RH 4.13.26 | China: Strategic Shifts, A.I. Arms Race, Taiwan Tensions

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/  In this episode, we dive deep into the biggest strategic moves shaping global geopolitics today, with a special focus on China. From Europe's changing approach to Beijing to the intense AI arms race between the U.S., China, and Russia, we break down the most important developments. We also touch on China's growing influence in the Middle East, the South China Sea, and across the Taiwan Strait. With tensions rising, trade wars heating up, and cutting-edge military tech transforming defense systems, this episode has it all.  Sánchez's recent visit to China has Europe making some bold moves. Spain is leading the way with a fresh push for China to step up as a global power on climate, security, and AI. As the U.S. faces internal pressures, Europe seems ready to shift gears, balancing economic opportunities with the geopolitical realities of the 21st century. But how does this impact the U.S. and China's ongoing standoff? We're exploring how European allies are recalibrating their strategies and the consequences of China's expanding reach in global leadership roles.  Speaking of China, the tensions with the U.S. over Iran have just ramped up a notch. President Trump has explicitly warned that China could face a 50% tariff if it's found supplying weapons to Iran, which is only going to make the already tense trade environment even more complicated. We talk about how this latest threat adds another layer of complexity to the U.S.-China trade relations and what this means for global supply chains.  But it's not all about the trade wars. The world is rapidly shifting toward AI-driven warfare, and China, the U.S., and Russia are all in a race to develop autonomous drones, AI-powered targeting systems, and next-gen military tech. The pace is fast, and the implications are huge. These technologies could change the very nature of how wars are fought, making decisions faster than humans can react. In this episode, we break down who's leading the charge in the AI arms race, and what this could mean for global stability.  Of course, no episode would be complete without a look at the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait, where tensions continue to boil over. China is using both military presence and influence operations to push its agenda, while Taiwan pushes back with its own defense initiatives. We break down the latest moves in this high-stakes geopolitical chess game.  It's a packed episode with everything from trade wars to AI wars, all with the insights you need to stay ahead of the curve. Whether you're interested in global security, technology's role in defense, or the shifting geopolitical alliances, this episode delivers.  👉 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.