Simply Politics, from China

China’s Strategic Shift: New Economic Blueprint and Trade Truce with the U.S.

In today's episode, we explore China's preparation for a pivotal Communist Party meeting to outline its next major economic and political blueprint, focusing on national security and technological self-reliance. We also delve into the recent trade truce between China and the United States, which temporarily eases escalating tensions with significant tariff reductions. Additionally, we discuss China's expansion of the Unreliable Entity List, targeting firms complying with U.S. regulations, and its implications for global trade. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these critical developments and their potential impact on the global stage.Sources:https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3311578/china-getting-ready-key-meeting-discuss-its-next-5-year-planhttps://www.advant-nctm.com/en/news/il-piano-legislativo-cinese-2025-cosa-aspettarsihttps://www.digitimes.com/news/a20250527VL201/china-beijing-manufacturing-industrial-2025.htmlhttps://www.mk.co.kr/en/world/11328005https://jamestown.substack.com/p/xi-establishes-strategic-endurancehttps://www.china-briefing.com/news/us-china-tariff-rates-2025/https://www.womblebonddickinson.com/us/insights/alerts/trade-update-navigating-trump-administration-tariffs-may-2025-developmentshttps://www.tradecomplianceresourcehub.com/2025/05/27/trump-2-0-tariff-tracker/https://vatabout.com/us-china-trade-deal-reciprocal-tariffs-paused-for-90-days-starting-may-2025https://www.internationaltradecomplianceupdate.com/2025/05/21/us-china-trade-relations-update/https://www.hinrichfoundation.com/research/how-to-use-it/china-new-economic-weapons/https://www.womblebonddickinson.com/us/insights/alerts/trade-update-navigating-trump-administration-tariffs-may-2025-developmentshttps://www.sinicapodcast.com/p/china-explores-its-key-points-ofhttps://www.jarsking.com/adversarial-interdependence-navigating-the-us-china-trade-relationship-in-a-fragile-90-day-window-i/feed/https://exportcompliancedaily.com/topic/bis_entity_list_https://www.hinrichfoundation.com/research/how-to-use-it/china-new-economic-weapons/https://agmetalminer.com/2025/05/22/rare-earths-china-global-supply/http://www.ecns.cn/m/business/2025-05-22/detail-ihersmuc8112779.shtmlhttps://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202505/21/WS682df398a310a04af22c0c97.htmlhttps://kr-asia.com/us-china-trade-war-truce-5-things-to-know

US-China Trade Truce and China’s Strategic Five-Year Plan

In today's episode, we delve into the temporary trade agreement between the US and China, marking a significant de-escalation in trade tensions. We explore the details of the tariff reductions and the implications for future negotiations. Additionally, we discuss China's upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan, focusing on technological innovation and economic self-sufficiency. We also examine China's intensified campaign against Taiwan and its military modernization efforts, which could shift the regional power balance. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these pivotal developments.Sources:https://www.china-briefing.com/news/us-china-tariff-rates-2025/https://www.womblebonddickinson.com/us/insights/alerts/trade-update-navigating-trump-administration-tariffs-may-2025-developmentshttps://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2025/05/president-trump-announces-preliminary-trade-agreements-with-uk-chinahttps://www.ubp.com/en/news-insights/newsroom/us-china-trade-talks-a-fragile-rapprochementhttps://www.tradecomplianceresourcehub.com/2025/05/23/trump-2-0-tariff-tracker/https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3311252/chinas-2026-30-plan-works-and-it-addresses-weak-links-exposed-us-trade-warhttp://en.moj.gov.cn/2025-05/21/c_1094847.htmhttp://m.chinanews.com/wap/detail/ecnszw/hersmuc8109033.shtmlhttps://www.idcpc.org.cn/english2023/ttxw_5749/202505/t20250527_167023.htmlhttps://rareearthexchanges.com/news/chinas-15th-five-year-plan-xis-strategic-blueprint-for-technological-sovereignty-and-industrial-dominance/https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/china-taiwan-weekly-update-may-23-2025https://www.aei.org/articles/china-taiwan-weekly-update-may-23-2025/https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/chinas-love-bombing-of-gen-z-taiwanese-has-its-limits/https://warontherocks.com/2025/05/how-china-could-counter-u-s-intervention-in-war-over-taiwan/https://www.euronews.com/2025/05/21/taiwan-says-china-using-cash-to-bring-poor-nations-on-side-regarding-islands-statushttps://www.theepochtimes.com/opinion/new-chinese-military-academies-mark-next-phase-in-pla-modernization-5859848https://warontherocks.com/2025/05/how-china-could-counter-u-s-intervention-in-war-over-taiwan/https://thesoufancenter.org/intelbrief-2025-may-23/https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/china-taiwan-weekly-update-may-23-2025https://www.19fortyfive.com/2025/05/chinas-navy-plans-to-have-a-fleet-of-6-aircraft-carriers/

