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This episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast takes you deep into the heart of China's growing influence, as we break down the latest in the Middle East, Taiwan, and beyond. China's acting as the unlikely peacemaker in the Iran conflict—yes, you read that right! It's an international power play you don't want to miss.
We kick things off with Beijing and Islamabad stepping up to push for a ceasefire in the Gulf, navigating tensions with the U.S. and Israel over Iran's nuclear facilities, and taking steps to ensure the vital Strait of Hormuz stays open for business. If you're thinking China's just sitting back and watching the world burn, think again. They're making moves, flexing that geopolitical muscle, and betting on stability to protect their energy supply chains.
Then, we pivot to Taiwan, where things are heating up in the defense department. U.S. Senators have landed on the island and are pushing Taiwan to resolve the $40 billion military budget impasse. Taiwan's military readiness is on the line as China continues to build its military presence near the Strait. Is Taiwan ready for what's coming, or will the political gridlock in Taipei jeopardize its security? We'll break down the inside scoop.
Plus, what's this about China's fuel export ban? China's got its finger on the global energy pulse, controlling not only supply but the narrative. With limited fuel exports to Southeast Asia, Beijing's sending a clear signal: "We control the gas—literally." We're diving into how this plays out on the global stage and why it matters for energy markets everywhere.
And as the EU grapples with China's dominance in global e-commerce, lawmakers are calling out Beijing on unsafe products flooding European markets. Are they finally going to crack down on Chinese giants like Shein, AliExpress, and Temu? China's playing the long game, but how much can they keep getting away with?
Finally, we turn the spotlight on China's new military tech, which includes fighter jets turned drones. Yup, the Chinese military is turning old-school jets into unmanned aerial systems ready for deployment across the Taiwan Strait. This is next-level tech warfare, and we've got all the details.
In this episode, we connect the dots between China's ambitions, military strategy, and global influence—all while keeping it real with some of the key players in the game. Don't miss out on the latest developments in this high-stakes global chess match.
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This episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast takes you deep into the heart of China's growing influence, as we break down the latest in the Middle East, Taiwan, and beyond. China's acting as the unlikely peacemaker in the Iran conflict—yes, you read that right! It's an international power play you don't want to miss.
We kick things off with Beijing and Islamabad stepping up to push for a ceasefire in the Gulf, navigating tensions with the U.S. and Israel over Iran's nuclear facilities, and taking steps to ensure the vital Strait of Hormuz stays open for business. If you're thinking China's just sitting back and watching the world burn, think again. They're making moves, flexing that geopolitical muscle, and betting on stability to protect their energy supply chains.
Then, we pivot to Taiwan, where things are heating up in the defense department. U.S. Senators have landed on the island and are pushing Taiwan to resolve the $40 billion military budget impasse. Taiwan's military readiness is on the line as China continues to build its military presence near the Strait. Is Taiwan ready for what's coming, or will the political gridlock in Taipei jeopardize its security? We'll break down the inside scoop.
Plus, what's this about China's fuel export ban? China's got its finger on the global energy pulse, controlling not only supply but the narrative. With limited fuel exports to Southeast Asia, Beijing's sending a clear signal: "We control the gas—literally." We're diving into how this plays out on the global stage and why it matters for energy markets everywhere.
And as the EU grapples with China's dominance in global e-commerce, lawmakers are calling out Beijing on unsafe products flooding European markets. Are they finally going to crack down on Chinese giants like Shein, AliExpress, and Temu? China's playing the long game, but how much can they keep getting away with?
Finally, we turn the spotlight on China's new military tech, which includes fighter jets turned drones. Yup, the Chinese military is turning old-school jets into unmanned aerial systems ready for deployment across the Taiwan Strait. This is next-level tech warfare, and we've got all the details.
In this episode, we connect the dots between China's ambitions, military strategy, and global influence—all while keeping it real with some of the key players in the game. Don't miss out on the latest developments in this high-stakes global chess match.
👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast
https://www.restrictedhandling.com/
Get the daily intelligence brief Ryan and Glenn read covering Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, the Middle East, geopolitics, sanctions, military and intel operations. Save a few hours of your time getting ahead of the news cycle at restrictedhandling.com.