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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
POLITICSAug 25 No one is above the reach of US sanctions : Treasury Secretary Bessent signals China not exempt over Iran tiesTreasury Secretary Bessent stated that no one is above US sanctions, signaling that China is not exempt regarding its ties with Iran. This indicates ongoing US pressure related to sanctions policy and international relations.massachusettssun.com · United States
POLITICSAug 24 No one is above the reach of US sanctions : Treasury Secretary Bessent signals China not exempt over Iran tiesnewzealandstar.com · New Zealand
MILITARYAug 24South Korea Discloses US Cancelled Marine Drills in June , Citing Iran War ConstraintsSouth Korea revealed that the US cancelled June marine drills due to constraints related to a potential conflict with Iran.hngn.com · United States
POLITICSAug 24China Warns Against Escalation As US Targets Iran TradeChina has issued a warning against escalation as the U.S. intensifies its focus on trade with Iran. This indicates rising international tensions surrounding U.S. actions against Iran.shanghainews.net · China
POLITICSAug 24China Vows to Protect Rights as US Warns Iran SanctionsChina has vowed to protect its rights following US warnings about Iran sanctions. This indicates a potential diplomatic and economic standoff between major powers regarding US policy towards Iran.pakistantoday.com.pk · Pakistan
BUSINESSAug 24Oil prices remain lower as Bessent outlines Iran sanctions plan, signals China not exemptOil prices are staying lower as Bessent details plans for Iran sanctions, indicating that China will not be exempt from these measures. This suggests a significant geopolitical action impacting global energy markets.Seeking Alpha Tech