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 · Apr 23
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 · Apr 22
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 · Apr 21
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 · Apr 21
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 · Apr 21
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 · Apr 19
China is the Iran war's biggest winner. It never fired a shot It patiently exploited America's distraction and discord. Axios · Apr 19
‘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 · Apr 19
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 · Apr 18
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 · Apr 18
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. The Times of India · Apr 18
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 Mary Sue · Apr 16
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 · Apr 16
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 Independent UK · Apr 16
The Mary Sue · Apr 15 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…
Reason · Apr 15 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 · Apr 15 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 · Apr 15 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 · Apr 15 Trump hopes Xi Jinping will give him a ‘big, fat hug’ over Strait of Hormuz reopening IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 15 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 · Apr 15 '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 · Apr 15 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
The Independent UK · Apr 15 Vietnam’s new leader meets China’s Xi on his first overseas trip Chinese President Xi Jinping is calling on Beijing and Hanoi to prioritize advancing infrastructure connectivity and strengthen their collaborations in emerging fields like artificial intelligence and semiconductors
Axios · Apr 15 Americans grow a bit friendlier toward China Fewer Americans now see China as an "enemy."
The Independent UK · Apr 15 Xi calls China-Russia ties 'precious' in current international context Chinese President Xi Jinping has praised the stability and certainty of China-Russia relations, calling them precious in the face of an international landscape intertwined with changes and chaos