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Why Russia and China Are Set to Block ‘High-Stakes’ UN Resolution on Strait of Hormuz

Why Russia and China Are Set to Block ‘High-Stakes’ UN Resolution on Strait of Hormuz

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3 min readMay 8, 2026 08:14 PM IST The United States has urged United Nations member states to support a new Security Council resolution demanding that Iran halt attacks and mining operations in the Strait of Hormuz. However, diplomats say the proposal is likely to face vetoes from China and Russia, setting the stage for

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Chinese oil tanker’s crew raises safety concerns after attack near Strait of Hormuz

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The chief engineer of a Chinese-owned oil tanker attacked near the Strait of Hormuz says it is “still unclear” who fired on the vessel. Chinese media Caixin reported on Thursday, local time, it was the first known attack on one of the country’s oil tankers since the outbreak of the Iran war. The Marshall Islands‑flagged

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China National Silk Museum Opens the Photography Exhibition "Cycling the Silk Road: From Morocco to China"

China National Silk Museum Opens the Photography Exhibition “Cycling the Silk Road: From Morocco to China”

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HANGZHOU, China, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On April 29, 2026, the photography exhibition Cycling the Silk Road: From Morocco to China opened at the Fashion Gallery of the China National Silk Museum. The exhibition serves as a prelude to the 2026 Silk Road Week, for which Morocco is the Guest Country of Honor. His

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Students Shine in Méihua Cup Chinese Learning Competition. Pictured are the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley, Pat KcKelvey, Director of Schools of Cork Education and Training Board with 1st place winners Amy Byrne, Conor Ryan and Aleksandra Kordys from Carrigtwohill Community College and 1st place winners Jennika Joyce, Vannessa Fregene Omoregie and Nicole Lenihan from Coláiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire. Photo: Cork County Council

Cork students bound for China after winning the Mandarin-learning contest that is the Méihua Cup

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The prize will see six students and their teachers will embark on a seven-day study trip to Nanjing, China, later this year Students Shine in Méihua Cup Chinese Learning Competition. Pictured are the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley, Pat KcKelvey, Director of Schools of Cork Education and Training Board with

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Death toll rises to 37 in China’s fireworks factory blast

Death toll rises to 37 in China’s fireworks factory blast

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The fireworks explosion occurred in Liuyang, Hunan, known as China’s fireworks capital. (AFP pic) BEIJING: The death toll has risen to 37 from 26 and one person remains missing after a fireworks factory explosion in the southern Chinese province of Hunan, state news agency Xinhua said today, in the deadliest blast reported in China since

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China tightens its grip on Central Asia through Uzbekistan

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Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov’s visit to China on 6–7 May 2026 goes far beyond routine bilateral diplomacy. At first glance, it is a working trip linked to the eighth meeting of the China-Uzbekistan Intergovernmental Committee on Cooperation. In reality, however, the visit reflects a much deeper process: China is rapidly consolidating its position in

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China hands death penalties to former defense ministers for graft

China hands death penalties to former defense ministers for graft

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A collage of former defence ministers, Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu Under Premier Xi Jinping, the Chinese government has sentenced two former senior officials to death on corruption charges. Former Chinese defence ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu were both sentenced to death with ​a two-year reprieve over graft charges, News.Az reports, citing Premium Times.

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China pledges stronger financing support for Bangladesh

China pledges stronger financing support for Bangladesh

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Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman today held a meeting with Vice President of the Export-Import Bank of China Dong Yangning at the Diaoyutai State Guest House in Beijing. Photo: MoFA DHAKA, May 7, 2026 (BSS) – Bangladesh and China today discussed expanding development financing cooperation, with a focus on concessional loans, investment and preferential credit facilities to support

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Chery Master Pakistan Signals New Product Expansion in Pakistan Following Strong Presence at Auto China 2026

Chery Master Pakistan Signals New Product Expansion in Pakistan Following Strong Presence at Auto China 2026

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Web Desk KARACHI: Chery Master Pakistan is evaluating to launch two to three future models for the local market, including the Tiggo 4 HEV, QQ BEV, and Tiggo V, products that reflect Chery’s broader focus on hybrid, electric and multi-purpose mobility solutions. Chery Master Pakistan, introduced locally by Master Auto Engineering, part of the Master

