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“As US-Iran war shows, China’s influence can’t secure its line to Gulf oil The conflict has made clear the limits of China’s efforts to cultivate commercial and diplomatic clout among its energy suppliers in the Middle East China is becoming increasingly…”

“In 2024, when relations with the States were at a frosty low under President Joe Biden, the last three pandas in America were summoned back to China from the same zoo.”

“It gained international attention in the 1970s when China sent pandas to countries including the US and Japan following major diplomatic developments, including the establishment of diplomatic relations with Japan in 1972.”

“Two giant pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, have arrived in the US state of Georgia on a 10-year loan as a soft-power gesture from China.”

“US media outlets, citing intelligence reports, have said Russia and China supplied Iran with satellite imagery and weapons components.”

“…mit in Bangkok, he met Indonesia’s President Suharto and broached the politically sensitive topic of East Timor, offering to restore diplomatic relations (severed since the 1975 invasion) in exchange for the release of Timorese resistance leader Xanana…”

“Wang called for a diplomatic settlement between the US and Iran and said that "key shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea should stay unimpeded," because "the complex evolution of the Middle East situation is having a profound impact on the…”

“Recently, Islamabad garnered significant diplomatic goodwill by acting as a trusted backchannel and mediator between the US and Iran.”

“The key question, according to analysts cited by Reuters, is whether China is prepared to attach consequences to its demands and use its economic and diplomatic leverage over Tehran.”

“…the countries’ highest-level meeting since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran, as the UAE has been making it clear through presidential diplomatic adviser Anwar Gargash that "trust is the mountain we will have to climb," as "geography leaves us no…”

“What is the significance of Xi’s presence, and do you see a broader stabilisation in India–China relations?”

“Iran president says Tehran and UAE want to "turn the page" on war Iran and the United Arab Emirates, whose relations have deteriorated since the start of the Middle East war, want to "turn the page", the Iranian president claimed on Sunday.”

“Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson says “new ideas are being discussed” between Qatar and other mediators for ways to resolve the more than six-month US-Iran war.”

“… amid expanding Suez investment and joint air force exercises China’s foreign ministry last week described relations with Egypt as being “at their best in history” and said Xi’s visit would build on past cooperation while setting the direction for future…”

“U.S. shouldn't expect China to help it put stranglehold on Iran's economy, analysts say Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent laid out plans this week for the "economic asphyxiation" of Iran, warning of dire consequences for countries that don't join the campaign.”