RH 5.5.26 | China: Wind Power, Iran Sanctions, Taiwan Moves, AI Edge

👉 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https://www.restrictedhandling.com/  China is making bold moves on multiple fronts and we've got the latest for you. In this episode, we break down China's dominance in wind power and how its offshore projects are shaping the global energy market. While other nations scramble to respond to Middle East disruptions, China is planning decades ahead, using subsidies and strategic exports to tighten its grip on renewable energy and secure its economic and geopolitical position.  We also dive into the escalating tensions between the US and China over Iranian oil. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been clear: China is funding Tehran, the largest state sponsor of terrorism, and Washington is using every tool at its disposal to push back. Meanwhile, Beijing isn't backing down. Today we update you on China's first-time use of the 2021 blocking rule to defy US sanctions and protect its domestic companies, marking a visible escalation ahead of the Trump-Xi summit.  Taiwan is making headlines too. President Lai Ching-te completed a carefully rerouted trip to Eswatini, bypassing Chinese-influenced airspace. This move reinforces Taipei's commitment to international engagement and demonstrates that China's attempts to isolate Taiwan are far from foolproof. We cover what this means for regional diplomacy and US-Taiwan relations.  On the domestic front, the US is preparing to tighten visa measures as China slows repatriation of undocumented nationals. Over 100,000 Chinese nationals in the US are impacted, and this story highlights the intersection of immigration policy and international leverage just ahead of the high-stakes Trump-Xi meetings.  Hong Kong's economy is also making waves. Q1 GDP grew 5.9 percent, the fastest pace in almost five years, fueled by consumption, investment, and AI-driven electronics exports. We look at how regional geopolitics and Middle East conflicts might influence future growth, while the city navigates both opportunity and risk.  And of course, military readiness is front and center. Taiwan continues to monitor PLA activity near the Taiwan Strait, refining alert levels, anti-landing operations, and counter-cognitive warfare measures. We also touch on China's broader pushback against US sanctions on Cuba and tech companies, showing how Beijing combines diplomacy, economics, and regulation into a global strategy.  This episode is your one-stop update on China, Taiwan, and US strategy. We make it clear, fast, and engaging so you stay ahead of the headlines without getting bogged down in repetitive reporting.  👉 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.