Secretary of State Marco Rubio advised China, during an interview with FNC’s Maria Bartiromo, to call the Iranians and beg them not to shut down the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz. MARIA…
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U.S. calls on China to prevent Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz and disrupting global oil flows
Iran’s foreign minister warned earlier Sunday that the Islamic Republic “reserves all options to defend its sovereignty” after U.S. airstrikes.
US urges China to dissuade Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday called on China to encourage Iran to not shut down the Strait of Hormuz after Washington carried out strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
Taiwan is ‘of course’ a country, president says in rebuke to China
Taiwan is “of course” a country and China lacks both the historical evidence and legal proof to back up its sovereignty claims, President Lai Ching-te said on Sunday in a strong rebuke to Beijing and…
Singer Wang Leehom invites ‘twin brother’ Aarif Rahman as guest performer at Beijing concert
Hong Kong singer-actor Aarif Rahman is often dubbed “Little Wang Leehom” due to his resemblance to Wang. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
South Korea to raise concerns to US over potential curbs on chipmakers’ China operations
South Korea’s top trade negotiator said on Sunday he would raise concerns about potential U.S. restrictions on chipmakers in China when he meets U.S. officials in Washington this week for the third …
Chinese mainland, Hong Kong launch Payment Connect, with first real-time cross-boundary transaction done in Shenzhen
The Payment Connect was officially launched between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong on Sunday. It marks the interconnection of the faster payment system between the Chinese mainland and tSAR), …
China’s Sciwind’s GLP-1 shows similar weight loss to Novo’s Wegovy, study finds
Overweight patients given an experimental weight loss drug being developed by China’s Sciwind Biosciences lost an average of 10% to 15% of their body weight, roughly in line with results from a …
China warns of more floods as extreme storms hit world’s No.2 economy
Central and southern China were on high alert for more flash floods on Friday as the annual East Asia monsoon gathered pace and extreme rainfall threatened disruption in the world’s second-largest …
Walking Through Futuristic Shenzhen at Night | 4K HDR City Tour in China
Experience the dazzling streets of Shenzhen, China in stunning 4K HDR. This nighttime walking tour reveals a city that truly feels like the future — glowing skyscrapers, smart technology, and vibrant …
Beijing turns to influencers in fresh Chinese propaganda effort
When American YouTuber IShowSpeed – real name Darren Watkins Jr – came across a dancing car in China’s technology hub of Shenzhen, he reacted in typically breathless fashion.
Russia’s Sechin says China is moving towards exporting energy
By Vladimir Soldatkin and Olesya Astakhova ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) -Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin, one of the most influential men in Russia’s energy sector, said on Saturday that China was seeking complete energy independence and…
Beijing official overseeing Hong Kong warns of persisting national security threats
A top Beijing official overseeing Hong Kong affairs has warned of persisting threats in the city as a China-imposed national security law approaches its fifth anniversary.
