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Iran’s defense minister goes to China on first reported foreign trip since conflict with Israel
Iran’s defense minister has traveled to diplomatic and economic ally China on his first reported trip abroad since a 12-day ...
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Israel-Iran conflict exposed China’s ‘limited leverage’, say analysts
China called for a ceasefire. But despite its recent history of mediation in the region, its role was limited this time.
China Condemns Foreign ‘Bullying’ But Offers Iran Little More
China’s defense minister condemned foreign hegemony and bullying in a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Wednesday, though ...
China Confirms US Trade Framework as Trump Pursues More Deals
It’s been a week of wins for US President Donald Trump. A ceasefire between Israel and Iran, NATO agreed to increase defense ...
Israel-Iran war highlights Asia’s dependence on Middle East oil, and slow progress on clean energy
Asia’s dependence on Middle East oil and gas — and its slow shift to clean energy — leave it vulnerable to disruptions in ...
Israel-Iran Conflict Spurs China to Reconsider Russian Gas Pipeline
The Power of Siberia 2 project has been stalled for years, but Beijing is growing concerned about the reliability of oil and ...
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China ‘condemns’ Israel attack on Iran as it looks to show itself as a potential peace broker - CNN
As an unprecedented Israeli attack on Iran last week sparks a spiraling conflict between the two enemy states, China has seen an opportunity to cast itself as potential peace broker – and an ...
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How Iran Could Escalate
It was predictable that Iran would retaliate against Trump’s bombing of its nuclear sites early on Sunday. The question was ...