arms

3 briefs

conflict 2026-04-24

China Just Told Europe: Arm Taiwan and Pay the Price

Beijing sanctioned seven European defense firms for selling weapons to Taiwan. It is the first time China has directly targeted European companies for Taiwan-related arms sales. The message is the action.

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.