# Iran’s Foreign Minister to Visit China as U.S. Chokes Its Oil Lifeline | China in Focus

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Podcast: [China in Focus - NTD on Odysee](https://stenobird.com/podcast/china-in-focus-ntd-on-odysee-6423657)
Published: 2026-05-05T22:44:55+00:00
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## Resource

Iran’s top diplomat is heading to Beijing to meet his Chinese counterpart, as U.S. military blockades and economic sanctions tighten around Tehran’s oil exports. The visit comes just days ahead of the Trump–Xi summit. Follow Washington’s sanctions, or get sued in Chinese courts: We unpack a new dilemma facing companies involved in China’s purchasing of Iranian oil. Canceled by hoax bomb threats traced to China, Shen Yun Performing Arts is back. Here's how this U.S.-based company was forced off a Canadian stage—and how it’s now returning. Japan is strengthening its defense ties in Southeast Asia. During his five-day tour, Japan’s defense minister is pushing closer security cooperation with the Philippines and Indonesia amid rising tensions with China. A blast at a fireworks factory in China killed 26 people, raising concerns about quality control. 00:00 Intro 01:07 Iran’s FM to Visit China as U.S. Chokes Its Oil Lifeline 02:30 Bessent Urges Beijing to Press Tehran to Open Strait 03:25 Iranian Diplomat to Visit China Ahead of Trump–Xi Summit 04:58 Dilemma: Follow U.S. Sanctions, or Get Sued in China 05:33 Shen Yun Back in Toronto After China-Linked Bomb Hoax 08:21 Trump to Raise Jimmy Lai Case in China Talks 09:09 $59M Fraud Scheme Linked to China Ends in Prison 10:06 Taiwan: Holding a State Visit Is a Basic Right 11:08 Taiwan Pres. Takes King of Eswatini's Private Plane 11:34 Japan Boosts Defense Ties With Philippines, Indonesia 12:54 Lawsuit Accuses Chinese Cars of Spying in Israel 15:47 Blast at Fireworks Factory in China Kills 26 16:19 U.S.–China Tensions Rise Amid Iran War | Analysis 17:07 Xi Jinping Paranoid Over U.S. Sanctions: Newsham 18:25 Rare Earths Give China Edge in U.S. Tensions: Newsham 20:07 Xi Will Push U.S. to Cut Taiwan Support at Summit: New…

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