Podcasts about Xi Jinping

Gordon Chang, appearing on the Newsmax Hotline, discusses internal turmoil in China, Xi Jinping's weakened influence, and the impact of Trump's policies on China's global standing. Today's podcast is sponsored by : BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit! To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday…E-mail Rob Carson at : RobCarsonShow@gmail.com Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (www.patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  -Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  -X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter -Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG -YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV -Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV -TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX -GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax -Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  -Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  -BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com -Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into a dynamic discussion as Jason Baidya unpacks the latest developments in the Iran-Israel conflict, offering expert insights into America's interests and the shifting landscape of global geopolitics. This episode explores the religious dimensions shaping the crisis, with a deep dive into the roles of Xi Jinping, Iran, and Netanyahu's Israel. We analyze China's unique economic indicators and political ambitions, drawing connections to North Korea and the broader South Asian region. Discover how soft power, international institutions, and open borders influence today's conflicts, while Jason Baidya explains the critical role of advanced technologies like Palantir's AI in modern warfare and cybersecurity. From Palantir's global impact and AI capabilities to the significance of Boeing Dreamliners in defense, we cover the technological edge shaping the new domain of warfare. The conversation also addresses Nepal's current affairs, Modi's changing political influence, and what the future holds for South Asia. Whether you're interested in geopolitics, technology, or international relations, this podcast delivers comprehensive analysis and predictions. Don't miss Jason Baidya's expert take on Palantir, Iran-Israel tensions, and the next big shifts in global power.

Apple in China by Patrick McGee After struggling to build its products on three continents, Apple was lured by China's seemingly inexhaustible supply of cheap labor. Soon it was sending thousands of engineers across the Pacific, training millions of workers, and spending hundreds of billions of dollars to create the world's most sophisticated supply chain. These capabilities enabled Apple to build the 21st century's most iconic products—in staggering volume and for enormous profit. Without explicitly intending to, Apple built an advanced electronics industry within China, only to discover that its massive investments in technology upgrades had inadvertently given Beijing a power that could be weaponized. In Apple in China, journalist Patrick McGee draws on more than two hundred interviews with former executives and engineers, supplementing their stories with unreported meetings held by Steve Jobs, emails between top executives, and internal memos regarding threats from Chinese competition. The book highlights the unknown characters who were instrumental in Apple's ascent and who tried to forge a different path, including the Mormon missionary who established the Apple Store in China; the “Gang of Eight” executives tasked with placating Beijing; and an idealistic veteran whose hopes of improving the lives of factory workers were crushed by both Cupertino's operational demands and Xi Jinping's war on civil society. Apple in China is the sometimes disturbing and always revelatory story of how an outspoken, proud company that once praised “rebels” and “troublemakers”—the company that encouraged us all to “Think Different”—devolved into passively cooperating with a belligerent regime that increasingly controls its fate. The Good Father by Liam McIlvanney Gordon and Sarah Rutherford are normal, happy people with successful fulfilling lives. A son they adore, a house on the beach, a safe, friendly and honest community in a picture-postcard town on the Ayrshire coast. Until one day Bonnie the lab comes in from the beach alone. Their son Rory has just gone - the only trace left is a single black Adidas slider. Their lives don't fall apart immediately - while there's still hope (and no body) they can dig deep and try to carry on. Rather it's a process of abrasion, a wearing away of that happiness and normality; a slow degradation, a gradual breakdown - until they'll never be the people they were before. This sort of tragedy impacts a whole town - does the community still feel the same after? What are folk saying about you? Who are your friends? Who can you trust? When the worst thing has happened and you've lost everything, you either go under or you rebuild, start again. What could be worse than your child disappearing? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   President Trump, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a high-level call following the Iran strikes—discussing a sweeping new Middle East peace plan involving Arab governance in Gaza and expanding the Abraham Accords.   The BRICS summit stumbles out of the gate as both Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin announce they won't attend.   The Pentagon launches a 250-mile military buffer zone along the southern border. We'll explain why illegal crossings are falling—and what this new zone means for the future of border enforcement.   And in today's Back of the Brief—North Korea is getting into the beach resort business. Kim Jong Un cuts the ribbon on a new seaside getaway.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief   Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If Iran gets a nuclear weapon, its crazy lunatic government will flip out and nuke us all. Watch out for Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, those guys are a bunch of maniacal antisemites who want to attack Israelis just because they're Jewish. Oh no, Putin is invading Ukraine completely unprovoked because he's a madman who hates freedom and won't stop until he's conquered all of Europe. China is building up its military because the megalomaniacal Xi Jinping wants to take over the world; all those US military bases surrounding China are just a defensive measure to contain Beijing's insanity. Assad just went nuts one day and started slaughtering his own people out of nowhere. Gaddafi is a sexual sadist who's giving Viagra to his troops to help them commit mass rapes in Libya. Saddam Hussein is so crazy and evil he's trying to obtain weapons of mass destruction to give Americans another 9/11. The North Koreans used to be far too insane to be allowed to have nuclear weapons because they'd nuke San Francisco immediately, but after they obtained nuclear weapons they were miraculously cured of this rare psychological disorder. The stories of the western empire ask us to believe that everyone who finds themselves in the imperial crosshairs is an irrational actor whose loony behavior can only be attributed to some uncontrollable defect within their own minds, or who will soon snap and do something nutty if they are not contained by force. Reading by Tim Foley.

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former Pentagon Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, former Pentagon comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss Republican opposition to President Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill” as GOP leaders prepare to adopt unprecedented budget gimmicks to pay for the increasingly unpopular legislation; reconciliation, appropriations, the NDAA and rescissions; what's next for Iran's nuclear program after 12 days of hostilities that including US bombers striking Tehran's nuclear sites; Iran's vow not to return to the negotiating table despite Washington's call for more talks; NATO leaders' strategy of lavishing praise on the US president to curry favor and stall the withdrawal of American forces from Europe; Xi Jinping decides to skip the annual BRICS meeting in Rio de Janeiro prompting questions why the Chinese leader would miss such an important gathering; what's next in Gaza as Israel continues strikes and constricts aid; and the national implications of Democratic Socialist-candidate Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York mayoral primary.

