Xi-Trump summit talks test China-US investment ties

China-US investment is unlikely to rebound quickly even if Xi-Trump summit talks proceed, as policy risks and US-China trade frictions still constrain deals.

China tells UN Japan could attempt nuclear breakout

China Japan nuclear warning intensifies as Beijing urges the UN to scrutinize Tokyo’s latent capability, raising regional deterrence and alliance risks.

China mineral dominance claims test supply chains

China mineral dominance is back in focus as Beijing touts reserves and tightens resource security, reshaping rare earths trade and the global supply chain.

China stance on UAE Opec exit amid Iran crisis

China Opec withdrawal is in focus as UAE weighs an Opec exit during the Iran war oil crisis, reshaping global oil markets and supply security.

China steps up Hormuz sea lane security planning

China maritime security planning is intensifying as the Strait of Hormuz volatility raises sea lane protection demands and global trade risks for importers.

US Accuses China of Pressuring African States After Taiwan Leader’s Flight Route Blocked

The United States has accused China of pressuring several African nations to block overflight access for Taiwan’s leader, in what Washington described as an abuse of international civil aviation norms. The dispute comes after reports that multiple countries revoked permission for a planned

Ray Dalio Warns US-China Ties Shape a New Era

Ray Dalio argues US-China relations now anchor global stability, with major economic impact as geopolitical tensions rise and policy signals harden.

Iran lets two French ex-detainees leave safely

Iran has allowed two French former detainees to depart, a move watched across China geopolitics as Iran diplomacy and France ties shift in real time.

Trump’s Iran Tariffs Put Pressure on China to Rethink Trade Strategy With Tehran

The United States’ latest move to impose secondary tariffs on countries trading with Iran is expected to raise China’s oil import costs in the short term and force Beijing to reassess how it manages one of its most sensitive overseas economic relationships. Analysts

US Pushes for AI Military Dominance to Stay Ahead of China With New Strategy

The United States has unveiled a new military strategy aimed at securing what it calls overwhelming dominance in artificial intelligence, as Washington seeks to stay ahead of China in the accelerating race to apply AI to warfare and defence planning. Senior US defence