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China talks up oil sufficiency as Trump seeks Beijing's help on securing Hormuz energy route

The statistics bureau said that China's energy supply is "relatively strong," while announcing an uptick in domestic production.

CNBC - US News - 11 minutes ago

China talks up oil sufficiency as Trump seeks help on securing Hormuz energy route

The statistics bureau said that China's energy supply is "relatively strong," while announcing an uptick in domestic production.

CNBC - Top Stories - 39 minutes ago

Holiday spending, export demand drive China's economic momentum as Iran war headwinds loom

Beijing tamped down its GDP growth target this year to a range of 4.5% to 5%, the least ambitious goal on record going back to the early 1990s.

CNBC - World - 39 minutes ago

Trump urges China, allies to help secure Strait of Hormuz — Which countries may join?

President Donald Trump on Sunday urged the countries to help secure the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route in the midst of US-Israel escalating war on Iran. According to the US...

International The News - World - 58 minutes ago

Trump suggests he may delay China trip as he pressures Beijing for help with Strait of Hormuz

The uncertainty underscores just how much the US-Israeli strikes on Iran have reshaped global politics in the past two weeks.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Trump's call for countries to send warships to protect the Strait of Hormuz brings no promises -- President Trump's appeal to China, France, Japan, South Korea, Britain, and others to send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz "open and safe" brought no commitments on Sunday as oil prices soared amid the Iran war.

President Trump’s appeal to China, France, Japan, South Korea, Britain, and others to send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz “open and safe” brought no commitments on Sunday as oil prices soared amid the Iran war.

Boston Globe - Business - 2 hours ago

Trump berates NATO, pushes China for help with Iran war fallout

The US-Israeli attack on Iran has entered its third week with continuing long-range strikes and an escalating war of words on both sides

Russia Today - World - 2 hours ago

LIVE UPDATES - Trump berates NATO, pushes China for help with Iran war fallout - The US president vows to "remember" who ignored his calls for a joint deployment to the Strait of Hormuz

The US-Israeli attack on Iran has entered its third week with continuing long-range strikes and an escalating war of words on both sides

Russia Today - US News - 2 hours ago

Trump signals possible delay to Beijing summit as U.S. pressures China to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

The remarks came as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met his Chinese counterpart He Lifeng in Paris, paving the way for the summit scheduled for late March.

CNBC - World - 4 hours ago

China was Piastri's chance to start anew. Then disaster struck again

Two races into 2026, McLaren’s dominance of last season is a distant memory. They are no longer the frontrunners, and there’s now a five-week gap in the race schedule for them to get things right.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 4 hours ago

Iran War Puts Pressure on China's Chemical Industry Chain, Pushing up Prices for Plastics, Methanol

Besides cutting off the oil supply passing through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is also a main supplier of methanol to Asian markets, including China.

Epoch Times - Business - 4 hours ago

Trump says China trip could be delayed as U.S. pressures Beijing to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

The remarks came as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met his Chinese counterpart He Lifeng in Paris, paving the way for the summit scheduled for late March.

CNBC - US News - 5 hours ago

U.S.-China trade talks open in Paris, paving the way for Trump-Xi summit

Representatives from Beijing and Washington began their economic and trade talks in Paris on Sunday, Chinese official news agency Xinhua reported.

CTV News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

China's JD.com launches Joybuy, its Amazon rival in Europe

JD.com is pushing same-day delivery and international brands as a way to help it compete with Amazon.

CNBC - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

U.S., China discuss farm goods, managed trade in Paris talks: Reuters

Trade analysts said that with Washington's focus on the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, prospects for a major trade breakthrough are limited.

CNBC - Politics - 8 hours ago

Quiet advantage: What Russia and China may gain from US-Iran war

The U.S.-Iran war may reshape global power, quietly shifting the balance toward Russia and China

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 9 hours ago

Antonelli takes his first F1 win with victory in China, extending Mercedes' dominant start

At 19, Antonelli is the second-youngest Grand Prix winner, behind Max Verstappen

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 9 hours ago

U.S., China discuss trade

BEIJING (AP) — Representatives from Beijing and Washington began their economic and trade talks in Paris on Sunday, paving the way for U.S. President Donald Trump’s state visit to Beijing to meet Chin

The Columbian - US News - 10 hours ago

Top US, China Trade Negotiators Meet in Paris Ahead of Trump's Visit to Beijing

‘Like a lot of our meetings we’ve had with the Chinese over the past year, we want to ensure continued stability in the U.S.–China relationship,’ Greer said.

