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China’s Happy With Its Iran Ties Just the Way They Are
There's been a lot of speculation in the aftermath of the brief U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran that Beijing would step in to bolster its longtime partners in Tehran. Rumors have been bouncing around that China will sell Iran advanced fighter jets ...
A container ship at port in Lianyungang, China's eastern Jiangsu province on August 7, 2025. AFP
By Isabel Kua and Peter Catterall China's exports rose more than expected last month, with official data on Thursday showing a jump in shipments to the European Union and other markets offsetting a drop in those to the United States.
China Says Extends Probe Into Beef Imports
China has extended a months-long investigation into whether beef imports had harmed the domestic industry, the commerce ministry said Wednesday. The price of beef in China has trended downwards in recent years, with analysts blaming oversupply and a lack of demand ...
Independent Chinese Companies Drive Oil Investment Boom in Iraq
Independent Chinese companies are reportedly crowding into the Iraqi oil sector. Representatives from four Chinese companies recently said their combined output will reach 500,000 barrels per day by 2030, a 100% increase from current levels. The investment boom comes as smaller
South Africa Explores China Connections as U.S. Tariffs Loom
South Africa is scrambling to soften the blow of 30% tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The measure, scheduled to come into effect on August 7, endangers 30,000 jobs. The government said it is preparing a package to shield businesses from the impact, which will be unveiled ...
Indonesia Taps Australian Lithium as China Builds EV Battery Plant
Indonesia will soon begin importing lithium from Australia to address a critical shortage of this essential raw material needed for its rapidly expanding electric vehicle (EV) sector, according to Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia. The decision highlights ...
China’s Rocket Debris Prompts Philippine Condemnation
The Philippine government has issued a formal condemnation of China following the suspected descent of China's rocket debris from a Long March 12 launch into waters near Philippine maritime territory. The incident, which occurred late Monday, has triggered public ...
Trump Targets Tariff Evasion, With Eye on China
By Beiyi Seow As the United States ramps up tariffs on major trading partners globally, President Donald Trump is also disrupting strategies that could be used -- by Chinese companies or others -- to circumvent them.
A Rosy Road Ahead? Chinese Documentary on EVs in Thailand Arrives as Doubts Mount
Framed like a hopeful road trip into Thailand’s EV future, Auto Roam is a glossy branded documentary by Chinese automotive media Autohome, following a diverse cast of local EV adopters to portray how Chinese electric vehicles are reshaping everyday life in Thailand. Slick, upbeat, and unmistakably ...
Why Milk Sank the Deal: A Chinese Scholar Explains the Cultural Clash Behind the U.S.–India Trade Breakdown
A Chinese scholar argues that the sacred status of milk in India was a key reason the U.S.–India tariff negotiations fell apart. In India, milk is not just food but a symbol of purity and divinity, deeply tied to Hindu rituals and identity. According to Wang ...