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Japan Turns to China as Middle East Turmoil Triggers Naphtha Shortages and Surge in Polyethylene Imports Middle East disruption cuts naphtha supplies, forcing Japanese firms to import more polyethylene and …

China’s national security review halts Meta’s $2bn Manus acquisition, raising concerns for cross-border tech deals China’s national security review halts Meta’s $2bn Manus acquisition, unsettling China-born founders and slowing cross-border …

Beijing Blocks Meta Acquisition of Manus After National Security Review China vetoes Meta acquisition of Manus on April 27, 2026, citing national security concerns and raising questions about the future …

Trump Presses Beijing to Expand China’s Role in Iran Conflict Ahead of May 14 Xi Meeting Trump urges Beijing to take a larger diplomatic and practical part in de-escalating tensions …

China military drills east of Luzon coincide with Balikatan exercises China military drills east of Luzon as live-fire training was carried out near waters off the Philippines’ Luzon Island while …

UK cyberattacks: NCSC warns state actors including Russia, China and Iran are the gravest threat NCSC warns UK cyberattacks by Russia, China and Iran are increasing in scale and sophistication; …

Japanese economic delegation to China, led by Yohei Kono, to visit Beijing in June A Japanese economic delegation to China will visit Beijing from June 21 to 24, led by …

BHP iron ore deal with China Mineral Resources ends months-long standoff BHP iron ore deal with China Mineral Resources ends a months-long standoff as Beijing presses to lower steelmaking input …

CATL Unveils 6-Minute Charging Breakthrough with New Shenxing Battery Ahead of Auto China CATL unveils Shenxing battery claiming a 6-minute charging breakthrough on April 21 ahead of Auto China — …