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The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route for oil. Closing it could backfire on Iran

The war between Israel and Iran has raised concerns that Iran could try to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important oil chokepoint

The Independent UK

China calls for global efforts to defuse tensions over vital Strait of Hormuz

Chinese foreign affairs spokesperson issued an appeal during a press briefing in Beijing following US calls for China to intervene with Iran on the vital global waterway.

Euronews

Nikon has raised prices due to US tariffs. This is the gear that has been hit the hardest

Nikon has raised prices on many lenses due to tariffs, with the optics made in China hit the hardest

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Chinese AI firm DeepSeek reportedly using shell companies to try and evade U.S. chip restrictions — allegedly procured unknown number of H100 AI GPUs after ban, but Nvidia denies the claim

Nvidia says DeepSeek lawfully acquired H800 chips, not H100

Tom’s Hardware

Nearly 40 Years Ago, Donald Trump Blamed This Country For His Tariff Push — And It's Not China: 'I'd Make Our Allies Pay Their Fair Share'

A resurfaced 1988 interview of President Donald Trump has revealed that the then-businessman had been warning about the ‘Trump tariffs’ long before they became a reality.

Benzinga

Toy Makers Blocked From Quick Challenge to Trump's China Tariffs by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has rejected a request from two toy companies to fast-track their challenge against Trump's China tariffs, delaying a final ruling.

International Business Times

Why GM And Stellantis Want To Kill Fuel Efficiency For Good

The Corporate Average Fuel Economy rules that shaped the modern car industry are on the chopping block. Plus: Western brands continue to slide in China.

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Asian Countries Most Vulnerable To Strait Of Hormuz Blockade

Around 84 percent of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz is destined for Asia, leaving the economies of China, India, South Korea and others vulnerable should Iran blockade the crucial trading route over US strikes on its nuclear sites.

International Business Times

Voices: Donald Trump’s gamble in Iran is bad news for the ‘axis of autocracies’

COMMENT: United by little more than a hatred of the US-led world order, Russia, China and North Korea are in no doubt that the attacks on Iran’s nuclear programme pose a threat to their marriage of convenience, says Luke McGee

The Independent UK

Beijing Issues Weather Warning For Hottest Days Of Year

Beijing residents sought shade and cooled off in canals on Monday as authorities issued the second-highest heat warning for the Chinese capital on one of its hottest days of the year so far.

International Business Times

Stocks Set for Muted Open as Investors Brace for Iran’s Response to U.S. Attack, PCE Inflation Data and Powell’s Testimony Awaited

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.06%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.04% this morning, pointing to a muted open on Wall Street as investors await Tehran’s response after the U.S. struck Iran’s nuclear facilities.

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Move over, Magnificent 7: Goldman Sachs proposes the 'Prom 10,' China's top stocks including Tencent, Alibaba and BYD

Goldman Sachs recently highlighted 10 different Chinese stocks that it thinks are best poised for growth. Together, they make up the “Prominent 10."

Fortune

Marco Rubio Urges China To Intervene, Calls Strait Of Hormuz Closure 'Economic Suicide' For Iran: 'We Retain Options To Deal With That'

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on China to prevent Iran from shutting down the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial trade route for global crude oil. Rubio’s warning comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Benzinga

US asks China to stop Iran from ‘terrible mistake’ of closing Strait of Hormuz

The Iranian parliament approved a measure to close the Strait of Hormuz, through which around 20 per cent of global oil and gas flows

The Independent UK

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Euronews

US defends strikes on Iran's nuclear sites at UNSC as Russia and China condemn action

The US military struck three sites in Iran early Sunday, entering into the conflict and Israel's effort to destroy Iran’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime adversary.

The Conversation

NZ’s plan to ‘welcome anyone, from anywhere, anytime’ is not a sustainable tourism policy

Attracting more Chinese tourists to New Zealand, including during the off-season, was a major part of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s trade agenda during his visit to China last week. As Tourism Minister Louise Upston put it: “we welcome anyone, from anywhere, anytime”.

Sports Illustrated

Biggest Wins in Soccer History: Ranking the Top 10

Explore the biggest wins in soccer history with our ranking of the top 10 most astonishing scorelines in senior men’s top-level matches.

Al Jazeera

Key players tangle at UNSC at ‘perilous turn’ of US-Israel-Iran conflict

Tensions soar at the UN as Iran and its allies condemn US military actions, while the US and Israel reject censure.

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The Conversation

Labubu plushies aren’t just toys. They’re a brand new frontier for Chinese soft power

One of the most sought-after items of 2025 isn’t a designer handbag or the latest tech gadget. It’s a plush elf with a snaggle-toothed grin.

TechRadar

Huge PC vendor you've never heard of is set to become second biggest player in China ahead of Apple and HP - here's why it matters

iSoftStone sees 111% domestic shipment growth, now trails only Lenovo and Huawei in Chinese PC sales.

Tom’s Hardware

New US restrictions could prevent leading chip manufacturers from installing chipmaking tools in their China fabs — TSMC, Samsung, and SK hynix potentially impacted

The U.S. government may cancel a program for multinational chipmakers, with impacts to firms like Samsung, SK hynix, and TSMC which operate in China.

Tom’s Hardware

China's first 6nm gaming GPU matches 13-year-old GTX 660 Ti in first Geekbench tests — Lisuan G100 surfaces with 32 CUs, 256MB VRAM, and 300 MHz clock speed

The Lisuan G100 has been spotted on Geekbench (OpenCL), where it outputs performance similar to the GTX 660 Ti. That's largely due to early drivers and silicon.

Evening Standard

Chinese mega-embassy in London set for approval within weeks despite security risk fears

Angela Rayner is poised to approve the plans despite concerns about espionage risks

The Guardian - UK

Regulation ‘done properly’ can help with AI progress, says Microsoft chief scientist

Eric Horvitz’s comments come as Donald Trump plans to ban US states from AI regulation for 10 years

The National (Scotland)

The Scottish universities accepting millions from organisations linked to China

Scottish universities have accepted millions of pounds from Chinese organisations with alleged links to the military, human rights abuses and…

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