International Relations

Ahead of the Trump–Xi meeting, both nations signaled an openness to dialogue, but analysts say breakthroughs are unlikely.

Paris is calling for tougher EU sanctions on foreign marketplaces after tests revealed dangerous and illegal products.

As Trump prepares to visit Beijing, insiders say growing concerns over Iran and global energy security have moved ahead of trade on the summit agenda.

Israeli and U.S. officials have pointed to missile components, satellite imagery, and dual-use technologies tied to Chinese entities.

Critics say Beijing is sacrificing historical memory and nationalist sentiment to reinforce its partnership with Moscow.

‘Economic security is national security,’ U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said as he announced plans to meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on May 13.

The Chinese regime will help to delay Iran’s collapse to counter the United States but won’t risk its interests for it, say experts.

Any attempts by foreign states to intimidate, harass, or harm individuals or communities in the UK will not be tolerated, UK tells Chinese ambassador.

Despite the attack, the CCP will continue to support Iran, while the United States will shift its focus to China after achieving goals in Iran, analysts say.

UK officials said two men convicted of conducting surveillance on pro-democracy activists acted on behalf of Hong Kong authorities and ultimately China.

Fiji has approved a new treaty framework with Australia as Canberra pledges to help manage rising fuel costs across the Pacific.

In response to the convictions, UK Security Minister Dan Jarvis said the government will summon the Chinese ambassador.

‘Beijing, while unwilling to appear weak, faces limited practical scope for retaliation in the international market,’ said one expert.

The government has responded to an Anti-Dumping Commission report which found that the CCP was dumping heavily subsidised steel into the Australian market.

Blocked shipping lanes hammer China’s exporters while Iran and Washington sideline Beijing’s mediation push.

Lynas Rare Earths CEO said Australia should produce more mining engineers, consider tax credits, and push for more purchases from non-Chinese supply chains.

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has downplayed concerns of pushback from China over a proposed security pact between Australia and Fiji.

The visit comes as the US presses China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ahead of President Trump’s summit with Xi Jinping.

The Chinese regime intends to use increasing imports from the United States as leverage over the important issues in the summit, according to an insider.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, ‘China, let’s see them step up with some diplomacy and get the Iranians to open the strait.’

Ahead of the Trump–Xi meeting, both nations signaled an openness to dialogue, but analysts say breakthroughs are unlikely.

Paris is calling for tougher EU sanctions on foreign marketplaces after tests revealed dangerous and illegal products.

As Trump prepares to visit Beijing, insiders say growing concerns over Iran and global energy security have moved ahead of trade on the summit agenda.

Israeli and U.S. officials have pointed to missile components, satellite imagery, and dual-use technologies tied to Chinese entities.

Critics say Beijing is sacrificing historical memory and nationalist sentiment to reinforce its partnership with Moscow.

‘Economic security is national security,’ U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said as he announced plans to meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on May 13.

The Chinese regime will help to delay Iran’s collapse to counter the United States but won’t risk its interests for it, say experts.

Any attempts by foreign states to intimidate, harass, or harm individuals or communities in the UK will not be tolerated, UK tells Chinese ambassador.

Despite the attack, the CCP will continue to support Iran, while the United States will shift its focus to China after achieving goals in Iran, analysts say.

UK officials said two men convicted of conducting surveillance on pro-democracy activists acted on behalf of Hong Kong authorities and ultimately China.

Fiji has approved a new treaty framework with Australia as Canberra pledges to help manage rising fuel costs across the Pacific.

In response to the convictions, UK Security Minister Dan Jarvis said the government will summon the Chinese ambassador.

‘Beijing, while unwilling to appear weak, faces limited practical scope for retaliation in the international market,’ said one expert.

The government has responded to an Anti-Dumping Commission report which found that the CCP was dumping heavily subsidised steel into the Australian market.

Blocked shipping lanes hammer China’s exporters while Iran and Washington sideline Beijing’s mediation push.

Lynas Rare Earths CEO said Australia should produce more mining engineers, consider tax credits, and push for more purchases from non-Chinese supply chains.

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has downplayed concerns of pushback from China over a proposed security pact between Australia and Fiji.

The visit comes as the US presses China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ahead of President Trump’s summit with Xi Jinping.

The Chinese regime intends to use increasing imports from the United States as leverage over the important issues in the summit, according to an insider.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, ‘China, let’s see them step up with some diplomacy and get the Iranians to open the strait.’