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China has become the most important enabler of Russia’s war machine
China is the most important—perhaps decisive—enabler of Russia’s war machine. Consider the Shahed, an Iranian-designed attack ...
China Unleashes Hackers Against Its Friend Russia, Seeking War Secrets
Since the war in Ukraine began, analysts have monitored a series of intrusions aimed at stealing information about weaponry ...
Foreign policy experts rip Tim Walz's claim that China has 'moral authority' in Middle East conflict
Gov. Tim Walz faces backlash after suggesting China could be a 'neutral actor' with 'moral authority' in Middle East talks, with critics citing China's authoritarian government.
As the U.S. trade war drags, calls grow for Canada to cautiously improve ties with China
As Prime Minister Mark Carney's government works to reshape its economic policies amid an unpredictable administration south ...
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China is trying to win over Africa in the global trade war
Total trade between China and Africa was worth $296bn in 2024. Yet the value of what China exported west ($179bn) was much ...
Despite military purges, China’s next war ‘could be imminent’ and spread fast
The recent disappearances follow the sackings of, among others, Gen. Li Shangfu, a defense minister, Gen. Wei Fenghe, one of ...
Shipping chaos: Inside the industry at the frontlines of the US-China trade war
As the metal gangway lowers down, the crew gets to work securing the ship to the dockside – their bright orange jumpsuits ...
China says it expelled a Philippine gov't ship from disputed waters
China said its coast guard on Friday expelled a Philippine government ship from waters near a disputed shoal as maritime ...
Farmers Push for China Trade-War Relief
Farmers are relying on the Trump administration to cut a trade deal with China soon or give them another bailout to stay ...
China builds a crude oil war chest amid Middle East tensions
China is continuing to build up crude oil stockpiles as it refines substantially less than what it has available from imports ...
China’s magnet exports to US slammed in May as Beijing’s rare earth curbs hit: data
Wielding its biggest bargaining chip in trade dealings with Washington, Beijing applied pressure by imposing export controls ...