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China-Middle East relations
China likely to strengthen backing for Iran as it looks to secure interests
With Iran ‘deeply tied’ to Chinese interests, analyst says it will be a balancing act for Beijing as it pursues regional stability.
10 Jul 2025 - 4:59PM
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Brics
The Brics paradox: expanding influence, patchwork progress
10 Jul 2025 - 4:35PM
Middle East
Ship attacked by Houthis sinks in Red Sea, 10 of 25 mostly Filipino crew rescued
10 Jul 2025 - 5:02PM
Middle East
Opinion
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Iran’s eastward pivot: why China is now Tehran’s strategic default
Through its partnership with China and other members of the Brics grouping, Iran has a chance to redefine its role in the world system.
10 Jul 2025 - 5:30AM
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SCMP Highlights
China deflation worries, top Chinese oncologist’s death: SCMP daily highlights
From Brazil and India uniting against Trump to China’s ‘great green wall’ in Inner Mongolia, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
9 Jul 2025 - 10:44PM
China-Middle East relations
China denies giving Iran air defence systems after conflict with Israel
Beijing responds to media reports by saying it ‘never exports weapons to countries engaged in warfare’.
9 Jul 2025 - 5:01PM
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Middle East
Ship attacked in Red Sea after Houthis claim earlier bulk carrier sinking
Liberian-flagged cargo ship hit Monday, marking the second assault on a vessel in about 24 hours.
8 Jul 2025 - 3:41PM
Israel-Gaza war
Israel’s Netanyahu says he nominated Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
At White House dinner, Israeli prime minister praises Trump for promoting peace efforts in multiple regions.
8 Jul 2025 - 9:59AM
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Israel-Iran conflict
‘They did try’: Iranian president says Israel attempted to assassinate him
Iran’s Pezeshkian tells Tucker Carlson about alleged attempt on his life, and blames Israel’s Netanyahu for ‘forever wars’ in Middle East.
8 Jul 2025 - 3:56PM
Brics
Brics draws Trump anger, few leaders
The Brics summit sparked a threat of extra tariffs from US President Donald Trump, even without the presence of Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders.
7 Jul 2025 - 5:00PM
South Korea
What can South Korea learn from Israel-Iran war for its own air defence?
Even Israel’s advanced Iron Dome defence system was pierced by Iranian projectiles, highlighting vulnerabilities Seoul must now confront.
7 Jul 2025 - 9:41AM
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Israel-Gaza war
Israel’s Netanyahu says he believes Trump can help seal Gaza ceasefire deal
US president says deal could lead to the release of ‘quite a few hostages’ as sides weigh 60-day truce.
7 Jul 2025 - 9:16AM
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China-Middle East relations
Brics leaders condemn strikes on Iran and tariffs, but avoid direct mention of US, Israel
Brics nations meeting in Brazil take aim at ‘unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures’, urge end to ‘the cycle of violence’ in the Middle East.
7 Jul 2025 - 4:59PM
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Central Asia
Afghanistan border ‘emergency’ as thousands deported from Iran: UN
In late May, Iran said undocumented Afghans must leave the country by July 6, potentially impacting four of the six million Afghans living in Iran.
6 Jul 2025 - 7:36PM
Middle East
Hezbollah will not disarm or surrender under threat from Israel
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said the Lebanese militant group will only disarm after Israel’s aggression stops first.
6 Jul 2025 - 5:52PM
Israel-Iran conflict
Iran’s supreme leader makes first public appearance since war with Israel began
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, thought to have been under heavy security during the conflict, attended a mourning ceremony on the eve of Ashoura.
6 Jul 2025 - 12:25PM
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War and conflict
Editorial
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More than ever, we need a UN that can tackle global challenges
Restoring UN credibility and effectiveness is only possible if nations work together instead of allowing differences to derail progress.
5 Jul 2025 - 11:15PM
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Korean peninsula
Why US strikes on Iran could tighten North Korea’s nuclear grip, rattling China
Attacks on Iran tell North Korea that nuclear weapons are vital for survival, dashing China’s hopes to denuclearise peninsula, analysts say.
5 Jul 2025 - 11:00PM
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Donald Trump
Did the US really ‘obliterate’ Iran’s nuclear ambitions, or just UN oversight?
The whereabouts of Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium is now a mystery. The UN’s nuclear watchdog says it has ‘nothing’ to go on.
5 Jul 2025 - 4:30PM
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China-Middle East relations
China’s Wang Yi urges new international deal on Iran after US, Israeli attacks
The top diplomat also warns of potential ‘nuclear disaster’, saying strikes on Iranian facilities set ‘bad precedent’.
5 Jul 2025 - 5:33PM
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Lessons from China's history
Reflections
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Like Iran today, China once had theocracies governed by divine rule
While emperors in Imperial China generally kept religion and governance separate, true theocracies could be found among breakaway regimes.
5 Jul 2025 - 8:45AM
China-EU relations
Rare earth exports should never come between us, China’s Wang Yi tells Europe
China’s foreign minister tells news conference in Germany that Chinese authorities have a ‘fast-track channel’ for European companies.
4 Jul 2025 - 8:48PM
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Brics
Rio mounts major security operation for Brics summit
About 20,000 military personnel to guard leaders, fighter jets to patrol skies.
4 Jul 2025 - 6:20AM
Ukraine war
Trump says US has given Ukraine too many weapons, Russia intensifies strikes
Putin, who has spoken to Trump again, is still not backing down in Ukraine, which saw its biggest overnight attack, but says diplomacy should resolve Iran tensions.
4 Jul 2025 - 11:08PM
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Israel
Danish police examine suspicious package at Copenhagen’s Israeli embassy
Danish public broadcaster DR reported a hazmat emergency response team vehicle was also at the embassy.
3 Jul 2025 - 9:11PM
Israel-Gaza war
Letters
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Wanted: a ceasefire in Gaza
Readers discuss a solution for Gaza, threats to the world, and how to respond to US aid cuts.
3 Jul 2025 - 2:30PM
Diplomacy
Exclusive
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Armenia looks to deepen ties with China for foreign policy beyond Russia
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan says his country’s Crossroads of Peace and China’s belt and road project are interdependent.
3 Jul 2025 - 3:37PM
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Brics
Questions loom at Brics Rio summit about group’s effectiveness
Emerging economy leaders gather amid geopolitical tensions, frayed Washington alliances under Trump trade policy.
3 Jul 2025 - 5:13AM
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