Iranian Oil Still Flowing to China via Strait of Hormuz | China in Focus
Iran continues to send large amounts of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz to China despite the ongoing war. According to TankerTrackers, nearly...
China Calls in Shipping Giants Amid Panama Canal Tensions | China in Focus
China is calling in executives from the world’s two largest shipping firms to discuss rising shipping costs and international disruptions tied to the Iran...
Does ‘Epic Fury’ Weaken US Deterrence in the Indo-Pacific? | China in Focus
A comment addressing widespread concerns: The Pentagon’s No. 3 official says the strikes on Iran The U.S.-Israel-led military campaign against Iran has some analysts...
China Miscalculated U.S.-Israel Strikes on Iran: Insider Sources | China in Focus
Insider sources suggest China was caught off guard by the U.S.–Israeli strike that killed Iran’s Islamic leader. We examine what Beijing expected from the...
China Plans to Raise 2026 Defense Spending by 7% | China in Focus
China’s top annual political meeting begins Thursday under tight security in Beijing. The Chinese regime aims to raise defense spending by seven percent amid...
Bessent: Control Our Own Destiny, No Choke Points in Our Supply Chains | China in Focus
The United States is pledging to secure critical supply chains—from rare earths to shipbuilding—to counter China, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Meanwhile, Washington’s...
U.S.-China Trade Deal Reached, to Renew Annually | China in Focus
Rare earths, soybeans, fentanyl, and Taiwan: A breakdown of agreements made during President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping—and the issues...
U.S. Military Shifts Focus From Europe to Indo-Pacific
President Trump signals tariff cuts for China in exchange for Beijing’s crackdown on fentanyl. Nvidia’s AI chips and soybeans are also on the table...
Rare Earths, Soybeans, Fentanyl: What to Expect in Trump-Xi Talks | China in Focus
U.S. stock markets are rallying ahead of President Donald Trump’s upcoming meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. What are the key sticking points the...