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China’s 'ice-cold' calculus: Why Tehran can’t count on Beijing

Despite Iran's critical economic reliance on China, Beijing's response to strikes on its leader was limited to verbal condemnation and calls for de-escalation. China prioritizes its broader economic interests and balanced regional ties over defending Tehran militarily, demonstrating a strategic calculus that favors diplomacy and deniability over direct intervention or…

The Times of India

Trump’s show of force in the Middle East creates a weakness China can exploit

Beijing can again leverage its critical minerals dominance over an increasingly busy US military, as Taiwan slides further down the White House list of priorities

The Guardian - UK

More generals purged as delegates gather for China’s Two Sessions event

Spectre of military upheaval will hang over annual meetings where Beijing’s five-year plan will be launched

The Guardian - AU

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China says US didn’t inform it before attacking Iran as one national confirmed dead

Beijing says US-Israeli strikes violate international law

The Independent UK

China condemns US strikes on Iran as ‘brazen aggression'; presses for ‘dialogue and negotiation’

China on Monday called for an immediate ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran, warning that the escalating conflict could spread across the neighbouring countries after Iran’s retaliation against US bases in the Gulf region.

The Times of India

‘Cynical violation of law’: Russia, China condemn killing of Khamenei in US-Israel strikes; call for end to military action

The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes has ignited sharp criticism from Russia and China, who decry the act as a violation of international law and sovereignty. Both nations urge an immediate halt to military operations, highlighting escalating regional instability and a widening geopolitical divide.

The Times of India

Twenty-year sentence for Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai is a further blow for journalists feeling the heat of Beijing’s crackdown on press freedom

The sentencing of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison on February 8 on charges of sedition and collusion with foreign forces prompted international outrage.

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The Week Ahead (March 2–8): China’s Two Sessions Set the Policy Agenda; Trump Meets Tech CEOs

The PBOC slashes banks’ forex risk reserve ratio to zero, Apple plans product launches, and Beijing prepares for major political and bond-market events

Caixin Global

Chipmakers still suffering from rare earth shortages, says report — US-China trade truce apparently still hasn’t eased pressures despite agreement taking place in October last year

Sources told Reuters that some U.S. chipmaking firms are running low on scandium — a crucial rare earth material for making 5G chips — as they suffer delays from acquiring export licenses from Beijing.

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Top five things Germany's Merz should do to make his China trip a success

While the German chancellor is visiting China in a major test of whether he can establish a relationship with President Xi and promote trade with Beijing in favour of the German economy, Euronews asked a China expert and Merz adviser for their top tips.

Euronews

Germany's Chancellor Merz kicks off China visit with landmark Airbus deal

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz began his pivotal visit to China by announcing a significant Airbus order from Beijing, which is poised to purchase up to 120 aircraft, including A320neo and A350 models.

Radio France Internationale

Merz tours Forbidden City during key China trade discussions

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz continued his first official visit to China with a tour of Beijing’s Forbidden City, as Berlin pushes for a more balanced trade relationship amid growing economic tensions.

Euronews

'The fact I'm alive is totally remarkable' – After being told he had months to live, this cyclist rode 35,000km to Beijing

In 2018, Luke Grenfell-Shaw faced a double trauma that would test his resilience to the limit. Tom Davidson meets the cyclist who turned adversity into ambition

Cycling Weekly

China to buy up to 120 Airbus aircraft, Germany's Merz says during Beijing visit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday to deepen ties between two of the world's leading economies.

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The Times of India

‘Great potential for growth’: Germany’s Friedrich Merz seeks closer China ties, presses Beijing on Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday called for closer cooperation with China while pressing for fairer trade rules and urging Beijing to use its influence to help end the war in Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Trade, Ukraine and new world order are top concerns on German leader's visit to China

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit China as Germany worries about rising Chinese competition and Beijing’s stance on Ukraine

The Independent UK

China puts Japanese companies on export control lists as tensions rise

China has put 20 Japanese companies on an export control list and 20 others on a watchlist, as tensions continue over the Japanese leader’s previous comments on Taiwan, the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own

International Business Times UK

Washington Declassifies Evidence of Chinese Underground Nuclear Blast as Arms Race Fears Mount

A US official has presented evidence of a secret Chinese nuclear test, raising tensions in global arms control discussions.

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The Independent UK

US sheds light on its allegation of Chinese nuclear test and urges nations to push for disarmament

A U.S. official focusing on arms control has provided what he called new, declassified details of a Chinese underground nuclear test nearly six years ago

The Times of India

China to attain nuclear parity with US? Washington warns against Beijing's ‘rapid’ nuke build-up

Washington has accused Beijing of a rapid, secret nuclear build-up, urging China's inclusion in future arms control talks. Citing China's expanding arsenal and fissile material production, the US believes a new treaty is necessary following New START's lapse. This development raises concerns about a potential arms race, with the US…

The Independent UK

A Hong Kong court uphold the convictions of about a dozen activists in national security case

A Hong Kong court has dismissed all appeals arising from the city’s biggest case brought under a Beijing-imposed national security law

The Times of India

Bid to undermine Dhaka's cooperation with Beijing doomed to failure: China

China affirmed its readiness to boost cooperation with Bangladesh's new government, warning that attempts to disrupt their partnership are destined to fail. This comes amid US concerns over Chinese influence in South Asia and a US emphasis on a free and open Indo-Pacific. Beijing also expressed hope for progress on…

The Independent UK

NBC’s big Olympics bet looks smarter as Milan audience up 94% from Beijing

NBC’s Olympics bet looks strong again as viewers pour back in for the Milan Winter Games

The Guardian - UK

China overtakes US as Germany’s top trading partner

Friedrich Merz to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing, with goods worth €251bn traded between two countries in 2025

The Independent UK

Bruce Mouat rues decisive missed shots as Great Britain settle for silver

Mouat, Grant Hardie, Bobby Lammie and Hammy McMillan were looking to upgrade the silver medal they won four years ago in Beijing.

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