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US weapons or China’s friendship? Trump’s Iran war volatility reignites debate for Taiwan
World
April 7, 2026
US weapons or China’s friendship? Trump’s Iran war volatility reignites debate for Taiwan
Taipei — Over Taiwan’s Qingming holiday weekend, as families cleaned ancestral graves and crowded around dinner tables, a familiar debate has…
As Taiwan steels its defenses against China, some are hatching escape plans
World
April 6, 2026
As Taiwan steels its defenses against China, some are hatching escape plans
Taipei, Taiwan — In the face of growing Chinese military aggression, Taiwan has increased defense spending, extended mandatory conscription and revamped…
Egypt moves to double currency swap with China amid regional war fallout
Business
March 26, 2026
Egypt moves to double currency swap with China amid regional war fallout
As military tensions continue to reshape the Middle East, Egypt is moving to solidify its financial defenses through deeper strategic…
The worst oil crisis in history comes at a good time for China’s troubled EV giants
World
March 25, 2026
The worst oil crisis in history comes at a good time for China’s troubled EV giants
A historic oil shock and surging fuel prices are strengthening the case for electric vehicles. China’s EV makers are eager…
Why a delayed Xi-Trump summit could give China a stronger hand
World
March 22, 2026
Why a delayed Xi-Trump summit could give China a stronger hand
Hong Kong — US President Donald Trump’s request to delay a high-stakes summit with China’s leader Xi Jinping could work…
Trump needs China’s help fixing the global oil crisis. It’s unlikely to play along
Features/Interviews
March 16, 2026
Trump needs China’s help fixing the global oil crisis. It’s unlikely to play along
Two weeks before President Donald Trump is scheduled to hash out critical US-China disputes in Beijing, he has set a…
For nearly two weeks, Chinese fighter jets stopped buzzing Taiwan. No one seems to know why.
World
March 12, 2026
For nearly two weeks, Chinese fighter jets stopped buzzing Taiwan. No one seems to know why.
Taipei, Taiwan — Taiwan’s military has grown used to the daily task of tracking Chinese warplanes flying near the island.…
Luxor chamber signs telecom cooperation deal with Chinese association
Egypt
March 8, 2026
Luxor chamber signs telecom cooperation deal with Chinese association
Luxor’s Chamber of Commerce signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the China Communications Operators Association to cooperate in telecommunications…
China warns ‘flames of war’ spreading and calls on US to help manage differences ahead of Xi-Trump meeting
World
March 8, 2026
China warns ‘flames of war’ spreading and calls on US to help manage differences ahead of Xi-Trump meeting
Beijing/Hong Kong — China’s top diplomat cast his country as a defender of peace and stability as war in Iran…
Facing ‘grave and complex landscape,’ China sets lowest economic growth target in decades
World
March 5, 2026
Facing ‘grave and complex landscape,’ China sets lowest economic growth target in decades
Beijing/Hong Kong — China set its lowest economic growth target in decades on Thursday, announcing it would aim for 4.5-5…