China Warns Against Hormuz Escalation

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

International

China has urged all sides involved in the Strait of Hormuz crisis to stop military action and return to dialogue, warning that continued escalation could trap the region in a vicious cycle driven by force. The statement highlights Beijing’s growing concern that conflict around one of the

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Russian Oil Tanker Diverts From China To India

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

A Russian oil tanker that was originally headed to China has changed course and is now sailing to India, underlining how the Gulf conflict is reshaping global crude trade flows. The diversion comes as Indian refiners sharply raise purchases from Russia to offset supply disruptions linked to the war in West Asia and continued stress […]

International

China To Send Aid To Iran And Mideast Nations

By BPN News Desk March 17, 2026

China said it will provide emergency humanitarian assistance to several Middle Eastern countries, including Iran and Lebanon, as the regional conflict worsens and civilian needs rise. Beijing said the aid package will also cover Jordan and Iraq, reflecting growing concern over the humanitarian impact of recent US and Israeli military action across the region. China […]

International

US Opens Trade Probe Into India And Others

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

The United States has opened a fresh set of trade investigations covering 16 major trading partners, including India, the European Union and China, as the Trump administration looks to rebuild tariff pressure through a new legal route. The probes focus on whether industrial policies in those economies have created structural excess capacity in manufacturing sectors […]

International

China Calls Iran Succession An Internal Matter

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

China said Iran’s decision to appoint Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader is an internal matter and stressed that foreign interference in another country’s affairs should be opposed. The response came after leadership change in Tehran added a new political dimension to the widening regional conflict and triggered fresh reactions from major global powers. […]

International

Chinese Media Questions US Remarks On India

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

Title: Chinese Media Questions US Remarks On India Chinese state media has criticized remarks made by a senior US official suggesting that Washington should avoid repeating past economic policies that helped China rise as a major global competitor. The response described the reasoning behind the statement as “puzzling” and questioned the narrative surrounding global

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India’s ‘Bodyguard Satellites’ Show Why the US-China Space Duopoly Must End

By BPN News Desk March 5, 2026

The recent report that India is developing “bodyguard satellites” to protect its space assets marks a significant shift in the country’s strategic thinking. For decades, space security has largely been shaped by a small group of powerful nations, particularly the United States and China. Their technological dominance and military capabilities have effectively created a

International

China Targets 4.5–5% Economic Growth In 2026

By BPN News Desk March 5, 2026

Title: China Targets 4.5–5% Economic Growth In 2026 China has set its economic growth target for 2026 at around 4.5% to 5%, signalling a cautious approach as the country navigates global economic uncertainty and domestic structural challenges. The target was outlined during China’s annual legislative meetings, where policymakers also discussed fiscal measures and economic

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Japan Turning to India for Rare Earths: Two Neighbours of China Building Strategic Mineral Independence

By BPN News Desk March 4, 2026

Japan is exploring rare-earth mining cooperation with India, a development that may look like a routine resource partnership on the surface but in reality reflects a much deeper geopolitical shift. Both countries sit in the shadow of China, both have complicated strategic relationships with Beijing, and both depend heavily on rare-earth materials that China currently […]

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Arctic Wolf Report Claims “India-Nexus” Hackers Targeted Pakistan and Bangladesh: Is India Emerging as Asia’s Second Cyber Power After China?

By BPN News Desk March 4, 2026

A recent cybersecurity report by Arctic Wolf has brought fresh attention to the evolving cyber landscape in South Asia. The report described a hacking campaign targeting government and strategic networks in Pakistan and Bangladesh using sophisticated malware tools such as BurrowShell and a Rust-based remote access trojan. While cyber espionage is hardly new in