Iran War Puts Pressure on China’s Chemical Industry Chain, Pushing up Prices for Plastics, Methanol
As oil tankers halt operations in the Middle East to avoid risks amid the ongoing Iran war, crude oil and chemical raw material prices...
Former Marine Indicted for Disclosing Classified US Defense Information
A former U.S. Marine has been indicted for allegedly handing over national defense information to two individuals, including one believed to be in China....
China Restarts Large Scale Military Drills Around Taiwan After Sudden Hiaitus
Taiwan has detected a resumption of large-scale Chinese military drills in the Taiwan Strait, with 26 sorties between March 14 and March 15. The...
Beijing’s Response to US–Israel Strikes on Iran Reveals Its Military and Energy-Driven Motives: Experts
News Analysis The joint U.S.–Israel military strikes on Iran on Feb. 28 sent shock waves through the Chinese regime, which has shown a carefully...
Top US, China Trade Negotiators Meet in Paris Ahead of Trump’s Visit to Beijing
Top trade negotiators from the United States and China kicked off a new round of talks in Paris on March 15, less than two...
3 More Members of Iranian Soccer Team Decide to Return Home After Being Granted Asylum in Australia
Three members of Iran’s women’s soccer team who had sought asylum in Australia have elected to return to their home country this weekend, the...
China Continues Importing Iranian Oil Through ‘Backdoor’ Route Bypassing Strait of Hormuz
China continues to receive Iranian crude oil through alternative routes designed to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, a global energy chokepoint at risk of...
China’s Fuel Price Hike Triggers Gas Lines as Global Oil Prices Climb
China raised domestic fuel prices for the fourth time this year as global crude prices surged amid the Iran war, increasing costs for drivers...
Taiwan’s ‘Baseball Diplomacy’ Exposes Failure of China’s Intimidation Tactics: Analysts
Beijing’s reactions to a senior Taiwanese official’s personal trip to Japan show that the regime’s attempts to isolate the self-ruled democracy are backfiring, experts...