Taiwan’s Celebrity Probe and China’s Investment Strategy

In today's episode, we delve into Taiwan's investigation of celebrities like Ouyang Nana for pro-Beijing stances, and China's new measures to attract foreign investment. We also explore China's opposition to the US 'Golden Dome' missile defense shield, highlighting the tensions in global security dynamics. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://chinascope.org/archives/37619https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202505/19/WS682b2ee0a310a04af22c049e.htmlhttps://orcasia.org/article/1187/cicm-20th-may-2025https://www.chinaentertainmentnews.com/2025/05/taiwans-dpp-threatens-entertainers.htmlhttps://ocacnews.net/article/398452https://www.china-briefing.com/news/chinas-economy-april-2025-resilient-exports-and-investment-defy-us-tariffs/https://www.whitecase.com/insight-alert/breaking-barriers-chinas-new-idc-open-opportunities-for-foreign-investorshttps://merics.org/en/report/chinese-investment-rebounds-despite-growing-frictions-chinese-fdi-europe-2024-updatehttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/global-times-why-does-china-still-need-foreign-investment-302463440.htmlhttps://english.www.gov.cn/archive/statistics/202505/20/content_WS682c69b0c6d0868f4e8f2b25.htmlhttps://abcnews.go.com/International/trumps-golden-dome-risks-weaponization-space-china/story?id=122022810https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-golden-dome-missile-defense-china-russia-reaction/https://economictimes.com/news/defence/china-seriously-concerned-over-us-golden-dome-defence-system/articleshow/121312454.cmshttps://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202505/1334566.shtmlhttps://thechinaacademy.org/golden-dome-trumps-star-wars-2-0-and-chinas-response/

China’s Military Modernization and Taiwan’s Entertainment Controversy

Explore China's ambitious military modernization plans and new strategies to attract foreign investment. Delve into the controversy surrounding Taiwan's investigation of entertainers over pro-unification views, sparking cross-strait tensions. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these significant developments and their global implications.Sources:https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/china-taiwan-weekly-update-may-23-2025https://thesoufancenter.org/intelbrief-2025-may-23/https://thediplomat.com/2025/05/what-a-china-egypt-military-training-reveals-about-the-plas-air-combat-readiness/https://www.andrewerickson.com/2025/05/quick-look-summary-cmsis-14-15-may-2025-conference-the-people-of-chinas-navy-and-other-maritime-forces/https://arunachaltimes.in/index.php/2025/05/20/pentagon-report-on-chinese-armed-forces/https://fdi.mofcom.gov.cn/EN/come-zonghe-con.html?id=47071https://english.www.gov.cn/archive/statistics/202505/20/content_WS682c69b0c6d0868f4e8f2b25.htmlhttps://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202505/1334470.shtmlhttps://orcasia.org/article/1187/cicm-20th-may-2025https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202505/21/WS682d29d9a310a04af22c09f9.htmlhttps://chinascope.org/archives/37619https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202505/19/WS682b2ee0a310a04af22c049e.htmlhttps://orcasia.org/article/1187/cicm-20th-may-2025https://www.mk.co.kr/en/society/11322349http://www.ecns.cn/m/news/cns-wire/2025-05-18/detail-ihernfey9441674.shtml

