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Back to SearchTrump: The Seized Iranian Ship Has ’A Gift From China’ | China in Focus
President Donald Trump told CNBC what was found on a seized Iranian ship from China as he appeared to be expressing renewed frustration with Beijing.…
2 weeks ago
US Seizes Iranian Ship Tied to China | China in Focus
The U.S. Navy has seized an Iranian vessel and is now investigating its cargo after it tried to breach a U.S. blockade to return to Iran. The ship is…
2 weeks, 1 day ago
U.S. Threatens Sanctions on Chinese Banks Over Iran Aid | China in Focus
The United States is waging economic warfare against Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he warned Chinese banks that doing business with Ira…
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Chinese Tanker Forced Back to Strait of Hormuz | China in Focus
A Chinese tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz but was later made to turn back by U.S. forces.
War Secretary Pete Hegseth is warning Iran’s new …
2 weeks, 5 days ago
China Satellite Monitors U.S. Military Bases for Iran: Report | China in Focus
Leaked documents show a Chinese satellite tracked U.S. bases for Iran for years, with possible ties to recent attacks on U.S. aircraft. Meanwhile, Pr…
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Closure of Strait of Hormuz Hits China Hard | China in Focus
Tensions are growing between the United States and China over Iran. President Donald Trump is blockading the Strait of Hormuz—Beijing strongly oppose…
3 weeks ago
Trump to China: No Weapons for Iran, or 50 Percent Tariff | China in Focus
President Donald Trump is warning that China—or any other country sending weapons to Iran—could face a 50 percent tariff. That comes after reports su…
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Taiwan Opposition Leader Meets China's Xi in Beijing | China in Focus
China's Xi Jinping is telling Taiwan's opposition leader the island is part of Communist China—during their first meeting in a decade. Taiwan's gover…
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Chinese Vessels Await 'OK' to Transit Strait of Hormuz | China in Focus
In the first 24 hours of Iran's ceasefire, three Chinese vessels were left waiting at the Strait of Hormuz. No passage without Tehran's approval. No …
3 weeks, 5 days ago
Behind China’s Mediator Role: Oil, Hormuz, and US Talks | China in Focus
Iran has moved toward cease-fire talks, and three Iranian officials told The New York Times the push came from Beijing. We take a closer look at Chin…
3 weeks, 6 days ago