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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]
CONFLICTSep 7Iran warns South Korea against involvement in Strait of HormuzIran's foreign ministry on Monday warned South Korea against military deployment or involvement in US operations in the Strait of Hormuz, saying such a move would have "serious consequences". The post Iran warns South Korea against involvement in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTSep 7Iran to announce restricted zone outside Hormuz Strait : top security official -- China Economic NetA top security official from Iran states that the country plans to announce a restricted zone outside the Strait of Hormuz. This development could have significant implications for international shipping and regional security.en.ce.cn · China
POLITICSSep 6Iranian official warns Korea Hormuz deployment would mean joining warkoreatimes.co.kr · South Korea
CONFLICTSep 5Iranian official warns Korea Hormuz deployment would mean joining warkoreatimes.co.kr · South Korea
POLITICSSep 5China rise , Iran ties fuel global shift challenging US hegemony : Analystspresstv.co.uk
POLITICSSep 4Trump calls Iran war ‘small potatoes’, compares US deaths with Vietnam warUS President Donald Trump called the Iran war small potatoes, saying only 18 Americans had been killed.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 4Oil use and emissions fell in China as Iran war curbed imports. Will it be a lasting change?This is the first time that reductions in oil consumption – rather than coal – have been responsible for a drop in China's CO2 emissions.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 4EU joins U.S. sanctions push on Iran as South Korea weighs Hormuz deploymentThe EU formally joined the U.S.-led sanctions campaign against Iran, while South Korea said it's weighing a military role to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.CNBC
POLITICSSep 4China willing to play ball with US on Iran economic isolation : Vance says Beijing more responsible than TehranChina reportedly indicates willingness to cooperate with the US regarding the economic isolation of Iran, with Vance stating Beijing is more responsible than Tehran. This suggests a potential shift in international pressure on Iran and evolving US-China relations.taiwansun.com · China
POLITICSSep 4China willing to play ball with US on Iran economic isolation : Vance says Beijing more responsible than TehranChina is reportedly willing to cooperate with the US regarding the economic isolation of Iran, according to Vance, who states Beijing is more responsible than Tehran. This suggests a potential alignment between major powers on a significant international policy issue, impacting a Middle Eastern nation.batonrougepost.com · United States
POLITICSSep 3China Isn’t Scared of Trump’s Squeeze on IranBeijing has plenty of leverage to deter Washington.Foreign Policy
POLITICSSep 3China’s support for Iran shows its limits as US ramps up pressure on TehranBeijing's support for Tehran is balanced against other relationships in the region, analysts say.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 3Will China Reap the Benefits of Trump Hormuz Standoff With Iran ? An article analyzes whether China will benefit from a standoff between the Trump administration and Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting a focus on international political and economic implications.haaretz.com · Israel
POLITICSSep 3Trump Says China Relatively Inactive on Iran as Xi , Pezeshkian Hold Brief TalksDonald Trump commented on China's involvement regarding Iran during brief talks between Xi and Pezeshkian. This highlights international geopolitical dynamics and the perspectives of global leaders on regional issues.theepochtimes.com · United States
BUSINESSBREAKINGSep 2South Korea KOSPI Plunges Nearly 4 % As Chip Stocks Sink And Global Bond Selloff Deepens Amid Iran FearsSouth Korea's KOSPI index has plunged nearly 4%, driven by sinking chip stocks and a deepening global bond selloff. This market downturn is occurring amidst fears related to Iran.ibtimes.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 2China's Xi keeps Iranian president at arm's length weeks ahead of Trump summitChina's Xi gave Iran's Pezeshkian a brief, low-profile audience at the SCO summit, as Beijing seeks to avoid appearing close to Tehran ahead of a high-stakes summit with Trump.CNBC
POLITICSSep 1China Xi arrives in Egypt as US sanctions threat looms over Iran linksChinese President Xi has arrived in Egypt amidst a looming US sanctions threat related to Iran's international links. This highlights complex geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East.bssnews.net · Bangladesh
BUSINESSSep 1Shein shares fall on Hong Kong debut as parcel duties and Iran costs biteShein has listed in Hong Kong after failed attempts in New York and London, as US tariffs and rising shipping costs squeeze the fast-fashion giant's profits.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 30Will US threats over Iran be the last straw for Beijing?Earlier this month, when US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened sanctions against any nation continuing to purchase Iranian crude oil, he did not name China. He did not need to. China, the Islamic Republic’s largest oil customer, is squarely in Washington’s crosshairs. The US has already unveiled new sanctions against 60 individuals, companies and vessels linked to Iranian trade, including some in mainland China and Hong Kong. Just three months after the May summit between President Xi...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 29World : Leaders of Russia , China , Iran to attend summit in KyLeaders from Russia, China, and Iran are expected to attend a summit in Ky. This event signifies a significant diplomatic gathering of influential global powers.newvision.co.ug · Uganda
MILITARYAug 29Report : Iran War Drains US Weapons Stocks , Raising Fears Over China , Russia Threatsi24news.tv · Israel
POLITICSAug 29China’s Middle East policy at a crossroads 6 months into US-Israeli war on IranGulf states are making a strategic pivot as the war in Iran drags on into its sixth month, but observers warn that their shift towards self-reliant defence networks could test China’s “involvement without commitment” strategy in the region. The war has forced Gulf leaders to face the reality that neither the United States nor China is able to protect them from attacks by Iran. On Wednesday, the Iranian army warned that any “possible future war” with the United States could spread across the...South China Morning Post