A ceasefire in the Middle East. A US-China deal. Relatively benign dataflow. The S&P 500 back at a record high. But are things really looking up? Group Chief Economist Neil Shearing is on The Weekly Briefing from Capital Economics to talk to David Wilder about fragilities under the surface of the global economy. He discusses worldwide fiscal risks, why there's less to see with that US-China deal and those divisions on the FOMC. Also on the show, BYD and DeepSeek may be in the spotlight, but their rise reflects deeper structural flaws in China's economy. They're a sign of economic success, but also of the growing distortions in the government's industrial strategy – weaknesses that are increasingly evident in China's dismal productivity data. Chief Asia Economist Mark Williams has been delving into the details of Xi Jinping's industrial roadmap and the productivity data to tell David what this all says about China's economic outlook.Events and analysis referenced in this podcast:Read: China's push for innovation is not lifting productivityRoundtable: One year on: Is the UK government boosting growth?Read: Fed independence not a concern for markets, yetRead: APAC Commercial Property Outlook: Values to fall as region's markets struggle to recoverData: APAC Commercial Property

Información al día de EL COMERCIO, Platinum y Radio Quito este viernes 27 de junio de 2025.Daniel Noboa y Xi Jinping firmaron acuerdo de cooperación para las Nuevas Rutas de la Seda.EE. UU. planea alcanzar acuerdo comercial con un grupo de 10 países.La recaptura de “Fito”, objetivo clave para Daniel Noboa en la guerra contra el crimen.¿Murió Marge Simpson? El giro más inesperado en temporada 36.Real Madrid vence 3‑0 a RB Salzburg y se clasifica a octavos del Mundial de Clubes.Gracias por escuchar este podcast, un producto de Grupo EL COMERCIO.

In this episode from the ChinaPower Podcast, Dr. Joseph Torigian joins host Bonny Lin to discuss his newly released book, The Party's Interests Come First: The Life of Xi Zhongxun, Father of Xi Jinping. Dr. Torigian describes the life and struggle of Xi Zhongxun as a party official during the Cultural revolution and specifically the impact he had on the life and political views of Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Dr. Torigian notes that his book utilizes the story of Xi Zhongxun's life as a lens to better understand how the Party works and why both Xi Zhongxun and Xi Jinping believe certain values, such as those of sacrifice and suffering for the greater good, are highly important. He describes how Xi Jinping was viewed positively by his father due to the idea that his son had “eaten more bitterness” than other children, even going as far as to state that Xi Jinping had “the makings of a premier.” Dr. Torigian describes how deeply involved Xi Zhongxun was during his time in the party on the United Front, ethnic policy in Tibet and Xinjiang, and policy towards Taiwan, and how, because of his father's dedication to these issues, Xi Jinping views them as personal unfinished business. Finally, Dr. Torigian describes how Xi Zhongxun's influence on his son has left Xi Jinping with a Hobbesian view of the world and with the idea that the Party is the best tool for helping China assert its rightful place in the world and secure its inevitable march towards greatness.

Em Angola, a UNITA contesta composição da CNE. Analista reconhece que a reclamação tem fundamento. Terminou a cimeira EUA-África, com a maior potência económica do mundo a prometer investimento de mais de 100 mil milhões de dolares. No Quénia, manifestantes assinalaram um ano dos protestos antigovernamentais sangrentos com nova onda de violência policial. África despediu-se do Mundial Clubes FIFA.

A intérprete que emocionou o público chinês em 2024 ao cantar, em mandarim, a canção tradicional “Minha Pátria” para o presidente Xi Jinping, fala sobre sua paixão pela China

85% din mărfurile transportate pe uscat între China și Europa trec prin Kazahstan. Acesta este motivul pentru care Kazakhstanul vrea să-și integreze coridoarele de transport în Inițiativa Chinei „O centură, un drum” sau Noul drum al mătăsii. Subiectul a fost discutat la summitul Asia Centrală – China organizat la Astana Summitul de la Astana: O nouă etapă în consolidarea influenței chineze în Asia Centrală, este un titlu din azattyq.org. Publicația relatează despre summitul „Asia Centrală – China” care a avut loc recent la Astana și la care au participat președinții din Kazakhstan, Uzbechistan, Kârghistan, Tadjikistan și Turkmenistan. Reuniunea a fost prezidată de liderul chinez, Xi Jinping. Președintele Tokayev a descris relațiile cu China drept un „parteneriat testat în timp”, subliniind investițiile directe chineze în Kazahstan care depășesc 26 de miliarde de dolari, în timp ce comerțul bilateral a ajuns la 44 de miliarde de dolari. Printre punctele cheie discutate la summit s-a numărat transformarea Asiei Centrale într-un centru care leagă Asia și Europa. Potrivit lui Tokayev, 85% din mărfurile transportate pe uscat între China și Europa trec prin Kazahstan. Acest lucru consolidează rolul strategic al țării în Inițiativa Chinei „O centură, un drum” (sau Noul drum al mătăsii, n.r.) Kazahstanul încearcă să integreze acest proiect în propriile coridoare: „China de Vest - Europa de Vest”, Autostrada Transcaspică și Axa Nord - Sud. Președintele cazac a invitat China să construiască un terminal comun de marfă în portul cazac Kuryk, situat pe țărmurile Mării Caspice. Proiectele energetice ale Armeniei cu Iranul sunt incerte în noul context Aproximativ la 20% din gazul importat de Armenia provine din Iran: care sunt riscurile în contextul conflictului Iran-Israel? se întreabă www.hetq.am. Experții și reprezentanții guvernului armean evită în prezent să facă evaluări specifice ale impactului potențial al escaladării conflictului dintre Iran și Israel asupra economiei armene. Potrivit lui Ara Marjanyan, expert național în energie la Organizația Națiunilor Unite, chiar dacă unele proiecte sunt suspendate, Armenia nu ar trebui să se confrunte cu probleme de securitate energetică. Totul va depinde de evoluția conflictului. „În anii următori, va fi dificil să se finalizeze cu succes extinderea programului Gaz pentru Electricitate, lucrările la linia de înaltă tensiune s-ar putea să nu fie terminate, iar finalizarea proiectului hidrocentralei Meghri devine incertă”, a declarat expertul. Gaz pentru Electricitate este un proiect major de cooperare energetică între Armenia și Iran. Din 2009, Armenia dă la schimb electricitate contra gazului iranian: pentru 1 metru cub de gaz, furnizează 3 kWh de electricitate. Contractul este prelungit periodic. Aproximativ 80% din gazul folosit în Armenia este importat din Rusia. Turcia a întrecut Italia la numărul de turiști Succes istoric în turismul din Turcia, titrează anlatilaninotesi.com.tr: Turcia a întrecut Italia la numărul de turiști înregistrați în 2024. Conform celui mai recent raport publicat de Organizația Mondială a Turismului a Națiunilor Unite, Turcia a primit 56,7 milioane de turiști străini în 2024, trecând de pe locul 5 pe locul 4 în clasamentul mondial. În fața Turciei se clasează Franța, Spania și Statele Unite. Ministrul Culturii și Turismului, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, a declarat că acest succes se bazează pe o viziune pe termen lung. „Am câștigat acest succes prin istoria, cultura, natura și infrastructura turistică a țării noastre,” a declarat ministrul.   Au participat la Revista Presei Europa Plus: Dariga DANIYAR,  Kazakhstan Satenik SAMVELYAN,   Armenia Betul YIGIT, Turcia

