RH 3.18.26 | China Delays, Taiwan Arms, Mauritius Influence

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast  https://www.restrictedhandling.com/  In this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast (RH 3.18.26), we dive deep into the latest moves by China, the US, and Taiwan, with the Middle East chaos continuing to shake up global energy markets and diplomacy. From the delayed Trump-China summit to China's AI crackdown, we cover all the important angles you need to know.  The Iran conflict is at the top of everyone's mind, and it's throwing a serious wrench into US-China relations. President Trump has officially postponed his highly anticipated visit to Beijing, thanks to the chaos in the Strait of Hormuz. With oil prices skyrocketing and military tensions rising, Trump's pivot back to the Middle East leaves the US-China trade talks in a bit of a limbo. Does this delay change the course of the US-China rivalry? We break it all down.  Meanwhile, China is making strategic offers to Taiwan—but it's not what you might think. China's "peaceful reunification" pitch includes promises of energy security, hoping to make Taiwan more reliant on China amidst the Middle East crisis. However, Taiwan's not falling for it. They're sticking with their diversified energy approach, while still ramping up defense in preparation for any Chinese moves. Oh, and about those US arms shipments to Taiwan? They're moving forward, with a $14 billion defense deal that Beijing is absolutely NOT happy about.  But it's not all military drama. China's influence is growing in unexpected places, like the Indian Ocean and Mauritius. While the US and India are keeping an eye on the situation, China continues to make strategic investments in the region, including Huawei-powered surveillance systems. As Mauritius becomes increasingly dependent on China, the US military base at Diego Garcia might face new challenges. We also cover China's ever-expanding digital footprint and growing influence through tech.  And don't think we're forgetting about AI—the Chinese government has started cracking down on OpenClaw, a popular AI tool that's gaining traction across the country. Why? Security risks. When it comes to artificial intelligence, China's always one step ahead, but this time, they've got some growing pains.  This episode is packed with insights on global security, China's growing influence, the US's strained relationships, and the strategic moves being made in real-time. Tune in for a punchy breakdown of the big geopolitical issues shaping the world right now.  👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast  https://www.restrictedhandling.com/  Get the daily intelligence brief Ryan and Glenn read covering Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, the Middle East, geopolitics, sanctions, military and intel operations. Save a few hours of your time getting ahead of the news cycle at restrictedhandling.com.