Simply Politics, from China

Macron’s Controversial Decision and Taiwan Party Chairman’s Arrest

Will Macron put France in the face of an anti-democratic coup? Plus, the arrest of Taiwan People's Party Chairman Ko Wenzhe on corruption charges raises concerns about the party's commitment to the rule of law. Also, the rising number of Chinese applying for asylum in the UK due to political and economic oppression.Sources:https://chinese.aljazeera.net/news/2024/8/29/%e9%a9%ac%e5%85%8b%e9%be%99%e4%bc%9a%e8%ae%a9%e6%b3%95%e5%9b%bd%e9%9d%a2%e4%b8%b4%e5%8f%8d%e6%b0%91%e4%b8%bb%e6%94%bf%e5%8f%98%e5%90%97https://www.news.cn/politics/leaders/20240901/7b815befe4c042afac987bc88127ea7b/c.htmlhttps://www.voachinese.com/a/tw-tpp-chairman-ko-wen-je-arrested-in-graft-probe-083124/7766626.htmlhttps://www.voachinese.com/a/chinese-seeking-political-asylum-in-uk-has-tripled/7765774.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Will Macron put France in the face of an anti-democratic coup?(00:02:55) Blockbuster documentary|True and sincere friends-Xinhuanet(00:05:27) Taiwan People's Party Chairman Ko Wenzhe was detained by prosecutors on corruption charges(00:07:05) The number of Chinese applying for asylum in the UK is rising: more Chinese are moving to avoid political and economic oppression

Geopolitical Tensions in Sahel, Koizumi’s Presidential Bid, South Korea-China Relations, Pacific Island Leaders Support Policing Agreements

Russia and Ukraine exacerbate the conflict in Africa's Sahel region. Shinjiro Koizumi announces his intention to run in the LDP presidential election. The speaker of the Korea House of Representatives aims to promote South Korea-China relations. Pacific island leaders express support for regional policing agreements. Stay informed on the latest geopolitical developments with Simply Politics.Sources:https://chinese.aljazeera.net/news/political/2024/8/29/%e4%bf%84%e7%bd%97%e6%96%af%e5%92%8c%e4%b9%8c%e5%85%8b%e5%85%b0%e5%8a%a0%e5%89%a7%e9%9d%9e%e6%b4%b2%e8%90%a8%e8%b5%ab%e5%8b%92%e5%9c%b0%e5%8c%ba%e5%86%b2%e7%aa%81https://china.kyodonews.net/news/2024/08/66632974137c.htmlhttps://www.rfi.fr/cn/%E5%9B%BD%E9%99%85/20240830-%E9%9F%A9%E5%9B%BD%E8%AE%AE%E9%95%BF%E5%90%91%E7%BE%8E%E5%9B%BD%E4%BC%97%E8%AE%AE%E9%99%A2%E4%BB%A3%E8%A1%A8%E5%9B%A2%E6%98%8E%E7%A1%AE%E8%A1%A8%E7%A4%BA-%E5%B0%86%E6%8E%A8%E5%8A%A8%E9%9F%A9%E4%B8%AD%E5%85%B3%E7%B3%BB%E5%90%91%E5%89%8D%E5%8F%91%E5%B1%95https://www.voachinese.com/a/pacific-leaders-endorse-regional-policing-deal-amid-persistent-geopolitical-competition-20240830/7766069.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:46) Russia and Ukraine have exacerbated the conflict in Africa's Sahel region(00:02:57) Koizumi showed positive intentions for winning the LDP presidential election(00:04:49) The speaker of the Korea House of Representatives made it clear to the United States House of Representatives delegation that he would promote the development of South Korea-China relations(00:06:58) Against the backdrop of geopolitical competition, Pacific island leaders announced their support for regional policing agreements

Sullivan’s Message to China, Indictment of Former Rep., LDP Leadership Election, Europe’s Political Chaos

Sullivan tells the Chinese side that if Harris wins, he will manage the U.S.-China relationship responsibly. Former Rep. Manabu Horii is summarily indicted, fined, and his citizenship suspended. Hayashi will announce his candidacy for LDP presidency as soon as September 3. Europe's two giants are in political chaos. Stay updated on the latest political developments with Simply Politics.Sources:https://www.rfi.fr/cn/%E6%94%BF%E6%B2%BB/20240829-%E6%B2%99%E5%88%A9%E6%96%87%E5%91%8A%E8%AF%89%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%B9-%E8%8B%A5%E5%93%88%E9%87%8C%E6%96%AF%E8%83%9C%E9%80%89%EF%BC%8C%E5%B0%86%E8%B4%9F%E8%B4%A3%E4%BB%BB%E5%9C%B0%E7%AE%A1%E7%90%86%E7%BE%8E%E4%B8%AD%E5%85%B3%E7%B3%BBhttps://china.kyodonews.net/news/2024/08/95589d76601b--.htmlhttps://china.kyodonews.net/news/2024/08/6d0d431bbaa1-93.htmlhttps://finance.sina.cn/2024-08-27/detail-incmachn5984630.d.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Sullivan told the Chinese side that if Harris wins, he will manage the U.S.-China relationship responsibly(00:02:57) Former Rep. Manabu Horii was summarily indicted, fined, and his citizenship suspended(00:04:28) Hayashi will announce his candidacy for LDP presidency as soon as September 3(00:06:12) One on the far left and the other on the far right: Europe's two giants are in political chaos