REVIEW: Colleague Charles Burton reports that Xi Jinping is no longer the centerpiece of media promotion on the evening news and puzzles what has changed? More 1959

In this eye-opening episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano welcomes back Chris Fenton, author of Feeding the Dragon: Inside the Trillion Dollar Dilemma Facing Hollywood, the NBA, and American Business. They explore how China uses economic leverage, propaganda, and soft power to infiltrate American institutions, from corporate boardrooms to TikTok's algorithm. Fenton breaks down why U.S. companies and even government officials refuse to challenge the CCP, and how American culture has been co-opted to serve Chinese interests. With tensions escalating globally, this is a conversation every American needs to hear. Episode Highlights Why Hollywood and major U.S. businesses bend over backwards to appease the Chinese Communist Party How TikTok became China's most powerful tool to influence and divide America's youth Why the U.S. must prioritize national security over profits and end our dangerous dependency on Beijing

This week on Sinica, in a show taped in early June in Washington, Kaiser chats with Tong Zhao (赵通) of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a leading expert on Chinese nuclear doctrine, about why the PRC has, in recent years, significantly increased the size of its nuclear arsenal. Zhao offers a master class in the practice of strategic empathy.03:12 – China's nuclear doctrine: core principles06:56 – Xi Jinping's leadership and nuclear policy12:33 – Symbolism vs. strategy: Defensive or offensive buildup?16:55 – What's driving the nuclear expansion?28:33 – Trump's second term: Impact on China's strategic thinking34:34 – Nukes and Taiwan41:45 – Washington and Beijing nuclear doctrines perceptions48:04 - China's perspective on the Golden Dome program52:32 - China's Stance on North Korea's nuclear program 01:01:00 - Beijing's View on North Korean troops in UkrainePaying it forward: David Logan, at Tufts UniversityRecommendations:Tong: Yellowstone, TV series Kaiser: Gomorrah, TV series See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch the full podcast here! https://chinauncensored.tv/programs/podcast-300 Xi Jinping has made it is life's goal to conquer Taiwan. But if he's going to act, the Chinese invasion of Taiwan will have to happen soon. Joining us today is Kyle Bass. He is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Hayman Capital Management. And check out our other channel, China Uncensored: https://www.youtube.com/ChinaUncensored Our social media: X: https://www.x.com/ChinaUncensored Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChinaUncensored Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChinaUncensored #China

Ken Liu's short story, "The Paper Menagerie," is an easy and powerful add to your curriculum. Not only does it explore family relationships, The American Dream, and identity (themes you can easily connect to other texts as you build units), it introduces - briefly, painfully, powerfully - China's Cultural Revolution. I'll admit I've never studied the history of communism in China with much depth until recently. In college, I took a Socialist-Realist literature course that kicked off a life-long interest in how people are influenced by propaganda for me. Later, I lived in Bulgaria after the fall of communism there and my interest only increased as I taught 1984 to students whose families had lived through Communism. I visited Memento Park in Budapest, home to dozens of Communist sculptures and a terrifying video exhibit about the way the government watched its citizens. I visited the Museum of Communism in Prague, which walks visitors through daily life under communism as well as showing its frightening extremes. I moved to Slovakia, where I listened to my son's best friend's father tell me how wonderful aspects of life under Communism had been years before in the very neighborhood where our family was living. Yet despite my interest in learning about Communism and propaganda, it was Ken Liu who first made me pay attention to The Cultural Revolution. When his main character reads a letter from his mother about her life in China before she escaped to The United States as a bride in a catalogue, it woke me up dramatically. None of the other books I'd ever read throughout so many years of studying and then teaching English had ever really explored this huge event in world history. I thought of the story immediately when a teacher wrote in with her request for our new "Plan My Lesson" series, asking for a bridge to help her students prepare to read Red Scarf Girl, A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution. Since then I've dipped into Red Scarf Girl (until I got so sad I had to take a break) and done a deep dive into The New York Times' exploration of The Cultural Revolution, including three particularly striking stories: one in which a small local museum remembering victims of the Cultural Revolution was wrapped in propaganda posters, one featuring memories of folks who were students in China during the Cultural Revolution (like the narrator of Red Scarf Girl), and one about current president of China's Xi Jinping's experience as a middle schooler during the Cultural Revolution. But knowing many classrooms wouldn't have access to The New York Times, I continued into resources on the BBC and Crash Course, the Asian Society and Getty Images, which I eventually built into today's curriculum. Today, I'm going to walk you through a lesson on "The Paper Menagerie" that you can use on its own, or as a transition toward Red Scarf Girl. Our goal is to help students build some understanding of The Cultural Revolution at the same time that they explore related literature. To be honest, I really fell down the rabbit hole on this one, and could easily now spend a month building curriculum around how we know what is true, how propaganda wields influence, the cultural revolution, Ken Liu's short story, and Red Scarf Girl. And because the history surrounding these stories is so painful, and the repercussions so very real in our world, it's hard not to feel a tremendous responsibility for students to explore these questions and texts. But at the moment, we're talking about one short lesson period - probably about 38 minutes of available time. So let's focus on that, starting now. Grab your copy of the agenda and webquest curriculum: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HSG6g7-a1U_j5y1ceh7jMGA_Q3pJFn-hatKW2aRYolY/copy  Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Grab the free Better Discussions toolkit Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you! 

