China
Is China preparing to supply weapons to Iran? US intelligence raises concerns
US intelligence suggests China is preparing to deliver new air defense systems, including MANPADS, to Iran within weeks. This comes as China claims to have supported a ceasefire, ahead of President Trump's visit to China. Beijing denies supplying weapons, stating it upholds international obligations.
The Times of India
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North Korean leader Kim backs China's push for ‘multipolar world’ in talks with foreign minister
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has voiced support for China’s push to build a multipolar world and called for deeper ties between the traditional allies
The Independent UK
4 min read
Is China prime guarantor of Iran-US truce? How Beijing may hold the key to lasting deal
NEW DELHI: As efforts intensify to stabilise a shaky ceasefire between Iran and the United States, a new dimension has come into focus: China’s behind-the-scenes diplomacy. While Pakistan has positioned itself as the venue for talks, officials and analysts suggest Beijing’s role may ultimately prove decisive in determining whether the…
The Times of India
8 min read
Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader people on both sides of strait are Chinese in rare meeting
Cheng Li-wun’s visit to Beijing has sparked controversy in Taiwan, with critics accusing her of being too close to China
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
Iran War Update: Beijing Sidesteps Credit As Trump Hails China Role In Hormuz Peace Deal
Beijing has praised the Iran war ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz but pointedly declined to confirm Donald Trump's claim that China helped broker the deal.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
'No possible use other than military': China closes huge airspace zone off Shanghai for 40 days; offers no explanation
China has imposed a 40-day ban on civil aviation over a vast airspace near Shanghai, sparking speculation about military activities. The extensive, unexplained restriction, covering over 73,000 sq km, is unusual in its scale and duration, with experts suggesting it's for military exercises. This move is seen as part of…
The Times of India
3 min read
'Never added fuel to fire': China rejects claims of military support to Iran during US-Israeli conflict
China has denied reports of supplying satellite imagery and chip manufacturing equipment to Iran. Beijing stated it has made its own efforts to push for a ceasefire in the region. This comes after Iran and the US agreed to a pause in hostilities. China maintains an objective and impartial stance…
The Times of India
3 min read
Philippines opens key coast guard base in the disputed South China Sea
The Philippines has unveiled a major coast guard base on Thitu Island in the South China Sea
The Independent UK
4 min read
Who can claim victory if Iran ceasefire holds? An early winner is China
Beijing’s powerbrokers are credited with winning Iran over, although one analyst says they were ‘pushing an open door’
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
North Korea says its latest tests included missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads
North Korea said Thursday its testing spree this week involved various new weapons systems, including ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads, as it pushes to expand nuclear-capable forces aimed at rival South Korea
The Independent UK
4 min read
