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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
CONFLICTAug 29China massive oil reserves give Beijing leverage during Iran warfinance.yahoo.com · United States
POLITICSAug 29Leaders of Russia , China , Iran to Attend Summit in KyrgyzstanThe leaders of Russia, China, and Iran are scheduled to attend a summit in Kyrgyzstan. This signifies a high-level diplomatic gathering involving key global powers.english.aawsat.com · Syria
POLITICSAug 28US Treasury sanctions Hong Kong-based firm over Iran money laundering tiesThe United States announced sanctions on a Hong Kong company on Friday for allegedly helping launder funds for a sanctioned Iranian exchange house, the latest Chinese entity to be targeted as part of Washington’s expanded efforts to squeeze Iran’s financial sector. The development comes as Washington has in recent days slapped new Iran-related sanctions on various Chinese entities, prompting Beijing to vow retaliation just weeks before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s expected visit to the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 28China help critical , but unlikely , for US to choke off IranChina's assistance is crucial but unlikely for the US to effectively impose restrictions on Iran. This indicates a complex geopolitical challenge involving major global powers and their strategic interests.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
POLITICSAug 28US visa interviews on hold; China slams fresh sanctions over Iran: SCMP’s 7 highlightsWe have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. The path to America is narrowing. Here’s what that means for legal immigrants US green card interviews are on hold worldwide, student and work visas are subject to new restrictions, and citizenship is under fresh scrutiny. The SCMP...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 28Is China’s ‘wise camel’ the winner from the US-Iran war?Beijing has threatened to retaliate with ‘all necessary measures’ if the US hits it with sanctionsFinancial Times
POLITICSAug 28Iran expert on China’s balancing act amid conflict with US and IsraelTrita Parsi is co-founder and executive vice-president of the Quincy Institute, a Washington-based think tank. He is an expert on US-Iranian relations, Iranian foreign policy and the geopolitics of the Middle East. He has written four books on US foreign policy in the Middle East, with a particular focus on Iran and Israel. Born in Iran, Parsi moved to Sweden with his family as a child and then to the United States as an adult. SCMP Plus readers get early access to articles in the Open Questions...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 27The US is facing pushback from China , Iran , and CanadaThe United States is reportedly facing resistance and pushback from China, Iran, and Canada. This indicates various international diplomatic challenges for the US.csmonitor.com · United States
POLITICSAug 27China and Iran sanctions: what US moves mean for Beijing, and its retaliation optionsThe United States has imposed sweeping sanctions on nearly 60 Iran-linked entities, spanning digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping, as Washington seeks to “sever every economic lifeline” that sustains Tehran. Beijing denounced the measures, with the Chinese foreign ministry calling them “illegal unilateral sanctions” and vowing to “take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard its rights and interests”. With the fresh sanctions complicating an already delicate diplomatic...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 27Could new US sanctions tear China and Iran apart?Washington's strategy of putting maximum economic pressure on Iran is tempered by its desire to smooth political tensions with China.DW News [en]
BUSINESSAug 27China Iranian oil imports nearly halve since war  | Peak Oil News and Message BoardsChina's imports of Iranian oil have reportedly decreased by almost 50% since an unnamed war. This indicates a significant shift in international energy trade patterns and economic relations.peakoil.com · United States
POLITICSAug 26Facing US sanctions, China stands firm on IranAmid US threats against Tehran's trading partners, Beijing asserts its firmness while seeking to avoid escalation just one month ahead of a new meeting between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 26China vows payback for US Iran sanctions, testing stability ahead of Xi-Trump summitSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 26US pulls China punches in Iran ‘economic D-Day’ sanctionsChina warned of reprisals against possible United States sanctions as the Trump administration launched “economic D-Day” in a bid to isolate Iran following six months of military conflict. “China will do everything necessary to firmly safeguard its rights and interests,” foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters on Tuesday. Economic warfare would “only serve to fuel tensions and lead to risk spillover”, he said. The US on Monday demanded countries take “immediate action” to cut economic...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 26Trump's new economic squeeze against Iran faces a great challenge: ChinaThe U.S. strategy to isolate Iran faces a dilemma with China, its main commercial partner. Xi Jinping's visit to Washington complicates economic pressure. China maintains its cooperation with Iran under international law, while the U.S. avoids severe sanctions on China to avoid affecting the Trump-Xi summit.Clarín
WORLDAug 25China says will safeguard its own interests as US expands Iran sanctionsChina has advocated for a ceasefire, insisting US sanctions will not resolve the Middle East conflict.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYBREAKINGAug 25U . S . cancels South Korea marine drills over tied up forces in Iran warnbcnews.com · United States
CONFLICTAug 25China Warns of Retaliation as Tanker Struck Near Hormuz Hours After Iran Sanctions Launchhngn.com · United States
POLITICSAug 25How the US sanctions on Iran impact ChinaUS sanctions Chinese firms over Iran links but spare big banks as Trump and Xi eye key talks.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 25China warns it will safeguard its interests after US widens sanctions against IranThe US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing.BBC World
MILITARYAug 25China’s J-16s face off against Egypt’s Rafales in combat drills as Iran war rumbles onChinese fighter jets have conducted combat training with their Egyptian counterparts in a joint exercise following a major Chinese air force deployment to the Middle East. The drill, which was launched on Saturday and is expected to continue until early next month, is part of the second China-Egypt “Eagles of Civilisation” joint air force training exercises, taking place against the backdrop of the war between the United States and Iran. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force deployed J-16...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTAug 25China warns US it could retaliate over Iran sanctionsFinancial Times
POLITICSAug 25 [ Key Points ] Seoul braces for fallout from expanded US sanctions on IranSeoul is bracing for potential fallout from expanded US sanctions on Iran. This indicates anticipated geopolitical and economic impacts on a major international city.koreaherald.com · South Korea
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