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Has Iran flipped the Xi-Trump balance of power?
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- The General & The Journalist
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- May 13, 2026
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- 2257
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Summary
As President Trump lands in Beijing for his summit with Xi, Patrick and Tom are joined by China analyst, Sam Olsen, to discuss whether Iran has flipped the balance of power between the rivals. Sam argues the war has degraded America's weapons stockpile, recast China as the reliable global partner, and given Beijing a ringside seat on the US military playbook - gifting China with the strategic edge. And, if Trump needs Xi's help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, will he be willing to sell-out Taiwan in return, with potentially even greater consequences for the balance of power? Hosts: General Sir Patrick Sanders and Tom Newton Dunn Guest: Sam Olsen Producer: Shabnam Grewal Executive producer: Fiona Leach Image: Getty Get in touch: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.