The U.S.-sanctioned cargo vessel is on its way to the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas and is expected to arrive later this month.
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Tough G7 statement drops ‘one China’ reference from Taiwan language
G7 foreign ministers took a tough stance on China on Friday, stepping up language on Taiwan and omitting some conciliatory references from past statements, including to “one China” policies.
China hits out at ‘threats of force’ on Iran as Trump pushes for new nuclear deal
China, Iran and Russia called for diplomacy over “pressure and threats” and an end to “all illegal unilateral sanctions” following talks on Tehran’s nuclear program Friday in Beijing, Chinese state …
Russia using cryptocurrency in oil trade with China, India to bypass sanctions, Reuters reports
The cryptocurrency scheme currently represents a small fraction of Russia’s $192 billion annual oil trade, according to the International Energy Agency, but its usage is reportedly increasing.
Russia Is Using Bitcoin and Crypto For Its Oil Trades with China and India
Russia is turning to bitcoin and crypto to facilitate oil trades with China and India, circumventing sanctions imposed on Ukraine.
Tesla reportedly producing cheaper Model Y to boost sluggish sales in China
Tesla has plans to produce a low-cost version of its best-selling Model Y to boost sluggish sales in China, according to a report. The car will cost at least 20% less to produce than the…
China erupts with fury at Taiwan as Beijing labelled ‘foreign hostile power’
New president “William” Lai Ching-te has been increasingly robust about Taiwan’s independence from China and Beijing isn’t happy.
Hong Kong fintech sector sees 250% blockchain growth since 2022
Hong Kong’s fintech sector reports a 250% rise in blockchain firms and a projected $606 billion market by 2032, fueled by Web3 and AI advancements.
China’s CATL sees slowest profit growth in six years
CATL reported 15% growth in 2024 net profit, the slowest pace in six years, as a prolonged price war in China’s electric vehicle market put pressure on the Chinese EV battery giant.
China should not prioritise low prices in drug procurement plan, European lobby group says
A European business lobby group urged China to take steps not to prioritise low prices over product safety in the country’s centralised drug procurement programme.
Merkel rebuffs claims of Covid-19 lab origin cover-up
Was the report on the causes of the pandemic kept under lock and key? Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel denies it, and Beijing appeals. As reported by the media, the German foreign intelligence …
Fake love, real estate: Shenzhen women mislead men into home purchases
In a scandal that reads like a plot twist, 15 women from a Shenzhen-based real estate consulting company were involved in misleading at least 36 men to buy homes in the neighboring city of Huizhou…
China anger at Taiwan erupts as Beijing labelled “foreign hostile power”
New president “William” Lai Ching-te has been increasingly robust about Taiwan’s independence from China and Beijing isn’t happy.