PoliticsVOA Chinese Radio (August 25, 2026)

The program’s main stories include the United States launching an “economic D-Day” against Iran, with Treasury Secretary Bessent warning countries that support Tehran; Trump discussing preparations for a U.S.-China leaders’ summit ahead of Xi Jinping’s expected visit; and Taiwan President Lai Ching-te urging support for the defense budget in the spirit of “823 resistance to communism and defense of Taiwan.”