China just needs a friend

Hour 4 of the Thursday Bob Rose Show, on how Pres. Trump’s Iran blockade has cutoff China’s oil sugar daddy, as Iran was selling China crude well under the world’s going market price. Dictator Xi welcomed UAE’s crowned prince to Beijing, presenting a 4-point proposal for peace and stability in the Middle East. How are the Chinese wooing leaders to strengthen their foothold, as Iran is decimated? Plus, all of the morning’s biggest news stories for 4-16-26.