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China’s 'ice-cold' calculus: Why Tehran can’t count on Beijing

Despite Iran's critical economic reliance on China, Beijing's response to strikes on its leader was limited to verbal condemnation and calls for de-escalation. China prioritizes its broader economic interests and balanced regional ties over defending Tehran militarily, demonstrating a strategic calculus that favors diplomacy and deniability over direct intervention or…

The Times of India

‘Imperialist undertones’: global south condemns US-Israeli war with Iran

China calls it unacceptable to ‘kill leader of sovereign state’, while South Africa questions ‘pre-emptive’ justification

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s show of force in the Middle East creates a weakness China can exploit

Beijing can again leverage its critical minerals dominance over an increasingly busy US military, as Taiwan slides further down the White House list of priorities

The Guardian - UK

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Asian shares are mostly lower as investors focus on the Iran war's impact on energy supplies

Asian shares are mostly lower and oil prices have surged higher as investors eye risks to the region's energy supply because of the Iran war

The Independent UK

More generals purged as delegates gather for China’s Two Sessions event

Spectre of military upheaval will hang over annual meetings where Beijing’s five-year plan will be launched

The Guardian - AU

China condemns US strikes on Iran as ‘brazen aggression'; presses for ‘dialogue and negotiation’

China on Monday called for an immediate ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran, warning that the escalating conflict could spread across the neighbouring countries after Iran’s retaliation against US bases in the Gulf region.

The Times of India

India and Canada agree to boost economic partnership in a move to reset ties

India and Canada have agreed to strengthen their economic partnership, in a move aimed at boosting ties after two years of strained relationship

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Canada’s Carney to meet Modi in India amid trade uncertainty with US

Canada’s prime minister and Indian prime minister will meet Monday in visit that marks diplomatic shift

The Guardian - US

Exiled activist Anna Kwok vows to keep fighting after Hong Kong jails her father

A prominent Hong Kong activist in exile in the U.S. says a court ruling back in Hong Kong to imprison her father for eight months has only made her more determined to fight for the territory and its people

The Independent UK

2 Panama Canal ports have dragged Panama into a tussle between superpowers

Two ports run for years by a Hong Kong-based company at either end of the Panama Canal have thrust Panama into a geopolitical tug-of-war between the United States and China

The Independent UK

US attack on Iran imminent? UK pulls staff, China issues travel warning as tensions in region escalate

Amid escalating Iran tensions, Britain, the US, and China are evacuating non-essential personnel from the Middle East. The US is conducting its largest military build-up in decades, while diplomatic talks continue. Citizens are urged to leave Iran as fears of conflict intensify, despite ongoing negotiations aimed at de-escalation.

The Times of India

House Select Committee Says China Is Using More Than 10 Bases In Latin America For 'Military Space Operations'

The House Select Committee on China released a report claiming that the country is using more than 10 bases in Latin America for "military space operations."

Latin Times

19 deputies of China's legislature, including 9 military officers, removed before annual meeting

China’s legislature has removed 19 lawmakers, including nine military officers, as President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption drive shows no sign of letting up

The Independent UK

PLA in peril: Xi Jinping’s purge cripples China’s military, sparks fears of combat vulnerability

China's military purges are creating significant gaps in its command structure. This is impacting the readiness of the People's Liberation Army. The International Institute for Strategic Studies reports these issues. The purges are expected to continue. China's military spending is also rising in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Former US F-35 fighter pilot arrested for allegedly training Chinese military personnel

Former US Air Force F-35 instructor pilot Gerald Eddie Brown Jr. was arrested for allegedly providing unauthorized defense services to Chinese military pilots. Charged with violating export control laws, Brown is accused of training pilots for the People's Liberation Army Air Force. This arrest highlights ongoing efforts to prevent adversaries…

The Guardian - AU

Jimmy Lai’s fraud conviction overturned by Hong Kong court in rare legal win for activist

Appellate court quashes convictions linked to lease violations but Lai may still spend rest of his life in prison

The Independent UK

3 scientists were charged in worm smuggling scheme. Lawyers say China helped get the case dismissed

Lawyers say China’s government intervened and helped get charges dropped against three Chinese scientists at the University of Michigan

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Beyond the ideological perch: Why strategic realism underpins Modi’s visit to Israel

In October 1962, at one of the most precarious moments of India’s early nationhood, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru wrote to Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion requesting military assistance as Chinese forces advanced across the Himalayan frontier.

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‘Great potential for growth’: Germany’s Friedrich Merz seeks closer China ties, presses Beijing on Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday called for closer cooperation with China while pressing for fairer trade rules and urging Beijing to use its influence to help end the war in Ukraine.

The Independent UK

German leader arrives in China to press for fair trade and help ending Ukraine war

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is meeting Chinese leaders to press for fairer trade rules and more help in ending the war in Ukraine

The Guardian - AU

Japan to deploy missiles to island near Taiwan by 2031, says defence minister

Surface-to-air missiles, which are capable of shooting down aircraft and ballistic missiles, will be located on Yonaguni, Japan’s westernmost island

Tom’s Hardware

US gov't warned Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Tim Cook, and Lisa Su that China could invade Taiwan by 2027 — Apple CEO reportedly said he sleeps 'with one eye open'

A new investigative report from The New York Times reveals that, in July 2023, senior US intelligence officials privately briefed some of the tech industry's most powerful executives on classified assessments regarding China and Taiwan.

The Times of India

Middle East on edge: Iran to buy Chinese anti-ship cruise missiles amid Trump’s strike threat

Iran is reportedly close to finalizing a deal with China for advanced CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles, a move that could significantly bolster its naval defense capabilities. The potential transfer comes amid heightened US naval presence and escalating tensions in the region, potentially complicating American efforts to curb Iran's military programs.

The Independent UK

Trade, Ukraine and new world order are top concerns on German leader's visit to China

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit China as Germany worries about rising Chinese competition and Beijing’s stance on Ukraine

The Independent UK

China puts Japanese companies on export control lists as tensions rise

China has put 20 Japanese companies on an export control list and 20 others on a watchlist, as tensions continue over the Japanese leader’s previous comments on Taiwan, the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own

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