China’s 2025 Security Blueprint and Strategic Alliances

Explore China's newly released '2025 White Paper' on national security, highlighting a comprehensive shift in its security strategy. Delve into the high-level discussions between China and Pakistan aimed at enhancing security cooperation amid regional tensions. Additionally, examine China's focus on political stability and the reinforcement of Communist Party control, with implications for Taiwan and global geopolitics. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these developments and their potential impact on international relations.Sources:https://thediplomat.com/2025/05/chinas-2025-national-security-white-paper-holistic-security-amid-rising-global-tensions/https://www.nbr.org/publication/an-analysis-of-chinas-white-paper-on-national-security-in-the-new-era/https://www.eurasiareview.com/23052025-chinas-national-security-reimagined-in-a-multipolar-world-the-2025-white-paper-in-perspective-analysis/https://economictimes.com/news/defence/national-security-white-paper-marks-chinas-push-for-global-order-on-its-terms/articleshow/121330816.cmshttps://kinacentrum.se/en/publications/sources-of-instability-reading-chinas-new-national-security-white-paper/https://www.deccanherald.com/world/china-steps-in-to-help-mend-fences-between-pak-and-taliban-to-expand-security-cooperation-with-both-3551672https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/wjbzhd/202505/t20250521_11629994.htmlhttps://www.mfa.gov.cn/eng/wjbzhd/202505/t20250521_11629903.htmlhttps://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3311019/china-pakistan-fms-expected-discuss-security-cooperation-indias-chagrinhttps://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/wjbzhd/202505/t20250521_11629903.htmlhttps://carnegieendowment.org/posts/2025/05/how-to-predict-chinas-economic-performance-for-2025?lang=enhttps://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/china-taiwan-weekly-update-may-17-2025-0https://business.nab.com.au/chinas-economy-at-a-glance-may-2025/https://www.cfr.org/article/china-taiwan-strait-march-2025https://www.womblebonddickinson.com/us/insights/alerts/trade-update-navigating-trump-administration-tariffs-may-2025-developments

China’s Strategic Shifts: New Security Doctrine and Taiwan Tensions

Explore China's 2025 National Security White Paper and its implications for domestic and foreign policy. Delve into the new Private Economy Promotion Law aimed at bolstering China's private sector. Plus, uncover China's intensified efforts to exploit political divisions within Taiwan, raising regional tensions. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these developments and their global impact.Sources:https://behorizon.org/chinas-national-security-in-the-new-era-anxious-power-ambitious-vision/https://www.nbr.org/publication/an-analysis-of-chinas-white-paper-on-national-security-in-the-new-era/https://kinacentrum.se/en/publications/sources-of-instability-reading-chinas-new-national-security-white-paper/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/global-times-white-paper-highlights-chinas-proactive-steadfast-practice-of-gsi-stresses-countrys-contribution-to-global-security-302457408.htmlhttps://www.strategicstudyindia.com/2025/05/chinas-2025-national-security-white.html?m=1https://www.advant-nctm.com/en/news/il-piano-legislativo-cinese-2025-cosa-aspettarsihttps://npcobserver.com/2025/05/china-private-economy-law-government-accountability/https://www.regulationasia.com/china-state-council-sets-out-legislative-priorities-for-2025/https://npcobserver.com/2025/05/http://en.npc.gov.cn.cdurl.cnhttps://www.thinkchina.sg/politics/big-read-taiwans-risky-gamble-relying-us-protection-while-divided-homehttps://english.president.gov.tw/News/6956https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2025/05/17/2003837017https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2025/05/15/deterrence-amid-rising-tensions/https://www.andrewerickson.com/2025/05/imposing-the-fate-of-sisyphus-the-pla-as-an-instrument-of-national-power-and-force-preparation-toward-taiwan/https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/china-taiwan-weekly-update-may-17-2025-0https://www.cfr.org/article/china-taiwan-strait-march-2025https://www.aei.org/articles/china-taiwan-weekly-update-may-17-2025/https://wtop.com/world/2025/05/taiwan-alleges-china-is-using-cash-to-win-developing-nations-to-its-stand-on-the-island/https://thedefensepost.com/2025/05/20/taiwan-talk-china-defenses/