Epoch Times - US News - 18 hours ago

Teen Antonelli wins maiden GP as Mercedes repeats 1-2 in China

Kimi Antonelli claimed his first Formula One victory Sunday at the Chinese Grand Prix, finishing ahead of George Russell, while Lewis Hamilton secured his...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

US-China begin trade talks in Paris, paving way for Trump-Xi summit

The top U.S. and Chinese officials began their economic and trade talks in Paris on Sunday, Chinese official news agency Xinhua reported. The meetings,...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Lewis Hamilton takes the lead during eventful opening lap in China

The opening lap of the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai delivered immediate drama, with Lewis Hamilton executing a masterful start. The eventful start of the race in Shanghai was defined by a...

International The News - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Piastri's season goes from bad to worse in China; Mercedes prodigy Kimi Antonelli wins maiden GP

After crashing out of his home grand prix, the Australian’s bad luck continues after car issues in Shanghai. He and his teammate Norris were ruled out of the Chinese Grand Prix before it had begun.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 19 hours ago

US, China hold trade talks in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit

The world's two largest economies trying to hash out trade issues before US President Trump is expected to visit China.

Aljazeera - US News - 19 hours ago

Teary Mercedes teenager Kimi Antonelli wins first F1 in China

The 19-year-old converts his pole position into a historic win to consolidate Mercedes's hold early in the F1 season.

Aljazeera - Sports - 20 hours ago

Inside the US-China economic meeting in Paris: Key talks ahead of Trump-Xi summit explained

Top economic officials from the US and China are meeting today at the OECD headquarters in Paris to stabilize trade relations ahead of a planned summit between President Donald Trump and President...

International The News - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz -- The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.

The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.

BBC News - US News - 22 hours ago

US, China economic chiefs meet in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit

Analysts said that with little time to prepare and Washington's attention focused on the US-Israeli war with Iran, prospects for a major trade breakthrough are limited.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

China Continues Importing Iranian Oil Through 'Backdoor' Route Bypassing Strait of Hormuz

Sources say shipments routed through Iran’s Jask port and a strategic pipeline is allowing crude to bypass the Strait of Hormuz despite escalating conflict.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

China's Fuel Price Hike Triggers Gas Lines as Global Oil Prices Climb

The regime raised gasoline and diesel prices for the fourth time this year as crude surged amid the Iran war.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump demands China, other nations deploy warships to Strait of Hormuz (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

The US-Israeli attack on Iran is entering its third week with continuing long-range strikes and an escalating war of words on both sides

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Trump Says Reports of Long Gas Lines in China Since Iran War Are Correct

Chinese refineries are the primary buyers of Iranian crude oil.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

China, North Korea reopen passenger train service after 6 years

China-Korea Train operations, halted since global pandemic outbreak covid-19,resumed after long gap of six years. China is North Korea’s largest trading partner and a vital source of...

International The News - World - 2 days ago

UN rights chief warns over China's 'ethnic unity' law

U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk on Friday raised concerns over China’s newly adopted “ethnic unity” law, warning the legislation could restrict...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

Neuroscience -- China just approved its first brain implant for commercial use, a world first

Neuracle Medical Technology’s invasive brain-computer interface has been given the green light in China for people with partial spinal cord injuries

Scientific American - Science - 2 days ago

Apple plans to reduce app store fees in China, effective from March 15

Apple will reduce App Store commissions in mainland China from March 15, cutting standard developer fees from 30 per cent to 25 per cent and lowering small business programme rates, following talks with Chinese regulators.

First Post - Technology - 2 days ago

China's Nostradamus Warns US Will Lose Iran War In 'Global Order' Disaster

Discover Professor Xueqin Jiang's bold prediction on the US-Iran conflict and its potential global impact. Explore how game theory and history shape his insights on Operation Epic Fury.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

How the Iran War and US Policy Are Reshaping—and Threatening—China's Economy

New energy shocks from the Middle East are accelerating structural changes inside China’s energy grid.

Epoch Times - Business - 2 days ago

Dragon-Proof American Foreign Policy Forged in Fire, Burns China

Xi Jinping’s grand schemes are suffering severe blows.

Epoch Times - Opinion - 2 days ago

China approves world's first brain-computer interface medical device for market use

China has officially approved the launch for a brain-computer interface system that helps restore hand-movement ability, marking the first successful approval of a BCI device for commercial use....

