hebei province. “That crying expression really matches how most people feel — stressed, anxious, kind of down.”

“It’s about allowing yourself to not be OK, to admit you’re in a low period,” she said in an interview this week.

https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_fit-560w,f_auto,q_auto:best/rockcms/2026-02/260302-cry-cry-horse-mb-0841-ae6b21.jpg

The story of the horse began when a worker sewed its mouth on the wrong way, said Zhang Huoqing, owner of the Happy Sister shop in Yiwu, a wholesale hub in central Zhejiang province.

Zhang said she offered a refund when a customer pointed out the mistake, but the horse was never returned. Soon, photos of it turned up online and quickly spread across social media.

“Many customers liked it, and then it started selling very well,” she told Reuters. “So we just kept producing them.”

Since then, Zhang’s shop has been rushing to keep up with orders for the “accidental edition,” including some from overseas, and knockoffs have proliferated online. According to media reports, the worker who first made the mistake has been rewarded with an annual bonus of 8,888 yuan ($1,280) for the next 12 years.

Zhang, who declined an interview request from NBC News, said in a social media post that the media attention was exhausting but that she felt “grateful and humbled” by the response.

The horse, which sells for about 25 yuan ($3.60), “really suits the reality of modern working people,” she told Reuters.

Slowing growth in China, the world’s second-biggest economy, has left stressed-out office workers struggling to get ahead despite toiling long hours and feeling disillusioned overall.

It doesn’t help that 2026 is not just the Year of the Horse but also the Year of the Fire Horse, which, according to the Chinese zodiac, means opportunities for growth, bold action and rapid change but also greater intensity and the risk of burnout.

The horse’s combination of cute and sad “feels relatable,” said Pu Daiwang, 23, a university student in Shanghai.

He said he’d noticed that a lot of sellers on Taobao, a Chinese shopping platform, had paired the “cry cry horse” with the regular smiling one, “which really matches my own ups and downs in study and life — sometimes I’m happy, sometimes I’m struggling.”

Michelle Du, who works in public relations in Hong Kong, said the horse “fits the vibe people are into right now, that kind of random, absurd humor.”

It’s the latest in a series of sardonic trends in China, where “ugly-cute” Labubu dolls have been flying off the shelves and a check-in app that asked isolated users “Are You Dead?” went viral.

It’s “about people being dissatisfied with their lives right now and not knowing how to change things in the short term,” said Du, 24. “So they cope by poking fun at themselves.”

Du said that while the horse is funny, she wouldn’t buy one for herself.

“I’m a bit superstitious,” she said, “and I want good luck for the new year.”

https://www.nbcnews.com/world/asia/year-sad-horse-defective-toy-goes-viral-china-sums-nations-mood-rcna257011

[onawah]

China’s Most Dangerous Dam and the Prophecy It Should Never Have Touched
Lei's Looking Glass
71.6K subscribers
Feb 5, 2026

"China has begun building a mega dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River—three times larger than the Three Gorges Dam. Touted as an engineering triumph, the project sits inside one of the most unstable and sacred regions on Earth. This documentary traces a hidden canyon, a rediscovered waterfall, ancient Tibetan prophecies, and why scientists, downstream nations, and Tibetans fear this dam could trigger irreversible disaster."

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[onawah]

BREAKING NEW INFO - CHINESE BIOLAB in Las Vegas What They’re NOT Telling You - Episode #301
The China Show
380K subscribers
2/6/26

(New insider info starting at 36 minutes into the show concerning the toxic bio lab in Las Vegas.
Here's a MSM report on that: https://abcnews.go.com/US/fbi-investigating-biological-lab-operating-inside-las-vegas/story?id=129763459 )

"A BIG ONE! - China is losing it, and something very sinister is uncovered right here in the USA!"

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[norman]

This Chart Is One of Those OMG Moments When You Understand That China Isn't Going to Overtake the US
The Solari Report - Feb 9, 2026


5 mins
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"China’s Real Economic Risks with Carlos Alegría and Ed Dowd"

This week, I am joined by Carlos Alegría (CEO) and Edward “Ed” Dowd (founding partner) of Phinance Technologies. As macroeconomic consultants, their core expertise is a high-integrity, data-driven focus on the underlying forces that tend to remain “invisible and neglected by most market participants.”

Phinance has just released a major report on China’s economic outlook for 2026, as well as a major report on the U.S. economic outlook. In this discussion, we take a serious look at the economic risks that China will be forced to confront in the coming year and beyond.