China’s New Security Doctrine and Rising Nationalism: Impacts on Global Relations

Explore China's latest 'National Security in the New Era' white paper and its implications for domestic and international policies. Delve into the legislative priorities of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee for 2025. Understand how rising Chinese nationalism is shaping China-US relations and influencing global dynamics. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these pivotal developments.Sources:https://thediplomat.com/2025/05/chinas-2025-national-security-white-paper-holistic-security-amid-rising-global-tensions/https://www.nbr.org/publication/an-analysis-of-chinas-white-paper-on-national-security-in-the-new-era/https://behorizon.org/chinas-national-security-in-the-new-era-anxious-power-ambitious-vision/https://www.bjreview.com/China/202505/t20250519_800402046.htmlhttps://bitterwinter.org/the-white-paper-on-national-security-propaganda-threats-and-promises-to-fight-religious-extremism/https://npcobserver.com/2025/05/china-npc-2025-legislative-plan/https://npcobserver.com/2025/05/https://www.regulationasia.com/china-state-council-sets-out-legislative-priorities-for-2025/https://sinocism.com/p/china-celac-forum-xi-and-lula-morehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_People's_Congresshttps://npcobserver.com/2025/05/china-npc-2025-legislative-plan/https://mmlcgroup.com/china-legislative-plan-2025/https://npcobserver.com/2025/05/china-private-economy-law-government-accountability/https://en.spp.gov.cn/2025-05/15/c_1094206.htmhttps://www.chinaservicesinfo.com/s/202505/20/WS682becaa498eec7e1f73724e/procuratorial-public-interest-litigation-law-to-be-reviewed.htmlhttps://moderndiplomacy.eu/2025/05/20/rising-chinese-nationalism-analysis-of-the-political-economic-structure/https://www.aninews.in/news/world/us/marco-rubio-targets-china-for-abusing-trade-practices-stealing-us-technology-and-flooding-us-with-fentanyl20250520213514https://asiatimes.com/2025/05/us-brain-drain-handing-the-global-talent-war-to-china/https://socialistchina.org/2025/05/15/us-war-on-china-a-long-time-coming/https://www.theasiacable.com/p/asia-daily-may-20-2025

China’s New Security Blueprint and Private Economy Law Unveiled

Explore China's latest national security white paper, 'National Security in the New Era,' which outlines a comprehensive security strategy amid global tensions. Also, delve into the newly introduced Private Economy Promotion Law, aimed at bolstering China's private sector. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these significant developments and their implications for China's domestic and international policies.Sources:https://thediplomat.com/2025/05/chinas-2025-national-security-white-paper-holistic-security-amid-rising-global-tensions/http://english.scio.gov.cn/whitepapers/2025-05/13/content_117873776.htmlhttp://english.scio.gov.cnhttps://english.www.gov.cn/archive/whitepaperhttps://bitterwinter.org/the-white-paper-on-national-security-propaganda-threats-and-promises-to-fight-religious-extremism/https://npcobserver.com/2025/05/china-private-economy-law-government-accountability/http://www.ecns.cn/m/news/economy/2025-05-20/detail-ihersmuc8109669.shtmlhttps://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202505/19/WS682a910da310a04af22c0299.htmlhttps://www.shine.cn/news/nation/2505191091/https://npcobserver.com/tag/private-economy-promotion-law/

