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Open Questions series
Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China
12 Jan 2026 - 10:06AM
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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky
20 Oct 2025 - 11:18AM
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Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish
5 Oct 2025 - 8:13AM
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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter
11 Aug 2025 - 9:13AM
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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended
4 Aug 2025 - 11:00AM
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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China
12 Jan 2026 - 10:06AM
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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky
20 Oct 2025 - 11:18AM
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Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish
5 Oct 2025 - 8:13AM
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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter
11 Aug 2025 - 9:13AM
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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended
4 Aug 2025 - 11:00AM
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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran thanks Chinese public after US-Israeli air strikes prompt wave of sympathy
Embassy in Beijing says Iran sincerely grateful to ‘the civilised and righteous Chinese people’ but financial aid not needed for now.
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Iran war’s impact on China limited, scholar Pan Guang says
5 Mar 2026 - 4:37PM
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Mainland China
Why China is staying on the sidelines of the US-Iran conflict
4 Mar 2026 - 8:23PM
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Israel
China urges Israel to end war in Iran as regional tensions escalate
Beijing says US-Israeli strikes were in bad faith and calls for an immediate halt, a return to talks and opposition to unilateral action.
4 Mar 2026 - 8:07AM
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Middle East
How will China adjust Israel ties as US-led strikes on Iran reshape Middle East?
Beijing is unlikely to abandon ‘balanced diplomacy’ in the region despite killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, analysts say.
4 Mar 2026 - 12:12AM
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China trade
Not just oil: Iran war disrupts China’s imports of key industrial material
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is choking off China’s imports of methanol – a vital input for the country’s industrial sector.
3 Mar 2026 - 11:36PM
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Two Sessions 2026
Will Iran feature in foreign policy talks at China’s ‘two sessions’?
The focus is on economics and the five-year plan but the turmoil could prompt a rethink in some areas, analysts say.
3 Mar 2026 - 9:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump says Iran war could last a month or longer as conflict widens
Trump administration says the ‘hardest hits are yet to come’ for Iran, as Tehran and its allies hit back across the region.
3 Mar 2026 - 4:41PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Why the US-Israel war with Iran leaves Asian economies exposed
Mainland China imports vast amounts of oil from the Middle East but India, South Korea and others could fare worse, analysts say.
2 Mar 2026 - 9:30PM
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China energy security
Why the Iran war will accelerate China’s push to become an ‘energy powerhouse’
The conflict does not pose an immediate threat to China’s oil supply, but will spur on the country’s energy security drive, analysts say.
2 Mar 2026 - 8:00PM
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US-Iran tensions
Iran attack a ‘wake-up call’ for China on electronic warfare and intelligence
Retired PLA colonel urges China to watch out for ‘internal infiltration and intelligence leaks’ and boost ‘security around critical targets’.
2 Mar 2026 - 10:36PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
3 US troops killed in Iran war, Trump warns more could come
The US president vows to ‘avenge their deaths and deliver the most punishing blow’.
2 Mar 2026 - 11:52PM
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War and conflict
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US-Israeli strike on Iran signals new phase of global escalation
This is deterrence fatigue: escalation thresholds weakened by repeated testing and retaliation. The risk is not only war but systemic strain.
28 Feb 2026 - 9:20PM
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Middle East
Trump urges Iranians to overthrow government after US-Israel strikes
US bases in Kuwait, UAE, Qatar and Bahrain under attack by Revolutionary Guard, according to Iranian media outlet.
1 Mar 2026 - 3:32AM
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Artificial intelligence
Meet Habibi – the Chinese AI uniting 20 Arabic dialects in a Middle East first
Lead author says there are many differences between Arabic dialects and Modern Standard Arabic, which is used in official circumstances.
28 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
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US-Iran tensions
China warns citizens in Iran about security risks as nuclear talks end without deal
Embassy advisory issued on Saturday says Chinese in Iran should not photograph sensitive sites or restricted areas.
28 Feb 2026 - 2:30PM
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Middle East
US presses Syria to shift from Chinese telecoms systems
Washington warned Damascus, which is considering buying Chinese telecoms technology, to buy from US or allied states.
27 Feb 2026 - 6:42AM
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Iran
Is China flexing its intelligence muscle by tracking US military moves near Iran?
Unusually detailed posts by commercial firm MizarVision about America’s deployments in the Middle East are grabbing attention.
27 Feb 2026 - 4:44PM
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Middle East
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How Saudi diplomacy is thwarting Trump’s desire for war with Iran
China helped broker a detente between Riyadh and Tehran in 2023, which has no doubt factored into Saudi Arabia’s stance on US-Iran tensions.
25 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM
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Banking & finance
Hong Kong, UAE solidify financial links with regulatory ties, digital currency
Transaction volume under Project mBridge surged over 2,500-fold from the early 2022 pilot levels to more than US$55 billion by November 2025.
22 Feb 2026 - 11:00AM
China's military weapons
China’s Middle East arms edge overshadowed by Turkey and South Korea in Riyadh
Analysts note Chinese inroads in military UAV market but political challenges for its jet fighters at the World Defence Show.
12 Feb 2026 - 5:50PM
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Israel
Israeli diplomat Aviv Ezra says ties with China must not be marred by ‘politics’
Highest level official to visit China since Gaza war highlights opportunities for China and Israel to advance ties as peace deal progresses.
7 Feb 2026 - 8:00PM
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Why has a Nato member reaffirmed its Brics ambitions? Its envoy elaborates
New Turkish ambassador Selcuk Unal says the country is seeking deeper ties with China while bridging Asia and Europe.
5 Feb 2026 - 9:07AM
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US-China relations
USS Abraham Lincoln is in the Arabian Sea. So is a Chinese vessel
Research ship Dayang Yihao may have been sailing near the American warship, independent military observer says in a social media post.
3 Feb 2026 - 7:28PM
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Palestinian Territories
Israel’s China envoy calls to deepen historical ties in rare media outreach
Eli Belotserkovsky’s article comes amid global buzz over Trump’s Board of Peace and months after closer media ties pledge with Xinhua head.
1 Feb 2026 - 7:29PM
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Mainland China
Why China is playing the long game in Iran despite Trump’s fresh threats
Beijing is balancing vital energy interests with long-standing diplomatic principles and a cautious Middle East recalibration, analysts say.
22 Jan 2026 - 7:00PM
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Diplomacy
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Why so many states reject bloc rivalry to choose partnership with China
It’s a calculated choice to keep growth, infrastructure momentum and policy space alive in a world that punishes the economically exposed.
21 Jan 2026 - 5:15PM
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US-Iran tensions
China-led SCO warns against Iran ‘interference’ in veiled swipe at US
Security bloc expresses ‘grave concern’ over ‘tragic events’ as Iran is rocked by protests, calls for ‘political and diplomatic’ resolution.
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