On The John Batchelor Show, Mary Kissel reports that Beijing may see a window of opportunity as the United States uses munitions and moves assets in its offensive against Iran. She also notes that Beijing can potentially use homeland distractions to prepare for future aggression against Taiwan or the Philippines.
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BYD’s chip Xuanji A3 is displayed during the 2026 World AI Conference on July 17, 2026, in Shanghai, China. (Getty Images)