International The News - Health - 2 days ago

Pyongyang warns Tokyo over missiles that could reach China, North Korea

North Korea condemned Japan’s plan to deploy upgraded long-range missiles across the country, calling the move a dangerous military escalation.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Tesla's China sales climb in the first two months of 2026 while BYD numbers drop

Sales of Tesla's China-made electric vehicles rose in the first two months of 2026, from the year before, regaining lost ground to China's BYD.

CNBC - Technology - 2 days ago

A €2 increase in pension sparks rare debate over China's priorities

Beijing doubles down on ambitious plans built around long‑term strategic power, while delegates question a derisory pension hike

Irish Times - World - 3 days ago

Inside the Two Sessions: China's next move in a turbulent world

Amid rising global tensions and economic uncertainty, China’s biggest annual political event - the Two Sessions - has laid out the playbook for the world’s second-largest economy. From navigating the rise of AI to creating new jobs and enhancing childcare subsidies, domestic priorities took centre stage.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Three things you might have missed from China this week

This week, a North Korea-China train line was reopened, an "ethnic unity" law was due to be rubber-stamped, and a row broke out over a baseball game.

Sky News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Guarding the Front Door While China Uses the Side Entrance to American Education?

Neglecting to apply scrutiny over university–high school partnerships is a mistake.

Epoch Times - Opinion - 3 days ago

Trump raises the stakes on China with Section 301 probe ahead of Beijing summit

Trump raises the stakes on China with Section 301 probe ahead of Beijing summit

CNBC - Business - 3 days ago

The war of signals: How Russia and China help Iran see the battlefield

Electronic warfare and intelligence sharing are eroding decades of US-Israeli dominance in the Gulf.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 3 days ago

Lobster buffet: China's tech firms feast on OpenClaw as companies race to deploy AI agents

China-based usage of OpenClaw has already topped that of the U.S., while driving demand for Chinese lower-cost AI models.

CNBC - Technology - 3 days ago

Trump admin launches Section 301 trade probes into Mexico, China, EU, others

The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling, said President Trump was not authorized by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, IEEPA, to impose tariffs.

CNBC - Politics - 3 days ago

Could Iran be using China's highly accurate BeiDou navigation system?

Intelligence experts have suggested China has made its satellite navigation system available to Iran.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Iran sends millions of oil barrels to China through Strait of Hormuz even as war chokes the waterway

Iran has continued to ship crude oil via the Strait of Hormuz to China even as the war between U.S.-Israel and Iran has disrupted broader energy supplies via the waterway.

CNBC - Business - 5 days ago

How Nuclear Waste Can Save Military Satellites and Lunar Exploration -- Russia and China can black out military satellites in seconds. A Latvian startup says nuclear-waste generators using 5x less...

Russia and China can black out military satellites in seconds. A Latvian startup says nuclear-waste generators using 5x less fuel could keep satellites—and lunar bases—running.

Military.com - US News - 5 days ago

China prioritizes Russian gas amid Middle East conflict – media

China has signaled its intention to secure more natural gas from Russia in the draft version of its development blueprint for 2026–2030

Russia Today - Business - 6 days ago

What China's latest economic plans say about its tech ambitions

Two major economic plans unveiled at the annual meeting of China’s legislature outline top priorities

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 6 days ago

China says 'thorough preparations' needed ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

China's top diplomat Wang Yi signaled preparations are underway for a planned meeting between the presidents of the U.S. and China.

CNBC - World - 7 days ago

First Minister Eluned Morgan issues public statement after China spy suspects arrested

It comes after it was revealed the three men arrested had all worked for Welsh Labour politicians in the 2010s

WalesOnline - Politics - 9 days ago

MP suspended after husband arrested on suspicion of spying for China

David Taylor, married to East Kilbride and Strathaven MP Joani Reid, was detained alongside two other men by counter-terrorism officers

Independent UK - Politics - 10 days ago

As Trump unleashes chaos, China has a message it wants the world to hear

Xi Jinping is staging a pitch perfect display of unity. He won't mind the contrast with Trump's war as he aims to show that China is the superpower worth betting on.

Sky News - World - 10 days ago

Calmes: On Iran, Russia and China, Trump's weakness for strongmen explains his foreign policy

There is no Trump doctrine because this president is highly suggestible by authoritarians such as Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 10 days ago

China Amplifies Covert AI Campaigns to Deeply Infiltrate Democracies: Analysts

OpenAI’s latest report shows a user tied to Chinese law enforcement used the tool to advance suppression efforts, targeting critics in China and elsewhere.

