iGlobeViews Episode 9 (9 May 2026): iGlobenews (www.iglobenews.org) Editor-in-Chief, Diana Mautner Markhof, discusses with top China expert Professor Susanne Weigelin-Schwiedrzik how China is skillfully using the current geopolitical situation in the Middle East to its advantage. With President Trump about to visit Beijing the main point on China's discussion list is Taiwan. This episode of iGlobeViews delves into the complex dynamics of China's leadership policy and the implications for Taiwan, U.S. foreign policy, and the evolving nature of international relations. How will Japan's expand its influence in Asia. Will Japan come to Taiwan's aid if China should attack? Will Japan seek to go nuclear? Will China be instrumental to a lasting peace with Iran? What are the wider implication of the constitutional change in North Korea to not seek reunification with the South. The US and its diplomacy of destruction or lack of benevolence is a sign of a declining hegemon - what does this mean for the West and the US? What does this mean for China and also for Russia? This discussion sheds light on the strategic maneuvers of major world powers and their impact on global stability. Support independent Media: follow, like and subscribe! www.iglobenews.org #iglobenews #trumpchinavisit #china #japanexpansion #nuclearjapan #iranpeace#chinaleadership #usadecline #usempire #northkorea