US considering Iranian oil supplies to China
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will make a decision over the next few days about lifting sanctions on Chinese oil companies that buy Iranian oil.
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Vladimir Putin to pay two-day visit to China
Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to China on May 19-20, the Kremlin press service confirmed on Saturday.
Preparations for Putin's visit to China over - Kremlin
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov addressed preparations for Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s own visit to China in his daily briefing on Friday.
Putin to visit China next week - media
According to Chinese media, Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit Beijing in the middle of next week.
Xi Jinping supports opening Strait of Hormuz to ships
The US President announced the Chinese leader's interest in opening the Strait of Hormuz. According to Donald Trump, Xi Jinping conveyed this to him during talks in Beijing.
US ethane exports to China reach record high since start of Iran conflict - report
Rising demand from China has caused a record increase in U.S. ethane exports amid the Iran conflict and a shortage of petrochemical feedstock on the global market, the Financial Times newspaper reported.
Trump and Xi hold talks in Beijing
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks in Beijing, China’s central television reported.
Russia becomes leader in oil exports to India and China
According to OPEC, Russian oil accounted for the majority of India and China's oil imports in March of this year.
Trump arrives in Beijing
Donald Trump's aircraft has landed in Beijing. Trump was accompanied to the Chinese capital by leading US business leaders.
Trump leaves for Beijing
U.S. President Donald Trump has departed for Beijing with SpaceX founder Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang aboard Air Force One, Reuters reported, citing eyewitnesses and a White House representative.
US sanctions Chinese firms for sharing satellite imagery of US bases with Iran
According to the US State Department, US sanctions have been imposed on Chinese companies.
Araghchi heads to China for consultations
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is traveling to Beijing for talks, marking the diplomat’s first visit to China since U.S. and Israeli strikes sparked the most severe global oil supply shock in history.
Russian oil exports to China up 31 percent
Russia’s crude oil supplies to China have increased by 31% in Q1 2026 year-on-year to 31.86 mln tons, according to figures released by the General Administration of Customs of China.
China demands Strait of Hormuz be unblocked
Chinese authorities are demanding the restoration of normal shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and consider the United States’ blockade of it an irresponsible step, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said.
Russia remains largest energy supplier to China and India in February
In February of this year, Russia regained its status as the largest oil supplier to both India and China, providing around 1 million barrels per day.
Saudi oil sales to China to halve - report
Saudi Arabia’s crude sales to China are set to halve next month as the war in the Middle East upends flows and lifts prices.
China welcomes US-Iran ceasefire
China on Wednesday welcomed the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, saying that Beijing also made "efforts" to halt the fighting, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday, expressing support for the mediation efforts made by countries such as Pakistan.
China facilitated US-Iranian ceasefire - report
China directly contacted Iran to persuade Tehran to agree to a temporary ceasefire with the United States, the Associated Press news agency reported.
Russia and China put forward alternative Strait of Hormuz resolution
Russia and China have proposed an alternative and well-balanced draft UN Security Council resolution on the situation around Iran, including in the Strait of Hormuz, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya said.
US uses Iranian oil to pressure China, media report
China, according to Bloomberg, a major oil importer, is currently negatively affected by navigational problems in the Strait of Hormuz
