Taiwan: Record Defense Spending for 2027 | China in Focus

China's GDP growth dropped to a more than three-year low in the second quarter. We take a closer look at the engines driving the country's economic growth—and which one is failing to fire.Taiwan's 2027 defense spending of $35 billion is a new record for the island. It marks a 16 percent increase from a year earlier, and Taiwan's president called it an investment in peace.A U.S. aircraft carrier is shifting from the Pacific to the Middle East. We look at what that move means for China and U.S. military presence in Asia.President Donald Trump is issuing an order to scale back U.S.–South Korea military drills. But the exercises are moving ahead as planned. North Korea and China are watching closely.China is continuing to selectively stockpile oil amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Here’s how Beijing is building up its reserves while global supplies remain under pressure.00:00 Intro01:01 China’s Economy Slows to 3.5-Year Low in July01:56 China's Premier Calls for Stable External Demand02:44 Taiwan: Record Defense Spending, Invests in Peace03:51 USS George Washington Shifts from Asia to Middle East05:16 U.S.-South Korea Drills Begin Despite Trump’s Cut Order08:06 S. Korea President Urges Peace Talks with North Korea08:30 CCP Intel Official Buys Building Near White House12:33 China Had 200K BPD Oil Surplus in July Amid Iran War13:46 Communist Movements Use Democracy as Path to Power14:47 Trump: Democratic Socialism Hides Communism🇺🇸 Stay updated with breaking news, special reports, and LIVE COVERAGE on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTDlive_💛 Support us to fight for the truth:https://donorbox.org/china-in-focus 🔵 Sign up for our NEWSLETTER and stay in touch:https://www.ntd.com/newsletter.htm🧶 'The Final War' Documentary DVD: https://www.ntdgiftshop.com/product-page/the-final-war-documentary-dvd-a-100-year-plot-to-defeat-america-© All Rights Reserved....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-2lUmFt_Jg