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<span class="caption">Information for Moonshot AI's Kimi chatbot arranged on a computer in Shanghai, China, on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. Chinese firms such as Moonshot have released AI models that approach the capabilities of leading systems from US companies, spurred on by a government that has made AI leadership a national priority. Photographer: Raul Ariano/Bloomberg via Getty Images | Image Credits:Bloomberg / Contributor / Getty Images</span>

China’s Moonshot AI raises $2B at $20B valuation as demand for open-source AI skyrockets

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Information for Moonshot AI’s Kimi chatbot arranged on a computer in Shanghai, China, on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. Chinese firms such as Moonshot have released AI models that approach the capabilities of leading systems from US companies, spurred on by a government that has made AI leadership a national priority. Photographer: Raul Ariano/Bloomberg via Getty

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Wingzz China: Chinese robotics and technology have moved beyond the demonstration phase

Wingzz China: Chinese robotics and technology have moved beyond the demonstration phase

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China is no longer building technology for trade shows or promotional videos. The country is building technology for everyday use: in factories, stores, warehouses, hospitals, cars, and cities. European companies no longer need to wonder whether Chinese technology will have an impact, but rather how quickly. Not a dancing robot, but a working robot Whereas

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China logs record high inter-regional passenger trips in May Day holiday

China logs record high inter-regional passenger trips in May Day holiday

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China saw a record high number of inter-regional passenger trips during the just-concluded five-day May Day holiday, the Ministry of Transport said on Wednesday. The country recorded around 1.517 billion inter-regional passenger trips during the holiday that ended on Tuesday, a 3.49-percent increase compared with the same period last year. Tourist trips accounted for 60

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Bangladesh, China discuss connectivity, trade cooperation

Bangladesh, China discuss connectivity, trade cooperation

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Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman met with Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee (IDCPC), in Beijing. Photo: MoFA DHAKA, May 7, 2026 (BSS) – Bangladesh and China today discussed expanding cooperation in connectivity, trade, investment, multilateral platforms and regional affairs as the two countries reaffirmed their longstanding

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LUYUAN Launches Southeast Asia Supply Integration Center in Thailand, Capturing Exponential Growth with “China Technology + Local Manufacturing”

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SHANGHAI, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LUYUAN Group (HK.02451), a global leader in electric two-wheelers, today announced the establishment of its Southeast Asia Supply Integration Center in Thailand at the 2026 LUYUAN Overseas Partners Conference. Operated by a seasoned local team with deep roots in Thailand’s mobility sector, the center marks a strategic landing of

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LUYUAN Launches Southeast Asia Supply Integration Center in Thailand, Capturing Exponential Growth with “China Technology + Local Manufacturing”

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SHANGHAI, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LUYUAN Group (HK.02451), a global leader in electric two-wheelers, today announced the establishment of its Southeast Asia Supply Integration Center in Thailand at the 2026 LUYUAN Overseas Partners Conference. Operated by a seasoned local team with deep roots in Thailand’s mobility sector, the center marks a strategic landing of

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Will take 6 months for Strait of Hormuz to return to normal - CFO

Wind giants welcome profit beats as war in Iran spurs energy pivot

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An employee works on core components of circuit breakers for wind turbines at Siemens Energy’s Hangzhou Plant on February 28, 2026 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province of China. China News Service | China News Service | Getty Images The Iran war appears to have supercharged the clean energy transition, providing a catalyst for wind power giants

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BMW holds firm on 2026 outlook despite tariff threats and China weakness

BMW holds firm on 2026 outlook despite tariff threats and China weakness

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BMW is standing firm on its ability to weather U.S. tariffs, maintaining its 2026 guidance after beating profit expectations despite ongoing headwinds. The details: The German automaker’s optimism comes alongside mixed financial results, Reuters reported. BMW reported first-quarter pretax earnings of 2.3 billion euros ($2.70 billion), topping analysts’ expectations of 2.2 billion euros. The company’s

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Navigating the Polycrisis: Trade, Uncertainty, and the AI Revolution in the WEF's May 2025 Economic Outlook

U.S.–China: Five issues that could shape the fate of the global economy in May

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Editor’s note: Faig Mahmudov is a journalist based in Azerbaijan covering regional security, foreign policy, and geopolitical developments. The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect the official position or editorial stance of News.Az. May could become one of the key months for the global economy, as relations between

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