Welcome back for another episode of This Week In White Supremacy!This episode ventures into the realm of political decisions, particularly focusing on Donald Trump's recent military Bombings of Iran's nuclear facilities. 1HOOD discuss the implications of this decision, questioning its constitutional validity and its potential to head towards impeachment if certain narratives hold strong. Amidst this, the conversation turns to the Democratic Party's internal struggles. Miracle critically picks apart the Democratic establishment's preference for familiar faces over burgeoning new leaders who might resonate more with younger, disenfranchised voters seeking change.A significant portion of the episode also addresses the rhetoric around violence and war, touching upon the responsibilities and failures of global leaders such as Israel's Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu and China's President Xi Jinping. These discussions encapsulate the frustration and fear experienced by those witnessing the apparent cyclical nature of violence and the endless pursuit of power.The conversation then shifts towards Harvard University's attempts to reconcile with its historical ties to slavery. The revelation that the university's researcher was fired for uncovering too many slave descendants unveils a deep-seated resistance to fully acknowledging and addressing past injustices. This story highlights a broader issue faced by many institutions grappling with their historical legacies.This episode invites you to laugh, to think, and most importantly, to recognize the enduring impact of history and policy on our present and future. As we navigate the chaotic tides of modern times let these conversations remind you of the power of dialogue and the persistent drive for a more just society. --To help us build liberated communities through arts, education, and social justice visit our website 1hood.org to purchase your official 1HOOD apparel or consider making a tax-deductible donation to 1Hood Media. --WATCH THE SHOW: youtube.com/@twiws--FOLLOW 1HOOD youtube.com/@1hoodfacebook.com/1hoodmediainstagram.com/1hoodmediax.com/1hood--About:This Week In White Supremacy is the 1Hood podcast discussing the cultural effects and weekly injustices surrounding white supremacy; through intelligent, insightful commentary and often comedic conversations this podcast is geared towards adults who want to digest the latest news and events with humor and Hip-Hop.--DISCLAIMERS: The views and opinions expressed during this presentation are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of 1Hood Media, 1Hood Power, and or its affiliates. We do not own the copyrights to the selected songs, audios and/or videos shared in this broadcast. This Week In White Supremacy is brought to you by the 1HOOD Media NetworkExplicit LanguageParental Discretion is AdvisedTV-MA

In February 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. China has never condemned the invasion, and its government and media have carefully avoided using term “Ukraine War,” opting instead to refer to the war as the “Ukraine crisis,” the “Russia-Ukraine conflict,” or the “special military operation,” a term that echoes Moscow's language. Beijing's approach to the Ukraine War has included support for Russia, a commitment China's own principles, including respecting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and a professed desire for peace.This episode's discussion will focus on China's evolving posture toward the war and China's relationship with Ukraine. Joining the podcast this episode is Dr. Vita Golod, who is a Junior Research Fellow at the A. Yu Krymskyi Institute of Oriental Studies, National Academy Sciences of Ukraine, and a Visiting Adjunct Instructor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.She is also the co-founder of the Ukrainian Platform for Contemporary China and a board member of the Ukrainian Association of Sinologists.  Timestamps[00:00] Start[01:35] China's Relationship with Ukraine Prior to Russia's Invasion[05:06] President Zelenskyy's Accusations Against China [08:20] Contemporary Ukrainian Perceptions of Relations with China [12:14] Ukrainian Perceptions of Sino-Russian Relations[16:25] China as a Mediator and Peacemaker[19:06] China's Interests in the Outcome of the Russo-Ukrainian War[21:21] What concrete steps could China take to facilitate peace? [23:14] China's Role in the Post-War Reconstruction of Ukraine[28:08] The Future of Sino-Ukrainian Relations

"I quote a study that looked at  84 countries in terms of internal migration and India was dead last. That's not a knock against the culture. It's just not part of the culture that young women in particular leave home at 17, go to the other side of the country and work in a factory. You don't have that. So what's the phrase: Culture eats strategy for breakfast. Apple might have a plan, but  like good luck upending 5,000 years of Indian culture to make it happen." - Patrick McGee, author of "Apple in China" Fresh out of the studio, Patrick McGee, San Francisco correspondent for the Financial Times and author of "Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company" joined us in a conversation to unravel the extraordinary story of how the world's most valuable company became inextricably entangled with China. Patrick shared the backstory behind Apple's century-defining Faustian bargain and progressed through how he uncovered the untold story of Asia's contract manufacturing history through Apple's supply chain point of view. He unpacks the famous "Apple Squeeze" philosophy of paying suppliers minimally while providing invaluable training, and shares fascinating stories from characters like the ruthless negotiator Tony Blevins to the tragic figure of Jackie Haynes. Throughout the conversation, Patrick demonstrates how Apple inadvertently created China's contract manufacturing capabilities and explains why the company's current attempts to diversify to India face insurmountable cultural and political barriers. Last but not least, he argues that Apple's very success in China has become its greatest vulnerability, trapped in a relationship where going too fast risks Beijing's ire, while going too slow means remaining stuck in an increasingly untenable position. Episode Highlights: [00:03] Quote of the Day by Patrick McGee [01:00] Introduction: Patrick McGee, author of "Apple in China" [03:12] Lessons from Patrick's Career Journey [05:13] March 15, 2013: Xi Jinping's political awakening - Apple's first "oh shit moment" in China, just 12 hours after his inauguration [10:25] Apple's manufacturing DNA - why they control supply chains differently than other tech companies [12:09] The secret pyramid: ID → PD → MD - how Apple's industrial design gets translated into manufacturing reality [16:11] Terry Gou's legendary call: "I can fix this" - the moment Foxconn became Apple's key manufacturing partner [19:38] OEM vs ODM strategy: Why Terry Gou chose to never compete with clients, focusing on vertical integration instead [25:00] Tony Blevins' ruthless negotiations: "We don't have time for you to read the contract. You just need to sign it now" [26:45] The "Apple Squeeze" revealed: "We won't pay you much, but the experience will be invaluable" [28:27] Staggering impact: Apple trained 28 million people - greater than California's labor force, 6x Singapore's population [34:03] The Gang of Eight: Apple's first senior team living in China to navigate political pressures [41:45] Chinese dominance: Huawei, Xiaomi, and others now control 55% of global smartphone market share [48:08] Apple's double whammy: Supply Chain locked in China and TSMC [52:37] Apple's impossible balancing act in India: "Go too fast, risk Beijing's ire. Go too slow, remain stuck" [53:11] Jackie Haynes tragedy: Apple's failed attempt to improve worker conditions caught between operational demands and Xi Jinping's crackdown [57:09] Closing Profile: Patrick McGee, Author of "Apple in China": https://appleinchina.com and San Francisco correspondent for Financial Times LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prmcgee/ Podcast Information: Bernard Leong hosts and produces the show. The proper credits for the intro and end music are "Energetic Sports Drive." G. Thomas Craig mixed and edited the episode in both video and audio format. Here are the links to watch or listen to our podcast. Analyse Asia Main Site: https://analyse.asia Analyse Asia Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kkRwzRZa4JCICr2vm0vGl Analyse Asia Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analyse-asia-with-bernard-leong/id914868245 Analyse Asia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Analys1eAsia Analyse Asia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/analyse-asia/ Analyse Asia X (formerly known as Twitter): https://twitter.com/analyseasia Analyse Asia Threads: https://www.threads.net/@analyseasia Sign Up for Our This Week in Asia Newsletter: https://www.analyse.asia/#/portal/signup Subscribe Newsletter on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7149559878934540288

