The Latest Breaking News from China

Cotton Extending Losses to Tuesday

Cotton futures are falling 55 to 65 points across most contracts on Tuesday. Crude oil is up $3.89 on the day. The US dollar index is another $0.798 higher at $99.135. Uncertainty with China, as they have called for a halt to the strikes on Iran continues to be a...

Barchart · Mar 3

In yet another twist in the US-China chip export fiasco, it seems like America may limit the number of H200 AI chips being sent to China

The tit-for-tat doesn't seem done yet.

PC Gamer · Mar 3

China set to suffer from turmoil in the Middle East, but it stands to benefit long term

China has responded to the joint US-Israeli attacks on Iran with strong diplomatic condemnation. In an article published on March 1, China’s state-run Xinhua news agency called the attacks a “flagrant violation” of the purposes and principles of the UN charter. The same article called the intervention a departure from…

The Conversation · Mar 3

Warships as diplomats: how the South African Navy is tasked with building ties with other nations

A naval exercise off the South African coast in January 2026, dubbed Will for Peace and involving the warships of South Africa, China, Russia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Iran, elicited international and domestic controversy. It also contributed to a further souring of relations between South Africa and the…

The Conversation · Mar 3

Before Trump Goes to China, Don’t Miss a Rare Buying Opportunity in This 1 ETF

The REMX ETF isn’t for the faint of heart, but its close ties to U.S.-China politics make it a key fund to watch now.

Barchart · Mar 3

‘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 · Mar 3

Michael Burry Says China Tech Stocks Need Re-evaluation as Cayman Island Shell Trap Looms

Michael Burry voiced concerns about the structural integrity of Chinese tech stocks, claiming that the majority of investors don't really own the companies they think they are betting on.

International Business Times UK · Mar 3

Nvidia's RTX 5070 leaps to top of the Steam Hardware Survey but something looks fishy in the figures

Yep, it's probably China again, but maybe not just the usual Lunar New Year holiday buzz.

PC Gamer · Mar 3

Xi tightens grip on military leadership as three generals ousted ahead of key political gathering

Han Weiguo, Liu Lei, and Gao Jin removed from CPPCC in rare mid-term shake-up

The Independent UK · Mar 3

S&P Futures Plummet as Middle East Conflict Fuels Inflation Fears

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -1.77% this morning as the Middle East conflict has entered its fourth day with no signs of de-escalation, driving oil prices higher and stoking inflation concerns.

Barchart · Mar 3