RH 4.8.26 | China: Sanchez's Visit, Energy Resilience, Trade Fraud, and Taiwan Tensions

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/  In today's episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we're diving into some of the hottest geopolitical topics coming out of China. From the political to the economic and military, we're covering it all. First up, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is heading to China for the fourth time in as many years. What's driving this deepening relationship? We'll break down how Spain is positioning itself for a stronger economic partnership with Beijing, all while Europe and the US are on high alert. Sanchez's visit is far more than just a diplomatic photo op.  Then we shift gears to China's role as a peace broker. We talk about the latest peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan, where China played a key role in de-escalating a conflict that's been brewing for months. You know China likes to stay ahead in regional diplomacy, and this move just solidifies their growing influence in South Asia. How does this affect US interests in the region? Let's break it down.  But wait, the energy game is strong with China, and we're looking at its massive natural gas stockpiles, which have made them a lot more resilient when things get hot in the Middle East. China's ability to weather energy disruptions is unmatched, and we've got all the details on how they've built the world's largest above-ground natural gas reserves. With geopolitical tension heating up, you're going to want to hear how China is making sure its energy security remains rock solid.  Now, let's talk trade. The US-China trade war is still in full swing, but here's the kicker – fraudulent trade practices are on the rise. U.S. businesses are dodging tariffs by manipulating the value of imports, and China's customs loopholes are being exploited like never before. We dive deep into how this is affecting the numbers and what's being done to stop it. Spoiler: not much.  And of course, we couldn't forget the latest military movements in the Taiwan Strait. The PLA's recent air sorties and naval operations around Taiwan are making waves. With tensions ramping up in the region, we'll analyze the strategic implications and what's next for the global balance of power. It's all happening in Taiwan and trust us, you don't want to miss this analysis.  👉 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.