Day: March 28, 2026

Ironclad relationship between Iran and China? Not exactly. Iran turned back two Chinese container ships trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz—even though a top Chinese official had tried to secure safe passage. China’s top chipmaker under scrutiny. U.S. officials say it has been supplying semiconductor equipment to Iran’s military for about a year—despite existing sanctions. Tensions are escalating ahead of President Donald Trump’s China visit. Beijing is launching investigations into U.S. trade practices. We have more on how this is targeting Washington’s move to resume some tariffs on China. Old fighter jets converted into attack drones are now deployed near Taiwan by Beijing. What could it mean for future tensions over the island? A new book about forced organ harvesting in China climbs The New York Times bestseller list. “Killed to Order,” by Jan Jekielek, senior editor at The Epoch Times, is raising major questions about the Chinese Communist Party. 00:00 Intro 01:20 Iran Blocks Chinese Ships in Hormuz; Factories Hit 02:54 US Officials: China Sent Chip Tech to Iran Military 03:33 China Retaliates Over Possible US Tariff Hikes 05:11 China Deploys Jets-Turned-Drones at Bases Near Taiwan 06:32 Book on China’s Organ Harvesting on NYT Best Seller List 07:16 China Says Organs Ready in Weeks, Raising Concerns 10:24 2 Indicted After IED Found at Florida Air Force Base 12:33 Stanford Student Testifies on Beijing’s Campus Espionage 14:52 Lawmakers Warn CCP Targeting US Universities 15:27 US Company Produces Rare Earth Material After Decades 16:18 How China, Russia Weaponize Data From Smartphones 16:44 Military Tracks Iran Using Smartphones, Cameras 18:00 Civil-Military Fusion Takes Data Tracking to New Level 19:26 China, Russia May Use Ads to Collect Your Data

Source: Iran Blocks Chinese Ships in Hormuz | China in Focus

Why did Xi Jinping stay in Beijing for 133 days without leaving?This video examines growing questions around his relationship with the PLA, the unusual break from long-standing CCP travel patterns, and the deeper tensions inside China’s military system. At the center of it all is a little-known story tied to the 2023 floods in Hebei—and a powerful unit, the 82nd Group Army, that reportedly suffered devastating losses. Some now describe it as a “blood feud” that hasn’t been resolved. Is this why Xi chose to stay close to Beijing—and why his first trip was to tightly controlled Xiong’an New Area? This is not just about one trip.It’s about control, trust, and what may be happening inside the PLA.

Source: The PLA “Blood Feud” Behind Xi’s 133 Days in Beijing

The United States is greenlighting two arms sales, together worth $1 billion, to Taiwan in a single week. Body-language clips online are sparking a political dispute—with Japan accusing China of misusing the footage, and now lodging a formal complaint. Under China’s threats to cut rare earth supplies, three American companies are speaking out about their experiences and the challenges they’re facing. Banks in China are now selling repossessed homes directly at steep discounts, but demand remains weak in the declining market. A Pacific island nation celebrates its ties with Taiwan—as Tuvalu’s prime minister prepares to sign the country’s first treaty during a visit. 00:00 Intro 01:06 U.S. Greenlights Two Arms Sales to Taiwan in One Week 02:38 China: There Is ‘No Market’ for Japanese Seafood 03:25 Japan: Viral Video Misrepresents Talks With China 04:22 Select Committee on China’s Control of Rare Earths 06:24 Report: CCP Could Weaponize Medicine, Tech Exports 09:13 Chinese Banks Sell Properties Amid Declining Economy 10:38 Tuvalu: We Treasure ‘Special Relationship’ w/ Taiwan 11:23 Taiwan Detains Chinese Citizen on Suspicion of Espionage 12:30 Prosecutors Grill Linda Sun’s Mother, Bankers Over Money Fraud Scheme 14:46 Dutch Halts Nexperia Seizure Order, Exports Resume 15:35 Tesla Plans to Cut China-Made Components: Analysis

Source: US Greenlights 2 Arms Sales to Taiwan Within a Week

As the situation in the Middle East remains in a deadlock, the risks to global trade through the Strait of Hormuz have surged, and the dynamics of Iran’s relationships with China and Russia are constantly in the spotlight. Recently, both China and Russia have pressured Iran, urging diplomatic solutions to the crisis.

Source: Rare! China Can’t Hold On, Pushes Iran for Ceasefire, but Iran’s Leaders Fear Death by Their Own

President Lai Ching-te is calling for stronger defense self-reliance, highlighting a T-Dome missile defense plan and broader efforts to boost Taiwan’s military, economy and societal resilience amid rising threats from China.

Source: President Lai Highlights Military Innovation During NCSIST Visit｜TaiwanPlus News

Tiananmen Square is more than a political stage—it may be a carefully constructed symbol of power. From Mao’s Mausoleum to the Monument at its center, this video explores how architecture, feng shui, and political intent intersect in the heart of Beijing. Why does a tomb sit on China’s central axis? And what does it mean when revolutionary power replaces imperial order? By examining history, design, and symbolism, we uncover a deeper layer behind one of the world’s most watched public spaces. Is there a hidden conflict built into Tiananmen Square—and what does it say about the Chinese Communist Party today?

Source: The Hidden Conflict Inside Tiananmen Square