March-May 2026

China throws major roadblock at US' Iran Resolution; Trump team left stunned at UN (LINK) — 16 May 2026

— Beijing openly opposed a U.S.-backed resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining operations in the waterway. Chinese UN Ambassador Fu Cong said the "timing and content" of the proposal were inappropriate and warned that passing it would not help ease tensions. Reports suggest both China and Russia could veto the resolution if it reaches a vote at the UN Security Council.

Trump-Xi summit: China, US disagree on what they agreed on: US touted trade deals; China said it warned Washington over Taiwan. Neither side confirmed the other's claims (LINK) — 15 May 2026

Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but no deals confirmed (LINK) — 15 May 2026

PBS: Analysts break down Trump-Xi meeting and calls for stability and cooperation (LINK) — 14 May 2026

Five takeaways from the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing so far: Xi reserved his sharpest language for Taiwan, calling it "the most important issue in U.S.-China relations" (LINK) — 14 May 2026

Jury convicts man accused of running secret Chinese spy outpost in New York City(LINK) — ground.news: 35 media reports(LINK) — 13 May 2026

— In 2022, Lu Jianwang, a 64-year-old Bronx resident, and co-defendant Chen Jinping allegedly established an unauthorized police station in Manhattan's Chinatown under China's Ministry of Public Security, though the defense contended it was merely a community center.

China's factory inflation hits 45-month high on energy price shock — 11 May 2026 (LINK)

Trump and China's Xi set for talks on Thursday and Friday spanning Iran, nuclear, trade and AI — 10 May 2026 (LINK)

EU sees Chinese solar tech as a major security risk: European Commission moved on 4 May to block EU funding for Chinese-made solar technology — 7 May 2026 (LINK)

China gives suspended death sentences to two former defense ministers for bribery — (LINK) — ground.news: 158 media reports — 7 May 2026 (LINK)

With an injunction China blocks US sanctions against five 'teapot' refineries accused of importing Iranian oil — 2 May 2026 (LINK)

China bans drone sales in Beijing citing security concerns — 2 May 2026 (LINK)

China's factory activity nears stagnation as Iran War drives up cost / China’s factory activity expands for a second month despite shocks from the Iran war — (LINK) — ground.news: 25 media reports — 29 April 2026 (LINK)

China blocks Meta’s $2 billion takeover of Manus, a Singaporean artificial intelligence startup with Chinese roots — 27 April 2026 (LINK)

Axios: Chinese President Xi Jinping has spent the Iran war doing what he does best — patiently exploiting America's distraction and discord. — 19 April 2026 (LINK)

2026 United Nations Chinese Language Day celebrated at Palais des Nations in Geneva — 17 April 2026 (LINK)

— The event drew some 400 participants, notably officials from international organizations and diplomats from over 30 countries such as Georgia, Laos, Mexico, Pakistan, Thailand, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.

Pakistan, Afghan Taliban resume talks in China as Beijing seeks ceasefire — (LINK) ground.news: 42 media reports — 1 April 2026 (LINK)

Amidst the flames of conflict, the world's only safe haven turns out to be Chinese government bonds! — 1 April 2026 (LINK)

China limits fuel price hike to cushion impact of rising oil prices — 23 March 2026 (LINK)

Alibaba workforce shrinks 34% in 2025 as Chinese tech giant doubles down on AI — 20 March 2026 (LINK)

U.S. prosecutors charge Super Micro Computer employees, including co-founder, with smuggling Nvidia chips to China. Shares of Super Micro fell about 12% in extended trading — 19 March 2026 (LINK)

Alibaba launches AI platform for enterprises as agent craze sweeps China — 17 March 2026 (LINK)

Taiwan reports large-scale Chinese military aircraft presence near island — 14 March 2026 (LINK)

For nearly two weeks, Chinese fighter jets stopped buzzing Taiwan. No one seems to know why — (LINK)

China exports surge despite Trump tariffs — 10 March 2026 (LINK)

— BBC: Official figures show exports jumped by more than 20% in January and February, which is almost three times the rate predicted by economists. It puts the country on track to top the record-breaking annual trade surplus it saw in 2025.

February 2026

Father of U.S.-based activist sentenced in Hong Kong under national security law — 26 February 2026 (LINK)

— Hong Kong court used the city's national security law to jail a 69-year old man for eight months, in the first case against a family member of a pro-democracy activist wanted by authorities. Kwok Yin-sang, the father of exiled pro-democracy activist Anna Kwok, 29, was convicted in early February, found guilty of handling financial assets belonging to his daughter.

Hong Kong jails pro-democracy media tycoon and British citizen Jimmy Lai for 20 years for "colluding with foreign forces" under the city's controversial national security law — 9 February 2026 (LINK)

UK, UN and EU deplore 'monumental injustice' of Jimmy Lai's 20-year jail sentence — (LINK)

China executes four more Myanmar mafia members for causing six Chinese deaths and defrauding over 29 billion yuan (USD 4 billion) in Myanmar — (LINK) ground.news: 25 media reports — 2 February 2026 (LINK)