This edition of the Farda Briefing looks at how Iran is seeking to reassure China that, even with a nuclear deal in place with the United States, Beijing will remain a key partner for Tehran.
The discussions to lift the sanctions come as Beijing tries to make inroads against the backdrop of an unfolding trade war with US President Donald Trump’s administration.
Farmers in Uzbekistan allege they are being forced to cede fertile land to Chinese businesses under pressure from local authorities, fueling fears of deepening economic dependence on Beijing and its growing influence across Central Asia.
As the trade war escalates, Beijing is restricting the supply of rare earth minerals to the United States. What options does Washington have to China’s control of global supply?
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has begun a regional tour of Southeast Asia as Beijing looks to win over governments in the region and across Europe that are looking to balance their reliance on Washington in the wake of soaring US tariffs.
Videos spread across Chinese social media platforms show how Russia has been targeting Chinese citizens to fight with its army, offering competitive pay and a chance for rare battle experience.
New videos spread across Chinese social media platforms show how Russia has been targeting Chinese citizens to fight with its army, offering high pay and a chance for rare battle experience.
Central Asia is becoming a key market for Chinese cars and their production, with consumers embracing the vehicles’ affordability and governments eager to attract billions in investment from state-backed Chinese firms.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made headlines when he said on April 8 that Ukrainian forces have captured two Chinese nationals fighting with the Russian army.
In a swift response to China’s decision earlier on April 9 to impose 84 percent tariffs on a wide range of U.S. imports, President Donald Trump announced that the United States will immediately raise tariffs on Chinese goods to 125 percent.
China has wrapped up a round of live-fire exercises that simulates a blockade of Taiwan following fresh tensions with its president and a new report about Washington’s desire to stop Beijing from taking the island.
