Trump's top priority is Iran, Xi's is Taiwan. As the two leaders meet in Beijing, China holds key strategic leverage on multiple fronts

Joint exercises involving Japan, the U.S., Australia and the Philippines saw a live missile strike during the Balikatan drills, underscoring growing military cooperation amid regional tensions

Selective openness, strategic alignment, and what this means for Europe and Greece in a fragmented global knowledge system

Beijing signals potential energy leverage as Manila hosts major military exercises with the United States and allies near Taiwan and disputed South China Sea waters, escalating regional tensions.

A major expansion in air connectivity between Athens and Shanghai will establish daily flights from September, strengthening tourism flows and deepening economic ties between Greece and China

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged closer cooperation during talks in Beijing, warning of growing threats to multilateralism and a “crumbling” international order

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is in Beijing for discussions with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi focusing on the wars in Ukraine and Iran as well as broader bilateral cooperation and coordination in multilateral forums including the UN, BRICS and the G20

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for expanded energy cooperation with the UAE and urged stronger protection for Chinese citizens and projects in the country amid the ongoing Iran conflict, according to state media reports

Converted Cold War-era fighter jets are being positioned at airbases near Taiwan, in a move experts say could overwhelm air defences in the opening phase of a potential conflict.

China and Russia are at the center of an axis of authoritarianism which, together with Iran, accounts for two-thirds of all global authoritarian cooperation incidents in 2024–2026.

Beijing proposes stable energy supplies to Taiwan if it accepts "reunification," while Taipei secures alternative sources from the U.S. amid global energy strains caused by the Iran war.

Manila disputes Beijing’s assertion over Scarborough Shoal, reaffirming its sovereignty and emphasizing that maritime claims must follow international law, not social media statements or unilateral proclamations

Beijing says it is in communication with Washington on President Trump's visit and indicates sanctions on Marco Rubio may no longer affect his travel, as both sides discuss potential trade and strategic issues