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The continuing U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have raised an important question in East Asia: Why has China not acted more decisively to support Tehran? Some analysts argue that Beijing does not view Iran as a genuine strategic partner and that the... [1]

When U.S. President Donald Trump told the Financial Times on March 15 that he might delay his planned state visit to Beijing unless China helped reopen the Strait of Hormuz, it set off a now-familiar interpretive cycle: genuine ultimatum, negotiating... [2]

In mid-September, the Myanmar junta’s senior leadership staged a diplomatic “parade” in China. [3]

HONG KONG -- Cryptocurrency luminaries attending the "Super Bowl" of the industry in Hong Kong this week were at pains to present a positive outlook as the sector grapples with plunging bitcoin prices and China pushes stricter rules. [4]

Hello from Tokyo. After an exceptionally hectic weekend for Nikkei Asia due to simultaneous elections in Thailand and Japan, things have finally begun to calm down and the long Lunar New Year holiday is about to begin. [5]

and Chinese defense officials met briefly Monday at a multilateral security forum in Beijing to discuss communication between the countries' militaries. DefenseU.S. [6]

SYDNEY -- Australia has called on Beijing to respect the "outcome of democratic elections" after a China-skeptic party and its leader won a tight three-way race in Taiwan's presidential poll. [7]

BEIJING - The first passenger train service between Beijing and Pyongyang ​was set to leave ‌China’s capital on Thursday, ending a six-year gap, as China moves to shore up cross-border infrastructure and rebuild ties with its neighbour. [8]

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[1] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-03-16 · 75% match

The China–Iran Partnership and the Limits of Beijing’s Non-Interference Alliance Model

The continuing U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have raised an important question in East Asia: Why has China not acted more decisively to support Tehran? Some analysts argue that Beijing does not view Iran as a genuine strategic partner and that the

[2] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-03-18 · 75% match

Beijing’s Real Problem With Trump’s China Summit Delay

When U.S. President Donald Trump told the Financial Times on March 15 that he might delay his planned state visit to Beijing unless China helped reopen the Strait of Hormuz, it set off a now-familiar interpretive cycle: genuine ultimatum, negotiating

[3] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2025-10-01 · 75% match

With Its China Tour, Myanmar Junta Wires Itself Into Beijing’s Digital Grip

In mid-September, the Myanmar junta’s senior leadership staged a diplomatic “parade” in China.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-02-12 · 45% match

Hong Kong crypto 'Super Bowl' eyes positives in bitcoin woes, Beijing rules

HONG KONG -- Cryptocurrency luminaries attending the "Super Bowl" of the industry in Hong Kong this week were at pains to present a positive outlook as the sector grapples with plunging bitcoin prices and China pushes stricter rules.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-02-13 · 45% match

Editor's Choice: As Asia celebrates Lunar New Year, tensions refuse to wane

Hello from Tokyo. After an exceptionally hectic weekend for Nikkei Asia due to simultaneous elections in Thailand and Japan, things have finally begun to calm down and the long Lunar New Year holiday is about to begin.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-10-31 · 75% match

U.S. and Chinese defense officials meet at Beijing forum

and Chinese defense officials met briefly Monday at a multilateral security forum in Beijing to discuss communication between the countries' militaries. DefenseU.S.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-01-16 · 75% match

Australia cautions Beijing to 'respect' outcome of Taiwan elections

SYDNEY -- Australia has called on Beijing to respect the "outcome of democratic elections" after a China-skeptic party and its leader won a tight three-way race in Taiwan's presidential poll.

[8] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 75% match

Beijing-Pyongyang train service resumes after six years

BEIJING - The first passenger train service between Beijing and Pyongyang ​was set to leave ‌China’s capital on Thursday, ending a six-year gap, as China moves to shore up cross-border infrastructure and rebuild ties with its neighbour.

[9] MM www.channelnewsasia.com · 2017-07-01 · 75% match

Commentary: Beijing's party bosses promise to reshape the capital

commentary Commentary Commentary: Beijing's party bosses promise to reshape the capital Cai Qi and Chen Jining have been chosen to lead Beijing.

[10] MM burma.irrawaddy.com · 2015-11-05 · 75% match

China’s President Xi shakes hands with Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi during meeting at Great Hall of People in Beijing

China's President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi during their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, June 11, 2015. REUTERS/China Daily CHINA OUT.

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