Thursday 18 June 2026 - 14:45
Major Asian energy companies PetroChina and Indian Oil Corporation have reportedly failed to secure very large crude carriers (VLCCs) to transport Iraqi Basrah crude for late June loading, according to industry and shipping sources, highlighting tightening conditions in global oil shipping markets. The difficulties come as state-owned energy......
China’s deepening trade relationship with Africa is accelerating the international use of the yuan, as tariff removals and expanding commercial exchanges reshape financial flows between the two regions. In a major policy shift, China recently eliminated tariffs on imports from 53 African countries, a move aimed at strengthening economic......
China’s market regulator has released draft rules aimed at tightening control over subsidy practices in the country’s highly competitive food delivery sector, as authorities move to address intensifying price wars among major platforms. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said the proposed measures are designed......
China has announced new measures aimed at strengthening its technology sector by supporting initial public offerings (IPOs) for startups operating in “future industries,” including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, nuclear fusion, and brain-computer interface technologies. The move is part of a broader strategy by Chinese......
China has vowed to take what it described as “resolute countermeasures” following the launch of a new Taiwanese website designed to collect information from individuals in mainland China, escalating already tense relations between Beijing and Taipei. The website, reportedly established by Taiwan’s National Security Bureau......
The resumption of international exchanges is gaining momentum in China. Since the beginning of the year, Beijing has surpassed the threshold of 10 million international entries and exits, achieving this milestone more than two weeks ahead of last year's pace. This progress illustrates the impact of measures implemented by Chinese authorities......
Taiwan has introduced a new online platform aimed at encouraging Chinese citizens who “share democratic values” to provide confidential information about mainland China, in a move that reflects rising geopolitical tensions across the Taiwan Strait. The initiative, launched by Taiwan’s National Security Bureau (NSB), includes......
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Beijing on Monday for a five-day official visit, marking his first trip to China since assuming the presidency earlier this year. The visit highlights the importance of relations between the two neighboring countries at a time of significant political and economic challenges for Myanmar. The visit......
Taiwan has launched a new online platform aimed at encouraging Chinese citizens to provide intelligence-related information, marking the latest development in the long-standing rivalry between Taipei and Beijing. The initiative, announced by Taiwan's National Security Bureau, is designed to offer what authorities describe as a secure......
Global agriculture is heading towards a historic grain harvest for the 2026-2027 campaign. According to the latest forecasts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), total grain production is expected to reach nearly 2.9 billion tons. Despite this achievement, global consumption is expected to continue exceeding production, leading......
Morocco is continuing its major port infrastructure modernization program with the arrival of advanced container-handling equipment at the port of Nador, further reinforcing the country’s position in global maritime logistics. The port has recently received ten state-of-the-art electric smart cranes manufactured in China, designed to......
A new aviation incident involving the Indian Air Force occurred on Saturday in northeastern India. A military transport aircraft of the AN-32 type crashed while completing its landing phase at Jorhat Air Force Base, located in the state of Assam. Military authorities have confirmed the accident but did not immediately provide details regarding......
Tensions between Beijing and Washington have entered a new chapter. The Chinese government has strongly reacted to the decision by the U.S. Department of Defense to list several major Chinese companies among those suspected of having ties to the Chinese military. This initiative could reignite economic and technological frictions between the......
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