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As US-Iran war chokes Hormuz, can ‘Middle Corridor’ rise to the rescue?
Logistics route via Central Asia, South Caucasus, Caspian Sea and Turkey said to be ‘experiencing massive operational momentum’.
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China-EU relations
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China’s Russia ties mean EU trade deal is off the table, Finland says
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China-Asean relations
China calls on Cambodia for ‘shared security and risks’ during global turmoil
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Banking & finance
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Euro, yuan unlikely to match US dollar, Daniel Gros says
German economist doubts EU and Chinese currencies will be widely used for international trade or that stablecoins will take off outside the ‘shadow economy’.
23 Apr 2026 - 12:30PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran latest: Trump has ‘no time frame’ to end war as world waits for peace talks
Iranian president says blockade, threats ‘main obstacles’ to negotiations; and Iran reopens its airspace with some China flights to resume.
23 Apr 2026 - 12:18PM
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US-China trade war
US lawmakers slam China’s ‘parasitic’ theft of military and tech secrets
US senators pointed to legal channels, including work visas and university research, as potential pathways for China-linked espionage.
23 Apr 2026 - 9:15AM
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US-China relations
US slams Beijing after African countries block Taiwan leader’s eSwatini trip
A State Department official called the incident an abuse of the international civil aviation system.
23 Apr 2026 - 8:15AM
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Taiwan leader William Lai Ching-te speaks during an interview in Taipei in February. Photo: AFP
2026 Trump-Xi summit
As Iran talks go nowhere, will Donald Trump still go to Beijing?
With peace negotiations postponed, it is unclear if the US president will be ready to look at stabilising ties between the two top economies.
22 Apr 2026 - 11:37PM
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United States
Washington’s ‘psyop’ propaganda push could backfire, analysts say
Amid slipping global approval, the US is risking its credibility by turning to tactics it once condemned.
22 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump extends Iran war ceasefire as Strait shutdown drags on
The US president stepped back from resuming attacks on Iran, while both sides maintained blockades of the vital Strait of Hormuz.
22 Apr 2026 - 6:09PM
China-Africa relations
Why China is backing nuclear fuel rod production in Namibia
On week-long trip to China, Namibian minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi pitches investment case to business leaders in Shenzhen.
22 Apr 2026 - 5:46PM
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets his Namibian counterpart, International Relations and Trade Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, in Beijing on April 17. Photo: Xinhua
US, Israel war on Iran
Shifting Saudi ties: what role could China take after Iran war is over?
Caught between Washington and Tehran, Riyadh may shift towards self-reliance and diversifying partnerships, observers note.
22 Apr 2026 - 12:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran war latest: Trump’s new threat, IRGC attacks ship, fuel prices hit flights
US president’s ceasefire extension followed by threats to ‘blow up’ rest of Iran, as Tehran refuses to join peace talks while Hormuz blockade continues.
22 Apr 2026 - 8:34PM
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US-China relations
Chinese student charged with illegally taking photos of US military planes
Student taken into custody after allegedly photographing sensitive military aircraft near key air force base in Nebraska during US road trip.
22 Apr 2026 - 8:48AM
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China-Asean relations
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China and Philippines taking ‘baby steps’ towards better relations: ambassador
Jaime FlorCruz says both sides want stable ties, but closer economic relations must not be used as ‘leverage’ in the South China Sea dispute.
22 Apr 2026 - 11:44AM
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Jaime FlorCruz said relations should be “stable and predictable”. Photo: Handout
China's military weapons
PLA’s new Type 076 ‘drone carrier’ set for South China Sea training drills
China’s next-level amphibious warship, the Sichuan, in same waters where US, Japan and the Philippines are conducting joint military exercises.
22 Apr 2026 - 8:44AM
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China-Japan relations
China warns of ‘moves towards militarism’ after Japan eases arms export rules
Tokyo approves plan to scrap restrictions, prompting warnings that this could undermine the country’s pacifist constitution.
21 Apr 2026 - 9:40PM
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US-China relations
Trump extends Iran ceasefire, claims interception of ‘gift from China’
Strait blockade stays as US seizes vessel said to be carrying ammunition for Iran; Beijing denies role and talks face fresh doubt.
22 Apr 2026 - 8:05AM
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Cargo ships near the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump, Iran and the Strait of Hormuz: here’s what happened overnight
A two-week ceasefire is about to expire, and it’s not clear if Tehran will show up for a second round of talks.
21 Apr 2026 - 7:36PM
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US-China trade war
US firms dash to recover tariffs paid on Chinese imports as refund system starts
Companies scramble on Monday to recover illegally collected tariffs from US government as thousands rush to file claims.
21 Apr 2026 - 9:24AM
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China’s anti-sanctions law
How China is reinforcing its ‘legal shield’ against foreign pressure
New rules take aim at sanctions and ‘long-arm jurisdiction’, and the Strait of Hormuz crisis could provide a high-stakes testing ground.
21 Apr 2026 - 6:46AM
US-China relations
US must make more bombers, bring China in on nuclear arms talks: senator
Republican Deb Fischer, whose subcommittee oversees US nuclear arsenal, insisted Beijing must be part of any future treaty negotiations.
21 Apr 2026 - 6:29AM
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DF-5C nuclear missiles are displayed during a military parade in Beijing in September 2025. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran
Beyond Panama and Hormuz: 8 critical waterways under the global microscope
Amid US actions in the two major shipping channels, attention has shifted to the strategic importance and potential risks elsewhere.
21 Apr 2026 - 1:12AM
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China-EU relations
China threatens EU firms over cybersecurity plans targeting Chinese companies
China’s commerce ministry warns broad retaliation is on the table if firms such as Huawei and ZTE are penalised by proposed law.
20 Apr 2026 - 8:01PM
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China-Middle East relations
Xi Jinping says Strait of Hormuz should be open in call with Saudi crown prince
Chinese leader says there must be an ‘immediate and comprehensive ceasefire’ and backs diplomatic solution to crisis.
21 Apr 2026 - 8:33AM
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