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US lawmakers urge Taiwan to pass stalled $40 billion defence budget

Why will China not take the bullet for Iran?

Japan lifted decades-old restrictions on arms exports, emerging as a global defense supplier to diversify democratic alliances amid weakening U.S. security guarantees under Trump and escalating tensions with China over Taiwan.

China is intensifying diplomatic efforts to end the Iran conflict ahead of its May summit with Trump, balancing support for Tehran with cultivation of US relations while protecting its Middle Eastern energy interests and leveraging its negotiating position.

U.S. allies, concerned over Trump's policies, are pursuing Japan's most significant military expansion since World War II to strengthen regional security and reduce reliance on American defense commitments.

Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was elected president by pro-military lawmakers.

U.S. allies, concerned about Trump administration policies, are capitalizing on Japan's unprecedented post-WWII military liberalization to strengthen regional security partnerships and defense capabilities.

Vietnam's President To Lam arrives in Beijing for a state visit to China until Friday.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez makes his fourth visit to China in four years, deepening strategic ties.

China blames Japan's Taiwan remarks for strained relations.

China blames Japan's Taiwan remarks for strained relations.

China's Foreign Ministry criticized U.S. attempts to suppress China-U.S. scientific cooperation while welcoming Namibia's ministerial visit and calling for regional deescalation in Middle East conflicts.

China urges restraint after Israel's deadly airstrikes on Lebanon, calling for respect for sovereignty and security.

China's success stems from its path, vision, and model, says Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning.

China's success stems from its path, vision, and model, says Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning.

China leveraged its oil dependence on Iran to encourage a ceasefire, seeking to stabilize Middle East tensions and protect its economic interests while strengthening its negotiating position ahead of Trump's Beijing visit.

China's Foreign Ministry dismissed U.S. attempts to suppress scientific cooperation as counterproductive, while calling for diplomatic resolution of Middle East conflicts and advancing multilateral marine governance through the BBNJ Agreement implementation.

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the US to maintain bilateral stability and peaceful coexistence in a phone call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, emphasizing Taiwan as the greatest risk factor in Sino-American relations ahead of Trump's planned China visit.

Why will China not take the bullet for Iran?

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi lifted decades-old post-WWII restrictions on defence exports, enabling the nation to export lethal weapons like fighter jets and missiles previously limited to five non-lethal categories, reshaping regional security dynamics amid tensions with China.

Japan’s expanding arms export

Japan relaxed arms export restrictions under Defense Minister Takaichi's leadership, aiming to strengthen its defense sector amid regional security tensions and economic pressures.

Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi is easing decades-old arms export restrictions, enabling potential sales to Poland and the Philippines while defense contractors expand capacity, as the US seeks increased allied security contributions amid global conflicts.

China proposes a four-point plan for Middle East peace after US-Iran talks fail.

Vietnam's President To Lam arrives in Beijing for a state visit to China until Friday.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez makes his fourth visit to China in four years, deepening strategic ties.

Takaichi's Taiwan remarks are the root cause of China-Japan relations woes.

China and Russia publicly backed Cuba's government against U.S. pressure, with Beijing pledging diplomatic support and Moscow's deputy foreign minister visiting Havana amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

Vietnam's leader To Lam will visit China from April 14 to 17 at Xi Jinping's invitation.

Vietnam's leader To Lam will visit China from April 14 to 17 at Xi Jinping's invitation.

Vietnam's leader To Lam will visit China from April 14 to 17 at Xi Jinping's invitation.

Spain's government condemned Israeli attacks on Lebanon and opposed US military actions despite Trump's threats, defying pressure while maintaining popular domestic support for its pacifist stance.

Japan downgraded China relations assessment in its 2026 Diplomatic Bluebook amid Taiwan tensions, citing Beijing as "important neighbor" instead of "most important" bilateral relationship.

China prioritizes protecting its domestic interests, including global exports, amid its efforts to broker a ceasefire in the Iran conflict.

Why will China not take the bullet for Iran?

China & Taiwan Update, November 21, 2025

Japan is easing arms export rules, sparking interest from US allies amid security concerns and strained US supplies.

Japan's defense minister relaxed arms export restrictions to strengthen the nation's defense sector, signaling a strategic shift toward increased military manufacturing and international weapons sales amid regional security concerns.

Japan eases decades-long arms export restrictions amid Trump's security concerns, attracting interest from Poland and Philippines while defense contractors expand capacity for advanced military sales.

Japan is easing its decades-old arms export restrictions, attracting interest from Poland and the Philippines amid Trump's unpredictable security commitments and strained U.S. weapons supplies from global conflicts.

Vietnam's top leader To Lam arrives in Beijing for a state visit to China.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez makes his fourth visit to China in four years, deepening strategic ties.

US and Iran begin talks in Pakistan on April 10 to settle disputes.

China's Foreign Ministry urged the United States to immediately end its economic blockade and sanctions against Cuba, citing coercive policies harming the Caribbean nation.

China leveraged its oil dependence to encourage Iran's ceasefire, seeking to protect its economy while positioning itself diplomatically ahead of Trump's visit to Beijing next month.

China's success stems from its path, vision, and model, says Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning.

China urged restraint after Israel conducted large-scale airstrikes on over 100 Lebanese targets in ten minutes, calling for sovereignty protection and diplomatic solutions to ease Middle East tensions.

China urges restraint after Israel's airstrikes on Lebanon, calling for respect for sovereignty and security.

China leveraged its oil dependence on Iran to encourage Tehran's ceasefire agreement, calculating deeper diplomatic involvement could stabilize Middle East trade routes and strengthen its negotiating position with Trump.

China's Foreign Ministry condemned U.S. attempts to suppress scientific exchanges while supporting multilateral cooperation on marine governance, as Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited North Korea and Namibia's trade minister prepared an official visit.