2 h. ago Israel Urges China to Pressure Iran to Rein in Nuclear Ambitions

Israel Urges China to Pressure Iran to Rein in Nuclear Ambitions  Bloomberg

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10 h. ago Webinar Recap: Powering the Frontier: China’s Nuclear Bet on an AI Future

Webinar Recap: Powering the Frontier: China’s Nuclear Bet on an AI Future  Asia Society

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14 h. ago Why the US could be China’s biggest ally in reining in Asia’s nuclear ambitions

Iran’s crushing defeat in its brief but devastating war with Israel has sent shock waves far beyond the Middle East, casting fresh doubts on the viability of nuclear non-proliferation and raising fears of a renewed global push to acquire nuclear weapons. Without a credible nuclear deterrent, Tehran proved unable to effectively defend or retaliate against Israel’s pre-emptive strikes on key personnel and nuclear facilities, despite its much-touted strategic alignment with China and Russia. While...

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14 h. ago Opinion | Why the US could be China’s biggest ally in reining in Asia’s nuclear ambitions

Opinion | Why the US could be China’s biggest ally in reining in Asia’s nuclear ambitions  South China Morning Post

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4 d. ago Will the US strikes on Iran push China to ramp up its nuclear arms programme?

Instead of crushing Tehran’s nuclear programme, Israeli and US strikes on Iranian facilities in the past week might have dealt a blow to international nuclear non-proliferation efforts. Analysts warned that the attacks might not only encourage Iran to accelerate its nuclear weapon programme, but also prompt countries such as China and North Korea to expand their deterrence efforts. The pre-emptive strikes also risked setting a precedent for US adversaries to justify similar action against any...

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4 d. ago Chinese navy chief of staff and nuclear scientist expelled from top legislature

The Chinese navy’s chief of staff and a top nuclear scientist have been stripped of their membership of the country’s legislature. Vice Admiral Li Hanjun, chief of staff of the People’s Liberation Army Navy, and Liu Shipeng, deputy chief engineer at China National Nuclear Corporation, have been expelled from the National People’s Congress (NPC). Li is the latest of a string of PLA generals and a handful of defence industry executives to have implicated in a sweeping crackdown in the military. In...

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6 d. ago Did US strikes wipe out Iran’s nuclear facilities? Chinese experts sceptical

Chinese defence experts expressed scepticism about US President Donald Trump’s claim that air strikes had “obliterated” Iran’s biggest nuclear facilities, following reports that core components of Tehran’s nuclear assets remained intact. CNN reported on Tuesday that an assessment by the Defence Intelligence Agency, the Pentagon’s intelligence arm, was at odds with Trump’s claim that Iran’s enrichment sites – Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan – were “completely and totally obliterated”. While the full...

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7 d. ago Webinar Recap: Behind Beijing’s Rare Earth Chokehold — A New Flashpoint in the U.S.

Webinar Recap: Behind Beijing’s Rare Earth Chokehold — A New Flashpoint in the U.S.-China Trade and Tech Standoff  Asia Society

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7 d. ago Iran Should 'Rethink' Nuclear Ambitions: China State Media Pundit

Iran Should 'Rethink' Nuclear Ambitions: China State Media Pundit  Newsweek

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8 d. ago Russia, China warn of broader conflict after US strikes Iran’s nuclear sites

Russia, China warn of broader conflict after US strikes Iran’s nuclear sites  Straight Arrow News

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8 d. ago China ‘unlikely to take decisive role’ as US bombing of Iran tests influence

Even as US air strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities put China’s influence to the test in the strategically important region, most observers expect Beijing to avoid direct intervention of any kind. They said Beijing was likely to instead focus on diplomatic support for Tehran as the US became more entangled in the Israel-Iran conflict. US bombing over the weekend reportedly damaged three of Iran’s nuclear facilities, marking the most significant Western military action against Tehran since the...

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8 d. ago US strikes Iran nuclear sites, Labubu faces competition: 5 weekend reads

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump claims US ‘obliterated’ Iran nuclear sites, threatens more attacks 2. How much of a future does Elon Musk really have in US politics? 3. Move over Labubu – Fugglers look to take crown from Hong Kong-designed plush toy 4. How Huawei’s silicon strategy defies US sanctions, advances China’s...

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9 d. ago Watch China 'Strongly' Condemns US Strike on Iran's Nuclear Program

Watch China 'Strongly' Condemns US Strike on Iran's Nuclear Program  Bloomberg

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9 d. ago China says US attack on Iran’s nuclear sites damaged ‘Washington’s credibility’ in diplomacy

China says US attack on Iran’s nuclear sites damaged ‘Washington’s credibility’ in diplomacy  The Times of Israel

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9 d. ago Labubu plushies aren’t just toys. They’re a brand new frontier for Chinese soft power

Labubu plushies aren’t just toys. They’re a brand new frontier for Chinese soft power  The Conversation

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9 d. ago What Russia, China said on US strikes on Iran nuclear sites: 'Dangerous escalation...' | World News

What Russia, China said on US strikes on Iran nuclear sites: 'Dangerous escalation...' | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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9 d. ago China condemns US strikes on Iran, calls for ceasefire and talks

China condemned the United States for its weekend attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, describing them as serious violations of international law. In a brief statement on Sunday night, the Chinese foreign ministry said the bombing of the facilities, which were under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency, seriously violated the United Nations Charter and its principles. It called on all parties, especially Israel, to cease fire as soon as possible, ensure the safety of civilians...

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2 w. ago China’s nuclear arsenal is growing faster than any other country’s: report

China’s nuclear arsenal is growing faster than any other country’s: report  Radio Free Asia

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2 w. ago Europe left in the cold as Kazakhstan picks China and Russia for nuclear contracts

Europe left in the cold as Kazakhstan picks China and Russia for nuclear contracts  Euractiv

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2 w. ago China to nearly double nuclear power capacity by 2040 in rapid build

China to nearly double nuclear power capacity by 2040 in rapid build-up  South China Morning Post

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