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POLITICS3h agoIn a Signal to Trump, Beijing Hosts Iranian Diplomat Ahead of U.S.-China SummitChina renewed calls for an end to the fighting in the Middle East while demonstrating its influence over Tehran.NYT World
BUSINESS7h agoTesla revives China discounts; Iran war drives shift to electric cars: 7 EV readsWe have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Market squeeze: Tesla revives China price cuts to stem slumping deliveries Tesla China has launched discounts on its Shanghai-made cars for the first time since the end of 2024, responding to falling deliveries in the world’s largest market for electric vehicles (EVs). 2. ‘Key pillar’:...South China Morning Post
CONFLICT15h agoIran war live: Iran’s top diplomat heads to China as war drags onIranian foreign minister heads to China as Beijing seeks to mediate an end to the war.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS21h agoDispatch from Seoul: How Asian allies can help the US with IranAllies in the Asia-Pacific should recognize that they cannot continue to be perceived as unwilling to assist the US in its conflict with Iran. The post Dispatch from Seoul: How Asian allies can help the US with Iran appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
POLITICS23h agoCan China play peacemaker as Iran’s foreign minister heads to Beijing?Tehran and Beijing explore diplomatic paths amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1d agoIran’s top diplomat heads to China for talks as Middle East diplomacy faltersIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will meet with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in China on Wednesday, amid stalled diplomatic efforts to de-escalate conflicts in the Middle East. The meeting comes during the countdown to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States for a summit next week with his US counterpart Donald Trump, when the war on Iran and disruption of energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are expected to be high on the agenda. Fighting has also erupted...South China Morning Post
CONFLICT1d agoOnly China, India, and Russia Can End the Iran WarWashington needs its rivals to create peace on its behalf.Foreign Policy
BUSINESS1d agoHuawei’s US trial puts jury to the test amid China, Iran linksThe unique circumstances surrounding Huawei Technologies’ landmark trial in a US court made jury selection especially important to ensuring a fair trial for the Chinese tech giant, according to US litigation experts. Known as voir dire, the process allows the presiding judge and two legal teams to question prospective jurors before the trial begins to identify possible bias and conflicts that could impede their ability to adjudicate the case in a “fair and impartial” way. Richard Gabriel,...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoChina Denies Supplying Iran Images Of US Military Base In Jordan"We firmly oppose groundless suspicion and accusations without evidence," Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told a regular news conference on Monday. The post China Denies Supplying Iran Images Of US Military Base In Jordan appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
MILITARY2d agoChina denies sharing intelligence with IranChina denied sharing satellite images with Iran before the attack on a base in Jordan that caused US casualties. President Trump downplayed accusations of mutual espionage between China and the United States, stating that it is common practice.Clarín
CONFLICT2d agoTrump downplays report China entities helped Iran before attack that killed US troopschannelnewsasia · philippines
CONFLICT2d agoTrump dismisses report China supplied intel to IranThe US president downplayed reports that Chinese entities had given Iran satellite imagery before a strike on a military base in Jordan that killed three American soldiers.DW News [en]
CONFLICT2d ago‘They basically do what we do’: Trump downplays China-Iran satellite imagery reportTrump dismissed a report alleging that Iran obtained Chinese satellite imagery before a July strike on a US base in Jordan that killed three American troops.moneycontrol · india
CONFLICT3d agoIran joins Russia , China at BRICS conference calling for a halt to escalation as Middle East war widensnypost.com · United States
CYBER5d agoChina, Iran among countries that have used AI to aid spying, Anthropic saysAnthropic said Thursday it shut down multiple cases of state-sponsored surveillance operations that used its artificial intelligence (AI) models, and warned that governments and state-aligned actors are increasingly using AI to spy on ethnic minorities and dissidents. The post China, Iran among countries that have used AI to aid spying, Anthropic says appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBER5d agoAnthropic foils AI surveillance targeting dissidents in China, Iran and West AfricaAnthropic said Thursday it had disrupted several state-sponsored surveillance operations using its artificial intelligence models, warning of the growing AI use to target dissidents and minorities. The campaigns, detected between January and July, originated in China, Iran and West Africa and targeted diaspora communities, including Hong Kong pro-democracy activists.France 24 [en]
CONFLICT5d agoForeign Ministers of South Korea and Iran address the Hormuz situation in a callThe Foreign Ministers of South Korea and Iran discussed the crisis in Hormuz, crucial for energy supply, amid US pressure. Tehran warns of possible repercussions if South Korea intervenes militarily, while Seoul evaluates its participation in the conflict.Clarín
CYBER5d agoChina and Iran, among the countries that have used AI for espionage, according to AnthropicClarín
BUSINESS6d ago'Saved the day': How China helped keep the lid on oil price surge as Iran war disrupted suppliesChina's crude stockpiling and subsequent pullback on purchases since the war erupted in late February has helped the world avoid a deeper energy crisis.CNBC
BUSINESS6d agoOver 65% of cars sold in China are now EVs as Iran war drives electric shiftChina’s electric vehicle (EV) adoption rate has hit an all-time high, as the Iran war drives motorists to shift away from petrol cars despite a sluggish automotive market. A record 65.2 per cent of the 1.54 million cars sold in mainland China last month were either pure electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles, data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) showed. The figure broke the previous record of 65.1 per cent set a month earlier. “Consumers are convinced of EVs’ advantages now that...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 9Caught between US and Iran, South Korea weighs Hormuz roleSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 9Explainer : What to know about Iran economic war headquarters -- China Economic NetThis article explains the concept of Iran's economic war headquarters. It provides insight into Iran's strategies regarding economic conflict.en.ce.cn · China
BUSINESSSep 9China’s factory-gate price growth picks up in August as Iran war fuels energy volatilityChina’s factory-gate price growth accelerated in August, while consumer inflation picked up again, amid volatile energy and commodity costs linked to the US-Israel war on Iran. The producer price index rose 3.8 per cent year on year last month, up from 3.5 per cent in July, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Wednesday. The reading beat a 3.6 per cent projection from economists polled by financial data provider Wind. Meanwhile, the consumer price index (CPI),...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTSep 8How South Korea finds itself trapped in the US-Iran warAl Jazeera [en]