China Builds US Destroyer Replica at Missile Test Site; US Breaks China Mineral Monopolies

Satellite images reveal mock-up of a U.S. destroyer at Chinese missile test site. Here’s more on what the replica could be used for.

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier sailed through one of the region’s most sensitive waterways: the Taiwan Strait. Meanwhile, the island is speeding up preparations for a potential war.

For the first time in almost two decades, Washington is allowing Iran to get paid in dollars for its oil sales. The temporary relief comes as Tehran allows nuclear inspectors to return.

A pushback against Beijing’s reach on U.S. soil: Two senators are voicing concerns over Chinese nationals having access to American national labs.

We take a look at the rare earth race with China—and how an African country could be the game changer.

1. China Builds U.S. Destroyer Replica at Missile Test Site
2. China’s Aircraft Carrier Sails Through Taiwan Strait
3. Taiwan: Warning Time for Any China Attack Is Shrinking
4. Europe Warns Over China Patrols Near Taiwan
5. U.S. Grants Iran 60-Day Oil Sales License
6. Iran Oil Blockade Seen as Leverage on Beijing: Corr
7. Senators Flag Chinese Nationals’ Access to U.S. Labs
8. U.S. Secures African Minerals to Counter Beijing Grip
9. 2 Japanese Detained in China Over Smuggling Charges
10. China Claims Right to Target Overseas Critics Under New Law
11. Falun Dafa Information Center Responds to Cisco Ruling
12. U.S.-China Computing Race: Why It Matters
13. Tech Breakthroughs Have Military Implications: Rex Lee
14. Taiwan Vice Pres.: China’s Intimidation Won’t Work
15. Taiwan Ranks 5th in Economic Freedom: Heritage
16. TSMC Expands U.S. Investment, Deepens Partnership
17. Taiwan’s ‘Cat Warrior’ Diplomacy Explained
18. Democracy and Rule of Law Lead to Taiwan’s Success