Epoch Times - Business - 11 days ago

Project Vault and Much More Will Parry China's Monopoly on Rare-Earth Minerals

The Trump White House has initiated three novel initiatives to neuter Beijing’s present stranglehold on rare-earth elements.

Epoch Times - Business - 16 days ago

Mercedes-Benz India at Rising Bharat Summit: 'China market is very different...' -- At Rising Bharat Summit 2026, Mercedes-Benz India outlined its value-led growth strategy, record 2025 revenue, localisation push, and views on the India-EU FTA. CEO Santosh Iyer also compared India and China's auto markets, highlighting why India is emerging as a key global pillar for Mercedes

At Rising Bharat Summit 2026, Mercedes-Benz India outlined its value-led growth strategy, record 2025 revenue, localisation push, and views on the India-EU FTA. CEO Santosh Iyer also compared India and China’s auto markets, highlighting why India is emerging as a key global pillar for Mercedes

First Post - Technology - 16 days ago

The Supreme Court just clipped Trump's tariff playbook — and China could cash in

Supreme Court's decision to invalidate Trump's tariffs has strengthened China's hand ahead of the leaders summit in April, at a time when Beijing seeks U.S. concessions on Taiwan.

CNBC - Business - 18 days ago

Should we be amused or afraid of China's 'kung fu robots'? -- China's Spring Festival Gala showcased humanoid robots performing kung fu, dance and acrobatics, highlighting rapid advances in robotics and AI. The performances sparked concerns over China's manufacturing ambitions, tech rivalry with the US, and whether these machines signal industrial progress or are just a spectacle

China’s Spring Festival Gala showcased humanoid robots performing kung fu, dance and acrobatics, highlighting rapid advances in robotics and AI. The performances sparked concerns over China’s manufacturing ambitions, tech rivalry with the US, and whether these machines signal industrial progress or are just a spectacle

First Post - Technology - 24 days ago

Video: Humanoid robots take centre stage at China's Lunar New Year show

Humanoid robots danced and performed martial arts on stage as China showcased its latest technology for Lunar New Year.

Aljazeera - Science - 26 days ago

US claims Peru risking sovereignty in megaport dispute with China

The US has warned Peru may lose sovereignty over the Chinese-operated Chancay port after a court ruling

Russia Today - Business - 1 month ago

Report: China approves import of high-end Nvidia AI chips after weeks of uncertainty

Over 400,000 H200 chips coming to tech giants as China tries to balance tech needs with self-reliance.

Ars Technica - Business - 1 month ago

Trump Administration Invests in Another US Rare Earth Miner to Loosen China's Grip on Supply -- The U.S. is taking a minority stake in an Oklahoma rare earth miner, the latest government investment in the sector as it...

The U.S. is taking a minority stake in an Oklahoma rare earth miner, the latest government investment in the sector as it seeks to minimize its reliance on imports of a material used prevalently in smartphones, robotics, electric vehicles and many other high tech products.

Military.com - Technology - 1 month ago

From Caracas to Taiwan: How Venezuela has changed China's calculations

It is only two days since Nicolas Maduro received Xi Jinping’s special envoy for talks on the hundreds of agreements that have bound Venezuela and China together on energy, finance and political cooperation. Michael Sheridan examines how the US military’s raid on Caracas may have just made a decapitation strike against Taiwan much easier

Independent UK - Opinion - 2 months ago

China's green investment in Pakistan: Solar dreams, debt shadows, and the politics of a rapid transition

China is simultaneously the country enabling Pakistan’s solar boom and the country whose earlier coal investments continue to shape the power system’s financial and environmental burdens.

Global Voices - Business - 2 months ago

China's green power in Angola: When clean energy comes with heavy debt

In recent years, Chinese international investment schemes have increasingly emphasized “green development” and a “Green Belt and Road,” with hydropower positioned as a climate-friendly alternative to fossil fuels.

Global Voices - Environment - 2 months ago

China Exploits US-Funded Research on Nuclear Technology, a Congressional Report Says -- A congressional report says China is exploiting partnerships with U.S. researchers to provide the Chinese military with...

A congressional report says China is exploiting partnerships with U.S. researchers to provide the Chinese military with access to sensitive nuclear technology and other innovations with economic and national security applications.

Military.com - Technology - 2 months ago

Kazakhstan's nuclear cooperation with China: Big risks but small rewards?

Kazakhstan’s nuclear projects with China are another milestone in their growing and all-encompassing cooperation.