China’s Global Health Role, Espionage Concerns, and New Sanctions Law

Explore China's active participation in the World Health Assembly, its expanding espionage activities in the U.S., and the introduction of a new anti-foreign sanctions law. Discover how these developments are shaping international relations and global economic dynamics. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these critical issues on Simply News Radio.Sources:https://www.ecns.cn/news/politics/2025-05-19/detail-ihersmuc8107861.shtmlhttps://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202505/18/WS6829d6a4a310a04af22c00dd.htmlhttps://www.dimsumdaily.hk/china-criticises-nations-for-politicising-taiwan-issue-at-who-assembly/http://www.china.org.cn/2025-05/16/content_117878644.shtmlhttps://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/xw/fyrbt/202505/t20250516_11627314.htmlhttps://www.blackburn.senate.gov/2025/5/china/blackburn-coons-introduce-bill-to-protect-united-states-from-ccp-intellectual-property-thefthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwwdfjNveVMhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DJzGzVkAp9f/https://www.cbsnews.com/video/60minutes-2025-05-18/https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/video/z67VC46sdpP9Ihkg9o8Oa0YBSEHTTjxY/https://english.www.gov.cn/news/202505/14/content_WS68245503c6d0868f4e8f28ad.htmlhttps://www.chinalawinsight.com/2025/05/articles/uncategorized/key-points-of-the-anti-foreign-sanctions-law-implementation-rule/https://www.geopolitechs.org/p/china-removed-non-tariff-retaliationhttps://www.consultils.com/post/export-controls-and-unreliable-entity-listhttps://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-shifting-landscape-of-u.s.-china-economic-relations

US-China Trade Truce and China’s New Security Blueprint

In today's episode, we explore the recent de-escalation in the US-China trade war, with both nations agreeing to significant tariff reductions. We also delve into China's newly released white paper on national security, which outlines its strategic priorities and ambitions on the global stage. Join us as we discuss the economic and political implications of these developments with our correspondents.Sources:https://www.csis.org/analysis/understanding-temporary-de-escalation-us-china-trade-warhttps://www.oxfordeconomics.com/resource/us-china-tariff-deal-signifies-a-major-de-escalation/https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/05/joint-statement-on-u-s-china-economic-and-trade-meeting-in-geneva/https://www.fitchratings.com/research/sovereigns/us-china-tariff-de-escalation-does-not-signal-trade-normalisation-13-05-2025https://www.advisorperspectives.com/commentaries/2025/05/16/us-china-trade-truce-impact-market-economic-viewshttps://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/05/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-secures-a-historic-trade-win-for-the-united-states/https://budgetlab.yale.edu/research/state-us-tariffs-may-12-2025https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/05/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-secures-a-historic-trade-win-for-the-united-states/https://budgetlab.yale.edu/research/state-us-tariffs-may-12-2025https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/05/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-secures-a-historic-trade-win-for-the-united-states/https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/05/joint-statement-on-u-s-china-economic-and-trade-meeting-in-geneva/https://economictimes.com/news/international/global-trends/china-us-agreed-to-establish-economic-and-trade-consultation-mechanism-chinese-vice-premier-he-lifeng/articleshow/121098504.cmshttps://english.www.gov.cn/news/202505/12/content_WS68212d5fc6d0868f4e8f2731.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0Pcu0krVKchttps://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/05/joint-statement-on-u-s-china-economic-and-trade-meeting-in-geneva/https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/05/u-s-announces-china-trade-deal-in-geneva/https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0132https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7ymkN3aoEMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6v31DFVlkkhttps://english.www.gov.cn/news/202505/12/content_WS6821a417c6d0868f4e8f279b.htmlhttps://english.www.gov.cn/news/202505/12/content_WS6821a354c6d0868f4e8f279a.htmlhttps://behorizon.org/chinas-national-security-in-the-new-era-anxious-power-ambitious-vision/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202505/12/WS68219d5ca310a04af22becb1.htmlhttps://www.chinadailyasia.com/article/611516