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How Middle East Conflict Could Disrupt China’s Oil Supply and Economy

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran are disrupting global oil shipping, threatening energy supplies and hitting China, the world’s largest oil importer.

Lawmakers Ask Rubio to Designate Chinese Student Group as a Foreign Mission

Republican lawmakers are urging the U.S. State Department to designate the Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) as a foreign mission.
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Trump Says Iran Will Be Hit ‘Very Hard’ After Tehran Rejects Surrender Demand

President Trump warned Iran would be hit “very hard,” signaling possible escalation after Tehran rejected his demand for unconditional surrender.

In Charts: How Iran War Tests China’s Oil Supply

U.S. strikes on Iran are testing China’s oil supply chain. As world’s largest energy consumer and crude importer, Beijing treats energy security as national priority.

US Creates $20 Billion Reinsurance Fund for Gulf Shipping Amid Iran War

Trump admin created a $20 billion federal reinsurance program for commercial oil and gas vessels to restore traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

Israeli Sources Say Site Hit in Tehran Was Developing Nuclear Trigger Component

Senior Israeli officials say Iran worked covertly after attacks on its nuclear sites during the Twelve Day War, to accelerate its ‘Weapon Group’ project.

China’s ‘Two Sessions’ Break With Norms, Suggesting Possible Leadership Shake-Up

China’s United Front chief has not entered the CPPCC leadership, an unusual departure from long-standing CCP personnel practices.

Hungary Sparks Row With Kyiv After Seizing $81 Million in Cash, Gold, Arresting 7 Ukrainians

Hungarian authorities detained 7 Ukrainians, including a former intelligence officer, after seizing armored vehicles carrying $80M cash and $1.5M in gold.