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US-Iran Conflict: Strategic Stalemate and Nuclear Tensions

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Latest: Oil prices rise after Trump denies Iran sanctions relief

The US-Iran conflict has entered its eighth month, evolving into a strategic stalemate characterized by a frozen conflict with sporadic flare-ups. While US military actions have targeted Iranian leadership and energy inf

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Russia and China expand Arctic trade and oil routes

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Latest: Northern Sea Route sees record shipping volumes in September

By late August 2026, China has transitioned from seasonal testing to launching its first regular container trade route through the Arctic. Authorized by the Kremlin, Sea Legend is establishing a service with weekly depar

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Hong Kong Belt and Road Initiative development

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Latest: Hong Kong expands tech partnerships through European missions and talent initiatives

Hong Kong is reinforcing its position as a central hub for the Belt and Road Initiative. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po noted that the city is facilitating the expansion of mainland Chinese enterprises overseas and

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BRICS global influence and economic role

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Latest: Brazil grain production projected to exceed storage capacity by 133 million tons

The BRICS bloc continues to expand its geopolitical and economic influence, positioning itself as a primary voice for the Global South and a competitor to Western-led international orders. During a BRICS Summit in New De

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Egypt-China strategic and economic ties deepen

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Latest: Egypt seeks expanded cooperation with China in desalination and AI

Egypt is actively expanding bilateral relations with various international partners. In discussions with Pakistan, officials focused on agricultural and defense cooperation. Simultaneously, Egypt is deepening economic ti

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China high-tech growth amid shifting trade and FDI trends

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Latest: China semiconductor industry sees rapid export and equipment import growth

China’s foreign trade and high-tech sectors continue to expand, driven by a shift toward high-value goods and technological upgrading. While total goods trade reached 30.13 trillion yuan in the first seven months, recent

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South Korea adopts Arctic shipping as national policy

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Latest: Korea Ocean Business Corp to invest 120 billion KRW in Arctic vessels

South Korea has formally adopted Arctic shipping development as a national policy under the Lee Jae-myung administration. To support this strategic pivot, the Ministry of Ocean and Fisheries has relocated to Busan to est

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Pinglu Canal officially opens for navigation

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Latest: Pinglu Canal opens to connect southwest China with Southeast Asian markets

The Pinglu Canal officially commenced operations on September 16, 2026, establishing a direct maritime link between Southwest China and the South China Sea. The 134.2-kilometer waterway connects Nanning’s Hengzhou City t

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