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China hits out at ‘dangerous and irresponsible’ US blockade of Iran’s ports
Beijing says American move will ‘inflame tensions, escalate the situation and undermine an already fragile ceasefire’.
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EU to cut funding for Chinese inverters amid change of tack towards Beijing
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Xi calls on Spain to jointly resist ‘law of the jungle’ in a turbulent world
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China-Latin America relations
BYD made Brazil’s slave labour list. The man behind the decision lost his job
Union said sacking is part of pattern of political meddling in slavery cases.
14 Apr 2026 - 6:25AM
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BYD vehicles in the production line at the company’s electric vehicle factory at the Industrial Complex in Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil, on February 3, 2026. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations
Why the US may need more than just fixing gaps to rival China on rare earths
Washington’s mining ambitions may be complicated by the erosion of industrial know-how and a weak education pipeline, experts say.
14 Apr 2026 - 8:55AM
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2026 Trump-Xi summit
Could Trump’s Hormuz blockade derail China summit with Xi Jinping?
US president’s move forces China into political dilemma and could create a flashpoint ahead of his meeting with Chinese leader, analysts say.
14 Apr 2026 - 1:05AM
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China-EU relations
Why Beijing isn’t panicking over Hungarian PM Orban’s stunning election defeat
China’s substantial investments in the central European country point to bilateral cooperation that is mutually beneficial, analysts say.
13 Apr 2026 - 9:33PM
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Peter Magyar, leader of Hungary’s Tisza Party, waves the national flag at a victory rally in Budapest on Sunday. Photo: Xinhua
Taiwan
Trade, travel and TV: Taiwan industries hail Beijing’s 10-point economic package
Measures spark hopes for hard-hit sectors in possible KMT poll boost, but ruling DPP warns about economic access as a ‘political tool’.
13 Apr 2026 - 8:52PM
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China says open Hormuz key to global interests as Trump blockade looms
Beijing’s foreign ministry denies that China plans to provide weapons and military tech to Iran.
13 Apr 2026 - 9:44PM
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Hungary
Viktor Orban concedes defeat as Hungarian voters end his 16-year rule
Record turnout hands opposition Tisza Party a decisive victory in Hungary.
13 Apr 2026 - 8:42AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
‘Blown to hell’: Trump announces US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
The US plans to block ‘all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports’ starting on Monday.
14 Apr 2026 - 9:20AM
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US President Donald Trump says the American navy will block entry to the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: TNS
US-China relations
‘You cannot lose if you do not have a goal’: the viral wisdom of ‘Don Tzu’
Ancient strategist Sun Tzu called for preparation and deep knowledge. His modern counterpart takes a different approach.
12 Apr 2026 - 7:00PM
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China-Africa relations
War of words: China and the US battle it out for African hearts and minds
Rivalry between two global superpowers spills into the media as East meets West head-on in a clash of narratives to win over the continent.
12 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
‘We have no trust in the other side’: Iran blames US as talks end with no deal
Tehran’s lead negotiator hits out at Washington after Islamabad talks, while Vance says sticking point was lack of nuclear commitments.
13 Apr 2026 - 4:45AM
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China-Africa relations
Is this Kenyan rail project a model for Chinese and Western firms in Africa?
The Nairobi Railway City project is being built by Chinese contractor but Britain is helping to provide the funding.
11 Apr 2026 - 6:03PM
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An artist’s impression of Nairobi’s new Central Train Station to be built by Chinese contractors. Photo: Handout
China’s Communist Party
The winners from China’s growing intercity football rivalries may surprise you
Lighthearted contests between areas with different customs, dialects and cuisine encourage local pride but ultimate control is elsewhere.
11 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM
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US-Iran talks in Islamabad stretch on as Hormuz stand-off fuels duelling claims
US sends destroyers for mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran and US hold high-stakes talks in Pakistan.
12 Apr 2026 - 4:21PM
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Xinjiang
Why has China mapped out a third new county in Xinjiang on its western frontier?
Cenling county, near Pakistan and Afghan borders and disputed frontier with India, follows Hean and Hekang as Beijing boosts security.
11 Apr 2026 - 3:46PM
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A visitor takes a photo at a China-Pakistan border crossing checkpost, high in the Karakoram Range in Xinjiang. Photo: EPA
2026 Trump-Xi summit
High fertiliser prices mean more soybeans for farmers – and greater reliance on China
Analysts question the cost of China deploying ‘fertiliser diplomacy’ and boosting soybean purchases ahead of the Trump-Xi summit.
11 Apr 2026 - 4:55AM
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China-North Korea relations
China-North Korea thaw gathers pace as Kim says ties have reached a new level
The North Korean leader met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Pyongyang on Friday as the two sides pledged further ‘practical cooperation’.
10 Apr 2026 - 9:19PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iranian duo set to lead US ceasefire talks were once on Israeli hit list
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf will lead first direct talks since Operation Epic Fury began.
10 Apr 2026 - 10:26PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US Vice-President J.D. Vance strikes upbeat tone en route to Iran talks
As the clock ticks down to negotiations in Islamabad, two big factors stand in the way of progress.
10 Apr 2026 - 9:38PM
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US Vice-President J.D. Vance is on his way to Pakistan for discussions on Saturday with a delegation from Iran. Photo: AFP
Nato
What Trump’s Iran war ‘loyalty test’ may mean for Nato’s long-standing alliance
Transatlantic allies’ refusal to back the Iran war fuels latest Trump outburst after meeting with Nato chief Mark Rutte.
10 Apr 2026 - 7:25AM
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China-Latin America relations
Cattle prices rocket as Brazil set to exhaust Chinese beef quota by May
As Beijing tariff nears, Brazil’s exporters are rapidly reaching their quota for China, forcing South American industry to seek new buyers.
10 Apr 2026 - 5:13AM
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US-China relations
How can Beijing prepare for Trump’s ‘drunken boxing’ style before he meets Xi?
As Trump loomed large in both Iran war and subsequent pause, analysts weigh the importance of rhetoric vs results in his talks with China.
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