A powerful storm system has unleashed chaos across Chongqing and Hunan in China, bringing level 13 wind gusts, massive hailstones, and extreme flooding. Trucks were blown away, monorail trains were flooded, and entire streets turned into rivers within minutes. 


Severe Storms Batter Eastern China; Hail And Floods Hit Jiangxi, Fujian

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez arrived in Beijing on Saturday for a three-day visit aimed at extracting greater technological benefits from Chinese investment in Spain, with the two countries set to sign a landmark investment deal during the trip.

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez Marks His Fourth State Visit To China Amid Trade Tensions

Global industries are bracing for a major supply shock as China prepares to halt sulphuric acid exports from May. Prices have already surged sharply, with sulphur rising nearly 70% and sulphuric acid witnessing massive spikes even before the West Asia crisis escalated. The disruption is expected to hit key sectors like fertilizers, chemicals, and manufacturing, raising concerns over costs, supply chains, and global production stability.


Sulphur Shock Disrupts Global Metals Pipeline

US President Donald Trump has warned China of “big problems” if it supplies weapons to Iran, escalating tensions amid fragile US-Iran diplomacy and rising regional security concerns.

Speaking to reporters before leaving the White House for Miami, Trump issued the warning in response to reports suggesting Beijing may be preparing to transfer military equipment to Tehran. “If China does that, China is going to have big problems,” he said, without offering further details.

Trump Warns China Against Helping Iran With Aerial Defence Systems Allegedly

Sulphur Markets in Turmoil: Prices Spike As China To Cut Supply 

China is navigating a delicate balancing act as tensions around Iran continue to reshape global energy flows. On one hand, Beijing has managed to secure relatively stable oil imports from Iran, often facilitated through yuan-linked payment mechanisms that bypass traditional financial channels.


War Fallout: China Balances Gains & Growing Risks

China is preparing to launch its Jielong-3 rocket from a mobile platform in the South China Sea, marking an expansion of its sea-based space capabilities. The move combines technical innovation with strategic undertones in a disputed maritime region.


China Plans First Sea-Based Rocket Launch From Open Waters

China Plans First Sea-Based Rocket Launch From South China Sea

Xi Jinping met a senior leader from Kuomintang in Beijing to discuss cross-strait relations and regional stability. The leader of Taiwan's largest opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT) won election as KMT chairwoman in October and has signalled a swing towards even closer ties with Beijing than her predecessor ​Eric Chu, who did not visit China during his term as chairman that began in 2021.


Chinese Presidents Rare Political Meeting With Taiwan's Opposition Leader

Xi & Taiwanese Opposition Leader Shake Hands in Beijing for 'Reconciliation'

The Middle East conflict is now feeding directly into China's manufacturing economy through higher imported energy and raw-material costs. That external shock is colliding with an already fragile industrial recovery, raising input prices, extending delivery times, and threatening profit margins across the factory sector. While China's manufacturing activity remained in expansion territory in March, the combination of slowing momentum and intensifying cost pressures points to a more difficult operating environment in the months ahead.



China Faces Cost-Push Inflation Trap; Margin Squeeze Deepens Across China

China-Taiwan Ties: Xi Jinping Meets Taiwan opposition Leader In Beijing  

China’s central bank has significantly increased its gold-buying efforts, marking 17 consecutive months of accumulation through March 2026. This increase comes as the Iran war intensified through March, impacting gold prices.


China's Gold Reserves Over 74 Million Ounces

Ever wondered how Iran continues to sell oil, especially to China? A new report by The Wall Street Journal claims that China has developed a discreet financial and commercial network to continue buying oil from Iran despite international sanctions.


How China is Powering Iran's Oil Trade

As oil shocks shake global markets, China’s EVs, batteries, and solar exports are surging. Is Beijing quietly emerging as the biggest winner of the crisis?

China Dominates Global Supply in EVS & Solar Tech Amid West Asia War

China’s rapid shift to electric vehicles is emerging as a strategic buffer against global oil shocks. As tensions in West Asia raise fears of supply disruptions, the world’s largest crude importer is increasingly relying on EV adoption to reduce its dependence on imported oil.


China EV Shift Shields Oil Shock Risks

Bitchat has reportedly been taken down in China following regulatory orders from authorities, raising fresh concerns over digital platform compliance and internet controls in the country. However, the messaging platform remains accessible to users outside China, where services continue to operate normally.


China: Bitchat Taken Down Over Regulatory Orders | Still Available Outside China

The United States’ military campaign against Iran, launched on February 28 in concert with Israel, is not merely a conflict over nuclear proliferation or regional dominance. It is, at its core, a war with deep economic underpinnings—rooted in Washington’s determination to protect the petrodollar system that has sustained American financial supremacy for half a century.


Hormuz Flashpoint Could Accelerate Global De-Dollarisation

Ma ​Xingrui, a member of China's elite Politburo who had risen rapidly through the ranks after ‌working as a rocket scientist, is under investigation over suspected "serious violation of law and discipline".
China is stepping up its years-long fight to root out corruption with the purge of sitting members of the Politburo, the ruling Communist Party's decision-making body, with Ma ​the third member targeted in the past six months.

Xi Jinping Ousts Third Politburo Member in Deepening Purge of China’s Top Ranks

Meta Platforms’s reported acquisition deal for AI startup Manus AI is valued at around $2 billion, highlighting the tech giant’s aggressive push to strengthen its position in the global artificial intelligence race. The Singapore-based firm, known for developing advanced AI agents capable of performing complex tasks autonomously, is expected to play a key role in expanding Meta’s AI ecosystem across consumer and enterprise platforms.


China Reviews Meta's $2 Billion Manus AI Deal 

The Iran war is reshaping global energy dynamics and accelerating the shift toward electric vehicles. With oil prices turning volatile and fuel costs rising, consumers are increasingly looking for alternatives to traditional petrol and diesel vehicles.


China EV Market Recovers on Subsidies, Fuel Shock

China’s onshore bond market is quickly becoming a major global player, especially for developing economies looking for cost-effective funding. Backed by ample liquidity and a stable currency, it’s emerging as a preferred source of financing for countries across the Global South. 


 China’s Bond Market Attracts Developing Nations Globally 

Air travel is getting more expensive as China and Taiwan raise airline surcharges in response to rising fuel costs. Carriers say the move is unavoidable as global jet fuel prices climb, pushing operational expenses higher. For passengers, this means pricier tickets and fewer budget options, with airlines warning that fare hikes could continue if the energy crunch deepens.


Taiwan, China Raise Surcharges on Airline Fares 

A sharp drop in jet fuel exports from China is sending shockwaves across global aviation, with supplies reportedly down nearly 40% in March. Airlines in Taiwan and beyond are raising surcharges as costs surge, while buyers scramble for alternatives. Concerns are also mounting in Australia, where reserves have fallen to critical levels. The tightening supply is fuelling fears of higher airfares, disrupted routes, and prolonged pressure on the aviation industry worldwide.


China Jet Fuel Exports Down 40% In March

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