China called on Friday for a lasting truce in the Middle East and for shipping lanes to be reopened "as soon as possible", as the strategic Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed during the war with Iran. Iran has largely blocked shipping through the vital strait since conflict broke out with»»»

China called on Friday for a lasting truce in the Middle East and for shipping lanes to be reopened "as soon as possible", as the strategic Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed during the war with Iran. Iran has largely blocked shipping through the vital strait since conflict broke out with»»»

Chinese leader Xi Jinping delivered a blunt threat to U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday, saying that any misstep over Taiwan could push the two economic superpowers toward direct confrontation. “The Taiwan question is the most important issue in China-U.S. relations,” Xi told Trump during a s»»»

Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) - International Service: The Reuters news agency wrote in a report that Donald Trump is likely to ask his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping for help in resolving the costly and unpopular US war with Iran, but it is unlikely to get the support he wants. The report states that »»»