China blocks US sanctions against five ‘teapot’ refineries
Ministry of Commerce says sanctions against refineries accused of importing Iranian oil violate international law.
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China seeks to block US tech giant Meta from AI acquisition
Bejing tightens scrutiny of AI industry amid intensifying geopolitical rivalry with the US over the technology.
US sanctions China’s ‘teapot’ refinery for buying Iranian oil
The Hengli refinery has generated hundreds of millions of dollars for Iran’s military, says US Treasury.
Japan builds up its ‘southern shield’ as faith in US security cover falters
Japan is pushing the legal limit of ‘defence’ as it faces its ‘most severe and complex security environment’ since 1945.
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China’s DeepSeek unveils latest models a year after upending global tech
Chinese startup says DeepSeek-V4-Pro beats all rival open models for maths and coding.
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Is China a winner of the Iran war or facing economic risks?
China’s economy beats expectations despite the Iran war, but weak demand and structural risks remain.
Published On 22 Apr 2026
How China is gaining from Iran war by showing it is different from US
Beijing has leveraged its strong economic relationship with the US, Israel, Iran and the Gulf to keep its stakes safe.
Humanoid robot breaks half marathon world record in Beijing
The humans were left far behind as smartphone maker Honor’s humanoid robot shattered the men’s world record in China.
From: NewsFeed
Humanoid robots speed past humans in Beijing half-marathon
Humanoid robots raced alongside humans in a half-marathon in Beijing.
Published On 19 Apr 2026
From: Inside Story
What role is China playing in the Iran war and how is it affected?
Beijing balancing Tehran alliance with its wider global interests
Published On 16 Apr 2026
From: NewsFeed
Car ploughs into e-bike riders and pedestrians in China
Videos show the moment a driver in China rammed into e-bike riders and pedestrians.
Published On 16 Apr 2026
