arms

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conflict 2026-04-14

The Arms Transfer That Could Detonate the Xi Summit

US intelligence says China is routing air defense systems to Iran. Trump is threatening 50% tariffs. A May summit hangs in the balance. Beijing denies everything.

power 2026-04-13

The Shoulder Missile Gambit

Trump threatened China with 50% tariffs over a reported MANPADS shipment to Iran. The shipment is unverified. The tariff is untriggered. Both sides are using the threat as a bargaining chip before a May summit.