U.S. Threatens Sanctions on Chinese Banks Over Iran Aid | China in Focus
The United States is waging economic warfare against Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he warned Chinese banks that doing business with Iran could...
Chinese Tanker Forced Back to Strait of Hormuz | China in Focus
A Chinese tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz but was later made to turn back by U.S. forces. War Secretary Pete Hegseth is...
China Satellite Monitors U.S. Military Bases for Iran: Report | China in Focus
Leaked documents show a Chinese satellite tracked U.S. bases for Iran for years, with possible ties to recent attacks on U.S. aircraft. Meanwhile, President...
Closure of Strait of Hormuz Hits China Hard | China in Focus
Tensions are growing between the United States and China over Iran. President Donald Trump is blockading the Strait of Hormuz—Beijing strongly opposes the move....
Trump to China: No Weapons for Iran, or 50 Percent Tariff | China in Focus
President Donald Trump is warning that China—or any other country sending weapons to Iran—could face a 50 percent tariff. That comes after reports suggest...
Taiwan Opposition Leader Meets China’s Xi in Beijing | China in Focus
China’s Xi Jinping is telling Taiwan’s opposition leader the island is part of Communist China—during their first meeting in a decade. Taiwan’s government is...
Chinese Vessels Await ‘OK’ to Transit Strait of Hormuz | China in Focus
In the first 24 hours of Iran’s ceasefire, three Chinese vessels were left waiting at the Strait of Hormuz. No passage without Tehran’s approval....
Behind China’s Mediator Role: Oil, Hormuz, and US Talks | China in Focus
Iran has moved toward cease-fire talks, and three Iranian officials told The New York Times the push came from Beijing. We take a closer...
China, Russia Block UN Push on Strait of Hormuz | China in Focus
China and Russia have blocked a United Nations resolution to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Mysterious drones near U.S. military bases are...