Chinese President Xi Jinping calls on China and Singapore to deepen Belt and Road cooperation (01:04). China will hold a military parade to mark 80th anniversary of the victory in the war against Japanese aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War (02:56). Israel accuses Iran of violating a ceasefire shortly after agreeing to it, Tehran denies the claim (13:10).

President Xi Jinping will attend a gathering marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will deliver a speech at the gathering, which is set to be held on Sept 3 in Tian'anmen Square, downtown Beijing.

In Episode 423 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Joseph Torigian, an expert on the politics of authoritarian regimes and the Chinese Communist Party, with a particular focus on elite power struggles, civil-military relations, and grand strategy. Torigian is also the author of a widely discussed new book titled “The Party's Interests Come First,” a political biography and historical analysis of Xi Zhongxun, the father of Xi Jinping,  the leader of China and the head of the Chinese Communist Party. In the first hour, Torigian and Kofinas trace the evolution, internal contradictions, and complex dynamics of political power and succession within the Chinese Communist Party, revealing the critical role that personal networks, ideological discipline, factional struggle, and narrative have played in shaping Chinese political history and culture. They explore several critical periods in Chinese communist party history, including Mao Zedong's Great Leap Forward and Cultural Revolution, the period of reform and opening up under Deng Xiaoping, and the post-Tiananmen period following the 1989 crackdown. In the second hour, Kofinas and Torigian focus on China's current leader, Xi Jinping, examining the political lessons he has drawn from the struggles endured by his father while exploring how those experiences have shaped his party loyalties and reinforced his commitment to restoring China's greatness and securing its position on the global stage. Subscribe to our premium content—including our premium feed, episode transcripts, and Intelligence Reports—by visiting HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you'd like to join the conversation and become a member of the Hidden Forces Genius community—with benefits like Q&A calls with guests, exclusive research and analysis, in-person events, and dinners—you can also sign up on our subscriber page at HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you enjoyed today's episode of Hidden Forces, please support the show by: Subscribing on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, CastBox, or via our RSS Feed Writing us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Joining our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe and support the podcast at https://hiddenforces.io. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 06/17/2025

1 - Lt. Colonel Allen B. West joins the program today to get his reaction to the bombing of Iran by the U.S. How isolated is Iran from the rest of that region? As Iran attacks U.S. military bases in Qatar, will the Qataris approve? Will we see any ground resistance from Israel or Iran in this conflict? Is Xi Jinping in contact with the Ayatollah? 110 - Is Thomas Massie correct when he says Trump is unconstitutional in his attacks? 120 - What is the “Major Questions” Doctrine? Dom talks about Mulligan's and their support of Dom and how much he values the partnership he has with them and just how special these remote broadcasts are. 130 - How are Montgomery County voters feeling about Trump now? 135 - Is Madeleine Dean and many Democrat naysayers “bananas”? Even Van Jones of CNN knows this attack on Iran is way different than Bush's in Iraq. 150 - Dan puts on his conspiracy cap regarding “suicide drones”. 155 - Suburbians want progressivism because they live insulated away from it all?

12 - Dom is back in studio! How did the Mulligan's show on Friday go? Dom kicks off this week with a SCOTUS ruling on… cyclists and their rights on the road. 1205 - Is this the best Thomas Massie has against Trump? 1215 - Legendary journalist Bill O'Reilly joins us today to give his reaction to the United States bombing Iran's nuclear facilities. What was Bill's reaction to this? How does Trump's world view fuel his decision to drop bombs? What does Bill think about Trump's naysayers, even if they are Republican? What's been the response to Bill's response to Trump's actions? What's so surprising about the cover of Bill's new book? 1230 - Side - All time risk or gamble. 1240 - What is Tom Homan worried about now? 1245 - Founder & Executive Director of PowerTheFuture, Danie; Turner, joins Dom today. Where is the oil industry heading if Iran cuts off a key waterway in which oil is exported? Why is there so much domestic hostility regarding oil and our energy? What is Daniel's outlook on the scenario playing out? 1250 - Your calls to wrap up. 1 - Lt. Colonel Allen B. West joins the program today to get his reaction to the bombing of Iran by the U.S. How isolated is Iran from the rest of that region? As Iran attacks U.S. military bases in Qatar, will the Qataris approve? Will we see any ground resistance from Israel or Iran in this conflict? Is Xi Jinping in contact with the Ayatollah? 110 - Is Thomas Massie correct when he says Trump is unconstitutional in his attacks? 120 - What is the “Major Questions” Doctrine? Dom talks about Mulligan's and their support of Dom and how much he values the partnership he has with them and just how special these remote broadcasts are. 130 - How are Montgomery County voters feeling about Trump now? 135 - Is Madeleine Dean and many Democrat naysayers “bananas”? Even Van Jones of CNN knows this attack on Iran is way different than Bush's in Iraq. 150 - Dan puts on his conspiracy cap regarding “suicide drones”. 155 - Suburbians want progressivism because they live insulated away from it all? 2 - Scott Presler joins us for his weekly installment on The Dom Show and we relive Friday's fun at Mulligan's. What is Scott seeing as turmoil continues in the Middle East over Iran having weapons of mass destruction? Why does this issue tie into winning elections at the local and state levels? What is Scott preaching regarding the New Jersey gubernatorial vote? There's a Scott Presler documentary coming out later this month? How are the latest enrollment numbers looking? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - How is Qatar pronounced? Your calls. 235 - More updates on today's situation with Iran. Was calling Trump a “TACO” the reason he bombed Iran? Thomas Massie continues his rounds of media. 240 - Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

