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The Guardian view on China’s carrots and sticks: Trump should not shift on Taiwan when he visits Beijing

Editorial: Xi Jinping hopes that the president may water down US support for a vibrant democracy. Defending the status quo would be better for America too

The Guardian - UK

The Latest: Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a second day of grilling from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with senators getting their first opportunity to confront or praise the Pentagon chief over his handling of the Iran war

The Independent UK

Changing Consumer Tastes Are Likely Permanently Changing Orange Juice, Cotton Futures Prices

Orange juice prices are poised to close out April at their lowest level in four years as consumers continue to pivot away from the higher-sugar drink.

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China teases possible first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in new video

China expected to build at least six more aircraft carriers before 2035

The Independent UK

Taiwanese president forced to cancel visit to African ally after ‘pressure campaign’ from China

Lai Ching-te was set to fly through the airspace of Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar to visit Taiwan’s only diplomatic ally in Africa

The Independent UK

China's Molten Salt 'Energy Fortress' Built For Oil Shortages Like The One The World Is Experiencing: Report

China's Jinta molten salt energy tower stands as an "energy fortress" designed to help the country absorb the oil shock caused by the tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times

Chinese President Xi Jinping Makes Direct Comment on Strait of Hormuz

Chinese President Xi Jinping directly addressed the issue involving the Strait of Hormuz, urging the US and Iran to keep it open.

International Business Times

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Business Brief (April 21): China Expresses Concern Over U.S. Interception of Iranian Ship

ByteDance’s net profit drops over 70% due to AI investments; Shanghai encourages internet platforms to pursue mergers and acquisitions

Caixin Global

Ali Khamenei In Limbo: Seven Weeks Post-Assassination, Iran 'Too Afraid' To Bury Leader

Seven weeks after his assassination, Ali Khamenei still lies unburied as Iran's leaders hesitate over a state funeral amid war with the US and fears of how the streets might respond.

International Business Times UK

China is the Iran war's biggest winner. It never fired a shot

It patiently exploited America's distraction and discord.

Axios

‘I was tortured in a Chinese detention camp for Uyghurs. Starmer’s approval of a new embassy is a betrayal’

INTERVIEW: Exclusive: Sayragul Sauytbay, the vice president of the East Turkestan government-in-exile, says she was tortured and abused while in Chinese detention. She tells Alex Croft that the UK has chosen to sweep China’s human rights record under the rug

The Independent UK

Why Did Iran Close the Strait of Hormuz Hours After Donald Trump Said It Was Open?

Iran has reimposed strict controls over the Strait of Hormuz just hours after Donald Trump claimed Tehran had agreed never to close the vital waterway again.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Assassination Plot: General Claims 20k Iranian Sleeper Agents Are Active To Target POTUS

A retired US general's claim of thousands of Iranian sleeper agents, a mysterious drone near Mar-a-Lago and rising base alerts fuel fresh fears for Trump's safety as officials stay largely silent.

International Business Times UK

President Xi 'very happy' over Hormuz reopening: Trump says 'looking forward' to 'special' meeting in China

President Trump stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping is pleased with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump anticipates a "special and potentially historic" meeting next month in China, where "much will be accomplished." This comes amid disruptions to global oil supplies due to Middle East conflict.

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The Mary Sue

Donald Trump is waiting for a ‘big fat’ hug from his sworn enemy, but what follows might turn things around

President Donald Trump just dropped a Truth Social post that’s equal parts swagger and warning as he gears up for his trip to China next month. The post, which landed ahead of his May 14-15 meeting with President Xi Jinping, starts with a boast about permanently opening the Strait of…

The Independent UK

Kazakhstan jails peaceful protesters for five years after demonstration ‘displeases’ China

Protesters demanding release of Kazakh national detained in Xinjiang burned Chinese flags and portrait of Xi Jinping

The Independent UK

China raises pressure on underground Catholics to join official church, Human Rights Watch finds

Human Rights Watch, in a detailed new report, says Chinese authorities are increasing pressure on underground Catholic communities to join the state-controlled official church while tightening surveillance and travel restrictions on all of China’s estimated 12 million Catholics

The Mary Sue

Donald Trump wanted ‘America First’ but got ‘America Alone’ as Spain announces closer EU-China ties

Donald Trump’s vision of America First is looking more like ‘America Alone’ after Spain just doubled down on its push for closer EU-China ties. During a high-profile meeting in Beijing on April 14, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping openly praised Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez as a key bridge between…

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Reason

Hungary Breaks Free: How Voters Ended 16 Years of Orbán's Iron Rule

Everyone could see who, and what, was responsible for Hungary’s economic malaise.

The Times of India

Love in the time of blockades: Trump seeks a ‘fat hug’ from Xi amidst Hormuz howler

President Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz permanently open for China and the world, claiming Beijing assured him it would cease arms shipments to Iran. This announcement follows a naval blockade, causing global economic disruption. Trump's unpredictable approach, blending military pressure with personal diplomacy, fuels speculation about escalation or de-escalation,…

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Stuns Diplomats by Claiming Xi Jinping Will Give Him a 'Big, Fat Hug' Over Iran Deal

Donald Trump's prediction that Xi Jinping will give him a 'big, fat, hug' over his Iran and Strait of Hormuz strategy collides with Beijing's silence and its public focus on shoring up ties with Moscow.

The Independent UK

Trump hopes Xi Jinping will give him a ‘big, fat hug’ over Strait of Hormuz reopening

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The Independent UK

Trump puts China’s Xi ‘and the world’ on notice that the US is ‘very good at fighting’

Bizarre social media post comes exactly a month before Trump is set to visit Beijing

The Times of India

'Xi will give me big, fat hug': Trump says he opened Hormuz for China ... 'and the world'

President Trump claims China is pleased with his decision to permanently open the Strait of Hormuz, stating he's acting for their benefit and the world's. He asserts China has agreed to cease weapon shipments to Iran and anticipates a warm reception from President Xi during an upcoming visit, highlighting smart…

The Guardian - UK

Short-term gains for China from US-Iran war may turn to longer-term pain

Beijing may be reaping some diplomatic benefit but Trump’s war holds risks for its energy security and economy

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