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'Unusual': Two Chinese vessels abort bid to pass Strait of Hormuz despite Iran's assurances of safe passage

Two large Chinese-linked container ships made an abrupt U-turn near the Strait of Hormuz on Friday as Iran tightens its grip on one of the key passages for global shipping. Ship-tracking data showed the CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean, both linked to China’s state-owned COSCO Shipping, attempted to…

The Times of India

China opens investigations into US trade practices in response to Trump tariff moves

China has opened two investigations into U.S. trade practices ahead of an upcoming visit by President Donald Trump in May

The Independent UK

Malaysian vessels permitted to travel through strait of Hormuz, country’s PM says after Iran talks

A trickle of cargo ships and tankers – mostly Iranian, but some from Thailand and China – have made it through the strait since the war began

The Guardian - AU

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Man accused of shadow police operations 'led troupe of lion dancers at No10'

Dual Chinese-British national Peter Wai, 38, worked as a special constable with the City of London Police when he allegedly committed offences under the National Security Act

Evening Standard

Iran starts to formalize its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz with a 'toll booth' regime

Iran is cementing its hold over the Strait of Hormuz, demanding vessels give up detailed information and detour into Iranian waters before being vetted by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on China and Iran: the war poses bigger questions for Beijing than where to get its oil

Editorial: The limits of its partnership with Tehran are unsurprising. But this conflict raises broader issues for the superpower

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s China visit set for May 14–15 after delay over Iran war; talks with Xi planned in Beijing

President Donald Trump will visit China on May 14-15 for state talks with President Xi Jinping in Beijing, a meeting rescheduled due to the Iran conflict. This marks Trump's first trip to China in eight years and follows a previous trade truce. Discussions are anticipated to cover trade, Taiwan, and…

The Times of India

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Australia refuses to say how many Chinese nationals are arriving by boat, saying it may damage bilateral relations

Exclusive: Indonesia reports growing number of attempts by Chinese nationals to organise boat journeys, as Australian authorities refuse to reveal details

The Guardian - AU

‘They can reach me wherever’: China using financial tactics to coerce people who flee, says report

UK urged to tackle transnational repression, as dissidents say Beijing has targeted them with tax bills and other threats

The Guardian - UK

China’s 134-kilometre canal: The bold project that could rewrite global trade routes

China is currently undertaking a massive infrastructural project, which involves the construction of an 83-mile (approximately 134-kilometre) canal that will enable the direct connection of the interior of the country to the sea. This massive infrastructural project, which has been likened to the Pinglu Canal, is part of the long-term…

The Times of India

Retired police officer denies working as spy for Hong Kong government in UK

Bill Yuen, 65, who worked for the Hong Kong Economic Trade Office in London, is accused of assisting a foreign intelligence service.

Evening Standard

China protests to Japan over alleged break-in at its embassy in Tokyo

China has lodged a protest to Japan over an alleged break-in at the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo

The Independent UK

The Oil Crisis You Haven't Heard About: Why Vietnam, Bangladesh, and the Philippines Face an Energy Emergency

The US-Israel-Iran conflict impacts global oil markets, causing fuel shortages in Southeast Asia. Discover how Vietnam, Bangladesh, and the Philippines manage the crisis and its effect on supply chains and oil prices.

International Business Times UK

Kim Jong Un calls Pyongyang's nuclear status irreversible, warns against 'most hostile' South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said his country will not give up its nuclear weapons and will continue with a hard-line stance, calling South Korea its “most hostile” state and accusing the United States of “state terrorism.” He signalled readiness for either confrontation or dialogue, while talks with…

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Asian shares mostly rebound after Trump hints at a possible end to the Iran war

Asian benchmarks are mostly rebounding, echoing the cautious relief that swept through Wall Street after President Donald Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a possible end to their war

Evening Standard

Protesters cursed Hong Kong accused and his family ‘to die’, court told

Bill Yuen and Peter Wai are on trial at the Old Bailey on charges under the National Security Act.

Radio France Internationale

Kenya, Uganda open rail extension burdened by Chinese debt

The presidents of Kenya and Uganda met near their shared border Saturday to mark the multi-billion-dollar, long-delayed extension of a Chinese-built railway that has left Kenya heavily in debt.

The Guardian - AU

China has been preparing for a global energy crisis for years. It is paying off now

As other Asian economies race to conserve energy, China has huge reserves of oil and gas as well as alternative energy sources like wind and solar

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The Independent UK

Macao lawmakers pass a bill allowing closed-door trials for national security reasons

Macao’s lawmakers on Thursday unanimously passed a law that could allow closed-door court proceedings if the authorities deemed public hearings would harm national security

The Independent UK

A new U.S. trade deal with Indonesia secures fossil fuels and access to critical minerals

A new trade pact between the United States and Indonesia binds the Southeast Asian nation’s resource wealth and energy future more closely to Washington’s strategic needs

The Independent UK

About 90 ships have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since war began. Here’s how

Most shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which supplies roughly one-fifth of the world’s crude oil, has been halted since early March

The Independent UK

Japan records trade surplus as export growth balances out weak China demand

Japan has recorded a trade surplus of 57.3 billion yen, or $360 million, in February, according to government data, reversing from a deficit a month earlier

Evening Standard

Family received ‘very distressing news’ about Jimmy Lai’s health, son says

The Hong Kong democracy campaigner and British citizen was sentenced to 20 years in prison last month under a security law imposed by China.

Tom’s Hardware

Global chip supply chain under threat as US-Iran conflict enters third week — Strait of Hormuz blockade is days away from crippling Taiwan's semiconductor industry

Taiwan imports almost all of its energy and requires large amounts of LNG to sustain its electrical grid. That grid is then used by local chipmakers — like TSMC who is responsible for making most of the world's high-end chips. Fabrication for these chips requires helium, which Taiwan also imports…

The Guardian - AU

Iran says it will retaliate after key figure killed – as it happened

Iranian army chief Amir Hatami threatened to launch a ‘decisive and regrettable’ retaliation for the killing

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