{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"RH 3.27.26 | China: Wind Farms, Trade Wars, Drone Strikes & Panama Tensions","description":"\ud83d\udc49 Subscribe to The Restricted Handling Podcast https:\/\/www.restrictedhandling.com\/ In this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we\u2019re diving deep into the high-stakes moves happening with China as they take center stage on the global stage. From unexpected trade retaliation to new military strategies, China is making headlines, and we\u2019re here to break it all down. Let\u2019s talk about how the UK just turned down a \u00a31.5 billion Chinese investment deal for a wind turbine factory in Scotland due to national security concerns. The stakes couldn\u2019t be higher as China\u2019s ambitions to secure critical infrastructure are being met with resistance, and it\u2019s all unfolding against the backdrop of the global green energy race. But that\u2019s not all. China is fighting back with a massive response to U.S. trade practices. Beijing has launched two trade probes of its own, pushing back against the U.S. Section 301 investigations. This is the latest round of the ongoing tug-of-war between the two superpowers, and you won\u2019t want to miss the insights we\u2019re bringing. On the international relations front, things are heating up with Japan after a break-in at the Chinese embassy in Tokyo. A Japanese military officer broke in with a knife, sending shockwaves through the diplomatic world. China\u2019s response? Not just a simple \u201csorry\u201d from Japan\u2014Beijing is demanding a full investigation, and tensions between the two countries are rising fast. Is this the start of something bigger? We\u2019ll tell you why this incident is sparking renewed concerns. Then, we talk military tech, and it\u2019s straight-up crazy. China has repurposed old-school J-6 fighter jets from the 1960s into attack drones. Yes, you read that right. Hundreds of them are now stationed at airbases near the Taiwan Strait, ready to unleash a wave of firepower. These aren\u2019t your run-of-the-mill drones. These jets-turned-drones are part of China\u2019s strategy to overwhelm Taiwan\u2019s air defenses in the opening hours of a potential conflict. It\u2019s like a blast from the past, but with a very modern twist. We\u2019ll break down how this could play out in the Taiwan Strait and why Taiwan\u2019s defense systems are on high alert. And just when you thought it couldn\u2019t get more intense, we dive into the Panama Canal, where China has escalated its pressure by detaining nearly 70 Panama-flagged ships. It\u2019s all tied to Panama\u2019s decision to cancel a Chinese port concession, and it\u2019s shaking up global shipping lanes. Could this have ripple effects on U.S. trade? We\u2019re unpacking all the details. Want to stay ahead of the game on all things geopolitics, military ops, and international relations? This episode is packed with all the intel you need, plus a few unexpected twists and a dash of humor to keep it interesting. \ud83d\udc49 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. ","author_name":"The Restricted Handling Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/restrictedhandling.substack.com\/podcast","html":"