A Chinese tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz but was later made to turn back by U.S. forces. War Secretary Pete Hegseth is warning Iran’s new regime to “choose wisely.” “We’re carrying out this blockade using less than 10 percent of America’s naval power,” Hegseth said. The Pentagon is turning to automakers for weapons production. It’s asking companies such as General Motors and Ford to help boost output, as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East strain U.S. munitions stockpiles. More than a dozen Chinese scholars were turned away from the United States. China says they were denied entry at a Seattle airport despite holding valid visas. 00:00 Intro 00:59 Sanctioned Chinese Tanker Turns Back in Strait of Hormuz 01:56 Hegseth to Iranian Regime: “Choose Wisely” 02:41 Hegseth: U.S. Controls Strait, Warns Iran 03:50 Caine: U.S. to Pursue Ships Aiding Iran 04:48 Hegseth: China Assures U.S. It’s Not Giving Iran Weapons 05:03 Pentagon Turns to Automakers for Weapons Production: WSJ 06:24 20 Chinese Scholars Turned Away at U.S. Border 08:10 Tightening VPN Bans, Fines, Raids: Chinese Netizens 10:43 Supply Chains Shift From China to Mexico 12:37 Aging China Loses Edge as Mexico Remains Young 14:45 Cybersecurity Expert on AI Adoption and Power 15:01 Rex Lee: AI Risk Comes Down to How It’s Used 18:56 Fixing AI Risk Starts With Changing Business Models
Source: Chinese Tanker Forced Back to Strait of Hormuz | China in Focus
