China
Chinese supertanker breaks through US-Iran war blockade in Hormuz
The Chinese supertanker Yuan Hua Hu crosses the Strait of Hormuz after months of delay, carrying nearly 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude, as US-Iran tensions continue to shape the Gulf.
Trump arrives in Beijing for first US presidential visit in nearly a decade
The strategic logic behind Trump’s Middle East unpredictability - opinion
Iran war to cast a shadow on BRICS foreign ministers meeting in Delhi
Californian mayor pleads guilty to spying for Chinese gov't, sharing pro-PRC content on news site
According to her plea agreement, Wang worked from late 2020 through 2022 with another man at the direction and control of PRC government officials to promote Chinese government interests in the US.
Putin says Ukraine war is ending but the global order has already shifted - opinion
Ukraine war may be winding down, but its impact on global politics is already irreversible.
US-China summit tests ties as tensions grow over Taiwan, trade, AI technology
While President Trump claims to have a "very good relationship with President Xi," with a bit of friendly competition, divisions between Washington and Beijing are growing deeper.
Five arrested in China-US joint operation targeting drug trafficking
A joint China-US anti-narcotics operation led to five arrests and the seizure of synthetic opioids like protonitazene and bromazolam in multiple locations across both countries.
Taiwan confident in US ties, hopes Trump-Xi summit brings no ‘surprises’
Taiwan voiced confidence in US relations ahead of Trump’s China visit while expressing concern over possible “surprises” tied to Taiwan.
Trump's visit to China will focus on Iran issue, demand more pressure on Tehran, US officials say
The discussions come amid efforts to reach a new agreement with Tehran and growing concern in Washington over continued Chinese support for the Iranian regime.
China's free ride: How Beijing turned the Middle East war into a military laboratory - opinion
The Iran war is not a contained regional episode. It is a live stress test of Western military architecture, conducted under conditions that suit Beijing, at a cost that China does not bear
Any Iran deal without proxy restrictions is strategic surrender - opinion
A new nuclear deal may calm markets, but it could embolden Iran’s regime and its regional proxies.
US imposes sanctions on 10 individuals, companies for aiding Iran's weapons sector
The US Treasury said it was also prepared to act against any foreign company supporting illicit Iranian commerce and could impose secondary sanctions on foreign financial institutions that aid Iran.
China sentences former defense ministers to death with reprieve
The armed forces have been one of the main targets of a broad corruption crackdown ordered by President Xi Jinping after coming to power in 2012.
