The U.S. is no longer just competing with China economically or militarily—it’s fighting a cognitive war. This video explains how Washington uses narratives, media, NGOs, and alliances to shape global opinion on China, from Huawei to debt traps and the China balloon incident. A deep dive into narrative power, propaganda, and the future of global order. For more news and stories about China, pls visit: https://thechinaacademy.org/

The United States is betting its future on artificial intelligence. From the Stargate data-center megaproject to the AI Action Plan and the Genesis Mission, Washington promises an AI-powered revival — reshored industry, higher productivity, and renewed global dominance. But beneath the rhetoric lies a far darker trajectory. This video breaks down how America’s AI strategy, as currently designed, leads not to broad-based prosperity, but to extreme inequality, corporate concentration, and autom...

Neoliberalism is no longer just an economic system — it is a political liability. Across the United States, Europe, and East Asia, democratic societies are experiencing an unprecedented revolt against the establishment. Elections are becoming unstable. Young men are abandoning mainstream politics. Courts, media, and bureaucracies are invoking “states of emergency” to contain rising anti-system movements. This video explains how decades of neoliberal economics — privatization, deregulation, fi...

In the latest episode of Overlap, Chinese commentator Tianchen and teleSUR commentator Belen unpack COP30 and the politics behind global climate action. Who is truly committed to tackling climate change—and who is using it for political messaging? This conversation looks beyond rhetoric to assess action, responsibility, and global leadership. 0:00 Intro 00:53 COP30 in the Amazon: Global Crisis, Local Spotlight 04:11 China's Climate Strategy: Cautious but Committed 08:40 When the Biggest Pollu...

Why is Ukraine now facing defeat after years of Western support, sanctions on Russia, and battlefield sacrifices? In this video, we break down how Ukraine lost the war—not in one moment, but through a series of strategic and political miscalculations that compounded over time. From the missed peace deal in Istanbul, to the failure to fully mobilize in 2022, to the costly defense of Bakhmut and the disastrous 2023 counteroffensive, Ukraine repeatedly passed up opportunities that could have end...

Why can’t the United States defeat China the same way it defeated the Soviet Union? This video breaks down the five structural reasons why the old Cold War strategies no longer work—and why Washington is beginning to resemble the enemy it once defeated. For more news and stories about China, pls visit: https://thechinaacademy.org/

As humanity approaches the first quarter mark of the new century, the optimism of the 1990s has collapsed into rising pessimism. The world now stands between war and peace—and neoliberalism sits at the heart of this crisis. In this first of a five-part series, the article examines how neoliberalism shattered the century-old political alignment between left and right. For more news and stories about China, pls visit: https://thechinaacademy.org/

The global chip war is reshaping world power—and America may have already lost. This video breaks down how the semiconductor system was originally built as an instrument of U.S. state power, how Washington weaponized interdependence through sanctions and export controls, and how China turned those pressures into a long-term strategy for technological sovereignty. For more news and stories about China, pls visit: https://thechinaacademy.org/

America's dependence on rare earths isn't accidental. It's a structural asymmetry resulting from deliberate choices: China planned and invested for decades, while U.S. neoliberal ideology outsourced the foundation of high-margin industries, creating a critical strategic vulnerability. For more news and stories about China, pls visit: https://thechinaacademy.org/

Everyone is staring at the Taiwan Strait. But the fuse for Asia’s next nuclear crisis may be burning quietly in South Korea’s shipyards. In this video, we unpack the quiet but explosive implications of a potential US–South Korea nuclear submarine deal — and why it could become the starting point of a full-scale nuclear arms race in Northeast Asia. For more news and stories about China, pls visit: https://thechinaacademy.org/

Japan’s recent claim that China’s reunification with Taiwan would create an “existential crisis” is not a defensive warning — it’s a revealing confession. Here is the real reason Japan is escalating tensions and why Tokyo is more obsessed with Taiwan than even the United States does. For more news and stories about China, pls visit: https://thechinaacademy.org/

In this episode of Roughly Chinese, we sit down with Dr. Jan Oberg, founder and director of the Transnational Foundation for Peace and Future Research (TFF), to explore contemporary approaches to peace and conflict resolution. Dr. Oberg brings four decades of experience in peace research and conflict analysis, offering insights into: 0:00 Meet our Guest, Dr. Jan Oberg: Peace Researcher 3:39 The Global Arms Addiction Crisis 8:21 Analyzing Ukraine, Russia & Israel-Palestine 28:40 An Unco...

In this episode, we talk with Zephyr—YouTuber, Bilibili creator, and current affairs commentator; and Mikaela Nhondo Erskog, PhD candidate at Fudan University and researcher at Tricontinental Institute, about their lived experiences navigating safety, infrastructure, and daily life in China versus the U.S. From being robbed repeatedly in Boston to walking alone at 2 a.m. in Shanghai without fear, from the “toilet revolution” and high-speed rail connecting rural villages to the global s...

In this episode, we’re joined by Anlin Wang, Steering Committee member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) International Committee and co-lead of its China Working Group, and Dee Knight, longtime anti-imperialist organizer, author of Befriending China: People-to-People PeaceMaking, and advisor to Friends of Socialist China. Drawing from their recent travels across China—from the high-speed rail corridors of Beijing and Shanghai to the mountainous villages of Guizhou and Xinjiang—ou...

In this episode of Roughly Chinese Pod, our host Mimi sits down with Zhong Xiangyu, Taiwan compatriot, reunification advocate, and geopolitical commentator, to unpack the dramatic political upheaval shaking Taiwan province. Xiangyu breaks down the DPP's failed "Great Recall" campaign, exposes decades of historical revisionism in Taiwan's education system, and reveals why the US is quietly distancing itself from Lai Ching-te. 0:00 Meet Our Guest: Xiangyu from Taiwan 2:47 The Great Recall: Taiw...

In this episode, we talk with Ashwin Shantha, host of the International Solidarity Podcast, about Canada's complete dependence on US foreign policy, the Air Canada flight attendants' strike victory after defying back-to-work orders, our experiences as diaspora unlearning anti-China propaganda, and what we actually found living in China—public safety, functioning infrastructure, and socialism in practice. 0:00 Meet Our Guest 1:36 Canada's Puppet Show: Following US Into Trade War 9:21 Air Cana...

In this episode of Roughly Chinese Podcast, we sit down with Mr. Carl Zha, host of the Silk and Steel podcast, for a wide-ranging conversation that spans hidden chapters of World War II history, the significance of September 18 in China, and his family’s personal stories of survival. We also dive into the TikTok 'deal' and what it reveals about Washington’s anxieties over China’s rise, explore Beijing’s long-standing support for Palestine and the global struggle against imperialism, and refle...

In this episode of Roughly Chinese Pod, our host Mimi sits down with Zhong Xiangyu—Taiwan compatriot, reunification advocate, and geopolitical commentator—to explore the complex reality of Taiwan's political landscape that Western observers often misunderstand. For more news and stories about China, pls visit: https://thechinaacademy.org/

If one’s goal were to bring about a nuclear winter, nuclear weapons would remain unmatched. But China has no interest in such destruction. Instead, if the task is simply to guard against intrusion or reach distant targets without leaving poisoned soil behind, China has pursued more measured, efficient, and cost-effective alternatives. For more news and stories about China, pls visit: https://thechinaacademy.org/

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