Day: October 16, 2025

In a rare moment in diplomacy, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent names a Chinese official who threatens global chaos if the U.S. imposes port fees on China. “I think his name is Lee Chenggang,” Bessent said. “And, you know, threatening, saying that China would unleash chaos on the global system if the U.S. went ahead with our docking fees for Chinese ships.”In a tit-for-tat trade war, President Donald Trump is warning he may block Chinese cooking oil imports after Beijing stopped buying U.S. soybeans.A new report reveals that more than 500 U.S. universities may be helping China’s military advance its technology. We take a closer look at what this means for U.S. national security.Millions of Chinese electronics are disappearing from U.S. online stores over national security concerns. We take a closer look at what’s next for the FCC.Japan’s confirmation of a new prime minister has been delayed until after Oct. 20. An expert offers insights into Sanae Takaichi’s potential premiership and her commonsense policies on defense.00:00 Intro00:52 Bessent Names CCP Official for Being Disrespectful01:42 Bessent: CCP Commerce Official Threatens Global Chaos04:53 World Financial Leaders Aim to Deter China’s Curbs07:47 U.S., China Clash Over Soybean, Cooking Oil Trade09:25 Top State Dept. Adviser Arrested Over Secret Documents10:19 Report: 500+ U.S. Colleges Work With China’s Military11:46 FCC Pulls Millions of Chinese Electronics From Stores12:48 Netherlands Takes Control of Chinese-Owned Chipmaker13:48 EU Seeks U.S. Alliance to Counter CCP Rare Earth Crackdown15:24 UK Sanctions Chinese, Indian Firms Over Russian Oil16:33 Takaichi’s Bid to Redefine Japanese Leadership