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Trump could snub China over Strait of Hormuz, but Xi Jinping has the ultimate checkmate

Tensions are high — and oil is at the center.

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US Treasury chief calls Paris talks with China 'very good' before Trump-Xi summit

High-level US and Chinese officials have wrapped up two days of economic discussions in Paris, with the US Secretary of Treasury describing the sessions as productive ahead of President Trump's visit to China.

Euronews

Are US Allies Losing Faith In Trump? New Poll Shows Growing Support For China Partnership

A major ECFR poll of 26,000 people across 21 nations reveals only 16% of Europeans still see the US as an ally, with growing support for China ties.

International Business Times UK

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Trump asks China if visit to Beijing can be delayed a month due to Iran war

US president had earlier hinted trip could be put on hold if President Xi does not help unblock the strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - UK

Trump hints at delaying China summit and urges XI Jinping to intervene in Strait of Hormuz

A cancellation of the face-to-face meeting with the Chinese President could trigger substantial economic repercussions

The Independent UK

US-China trade talks open in Paris, paving the way for Trump-Xi summit

China's official news agency Xinhua reports that representatives from Beijing and Washington have begun their economic and trade talks in Paris

The Independent UK

London, San Francisco and Beijing achieve ‘remarkable reductions’ in air pollution

Cycle lanes, electric cars and other interventions have helped 19 global cities slash levels of pollutants by more than 20%

The Guardian - UK

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China’s rubber-stamp parliament set to approve ‘ethnic unity’ law

New legislation will require schools to use Mandarin by default, taking priority over minority ethnic languages such as Tibetan, Uyghur and Mongolian

The Guardian - UK

Rail diplomacy: China, North Korea to resume passenger train services after six-year suspension

Passenger train services between China and North Korea are set to resume after a six-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Beijing and Pyongyang will see four weekly services, with Dandong to Pyongyang running daily. This move aims to strengthen bilateral ties, though international tourist access remains limited, with tickets currently…

The Times of India

Beijing's dominance in rare earth processing leaves others scrambling to close the gap: 'China is the leader, and the U.S. is far behind'

China accounts for roughly 70% of global rare earth production, but it is the country’s dominance in processing that gives Beijing real leverage.

Fortune

The 'Singapore-washing' strategy starts to unwind as both China and the U.S. closely scrutinize corporate roots

“Singapore-washing is only credible and effective for companies which fully cut off their operational ties to China," one expert said.

Fortune

Europe shouldn’t fear trade war with China, EU agency says

The European Union Institute for Security Studies has said the bloc should adopt an “escalate to de-escalate” strategy toward China, recommending faster deployment of the bloc’s so-called "trade bazooka”.

Euronews

Trump's China visit to be confined to Beijing amid security concerns: Report

US President Donald Trump's upcoming China visit, scheduled from March 31 to April 2, will be limited to Beijing due to a packed schedule and security concerns. While Chinese officials initially considered a multi-city itinerary, time constraints and logistical challenges led to the decision to focus solely on the capital.

The Times of India

The half-abandoned Japanese island at the heart of tensions with China

Kasasa island, in the Seto Inland Sea, has only seven residents but its fate is strongly intertwined with relations between Tokyo and Beijing

The Guardian - AU

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The Times of India

‘A strong fist doesn't mean strong reason’: China warns against interference, regime change in Iran

China's foreign minister Wang Yi cautioned against externally driven regime change in Iran, stating such efforts would lack public backing and escalate regional instability. He emphasized respecting Iran's sovereignty and urged an immediate end to hostilities, advocating for diplomatic solutions and independent regional self-determination. Beijing is ready to help restore…

The Guardian - AU

China’s foreign minister says Iran war ‘should never have happened’

Wang Yi cautioned against a return to the ‘law of the jungle’ but stopped short of criticising Trump directly

The Times of India

‘Xi’s world order died with Khamenei’: The good, the bad, and ugly of US-Iran war for China

China's strategy of balancing interests in the Middle East is challenged by US actions against Iran. This conflict reveals Beijing's inability to protect its partners and reinforces President Xi Jinping's focus on military strength. The situation impacts China's energy security and global standing. Upcoming talks with President Trump will occur…

The Conversation

China’s muted response over war in Iran reflects Beijing’s delicate calculus as a concerned onlooker

China has perfected the role of concerned onlooker as the Middle East conflict spreads across the region.

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China seeks to enhance rare earth advantages, take 'extraordinary measures' to achieve semiconductor breakthroughs — new five-year plan marks doubling down on technological self-reliance

China just released the latest draft of its five-year plan, which mentions it goal of building a more robust "response mechanism" to supply chain threats and focusing on enhancing its "competitive advantages in rare earths."

The Independent UK

China sets lowest growth target in over 30 years as economy feels strain

Beijing is trying to shift from investment-led to consumption-led growth

The Independent UK

Key takeaways from China's new 5-year economic blueprint and growth target

China has set an economic growth target at the slowest since 1991 at the opening of its annual national congress, in what some economists interpreted as a reflection of pragmatism as a weak domestic economy bites

The Guardian - AU

China sets lowest GDP growth target for decades as it braces for economic slowdown

‘High-quality growth’ target of 4.5-5% outlined at Two Sessions as Chinese premier talks of complex situations at home and abroad

The Conversation

As International Women’s Day approaches, why is Mark Carney rejecting gender equity efforts?

The past year marked the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the world’s most comprehensive plan to achieve the equal rights of women and girls.

Radio France Internationale

EU unveils 'Made in Europe' rules in bid to stem industrial decline

The European Union has unveiled new “Made in Europe” regulations to help bolster its manufacturers in the face of competition, including from China. While the bloc’s industry chief has heralded the move as a major shift in economic doctrine, it risks fuelling criticism from Beijing over perceived protectionism.

International Business Times UK

Yu Menglong Mystery Death: Chilling Allegations Of 'Biological Plastination' at Beijing Museum

Chinese actor Yu Menglong's death at 37 has ignited a wave of online allegations, from claims of homicide and sexual abuse to a controversial theory that his body was secretly preserved for 'biological plastination' at a Beijing museum.

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