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China's Dual Role in Iran Conflict: Economic Lifeline and Diplomatic Broker
China has kept Iran's economy afloat by importing millions of barrels of crude oil and processing payments via yuan-based systems. At the sa
How China Quietly Erased Taiwan from Coffee's World Stage
The Specialty Coffee Association changed Taiwan's designation to 'Chinese Taipei' in World Coffee Championships records. The move follows Ch
Trump-Xi Summit May Codify New Rules for US-China Coexistence
The Trump-Xi summit in Beijing is expected to focus on managing irreconcilable differences rather than achieving a grand bargain. Both sides
Chinese Firms Increasingly Turn to International Tribunals Against Governments
Landbridge Group, the Chinese operator of the Port of Darwin, has initiated international arbitration against Australia over forced divestme
China Deploys 2020 Blocking Rules Against US Sanctions on Teapot Refiners
China's Ministry of Commerce has activated the 2020 Blocking Rules to nullify US sanctions on five independent oil refiners, including Hengl
China's Auto Bloodbath: Price and Tech Wars Intensify at Beijing Show
The 2026 Beijing auto show spans three times the floor space of 2024, with 1,451 vehicles and 181 new launches. China's EV market sees savag
China Should Borrow Britain's Tobacco Ban Logic, Not Its Law
Britain's Tobacco and Vapes Bill creates a smoke-free generation by gradually raising the sale age, not banning smoking outright. China, wit
China Blocks Meta's Manus Acquisition, Targets 'Singapore Washing' Loophole
China formally blocked Meta's acquisition of Manus, an AI startup, after the company restructured through Singapore to avoid security review
Beijing's New Supply Chain Law Targets Foreign Firms' Decoupling Efforts
China's new law on Industrial and Supply Chain Security, effective April 2025, expands regulatory oversight to penalize foreign firms that d
China's Science Surge Isn't the Problem; America's Retreat Is
China's R&D spending has reached parity with the US, but the real issue is America's retreat from basic research and international scientifi
China Vows to Protect Firms After US Sanctions Hengli Over Iran Oil
The US Treasury sanctioned Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) and dozens of shipping firms for allegedly trading Iranian oil. China condemns the
Jiangnan's Intellectual Edge Reshapes China's Economic Geography
China's latest GDP rankings show Jiangsu and Zhejiang overtaking Guangdong in per capita output. The shift reflects deeper geocultural force