Iran seized a Chinese-owned tanker carrying Iranian oil in the Gulf of Oman. Analysts say the move may point to internal disputes over control of the country’s oil exports. Could Washington and Beijing find common ground on Iran, Taiwan, and trade? We map out the fault lines between the world’s two largest economies—and what to expect from the upcoming summit. Taiwan is passing a $25 billion special defense budget after months of infighting between its two major parties. Here’s why some lawmakers say the budget weakens Taiwan’s defense. A flag-raising ceremony in a Canadian town drew a warning letter from the Chinese embassy to the mayor. The mayor informed police and went ahead with the flag-raising anyway. 00:00 Intro 01:24 Iran Seizes Chinese-Owned Tanker Carrying Iranian Oil 02:54 Chinese-Linked Tankers Facing Disruption in Hormuz 03:31 A Crowded Agenda: Iran, Taiwan, AI, and Trade 03:59 U.S. Presses China to Keep Strait of Hormuz Open 04:46 China Demands U.S. Scale Back Taiwan Arms Sales 05:28 Tariff Truce Holds, President Trump Wants ‘Stability’ 06:14 WH: China Stealing U.S. AI Tech at Industrial Scale 06:49 Rare Earths Remain Beijing’s Sharpest Economic Weapon 07:02 100+ House Members Urge Trump to Fight for Jimmy Lai 07:16 Summit Goal Is Stability, Not a Breakthrough: Experts 08:10 Taiwan Passes $25B Special Defense Budget 09:56 UK Summons China’s Ambassador After Spying Conviction 10:44 Ontario Mayor Raises Falun Dafa Flag Amid CCP Pressure 12:21 Chinese Threat Letter Fails to Silence Mayor 14:58 State Shield CEO on How States Are Combating the CCP 15:36 States Target Chinese Spy Networks in U.S. 19:27 States Move to Block Chinese Land Purchases
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