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Conflict & Security April 3, 2026 301 stories in this edition

China, Europe and why Beijing took a swing at Iran over the Strait of Hormuz

SCMP Asia / Asia / 1m ago / Fan Chen
China, Europe and why Beijing took a swing at Iran over the Strait of Hormuz

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In a rare condemnation of its strategic partner, China has come out in opposition to Iran’s attacks on Gulf nations, calling for a ceasefire and a guarantee of the safety of shipping lanes. Addressing a UN Security Council meeting on Thursday, Fu Cong, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, said: “China does not support Iran’s attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council nations and condemns all indiscriminat...

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In a rare condemnation of its strategic partner, China has come out in opposition to Iran’s attacks on Gulf nations, calling for a ceasefire and a guarantee of the safety of shipping lanes. Addressing a UN Security Counc...

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