# China Builds US Destroyer Replica at Missile Test Site; US Breaks China Mineral Monopolies

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Podcast: [China in Focus - NTD on Odysee](https://stenobird.com/podcast/china-in-focus-ntd-on-odysee-6423657)
Published: 2026-06-25T01:00:06+00:00
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Satellite images reveal mock-up of a U.S. destroyer at Chinese missile test site. Here's more on what the replica could be used for. China's most advanced aircraft carrier sailed through one of the region's most sensitive waterways: the Taiwan Strait. Meanwhile, the island is speeding up preparations for a potential war. For the first time in almost two decades, Washington is allowing Iran to get paid in dollars for its oil sales. The temporary relief comes as Tehran allows nuclear inspectors to return. A pushback against Beijing's reach on U.S. soil: Two senators are voicing concerns over Chinese nationals having access to American national labs. We take a look at the rare earth race with China—and how an African country could be the game changer. 00:00 Intro 01:06 China Builds U.S. Destroyer Replica at Missile Test Site 02:10 China's Aircraft Carrier Sails Through Taiwan Strait 03:03 Taiwan: Warning Time for Any China Attack Is Shrinking 03:33 Europe Warns Over China Patrols Near Taiwan 04:31 U.S. Grants Iran 60-Day Oil Sales License 05:31 Iran Oil Blockade Seen as Leverage on Beijing: Corr 07:31 Senators Flag Chinese Nationals' Access to U.S. Labs 08:35 U.S. Secures African Minerals to Counter Beijing Grip 09:30 2 Japanese Detained in China Over Smuggling Charges 09:58 China Claims Right to Target Overseas Critics Under New Law 11:11 Falun Dafa Information Center Responds to Cisco Ruling 12:52 U.S.-China Computing Race: Why It Matters 14:07 Tech Breakthroughs Have Military Implications: Rex Lee 14:59 Taiwan Vice Pres.: China's Intimidation Won't Work 16:36 Taiwan Ranks 5th in Economic Freedom: Heritage 17:19 TSMC Expands U.S. Investment, Deepens Partnership 19:29 Taiwan's 'Cat Warrior' Diplomacy Explained 21:13…

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