China’s Efforts in Ukraine Crisis, Resignation of Japanese Politician

Chinese representatives express commitment to promoting a political settlement in the Ukraine crisis. Manabu Horii resigns from the House of Representatives for violating the Public Election Act. Stay informed about the latest developments in international diplomacy and Japanese politics with Simply Politics.Sources:https://china.kyodonews.net/news/2024/08/c6727947fa75--.htmlhttps://china.kyodonews.net/news/2024/08/c6727947fa75--.htmlhttps://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_28553982https://china.kyodonews.net/news/2024/08/6c8a90af5ed5.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:53) 详讯：野田佳彦宣布竞选立民党党首 力争再次当首相(00:03:46) 详讯：野田佳彦宣布竞选立民党党首 力争再次当首相(00:06:40) Chinese representative: We are willing to continue to make unremitting efforts to promote the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis_Great Power Diplomacy_The Paper(00:09:28) Manabu Horii resigned as a member of the House of Representatives for violating the Public Election Act

Escalating Conflict in Sahel, Resignation of Japanese Politician, Threat to Chinese Cultural Heritage, and Leadership Contest in Japan

Russia and Ukraine exacerbate the conflict in Africa's Sahel region. Manabu Horii resigns as a member of the House of Representatives for violating the Public Election Act. Report on the decline of traditional Chinese characters. Taro Kono announces his candidacy for the presidency of the Liberal Democratic Party in Japan.Sources:https://chinese.aljazeera.net/news/political/2024/8/29/%e4%bf%84%e7%bd%97%e6%96%af%e5%92%8c%e4%b9%8c%e5%85%8b%e5%85%b0%e5%8a%a0%e5%89%a7%e9%9d%9e%e6%b4%b2%e8%90%a8%e8%b5%ab%e5%8b%92%e5%9c%b0%e5%8c%ba%e5%86%b2%e7%aa%81https://china.kyodonews.net/news/2024/08/6c8a90af5ed5.htmlhttps://yibaochina.com/https://china.kyodonews.net/news/2024/08/8c616ea3351e.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Russia and Ukraine have exacerbated the conflict in Africa's Sahel region(00:02:43) Manabu Horii resigned as a member of the House of Representatives for violating the Public Election Act(00:04:49) Taro Kono has officially announced his candidacy for the presidency of the Liberal Democratic Party

China’s Western Development Initiative, Football Association’s Political Ecology Restoration

Xi Jinping presides over the Politburo meeting to promote the large-scale development of China's western region. The middle-level main position of the Football Association has not yet been fully placed to restore the political ecology of football.Sources:https://www.rfi.fr/cn/%E4%B8%AD%E5%9B%BD/20240823-%E4%B9%A0%E8%BF%91%E5%B9%B3%E4%B8%BB%E6%8C%81%E6%94%BF%E6%B2%BB%E5%B1%80%E4%BC%9A%E8%AE%AE-%E6%8E%A8%E5%8A%A8%E4%B8%AD%E5%9B%BD%E8%A5%BF%E9%83%A8%E5%A4%A7%E5%BC%80%E5%8F%91https://sports.sina.cn/cft2012/2024-08-26/detail-inckxptp8398503.d.htmlhttps://sports.sina.cn/cft2012/2024-08-26/detail-inckxptp8398503.d.htmlhttps://sports.sina.cn/cft2012/2024-08-26/detail-inckxptp8398503.d.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Xi Jinping presided over the Politburo meeting to promote the large-scale development of China's western region(00:03:13) The middle-level main position of the Football Association has not yet been fully placed to restore the political ecology of football(00:04:43) The middle-level main position of the Football Association has not yet been fully placed to restore the political ecology of football(00:06:13) The middle-level main position of the Football Association has not yet been fully placed to restore the political ecology of football

China’s Western Development Initiative, Harris Accepts Nomination Amid Intense Battle