Gordon Chang, Author of “Plan Red” and distinguished analyst on China and U.S. joins Rose Unplugged“After decades of misguided American Foreign Policy- every course of action going forward is extremely risky and dangerous.” At one point, China appeared to be gaining control over the Middle East, gradually edging out U.S.influence. But with Trump's Middle East tour, the dynamics began to shift.China helped create the conditions that led to the currentconflict. The question now is: after seeing the U.S. demonstrate strength and resolve, particularly in this region, will Beijing be more cautious about flexing its muscles—especially regarding Taiwan, South Korea, the Philippines,and other key areas?Could this conflict continue to escalate? It's certainly possible.The increasingly close relationship between China, Russia, and Iran has significant global implications. Xi Jinping seems to be channeling the foreign policy strategy of his idol, Mao Zedong—governing through chaos.Putin is willing to go to war, and that posture aligns with Xi'sbroader geopolitical ambitions. The partnership among Iran, China, and Russia will shape the world order and directly impact all of us.“If we continue our old policies we guarantee continued failure.”Please Support this Podcast:www.mypillow.com  Promo Code: ROSEhttps://patriotmobile.com/partners/rosewww.americansforprosperity.orghttps://wordmarketingservices.com/Rose's Ministry: www.sheiscalledbyhim.com  Sign up for free newsletter

Explore an in-depth conversation on China's rise, geopolitics, and the complex history shaping its global influence. This podcast covers key topics such as China's unique system of governance, the impact of nationalist forces, the Opium War, and Mao Zedong's revolutionary Long March. Discover how China's leadership has taken major steps to build national unity and advance science and technology, positioning the country as a global powerhouse. We also analyze the Belt and Road Initiative, its strategic interests, and China's evolving relations with neighboring countries like Nepal and India. The discussion delves into sensitive issues such as the One China policy, Taiwan, Tibet, and Hong Kong, providing a comprehensive understanding of China's domestic and international policies. Gain insights into Xi Jinping's Zero Covid policy and its implications for China's future. Whether you're interested in geopolitics, international relations, or China's historical journey, this podcast offers expert analysis and engaging perspectives on the nation's rise and its role in shaping the future of BRICS and Asia. Join us for a detailed exploration of China's past, present, and future in global affairs. GET CONNECTED WITH DR. LILA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EPtWUAdgb/  

Sanjay Dixit reveals why China vanished from the Iran-Israel war: Xi Jinping is being quietly removed in a CCP coup. As Beijing implodes, Iran faces isolation and Pakistan's bets on Chinese missiles collapse.

General Rajiv Narayanan unpacks West Asia's unraveling—Israel crushes Iran's missiles, Pakistan fears Sindhu 2.0, and Xi Jinping faces internal revolt. Meanwhile, India's Dhwani hypersonic missiles and Andaman oil fields redraw global power lines.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for further development of China-New Zealand relations as their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership enters a new decade.

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:    First, Chinese leader Xi Jinping breaks his silence on the war between Israel and Iran, urging de-escalation and positioning the CCP as a mediator for peace. But what are China's true motives regarding the intensifying conflict? We'll break down the economic ties that bind the communist party and the mullahs of Iran.  Later in the show—North Korea doubles down on their strategic partnership with the Putin regime, pledging to send 5,000 additional construction workers to western Russia to help rebuild their battered infrastructure.  Plus—India and Canada reach a diplomatic breakthrough, restoring relations after a nearly two-year standoff over New Delhi's alleged involvement in an assassination campaign against Sikh separatists living abroad. In our 'Back of the Brief—U.S. senators move to block attempts by the communist Chinese government to buy up land near American military bases. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.   YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Jacked Up Fitness: Go to https://GetJackedUp.com and use code BAKER at checkout to save 10% off your entire purchase TriTails Premium Beef: Stock the freezer and keep the grill happy. Visit https://Trybeef.com/PDB for 2 free flat irons with your order. Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/MIKE and use code MIKE to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

La guerra comercial entre Trump y Xi Jinping tiene que ver mucho más de lo que te imaginas con tu emprendimiento. En este episodio de Boss Tank: Ser tu Propio Jefe, te explicamos cómo los aranceles pueden afectar directamente tus costos, márgenes y oportunidades de crecimiento.Descubre:• Por qué los precios de tus materias primas pueden dispararse• Cómo proteger tu negocio en un mundo cada vez más proteccionista• Qué estrategias usan los emprendedores que sí sobreviven estas olasIdeal para quienes importan, exportan o simplemente quieren entender cómo funciona el juego de la economía global.

7/8 The Party's Interests Come First: The Life of XI Zhongxun, Father of XI Jinping Hardcover – 3 June 2025 by  Joseph Torigian  (Author) 1955

8/8 The Party's Interests Come First: The Life of XI Zhongxun, Father of XI Jinping Hardcover – 3 June 2025 by  Joseph Torigian  (Author) 1967

