The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has announced its top priorities for the next five years. Plus, the CCP is replacing its number-two general—more on the power struggles inside the regime’s top echelon.Brig. Gen. David Stilwell, former U.S. Defense Attaché in Beijing: “The one that I think stood out to most people is this idea of self-reliance in tech—but really, no recipe that I could see on how to do that.”A Chinese man accused of running a massive drug-trafficking and money-laundering network has been arrested in Cuba—and could soon be extradited to the United States. U.S. authorities have been pursuing his case for years, saying he helped fuel the fentanyl crisis.Maintaining energy supplies while evading sanctions—China and India are trying to steer a narrow path, as both the United States and the European Union impose new restrictions on Russian oil.Mercy for a crypto mogul: President Donald Trump has pardoned one of the most influential figures in the cryptocurrency sector—and that person now vows to help make America the global capital of crypto.00:00 Intro01:15 CCP Decides on Top Priority for the Next 5 Years03:46 What’s Next After Key Party Meeting: Gen. Stilwell09:20 U.S. to Extradite Fentanyl Kingpin Jailed in Cuba12:35 China, India Weigh Options on Russian Oil Sanctions14:04 China Quietly Building Up Oil Reserves for Months14:20 Top Trade Officials from U.S., China to Meet on Friday15:08 Trump Pardons Convicted Binance Founder Zhao16:00 Why TikTok Is Still in the U.S.: Cybersecurity Adviser
