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China-Middle East relations
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When it comes to the Persian Gulf, China’s top priority is economics
Beijing’s refusal to pick sides between Iran and other Gulf states affirms its strategic positioning rather than a desire to shift paradigms.
24 Mar 2026 - 9:30AM
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Diplomacy
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Look East? South Asia’s fate is far more intertwined with Middle East
24 Mar 2026 - 9:04AM
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Iran
With hacking of street cameras before and during war, who’s watching who?
24 Mar 2026 - 12:16PM
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong raises Iran, Israel travel alerts to black, expands amber warning
Amber travel alert expanded to include Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
23 Mar 2026 - 10:49PM
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Iran war delivers new stress to African economies emerging from older shocks
Afreximbank is implementing measures to give financial help to African countries dependent on fuel imports, bank president says.
23 Mar 2026 - 5:17PM
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Indonesia
Indonesia will not pay US$1 billion fee for Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’: Prabowo
Indonesia’s president denies making any financial commitments and warns Jakarta will quit the board if it fails Palestinians.
23 Mar 2026 - 3:50PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong’s Art March celebrations press on amid Middle East conflict disruptions
Flight cancellations via the region leave art fair participants juggling logistics, though organisers say impact remains limited.
23 Mar 2026 - 3:08PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong arts hub strengthens global links with 12 new partnerships
West Kowloon Cultural District Authority signs MOUs with 12 international institutions from Australia, the UK, Saudi Arabia and elsewhere.
22 Mar 2026 - 10:00PM
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Iran war nears 3-front tipping point as Gulf energy hubs burn
Israeli strikes on the world’s largest gas field and Iranian attacks on Saudi and Qatari hubs threaten a global energy crisis.
21 Mar 2026 - 12:30PM
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Gulf states again under fire as Iran says still building missiles
After message that Iran’s missile industry ‘deserves a perfect score’, Revolutionary Guards’ spokesman is killed in strike.
20 Mar 2026 - 5:11PM
Malaysia
Some tourists in Malaysia make most of ‘extended’ holiday amid flight mess
Stranded European visitors in Malaysia navigate visa extensions and rebooking woes as the conflict shows no sign of easing.
20 Mar 2026 - 12:36PM
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Iran war revives pandemic-era shocks – and may go further
As war in Iran quickly reshapes energy flows, trade routes and political alignments, the crisis may mark the start of a more volatile new phase.
20 Mar 2026 - 9:30AM
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Education in Hong Kong
Why the slow progress for Hong Kong’s university town?
University leaders urge government to clarify how much land they will get in Northern Metropolis megaproject, saying talks with potential partners can’t move forward.
20 Mar 2026 - 8:39AM
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‘Severely damaged’: how the US-Israel war on Iran is decoupling Gulf security
As confidence in America’s defence guarantee erodes, Gulf states are now weighing a more multifaceted strategy, analysts say.
19 Mar 2026 - 10:00PM
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As war in Iran roils energy markets, Europe pays price of ‘dependency’
Governments are racing to respond, as oil and gas prices raise fears of a further spike in living costs.
19 Mar 2026 - 8:30PM
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China energy security
If the Iran war takes oil above US$120 a barrel, how bad could the shock get?
With major energy assets now coming under attack and the Strait of Hormuz still closed, analysts fear a longer supply shock.
19 Mar 2026 - 8:00PM
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Hong Kong stock market
Recession fears grip markets as energy facilities under fire in Middle East
Risk-off mode takes hold as attacks bring crisis to ‘a more dangerous level for the global economy’, analyst says.
19 Mar 2026 - 7:30PM
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Iran war prompts global energy rethink that favours China
Surging oil prices and supply disruptions are causing countries to reassess investment in nuclear and renewable energy – two key Chinese strengths.
19 Mar 2026 - 5:19PM
Pakistan
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Pakistan to pause Afghan strikes for Eid
The decision was made at the request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey.
19 Mar 2026 - 11:43AM
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Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ Iran’s largest gas field as Gulf energy war explodes
Trump denies US involvement in Israel’s attack on the South Pars gas field that prompted Iran to target energy facilities across the Gulf.
19 Mar 2026 - 5:56PM
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Pakistan
Pakistan announces 5-day pause on Afghan strikes for Eid
The temporary ceasefire comes after Monday’s hospital strike, the deadliest in an escalating conflict between the two neighbours.
19 Mar 2026 - 11:43AM
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Semiconductors
Korea, Taiwan chip sectors most exposed to helium shortage amid Middle East war
South Korea and Taiwan face the highest risk as they source most of their helium from Qatar, while Japan is seen as relatively stable, Fitch says.
18 Mar 2026 - 4:15PM
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Satellite images reveal damage of the widening Middle East war
Here’s a look at what’s visible in a selection of pictures throughout the region.
18 Mar 2026 - 3:55PM
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China-Middle East relations
Can China stay friendly with Gulf states and Iran as fighting escalates?
Iranian strikes on neighbouring states in response to US and Israeli attacks highlight how difficult Beijing’s balancing act has become.
18 Mar 2026 - 12:00PM
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Asia ramps up coal power generation to avoid soaring LNG costs amid Iran war
LNG prices have doubled to three-year highs as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has all but stopped and Qatar halts shipments.
17 Mar 2026 - 6:48PM
China trade
Strait of Hormuz marks first full day’s pause as no ships cross amid Iran war
Transits fell to zero on Saturday but vessels have clustered outside corridor, signalling expectations of reopening, analytics firm says.
16 Mar 2026 - 7:02PM
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Hong Kong tourism
30% jump in demand for regional holidays among Hongkongers amid Middle East war
Industry players say local travellers more cautious ahead of Easter holiday amid rising airfares and disrupted routes.
16 Mar 2026 - 10:20AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump warns he ‘may delay’ China visit in demand for countries to secure Hormuz
Some allies say no to ships, after US president demands at least seven countries help secure the strategic waterway.
16 Mar 2026 - 6:46PM
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