As the United States and allies boost readiness in case of conflict with China, Beijing is pulling out two new tools. One of them is capable of cutting information superhighways at the bottom of the ocean, and the other is able to hide at the deepest depths on the planet.Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) is sending a message to China’s No. 2 official: stop sending fentanyl to the United States, then we’ll talk tariffs.America’s top telecom watchdog launches an investigation into nine Chinese tech firms. We have the details on the growing Chinese cyberattacks the agency is fighting.House lawmakers push to shine a light on hidden gifts from China to U.S. colleges and universities.00:00 Intro01:43 Reports Detail China’s Deep Sea Cable Cutter, New Robot05:10 Sen. Daines Lays Out Conditions for Tariff Talk With China06:37 FCC Investigates 9 Sanctioned Chinese Telecom Firms07:48 House Bill Targets Foreign Influence in Education09:58 Creatives Ask That Copyrights Stay Protected Against AI10:59 Trump’s Order to Boost Critical Mineral Production13:45 Chang: CCP’s Global Operations Aim for World Rule19:50 Hegseth Makes First Asia Trip as Defense Secretary20:40 US, Philippines Kick Off Military Drills21:16 Japan Lodges Protest on Chinese Description of Meeting