SHOW SCHEDULE TUESDAY 17 JUNE, 2025. Good evening: The show begins IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM at the Federal Reserve, waiting for the Fed board to see data that move it to reduce the high rate of borrowing -- the cost of money... 1917 EDERAL RESERVE BOARD https://substack.com/profile/222380536-john-batchelor?utm_source=global-search CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 #Markets: What is the Fed waiting to see? Liz Peek The Hill. Fox News and Fox Business 9:15-9:30 #Markets: What was "No Kings?" Liz Peek The Hill. Fox News and Fox Business 9:30-9:45 1/2: Iran: The nuclear weapons makers. Andrea Stricker FDD 9:45-10:00 2/2: Iran: The nuclear weapons makers. Andrea Stricker FDD SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 #Berlin: Chancellor Merz success so far. Judy Dempsey, Senior Scholar, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Berlin. 10:15-10:30 #EU: Global Euro and its possibility. Judy Dempsey, Senior Scholar, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Berlin. 10:30-10:45 Harvard: The fail of 2020. Peter Berkowitz, Hoover Institution 10:45-11:00 PRC: Quiet remarks about its Iran oil supplier and weapons customer. Jack Burnham, FDD THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 #AUKUS at the G-7: Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs 11:15-11:30 #ECOWAS: In failure. Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs 11:30-11:45 Iran: After the fall down. Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs 11:45-12:00 Charles III: Modern kingship works. Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 5/8 The Party's Interests Come First: The Life of Xi Zhongxun, Father of Xi Jinping Hardcover – 3 June 2025 by Joseph Torigian (Author) https://www.amazon.com.au/Partys-Interests-Come-First-Zhongxun/dp/1503634752/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 China's leader, Xi Jinping, is one of the most powerful individuals in the world—and one of the least understood. Much can be learned, however, about both Xi Jinping and the nature of the party he leads from the memory and legacy of his father, the revolutionary Xi Zhongxun (1913-2002). The elder Xi served the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for more than seven decades. He worked at the right hand of prominent leaders Zhou Enlai and Hu Yaobang. He helped build the Communist base area that saved Mao Zedong in 1935, and he initiated the Special Economic Zones that launched China into the reform era after Mao's death. He led the Party's United Front efforts toward Tibetans, Uyghurs, and Taiwanese. And though in 1989 he initially sought to avoid violence, he ultimately supported the Party's crackdown on the Tiananmen protesters. The Party's Interests Come First is the first biography of Xi Zhongxun written in English. This biography is at once a sweeping story of the Chinese revolution and the first several decades of the People's Republic of China and a deeply personal story about making sense of one's own identity within a larger political context. Drawing on an array of new documents, interviews, diaries, and periodicals, Joseph Torigian vividly tells the life story of Xi Zhongxun, a man who spent his entire life struggling to balance his own feelings with the Party's demands. Through the eyes of Xi Jinping's father, Torigian reveals the extraordinary organizational, ideological, and coercive power of the CCP—and the terrible cost in human suffering that comes with it. 12:15-12:30 6/8 The Party's Interests Come First: The Life of Xi Zhongxun, Father of Xi Jinping Hardcover – 3 June 2025 by Joseph Torigian (Author) 12:30-12:45 7/8 The Party's Interests Come First: The Life of Xi Zhongxun, Father of Xi Jinping Hardcover – 3 June 2025 by Joseph Torigian (Author) 12:45-1:00 8/8 The Party's Interests Come First: The Life of Xi Zhongxun, Father of Xi Jinping Hardcover – 3 June 2025 by Joseph Torigian (Author)

5/8 The Party's Interests Come First: The Life of XI Zhongxun, Father of XI Jinping Hardcover – 3 June 2025 by  Joseph Torigian  (Author) https://www.amazon.com.au/Partys-Interests-Come-First-Zhongxun/dp/1503634752/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 1949 XI ZHONGXUN China's leader, Xi Jinping, is one Cf the most powerful individuals inCtheCworld--and one of the least understood. Much can be learned, however, about both Xi Jinping and the nature of the party he leads from the memory and legacy of his father, the revolutionary Xi Zhongxun (1913-2002). The elder Xi served the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for more than seven decades. He worked at the right hand of prominent leaders Zhou Enlai and Hu Yaobang. He helped build the Communist base area that saved Mao Zedong in 1935, and he initiated the Special Economic Zones that launched China into the reform era after Mao's death. He led the Party's United Front efforts toward Tibetans, Uyghurs, and Taiwanese. And though in 1989 he initially sought to avoid violence, he ultimately supported the Party's crackdown on the Tiananmen protesters. The Party's Interests Come First is the first biography of Xi Zhongxun written in English. This biography is at once a sweeping story of the Chinese revolution and the first several decades of the People's Republic of China and a deeply personal story about making sense of one's own identity within a larger political context. Drawing on an array of new documents, interviews, diaries, and periodicals, Joseph Torigian vividly tells the life story of Xi Zhongxun, a man who spent his entire life struggling to balance his own feelings with the Party's demands. Through the eyes of Xi Jinping's father, Torigian reveals the extraordinary organizational, ideological, and coercive power of the CCP--and the terrible cost in human suffering that comes with it.

6/8 The Party's Interests Come First: The Life of XI Zhongxun, Father of XI Jinping Hardcover – 3 June 2025 by  Joseph Torigian  (Author) 1952

En el programa de hoy, Fernando Villegas analiza la guerra entre Israel e Irán, destacando el dominio militar israelí y la incertidumbre sobre una posible intervención estadounidense para destruir la planta nuclear iraní de Fordow. Comenta la hipocresía de actores como Putin y Xi Jinping al presentarse como mediadores de paz pese a sus propias acciones bélicas. En el ámbito nacional, expone nuevos escándalos de corrupción e incompetencia, como el caso de una concejala que usó licencias médicas de un médico fallecido y los errores de la Junaeb en la entrega de útiles escolares. También aborda el conflicto interno en la izquierda de cara a las primarias, analizando la tensión entre Jara y Tohá, y la posibilidad de un escenario electoral dominado por la derecha. Cierra reflexionando sobre libros de historia moderna que conectan eventos del pasado con el presente político. Para acceder al programa sin interrupción de comerciales, suscríbete a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elvillegas 00:02:18 - Guerra entre Israel e Irán 00:16:14 - Corrupción e incompetencia en Chile 00:24:02 - Primarias y conflictos en la izquierda 00:34:03 - Hipocresía global en conflictos internacionales 00:38:13 - Escenarios presidenciales 2025

PREVIEW: Author Joseph Torigian, "The Party's Interests Come First," presents the tragic tale of Chinese Communist rebel Xi Zhongxun, father of General Secretary Xi Jinping. 1945

With much to lose, Arab states have emerged as the loudest voices calling for diplomacy to end the Israel-Iran conflict. Led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, they are urging President Donald Trump to seek a return to business-friendly regional stability. Also: today's stories, how U.S. states are now more involved in tracking trends that show where problems need addressing, how U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have reached a trade agreement that may offer a reset in their relationship, and how civilian minivans are being converted into makeshift armored ambulances in Ukraine. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins for today's news.

Jake Sullivan spent four years at the highest level of U.S. foreign policy—sitting across the table from Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and leading the national response to crises like Ukraine, Taiwan, cyberattacks, and AI risks.He shares a rare look behind the scenes of global power, including: what intelligence gets wrong (and why); how AI, drones & disinformation are reshaping war; why the U.S. is more vulnerable than it seems and what a China-Taiwan conflict might actually look like.His insights are sharp, urgent—and surprisingly personal.

