Day: March 16, 2026

The US military has devastated Iran’s navy in a series of overwhelming strikes. But defeating Iran is one thing—facing China would be a completely different challenge. China has the world’s largest navy, a rapidly growing submarine fleet, and massive missile forces. And while the war with Iran is revealing important lessons about modern warfare—from drones and AI to long-range weapons—it’s also raising a bigger question: could the US win a war with China? In this episode of China Uncensored, we look at how the Iran conflict is shaping US military strategy—and what it could mean for a future confrontation with China.

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President Donald Trump says he has asked to delay his planned meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing by about one month. He has also called on Beijing to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The United States and China have resumed trade talks in Paris, discussing tariffs, trade volumes, and a possible new “U.S.–China Board of Trade.” Officials say the talks are constructive as both sides prepare for a potential Trump–Xi summit in Beijing, though the dates may shift. China is ramping up military activity around Taiwan—again. Warplanes and ships are back in the area, raising concerns about renewed pressure on the island nation amid the ongoing war in Iran. A former U.S. Marine and intelligence analyst faces federal charges for allegedly sending top-secret U.S. defense information to two people, including one in China. 00:00 Intro 02:46 Trump Seeks to Delay China Trip, Calls on China to Help With Strait of Hormuz 05:28 Allies Respond to Trump’s Call to Secure Key Oil Route 06:57 U.S.-China Delegations Resume Trade Talks in Paris 09:42 CCP Resumes Military Pressure on Taiwan After Absence 11:35 Former U.S. Marine Indicted for Sharing Classified Information with China: DOJ 12:38 Lawmakers Criticize Nvidia H200 Chip Sales to China Over U.S. Security Risks 13:53 How Beijing Dehumanizes Christians in China

Source: Trump Seeks to Delay China Trip, Calls China to Help With Strait of Hormuz | China in Focus

00:00 Introduction 00:15 China’s Energy & Middle East Crisis 04:41 JD.com Enters Europe 06:36 Did China Really Eradicate Poverty?

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