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US Sanctions Warning Puts Hong Kong Banks in Crosshairs Over Iran Trade
The US Treasury has warned several banks, including two in China, of potential sanctions for processing Iranian oil payments. Hong Kong's fi
Taiwan's KMT Reaches Out to Beijing Amid Doubts Over US Security Commitments
The chairwoman of Taiwan's main opposition party met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking the highest-level KMT visit in a decade. The
China Navigates Iran's Assertive Control Over Strait of Hormuz
Iran is leveraging its tightened grip on the Strait of Hormuz for revenue and strategic deterrence. China, a major buyer of Iranian oil, is
Iran Conflict Exacerbates China's Export Slowdown, Strains Regional Economies
China's export growth decelerated to 2.5% year-on-year in March, a significant drop from previous months. The conflict in Iran is disrupting
US Tariff Threat and Hormuz Blockade Prompt Chinese Calls for US-Iran Talks
Beijing has called for Washington and Tehran to resume negotiations following a US naval operation to close the Strait of Hormuz and a threa
China's Middle East Economic Clout Undermined by Reliance on US Security
China has invested over $145 billion in the Middle East, yet lacks a permanent military presence to secure its interests. Recent disruptions
US Bipartisan Bill Targets China's Access to DUV Lithography Tools
Bipartisan US lawmakers introduced the MATCH Act to restrict Chinese access to DUV immersion lithography systems. The bill targets firms lik
China Emerges as Sole Credible Mediator to End US-Iran Conflict
China's deep economic ties and diplomatic credibility with both the US and Iran make it the only plausible broker for a negotiated settlemen
Xi Jinping's Purge of Top Generals Reflects Deepening Civil-Military Tensions in China
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has arrested two top PLA generals, including his childhood associate Zhang Youxia, in a purge tied to disputes ove
US Strike on Iran Deals Blow to China's Energy Security and Strategic Plans
The US-Israeli strike that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threatens China's energy security and strategic ambitions. Be
Trump's Beijing Visit Loses Leverage as Xi Holds Firm on Trade
Trump's planned March 31-April 2 visit to Beijing, the first by a US president since 2017, is losing significance as Xi Jinping stalls trade
Hong Kong's Fiscal Surplus Relies on Volatile Revenue as Land Sales Plummet
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan projects a HK$2.9 billion surplus for 2025/26, reversing an earlier deficit forecast. The surplus is