Get ready for a high-octane ride through the sharpest geopolitical moves in East Asia in this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast. “RH 11.24.25 | China: Missiles, Minerals, Purges, and Pressure” dives straight into the heart of a fast-shifting global landscape, where China is making bold plays, Japan is firing back (literally), and the U.S. is trying to keep the whole region from sliding into chaos. If you want a gripping breakdown that mixes national security intelligence with just the right amount of edge, you’re in the right place. 

This episode covers China’s fiery reaction to Japan’s Taiwan-related comments and missile deployments, a confrontation so heated it’s practically steaming. Beijing is throwing diplomatic elbows, Tokyo is holding its ground, and the Taiwan Strait just got a fresh dose of tension. From UN letters to military deployments, it’s the most explosive China–Japan moment in years—and yes, we unpack every twist. 

We then shift into China’s huge strategic win in Africa: the takeover of one of the world’s top rare-earth deposits in Tanzania. Beijing’s move to lock down this critical mineral supply strengthens its already dominant global position—and leaves the West scrambling for options. If you follow national security, defense tech, or global supply chains, this is a story you can’t afford to miss. 

Next, we take you to Hawaii, where the U.S. and China tried to talk maritime safety while simultaneously flexing muscle across the South and East China Seas. China sent bombers, coast guard ships, and fighters buzzing through contested waters. The U.S. kept its carriers rolling. Both sides smiled for the cameras at their security talks. You can guess how well that's going. 

But inside China, the waves are even bigger: a massive PLA purge is ripping through the senior ranks. Top generals, admirals, theater commanders—gone. Many were directly tied to Taiwan invasion planning. This is one of the most significant shake-ups inside the Chinese military in years, and we break down what happened and why it matters. 

We also jump into a cinematic cyber-heist out of Hainan, where a criminal ring planted remote-control software on over a thousand corporate computers, stealing sensitive bidding data from hundreds of companies. And finally, we cover the tragic reported loss of 55 Chinese sailors after a nuclear submarine incident in the Yellow Sea—one of the most consequential undersea events in recent memory. 

If you're tracking China, national security, the Indo-Pacific, or global power competition, this episode is your must-listen. High energy. High stakes. High impact. Don’t miss it.