Our discussion focuses on three areas:

Demographics: In the aftermath of the One Child Policy, China’s population is shrinking—and that has significant economic implications.
GDP and Debt: Relative to the U.S., China’s GDP has declined. In 2025, China managed to achieve a 5% growth rate through strong exports, but to keep it going, they will need to continue to “export, export, export”—with ramifications for the economies being flooded with China’s cheap goods. China has also doubled its money supply.
Real Estate: China’s real estate problem is getting worse, not better. When the bubble bursts, Alegría and Dowd have serious concerns about a possible worldwide real estate contagion.

Both of my guests bring a wealth of credentials permitting a nuanced and informed discussion of China’s economic realities. Alegría, originally trained as a physicist before turning to quantitative finance, has dual PhDs in optoelectronics and finance. While working at a large London-based hedge fund at the onset of the 2008 Financial Crisis, he was shocked to realize that almost no one saw it coming. He is author of the 2017 book, Economic Cycles, Debt, and Demographics.

During the height of the Covid injection rollout, Dowd earned our deep appreciation for his powerful “Cause Unknown” book, his integrity, and his clarity in giving voice to the “died suddenly” phenomenon—and its economic implications. Before cofounding Phinance with Alegría, he had a lengthy career on Wall Street, including as a portfolio manager at BlackRock.

This is an interview that helps adjust the picture that most Western financial professionals have about China, by, as Alegría puts it on the Phinance website, “separating information (signal) from noise.”

For those who manage a family office, institutional assets, or family savings, and are likely affected by what happens in China and by the Trump administration’s trade policies, these Phinance reports offer valuable intelligence.

Full Report:https://solari.com/chinas-real-economic-risks-with-carlos-alegria-and-ed-dowd/

[onawah]

MYSTERIOUS - China Threatens to 'Nuke Japan' and then THIS Appeared in the Desert - Episode #302
The China Show
380K subscribers
Feb 13, 2026

"INSANE EPISODE! - From ICBM found in the desert, to Japan threats, Shanghai literally sinks into the ground as subway collapses, and sooooo much more! "

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[onawah]

FBI Refocuses on CCP-Related Threats
China in Focus - NTD
800K subscribers
Premiered Feb 9, 2026

"FBI Director Kash Patel says President Donald Trump is backing the return of the China Initiative. The program, which ended under the Biden administration, targeted criminal activity tied to the Chinese Communist Party. Arrests for Chinese espionage reportedly rose 40 percent during the first year of Trump’s second term.

A major shift in Japan’s political landscape. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a sweeping supermajority victory. Reactions are coming in from Trump and China’s Foreign Ministry.

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in the city’s most severe national security case to date. World leaders are condemning the ruling.

The White House is backing Taiwan’s $40 billion push to boost defense spending. Details on infighting among the island’s political parties over the proposal.

“Appearance violations.” That’s the official reason a Chinese singer has been repeatedly banned on Chinese social media. His resemblance to Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping has become an issue for the regime. "

00:00 Intro
01:12 FBI’s Focus Returns to CCP-Related Threats
02:59 Takaichi Wins Snap Election; Trump, China Respond
05:53 Hong Kong Jails China Critic Jimmy Lai for 20 Years
07:41 WH Backs Taiwan’s Plan to Raise Defense Spending
08:46 Honduras Weighs Taiwan Ties After Trump Meeting
10:10 Singer-Actor Repeatedly Banned for Resembling Xi Jinping
11:15 Farmers Seek Land Pay, Workers Demand Owed Wages
12:11 Japan’s Takaichi Secures Landslide Win in Snap Election | Analysis
15:43 U.S. to Bring China Under New Nuclear Arms Control?
18:36 What’s Next in U.S.-China Relations?

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Pentagon to Work With USDA to Protect US Farmland
China in Focus - NTD
800K subscribers
Premiered Feb 11, 2026

"Protecting U.S. military bases from China: The War and Agriculture departments are joining forces to block Chinese companies from buying American land.

Lawmakers are sounding the alarm over foreign money flowing into U.S. nonprofits—especially from China—and its influence on American society.

The United States won’t decouple from China—only de-risk. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the United States and China are going to be rivals, but the relationship can still be productive.

Congress sends a message to China: Any invasion of Taiwan will have consequences. The House passed the PROTECT Taiwan Act, outlining how the United States would respond to threats.

Taiwan’s president is pressing lawmakers to pass a stalled $40 billion defense budget. Part of the funding would go toward purchasing American weapons."