[01:02:09 - 01:06:28]Israel's First Strike on Iran Sparks Fears of WWIIIIsrael launched a preemptive strike against Iran, raising concerns about escalation into a broader regional or global conflict, with U.S. evacuations and diplomatic maneuvers suggesting foreknowledge and complicity.[01:17:51 - 01:19:23]Israeli Spyware and Political BlackmailReports reveal Israeli spyware like Pegasus and Devil's Tongue used to surveil world leaders, with implications of political blackmail as a factor in sustained Western support for Israeli policy. [01:50:17 - 01:57:25]EV Fires at Sea: Lithium Battery HazardsA cargo ship transporting electric vehicles caught fire and was abandoned in the Pacific, with lithium-ion batteries suspected as the cause, highlighting the dangers of EV battery fires in shipping disasters.[01:57:25 - 02:01:19]Toyota Challenges EV Environmental ClaimsToyota's chairman argues that EVs produce more pollution than hybrids over their life cycle, advocating for diversified vehicle technology and criticizing regulations penalizing non-EV alternatives.[02:01:19 - 02:07:24]Trump Overturns California EV MandateFederal action nullified California's plan to ban gas-powered cars by 2035, reigniting debate over federal versus state regulatory power and impacting national vehicle manufacturing practices.[02:09:08 - 02:13:46]Rumors of Xi Jinping's Fall from PowerSigns of political instability in China, including changes in media coverage, military leadership, and elite criticism, fuel speculation that Xi Jinping may be losing power due to his COVID lockdown policies.[03:02:35:19 - 03:03:11:19]U.S. Nuclear Talks with Iran Dismissed as PretextGerald Celente dismisses U.S. nuclear talks with Iran as a pretext, predicting no Gaza ceasefire and accusing the U.S. of enabling violence against Palestinians.[03:03:12:29 - 03:03:45:03]Celente's Prediction of Israel's Iran AttackCelente claims he predicted Israel's attack on Iran an hour and a half before it happened, warning of its consequences via his YouTube podcast.[03:03:46:09 - 03:04:33:18]Gold and Oil Price Spikes Amid War EscalationCelente links escalating wars to gold prices hitting $3,427-$3,445 per ounce and predicts Brent crude at $120 per barrel if Iran attacks persist, risking global economic collapse.[03:04:45:15 - 03:05:55:07]Trump Endorses Israel's Iran StrikesCelente criticizes Trump for calling Israel's Iran strikes “very successful” and pressuring Iran on a nuclear deal, accusing him of endorsing violence.[03:13:37:13 - 03:14:24:01]Nuclear War Risks and Israel's Samson OptionCelente warns that Israel-Iran tensions could lead to World War III, citing Israel's “Samson option” to use nuclear weapons if losing.[03:50:05:00 - 03:51:55:10]Kushner's Gaza Waterfront Property RemarksDiscussion covers Jared Kushner's 2024 remarks calling Gaza valuable waterfront property, suggesting Israel's intent to displace or eliminate Palestinians. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

CCP: XI JINPING IN ECLIPSE.CHARLES BURTON,@GORDONGCHANG, GATESTONE, NEWSWEEK, THE HILL 1968 LIN AND MAO

PREVIEW: Colleague Charles Burton comments on the strange blandness of Xi Jinping's recent public conduct and why this may signal Xi's "eclipse." More. 1960 MAO.

Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four Thursday takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Trump's Call with XI Trump’s recent call with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Buck breaks down the administration’s efforts to renegotiate trade terms, particularly around rare earth materials, and praises Trump’s strategic clarity and leadership—drawing a sharp contrast with the previous Biden administration’s perceived indecisiveness and lack of coherent China policy. Buck also explores the evolving dynamic between President Trump and Elon Musk, noting some recent friction but expressing hope that their shared goals will keep the relationship productive. He uses this moment to underscore the importance of unity among influential figures who support American innovation and economic strength. CBP Senior Advisor, Ron Vitiello Immigration and border security. Ron Vitiello, Senior Advisor to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Vitello details the dramatic improvements at the southern border under Trump’s leadership, including a 90%+ drop in illegal crossings, increased prosecutions, and the deployment of 10,000 troops. He credits this success to strong leadership, clear policy enforcement, and international cooperation with Mexico and Canada. Vitiello also updates listeners on the status of the border wall, revealing that over 100 miles have been constructed using remaining funds from Trump’s first term, with plans for 700 additional miles underway. He emphasizes how the administration’s use of tariffs has pressured neighboring countries to step up their border enforcement, contributing to a significant reduction in fentanyl trafficking and cartel activity. Buck passionately defends ICE and Border Patrol agents, pushing back against political attacks and media narratives that undermine their work. He highlights the dangerous conditions these agents face and the critical role they play in protecting American communities from cartel violence and illegal immigration. Identity Politics Obsession Buck critiques a controversial ruling by a Biden-appointed federal judge in Colorado, who blocked the deportation of the family of a convicted terrorist. He warns of the dangers of judicial overreach and the erosion of executive authority, especially when lower court judges act as de facto policymakers. A major segment of the hour focuses on the unraveling credibility of former Biden administration allies. Buck calls out CNN’s Jake Tapper for attempting to rebrand himself after years of defending the Biden presidency, accusing him of opportunism. He also dissects the political pivot of former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who recently announced her departure from the Democratic Party. Buck argues that her appointment was driven by DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) priorities rather than qualifications, and he critiques the media’s double standards in covering her tenure. A landmark Supreme Court decision that reaffirms the illegality of reverse discrimination. Buck explains how the unanimous ruling, authored by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, confirms that all Americans—regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation—are equally protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. He frames this as a major blow to DEI policies and a win for merit-based hiring. Bad Blood between Musk and Trump? Buck addresses a growing rift between President Trump and Elon Musk. He analyzes their recent public spat over government spending and policy disagreements, while emphasizing Trump’s history of reconciliation and strategic alliances. Buck suggests that despite current tensions, the relationship may recover, as both figures remain central to the MAGA movement. Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8 For the latest updates from Clay and Buck: https://www.clayandbuck.com/ Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton on Social Media: X - https://x.com/clayandbuck FB - https://www.facebook.com/ClayandBuck/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/clayandbuck/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/ClayandBuck TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@clayandbuck YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.