Taiwan Puts China on Edge

The United States is squeezing Iran’s lifeline—and just days before President Donald Trump meets China’s Xi Jinping in Beijing. With Iran’s “shadow fleet” of ships blocked and oil exports hit, Washington is letting Beijing know that global energy dynamics have shifted.

Japan is racing to find alternative rare earth suppliers after China tightens export restrictions. We take a closer look at how Tokyo’s new agreement with Australia could reduce its reliance on China.

Taiwan’s president has arrived safely in an allied African nation. The country’s king assisted by providing one of his own planes—prompting fury from Beijing.

A crypto firm co-founded by President Donald Trump’s sons is filing a lawsuit against a Chinese businessman. Details on the legal dispute.

China is testing new AI “wolf pack” drones designed to scout and support troops in future conflicts—marking a new phase in tech warfare.

1. U.S. Energy Strategy Shapes Upcoming China Talks
2. UAE to Exit OPEC, Accelerating Global Energy Shift
3. Australia, Japan to Pour $1B Into Rare Earths Supply
4. Japan Relies on China for 60% of Rare Earth Supply
5. China Calls Taiwan President ‘Rat’ Amid Eswatini Visit
6. Taiwan’s Friendship Naval Squadron Arrives in Guatemala
7. U.S. Intel: China Not Expected to Invade Taiwan in 2027
8. NYC Chinese Police Station Defendant on Trial
9. Trump Family Crypto Firm Sues Chinese Billionaire
10. Beijing Testing AI ‘Wolf Pack’ War Drones: Report
11. Cyber War Redefines Deterrence: Expert
12. Silent Battlefield: Cyber War Redefines Deterrence
13. Defense Firms Eye Linux After Cyber Hacks: Rex Lee
14. U.S. Urged to Act on Foreign Apps Threat