Global Voices - Business - 3 months ago

What China's energy sector can and cannot do for the Global South

Will South Asia’s energy future be determined by local needs or by the strategic interests of a rising great power?

Global Voices - Business - 3 months ago

Exploring China's growing role in Central Asia

“All five Central Asian landlocked states were particularly focused on turning the limitations of being “landlocked” into advantages of being “landlinked”; to be an inseparable part of global connectivity networks and beneficiaries of them.”

Global Voices - Business - 3 months ago

The green fault line: The Global North, China, and the politics of climate finance in South Asia

“As right-leaning governments gain power, the willingness to spend on climate mitigation or on assistance to developing countries is declining.”

Global Voices - Business - 3 months ago

Clashes, protests, and raids: The story of backlash to China in Kyrgyzstan

“Concerns over China’s impact on corruption, damage to the environment by Chinese companies, and the rights of Kyrgyz workers at Chinese firms are all prevalent.”

Global Voices - Business - 3 months ago

China Publishes, Then Deletes Report of Potential Alien Signals -- Observations from a radio telescope almost certainly aren't evidence of aliens, but we'd love to know more about these alleged signals.

Observations from a radio telescope almost certainly aren't evidence of aliens, but we'd love to know more about these alleged signals.

Gizmodo - Science - 5 months ago

Pentagon Bans Tech Vendors From Using China-Based Personnel After ProPublica Investigation

The Defense Department has tightened cybersecurity requirements for its cloud services providers. The changes come after ProPublica revealed how Microsoft’s use of China-based engineers left sensitive government data vulnerable to hacking.

ProPublica - Technology - 5 months ago

US, China reach TikTok framework deal, Trump teases Friday call with Xi

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that the Donald Trump administration has reached a framework agreement regarding TikTok.

First Post - World - 6 months ago

Pentagon Warns Microsoft: Company's Use of China-Based Engineers Was a "Breach of Trust"

The Defense Department is opening an investigation to determine if the tech giant’s use of overseas engineers to maintain sensitive U.S. government computer systems compromised national security.

ProPublica - Technology - 6 months ago

Even as China's economy suffers, stocks soar. What's going on?

The Shanghai composite is defying gravity

Economist - Business - 6 months ago

China's mid-year economic wobble

The government experiments with small handouts to households

Economist - Business - 6 months ago

Microsoft Failed to Disclose Key Details About Use of China-Based Engineers in U.S. Defense Work, Record Shows

The tech giant is required to regularly provide U.S. officials with its plan for keeping government data safe from hacking. Yet a copy of Microsoft’s security plan obtained by ProPublica makes no reference to the company’s China-based operations.

ProPublica - Technology - 6 months ago

America's new plan to fight a war with China

Readying for a rumble in the jungle

Economist - World - 7 months ago

Microsoft Used China-Based Engineers to Support Product Recently Hacked by China

Microsoft announced that Chinese state-sponsored hackers had exploited vulnerabilities in its popular SharePoint software but didn’t mention that it has long used China-based engineers to maintain the product.

ProPublica - Technology - 7 months ago

Microsoft Used China-Based Support for Multiple U.S. Agencies, Potentially Exposing Sensitive Data

Microsoft says it will no longer use China-based engineers to support the Pentagon. But ProPublica found that the tech giant has relied on its global workforce for years to support other federal clients, including the Justice Department.

ProPublica - Technology - 7 months ago

Microsoft Says It Has Stopped Using China-Based Engineers to Support Defense Department Computer Systems

After a ProPublica investigation revealed how Microsoft’s “digital escort” tech support service could expose sensitive government data to cyberattacks, the company says China-based engineers will no longer provide assistance on DOD cloud services.

ProPublica - Technology - 7 months ago

China's exporters shrug off the trade war—for now

How long can they continue to do so?

Economist - Business - 7 months ago

Chinese officials look to limit social media and screen time in China

While some youth in China admit to spending an excessive amount of time on the internet, many are skeptical about new government proposals aimed at regulating the time young Chinese spend online and on social media sites. In conversations at China’s annual political meetings that wrapped up in...

Voice of America - World - 1 year ago

Can the US pry Russia away from China?

Western politicians have repeatedly called on China to limit or cease tacit support for Russia’s bloody war against Ukraine

Voice of America - Top Stories - 1 year ago

Biden's Curbs On China Could Blunt Singapore's Edge In An Emerging Technology Field

As Washington races to deny China the advantage in key technology areas, eyes are on Singapore, Southeast Asia's rising quantum technology leader.

International Business Times - Technology - 2 years ago