China, Not Iran, The Biggest Zero-Day Cyber Threat

While the ongoing war has brought attention to Iran’s cyber operations, threat intelligence indicates that China dominates ...

Readers speculate on motive for attack on Iran | Opinion letters

Several writers express concern that U.S. president is initiating conflict in the Middle East to divert attention from ...

China’s muted response over war in Iran reflects Beijing’s delicate calculus as a concerned onlooker

This doctrinal stance shaped Beijing’s early response. On Feb. 28, 2026, it joined Moscow in requesting an emergency United ...
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Chinese Navy Expanding Nuclear Attack Boat Fleet and Missile Strike Capabilities, ONI Commander Says

Beijing is working to ramp up production of nuclear-powered attack boats and incorporate larger numbers of guided-missile classes into its submarine force, putting the People’s Liberation Army Navy on ...

Chinese military flights around Taiwan fall, Trump-Xi meeting may be factor

Chinese air force activity around Taiwan has fallen sharply in recent weeks, with ‌no flights at all in the past week, a ...

What China’s response to the US attack on Iran says about its foreign policy

The day the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, China waited several hours before taking its first official position.

Fact Check: Video shows 2015 explosions in China, not Iran attack on Israel

A video of massive explosions in the port city of Tianjin, China, in 2015 has ​been misrepresented on social media as ...

U.S. Attacks on Iran Test Fragile Truce With China

Beijing has condemned the U.S.-backed strikes on Iran, a close partner. Yet with trade talks looming, it is unlikely to risk ...
The Diplomat

The Decapitation of Iran: What Tehran’s Chaos Means for China

U.S. decapitation of the Iranian regime signals the end of China’s “Westward March” and a blow to its global influence.