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Business Brief (April 14): CATL Said to Weigh $5 Billion Hong Kong Share Sale

Beijing addresses Iran-linked reports; OPEC trims oil demand forecast

Caixin Global

China Tells the US to Stay Out as Beijing Vows to Keep Sending Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz

Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun warns the US as Beijing continues its trade with Iran, defying the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times UK

Trump to Slap 50% Tariffs on China After Plot to Ship Weapons to Iran is Revealed

Donald Trump threatens steep tariffs on China after reports of arms shipments to Iran, raising fears of global conflict and economic fallout ahead of a high-stakes summit.

International Business Times UK

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Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade threatens piracy and risks outright war against China

ANALYSIS: Trump’s threats to the Strait of Hormuz will make America a pirate nation and risk conflict with China, making Beijing seem like the grown-ups, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK

Blazing hot IPOs, an AI agent craze, and a new word for ‘token’: Here’s what’s happening in the world of Chinese AI

China hopes to build a “token economy,” backed by open-source models and real-world AI applications—even as U.S. export controls still hold things back.

Fortune

China mapping ocean around India to avert its own Hormuz moment in Strait of Malacca?

At the heart of this push lies a strategic concern long associated with Beijing: securing critical sea lanes, particularly through the Strait of Malacca, and reducing vulnerabilities in the event of a conflict that could threaten its energy and trade lifelines. This vulnerability has a direct bearing on India’s strategic…

The Times of India

Trump Threatened to Cut Off Spain — Its PM Flew Straight to Beijing and Signed Deals With Xi Jinping

In a strategic pivot, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez strengthens ties with China, signing cooperation agreements amid tensions with the U.S.

International Business Times UK

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China to resume flights, ease trade curbs with Taiwan amid outreach push

China is set to resume direct flights to more Taiwanese cities. Imports of Taiwanese aquaculture products will also restart. These moves follow talks between Chinese and Taiwanese leaders. Beijing aims to establish a communication mechanism with Taiwan's Kuomintang party. Trade restrictions are being eased. Infrastructure proposals are also being advanced.

The Times of India

4 ways the war in Iran has weakened the United States in the great power game

“Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.”

The Conversation

Is China preparing to supply weapons to Iran? US intelligence raises concerns

US intelligence suggests China is preparing to deliver new air defense systems, including MANPADS, to Iran within weeks. This comes as China claims to have supported a ceasefire, ahead of President Trump's visit to China. Beijing denies supplying weapons, stating it upholds international obligations.

The Times of India

Is China prime guarantor of Iran-US truce? How Beijing may hold the key to lasting deal

NEW DELHI: As efforts intensify to stabilise a shaky ceasefire between Iran and the United States, a new dimension has come into focus: China’s behind-the-scenes diplomacy. While Pakistan has positioned itself as the venue for talks, officials and analysts suggest Beijing’s role may ultimately prove decisive in determining whether the…

The Times of India

China will ‘absolutely not tolerate’ independence for Taiwan, Xi tells Taiwanese opposition leader

Chinese president tells Cheng Li-wun issue of independence is ‘⁠chief culprit in undermining peace in Taiwan Strait’

The Independent UK

Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader people on both sides of strait are Chinese in rare meeting

Cheng Li-wun’s visit to Beijing has sparked controversy in Taiwan, with critics accusing her of being too close to China

The Guardian - UK

Iran War Update: Beijing Sidesteps Credit As Trump Hails China Role In Hormuz Peace Deal

Beijing has praised the Iran war ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz but pointedly declined to confirm Donald Trump's claim that China helped broker the deal.

International Business Times UK

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'Never added fuel to fire': China rejects claims of military support to Iran during US-Israeli conflict

China has denied reports of supplying satellite imagery and chip manufacturing equipment to Iran. Beijing stated it has made its own efforts to push for a ceasefire in the region. This comes after Iran and the US agreed to a pause in hostilities. China maintains an objective and impartial stance…

The Conversation

What a Chinese crackdown on corruption meant for Beijing’s high-end restaurant market

Corruption crackdowns are bad for businesses that thrive on their proximity to political power centers. In fact, they can change the physical layout of an entire industry.

The Independent UK

Beijing demands investigation after Chinese researcher’s death following ‘hostile questioning’ in US

Authorities say they are investigating University of Michigan researcher’s death as ‘possible act of self-harm’

The Guardian - UK

Who can claim victory if Iran ceasefire holds? An early winner is China

Beijing’s powerbrokers are credited with winning Iran over, although one analyst says they were ‘pushing an open door’

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The Times of India

'China made its own efforts': Beijing on US-Iran ceasefire after Trump credits it for talks

China has confirmed its "own efforts" to broker a ceasefire between the US and Iran, a move echoed by President Trump who credited Beijing with bringing Tehran to the negotiating table. Following a two-week pause in hostilities, diplomatic outreach by China, including extensive talks and a peace initiative with Pakistan,…

Euronews

Taiwan opposition leader makes rare visit to China in 'journey for peace'

Taiwan’s opposition leader makes historic six-day trip to Beijing to “boost dialogue and promote peace” ahead of a heavily anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

The Independent UK

Taiwan opposition leader’s China visit will only serve Xi propaganda, experts warn

Cheng Li-wun’s trip to Beijing, the first by a Kuomintang leader in a decade, has sparked concerns it will be used by Xi Jinping to further his ‘One China’ and reunification agenda, experts tell Arpan Rai

The Times of India

Nuclear-powered icebreakers & submarines: How Russia, China aim to topple US-controlled global trade order

The Arctic is emerging as a critical new maritime highway, driven by Russia and China's strategic investments in infrastructure and icebreaker fleets. This development offers shorter trade routes between Asia and Europe, challenging traditional chokepoints and reshaping global power dynamics as the US plays catch-up.

Caixin Global

Tech Brief (April 2): Beijing Calls On Cities to Join Global Industrial Cooperation Network

Multiple Apollo Go robotaxis stall in Wuhan due to system failure, AR glasses maker Xreal files for Hong Kong IPO

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan and China propose five-part peace plan for Middle East

Foreign ministers Ishaq Dar and Wang Yi met in Beijing as Pakistan pushes for peacemaker role

Euronews

China resumes flights to North Korea after a six-year pause

Air China resumed direct flights to North Korea on Monday after a six-year pause. Following the return of rail services, the move signals a major step in reopening the isolated nation after strict pandemic-era border closures.

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