US intelligence indicates that China is preparing to deliver new air defense systems to Iran within the next few weeks, according to three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is in China again this week where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This marks his fourth visit in four years.

Pakistan is entangled in a conflict with Afghanistan. China is the U.S.'s chief global rival. The two nations emerged as unlikely but effective mediators.

China uses its relationship with Iran to position itself as a strategic player in the Middle East as Trump weighs his next diplomatic moves.

The war in Iran is sharpening China’s advantage in promoting a renewable energy future, as oil disruptions expose the fragility of fossil fuel systems.

Trump has threatened 50% tariffs on China if they aid Tehran’s weapons program, while also vowing to block the Strait of Hormuz to curb Iranian influence. The aggressive stance aims to sever military ties between the two nations and tighten global energy security through trade leverage.

The big risk for Beijing is that the Iran war drags down global demand for the exports that are driving China's economic growth.

Iranian negotiators and US Vice President JD Vance have reached Pakistan for make-or-break peace talks. Trump issues a 24-hour ultimatum on the Strait of Hormuz while Israel continues airstrikes in Lebanon despite the ceasefire.