China's Central Political Bureau meeting focuses on promoting the development of the western region. Vice President Harris accepts the Democratic nomination amidst a fierce battle. Plus, insights into China's green and low-carbon development and the potential consequences of the US election.Sources:https://www.southcn.com/node_07e973c1a3/75d8c33d43.shtmlhttps://www.rfi.fr/cn/%E4%B8%AD%E5%9B%BD/20240823-%E4%B9%A0%E8%BF%91%E5%B9%B3%E4%B8%BB%E6%8C%81%E6%94%BF%E6%B2%BB%E5%B1%80%E4%BC%9A%E8%AE%AE-%E6%8E%A8%E5%8A%A8%E4%B8%AD%E5%9B%BD%E8%A5%BF%E9%83%A8%E5%A4%A7%E5%BC%80%E5%8F%91https://finance.sina.cn/2024-08-25/detail-inckvenp7799284.d.htmlhttps://finance.sina.cn/2024-08-25/detail-inckvenp7799284.d.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Simulcast+|Politburo meeting Special mention of this kind of base construction_Southern Net(00:02:28) Xi Jinping presided over the Politburo meeting to promote the large-scale development of China's western region(00:04:16) Harris accepted the nomination, and "Torn Battle" entered the grappling phase(00:05:39) Harris accepted the nomination, and "Torn Battle" entered the grappling phase

Harris Takes Stand Against Dictators, China’s Tourism Strategy Revealed

Kamala Harris boldly declares her refusal to pander to tyrants like Kim Jong-un. Plus, China opens its first tourists to visit Matsu, revealing Beijing's strategy to favor the KMT and undermine the DPP. Join Simply Politics as we explore the intersection of leadership, international relations, and political maneuvering.Sources:https://www.dw.com/zh/%E5%93%88%E9%87%8C%E6%96%AF%E6%88%91%E4%B8%8D%E4%BC%9A%E5%8E%BB%E8%AE%A8%E5%A5%BD%E5%83%8F%E9%87%91%E6%AD%A3%E6%81%A9%E9%82%A3%E6%A0%B7%E7%9A%84%E6%9A%B4%E5%90%9B%E5%92%8C%E7%8B%AC%E8%A3%81%E8%80%85%E4%BB%AC/a-70031775https://www.voachinese.com/a/7754905.htmlhttps://www.voachinese.com/a/7754905.htmlhttps://www.voachinese.com/a/7754905.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:48) Harris: "I'm not going to go with tyrants and dictators like Kim Jong-un"

Political Struggles in Beijing, China’s Perspective on Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Beijing's new political struggle revolves around Deng Xiaoping and Xi Jinping. China emphasizes ceasefire negotiations and political settlement as the fundamental way to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian issue. Delve into the complexities of Chinese politics and international relations with Simply Politics.Sources:https://www.epochtimes.com/gb/24/8/22/n14316122.htmhttps://www.epochtimes.com/gb/24/8/22/n14316122.htmhttps://www.news.cn/world/20240823/9641b49d224d4401b607fe1d39632594/c.htmlhttps://www.dw.com/zh/%E4%B8%AD%E5%9B%BD%E5%A4%9A%E5%AE%B6%E5%AA%92%E4%BD%93%E6%92%B0%E6%96%87%E7%BA%AA%E5%BF%B5%E9%82%93%E5%B0%8F%E5%B9%B3%E8%AF%9E%E8%BE%B0120%E5%91%A8%E5%B9%B4/a-70016209Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:48) Zhong Yuan: Beijing's new political struggle is about Deng Xiaoping Xi Jinping | Politburo | Chinese-style modernization(00:03:13) Zhong Yuan: Beijing's new political struggle is about Deng Xiaoping Xi Jinping | Politburo | Chinese-style modernization(00:05:41) Xinhua News Agency: Ceasefire negotiations and political settlement are the fundamental way out to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli issue-Xinhuanet(00:07:39) A number of Chinese media outlets wrote articles commemorating the 120th anniversary of Deng Xiaoping's birth

Chinese Activist Arrested as Spy, Defense Pact Between Australia and Indonesia

Chinese pro-democracy activist Tang Yuanjun arrested in New York City on charges of being a spy for Beijing. Australia and Indonesia finalize a new defense agreement to strengthen their ties. Join 'Simply Politics' as we delve into the implications of these events for global politics and regional security.Sources:https://www.dw.com/zh/%E5%85%AD%E5%9B%9B%E6%94%BF%E6%B2%BB%E7%8A%AF%E9%81%AD%E6%8C%87%E4%B8%AD%E5%9B%BD%E7%89%B9%E5%8A%A1-%E5%94%90%E5%85%83%E9%9A%BD%E6%98%AF%E8%B0%81/a-70011635https://www.epochtimes.com/gb/24/8/16/n14312338.htmhttps://chinese.aljazeera.net/news/political/2024/8/20/%e5%8d%b0%e5%b0%bc%e4%b8%8e%e6%be%b3%e5%a4%a7%e5%88%a9%e4%ba%9a%e6%95%b2%e5%ae%9a%e9%87%8d%e5%a4%a7%e9%98%b2%e5%8a%a1%e5%8d%8f%e8%ae%aehttps://www.epochtimes.com/gb/24/8/16/n14312338.htmOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) June Fourth political prisoner accused of Chinese spy Who is Tang Yuanjun?(00:02:44) Indonesia and Australia finalize the "major" defense agreement