China
Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open Hormuz, China calls war unjustified
Following his Beijing summit, Trump says Xi supports reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while China calls the Iran war a conflict that “should never have happened.”
Trump says he's not looking for Taiwan to go independent following Beijing summit with Xi
Trump leaves Beijing with few wins, many warm words for Xi
Trump-Xi Beijing summit tests leverage on trade, Taiwan, Iran - analysis
China may survive Trump’s Hormuz blockade, but time is no longer on its side - analysis
Beijing can draw on stockpiles and replace some Iranian crude, but Trump’s naval squeeze is turning endurance into leverage.
China accuses US of distorting its Taiwan military activity, warns against interference
China dismisses US claims of military pressure on Taiwan as a distortion, accusing Washington of "malicious intentions" while urging the US to handle Taiwan-related issues with caution.
Chinese‑built satellite in Iranian hands tracked US bases - report
A new report reveals Iran secretly acquired a Chinese spy satellite, giving it the ability to monitor US military bases in the Middle East during the recent war, including air and naval facilities.
Chinese tanker passes through Strait, Mossad chief vows Iran regime change
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
Chinese tanker sanctioned by US crosses Strait of Hormuz despite blockade
A US-sanctioned Chinese tanker, Rich Starry, crosses the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the first to exit the Gulf since the US blockade began, carrying methanol from the UAE.
China's exports set to lose momentum as Iran war undercuts AI-driven boom
Exports from the world's second-largest economy are forecast to have risen 8.6% year-on-year in dollar terms, according to a Reuters poll.
El Al to add nine additional destinations, several int'l airlines to resume Ben-Gurion flights
El Al will resume flights to Boston, London Luton, Tivat (Montenegro), Krakow (Poland), Marseille (France), Sofia (Bulgaria), Paphos (Cyprus), Rhodes, and Thessaloniki (both in Greece).
A ceasefire won't stop Iran's military industry -analysis
Periods of reduced kinetic activity can ease pressure, allowing for Iran to once again clandestinely reorganize, restock, and even expand their weapons procurement.
China should abandon threats against Taiwan, US diplomat says
Despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties, the US is Taiwan's most important arms supplier and international backer.
UN Watch demands democracies explain election of human rights abusers to UN positions
In UN Watch's press release, the NGO cited the UN's Economic and Social Council's (ECOSOC) recent nomination of Iran to the UN’s Committee for Program and Coordination.
