Beijing Backs Havana as US Sanctions Tighten

China Cuba relations come into sharper focus as Beijing backs Havana amid tighter US sanctions, raising questions for global diplomacy and regional trade ties.

China tariff cuts on African goods, gap persists

China tariff policy now widens duty-free access for more African goods, but exporters still face logistics, rules, and price pressures that keep gaps wide.

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.

Guangdong backs Hong Kong Northern Metropolis drive

Guangdong will align policy, transport and industry with northern metropolis hong kong, targeting cross border projects, jobs and new growth in 2025.

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

China and Vietnam Pledge to Ease South China Sea Tensions Through Dialogue

China and Vietnam have reaffirmed their commitment to managing disputes in the South China Sea, signaling a cautious step toward reducing tensions in the contested waters. The agreement was outlined in a joint communiqué following high level talks between the two nations. During