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A significant U.S.-Israel strike in Iran is sending shockwaves to China's leadership, raising concerns about oil dependence and geopolitical alignments. The crisis, occurring just weeks before President Trump's visit to Beijing, could reshape U.S.-China calculations and serve as a warning to authoritarian powers.
The U.S. government's 2020 allegation of a Chinese nuclear test faces significant skepticism due to low seismic readings and technical doubts. Experts question the motives behind the claim, with theories pointing towards a desire to restart U.S. nuclear testing for negotiation purposes.
Germany faces a critical strategic dilemma navigating its economic and geopolitical relationships with the US and China. Faced with trade imbalances and increasing competition, Berlin is exploring strategies to bolster its industrial base and assert greater European autonomy.
A week of intense geopolitical developments saw the US Supreme Court strike down some Trump-era tariffs on China, while extensive Chinese espionage operations targeting US military and advanced AI technology were uncovered. Simultaneously, a critical dispute over the strategically vital Diego Garcia base escalated, involving US, UK, and Chinese interests, alongside increasing military posturing in the South China Sea and China's advancements in robotic warfare.
