Ep 298 Hr 2. 26.8.6

Gang of Two Michael Olson & Nan SuHot takes

* Oman & Iran negotiate control of the Hormuz Straight

*  The Ukraine attacks Russia's Wildberries and power transmission lines

*. US buys attack drones from The Ukraine

*. China expands gray-zone warfare to waters east of Taiwan*  China down to one general at PLA's annual banquet

*. CCP broadens Exit-Entry Powers

* CCP's SOEs expand political vetting to ordinary employees

* Razor-wire fencing keeps rural residents out of Beijing