# VOA Chinese Radio (August 25, 2026)

https://mins.news/en/video/31038

- VOA Chinese, 2026-08-24 22:49 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWDw2nF3buQ

> 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.”

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