US Kicks Off Annual Nuclear Command Exercise

China is keeping its presence around Taiwan, despite officially declaring its live-fire drills over after three days. This comes as the United States and the Philippines hold their largest joint drills nearby. Meanwhile, the U.S. strategic command is kicking off its annual nuclear command and control exercises, known as Global Thunder.

Topics in this episode:

1. U.S. Kicks Off Annual Nuclear Command Exercise
2. China Continues Military Drill Around Taiwan
3. U.S. Lawmakers Discuss Starlink with Taiwan’s Tsai
4. Locals in China, Taiwan React to Beijing’s Drill
5. China Daily Spent Over $8M to Influence U.S. in 2022
6. Chinese Diplomat Emails U.S. Lawmaker’s Aide; Attacks Bill on Organ Harvesting in China
7. White House: Potential Yellen, Raimondo, Blinken Trips to China
8. China, Australia Reach Deal to Resolve Barley Dispute
9. Indian Minister: No One Can Encroach on Our Land
10. Alibaba to Roll Out Generative AI Across Apps
11. BMW Sales Down 6.6% in China, VW Sees Growth
12. Beijing Has Really Gotten Serious with Taiwan: Newsham