00:00 Intro
01:19 Pentagon to Work With USDA to Protect U.S. Farmland
03:06 Lawmakers: CCP Influence Targeting U.S. Nonprofits
05:57 How Is the CCP Operating in the U.S.?
06:06 Nonprofits Have Ties to CCP Entities and Interests
09:58 Can CCP Exploit Nonprofits With Political Spending?
12:58 Bessent: U.S. and China Will Remain Rivals
14:02 U.S. Warns Nvidia Over China Military AI Chip Sales
15:36 House Passes Protect Taiwan Act
16:22 Taiwan President Pushes $40B Defense Budget
17:46 78-Year-Old Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years
20:51 Rep. Smith: Security Law Ruinous of Hong Kong
21:31 Trump Expected to Visit China in April

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Utah forces Chinese Company to sell land
China in Focus - NTD
800K subscribers
2/13/26

"A Chinese company has been forced to sell land near a U.S. military site—a win for Utah’s government.

Marrying U.S. military members to gain base access appears to be another Beijing-linked scheme. Lawsuits and arrests are underway.

The CIA takes action: A Mandarin recruiting video targets Chinese officers after a rare military purge sparks backlash. The video says, “Anyone with leadership qualities is bound to be subject to suspicion and ruthlessly eliminated.”

The United States and Taiwan have struck a trade deal—bolstering the island nation’s defense against Beijing’s threats.

Japan seizes a Chinese fishing boat and arrests its captain, and China protests.

China is also helping Russia sidestep U.S. sanctions, with tens of thousands of cars exported through China."

00:00 Intro
01:01 Utah forces Chinese Company to sell land
01:44 Phony marriages for U.S. military base access
04:02 CIA video recruiting Chinese officers as spies
05:49 U.S. warns on China’s deals in Venezuela
07:39 A declining China‑Venezuela relationship
08:26 U.S.‑Taiwan reach reciprocal trade deal
10:35 New NATO Arctic mission to defend against Russia, China
11:07 Japan seizes Chinese fishing boat, arrests skipper
11:41 2 Chinese nat’ls charged with spying on Buddhist group
12:52 Foreign cars flow into Russia via China
14:41 China deal offers zero tariffs to S. African exports
15:12 Lessons from China’s Cultural Revolution: Xi van Fleet

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How The Super Elites Plan to Live Forever- and Why China is BOOMING because of This Dirty Secret
Ninoscorner - 3 hours ago


Jan Jekielek is the Epoch Times senior editor and author of the book "Killed to Order". In this podcast he describes the secret the elites use to live forever and why China is the the #1 BOOMING industry in catering for this horrific act.


https://rumble.com/v75u9r6-how-the-super-elites-plan-to-live-forever-and-why-china-is-booming-because-.html?e9s=src_v1_upp_v

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Things are always worse in China than you might think...
China’s Death Vans Just Got So Much Worse - Disturbing Footage & New Leaks
laowhy86
1.01M subscribers
Aug 19, 2025

"Just when I thought China's Death Vans couldn't get any worse."

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Inside China's Disturbing Death Vans - They're Real, Common, and Very Scary (Unseen Footage)
laowhy86
1.01M subscribers
Feb 29, 2024

"China's Death Vans are not only real... they are terrifying... and way more common than I thought. "

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[onawah]

Millions Watched China’s ‘Advanced Robots’ - We Found the Truth and it's Hilarious - Episode #303
The China Show
380K subscribers

(The segment on Chinese Robotics starts at 55 minutes into the video, the "Soft Power Hour", but it's not so much hilarious as it is disturbing. )

"The robots at the gala are absolutely NOT what you think they are. There's so much more happening in China, we cannot begin tell you how important this episode is."

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Why a Ming Emperor’s Death Haunts China Today
Lei's Looking Glass
73.1K subscribers
Feb 19, 2026

"After a banned history book went viral, online metaphors and historical parallels exploded, turning an ancient tragedy into a mirror for today’s anxieties. Why are so many people comparing the last Ming emperor, Chongzhen Emperor, to today’s leader, Xi Jinping? This episode unpacks the parallels in upbringing and rule—personal control, deep mistrust, and endless purges that hollowed out institutions. It also revisits how economic pressure pushed the rebel Li Zicheng into uprising, and why similar social stresses worry many today. As crowds gather at the crooked tree in Jingshan Park, history becomes a mirror—and a warning."

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