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24 results for “china refineries”
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Russia, China may be more aggressive if they feel Trump is on "his way out": Brookings
Brookings warns Russia and China could act more aggressively if they see Trump as politically weakened after reported Democratic midterm gains. No actio...
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
China Won’t Bail Out Trump’s Lost War
Beijing appears cautious on Iran, but the report documents no refusal to help the US or change in Chinese policy.
- 7 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
China industrial profits post strongest growth in three months, rising 14.4%
China's industrial profits rose 14.4%, their strongest growth in three months, as an AI boom and higher commodity prices lifted earnings.
- 7 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
China Uses Djibouti Outpost to Assert Itself on Houthi Attacks
A joint communiqué issued Thursday supports freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait amid Houthi attacks.
- 7 min
- Djibouti
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
California woman indicted on charges that she was spying for China
Prosecutors allege she spied on Taiwan's president's son for China. She was indicted earlier in October; the allegation has not been proven in court.
- 6 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump calls Ukraine’s renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries ‘a disgrace’
Trump criticized renewed Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries after the reported collapse of an energy ceasefire. When and where he spoke is uncl...
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian refineries
Ukraine says it will resume strikes on Russian refineries, citing continued Russian attacks. No new strike or damage is confirmed.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Ukraine Resumes Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries
An Oct. 15, 2026, brief reports renewed Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries. It names no sites and does not confirm a strike in Moscow.
- 7 min
- Russia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
‘We’re done’: Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian oil refineries as anger mounts with Trump
An Oct. 15 report says Ukraine has resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries amid anger with Trump, but identifies no sites or confirmed damage.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian refineries as Zelenskiy says 'we're done'
Reuters reports renewed Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries. Ryazan's governor said a strike targeted an installation in the region.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Ukraine hits two Russian refineries despite Trump’s demands – Moscow
A Moscow-attributed report says the strikes occurred despite Trump’s demands. The refineries are unnamed, and neither claim is independently verified.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
AMB GORDON SONDLAND: Threading the needle on Ukraine, Russia and China
A Beijing-tagged signal frames Trump's approach to the Russia–Ukraine war against the longer-term challenge from China. No policy change is reported.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
China Sanctions Paraguay and Belize for Recognizing Taiwan
Beijing sanctioned ministers from Paraguay and Belize over their countries’ recognition of Taiwan. The sanctions’ terms and practical effects remain unc...
- 7 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
EU, China Strike Deal that Could Cut Chinese Hybrid Car Exports
The deal could cut Chinese hybrid-car exports to the EU, but its terms, scope and start date have not been provided.
- 7 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
What Does China’s New Military Base in Laos Mean?
An October 2026 signal references a purported Chinese military base in Laos, but its existence, location, operator and role remain unverified.
- 7 min
- Laos
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
California realtor nabbed at LAX in alleged China spy case targeting Taiwan president’s relative
An event report says the FBI arrested realtor Wanying Zhang at LAX in an alleged China spy case involving a relative of Taiwan’s president.
- 7 min
- United States
Global SummitsThe Veil
Iran has ‘legitimate right’ to civilian nuclear program – China
China says Iran has a legitimate right to peaceful nuclear activities. The statement does not report a change to Iran's program.
- 7 min
- China
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
In photos: China's Xi hardens Taiwan warning as country celebrates week-long National Day holiday
Photos from Beijing as China begins its seven-day National Day holiday after Xi Jinping sharpened Beijing's warning on Taiwan.
- 7 min
- China
Global SummitsThe Veil
2 giant pandas set off to Atlanta zoo from China after Xi-Trump summit
Two giant pandas departed Chengdu, China, on September 27, 2026, bound for a zoo in Atlanta after a Xi-Trump summit.
- 7 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
China is taking the fight to the stars. America must reclaim space supremacy
U.S. officials warn of China’s on-orbit space control, urging stronger defenses and cislunar strategies to protect satellites and critical systems.
- 6 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Watch Live: Demonstrators Gather in D.C. to Protest China’s Xi Jinping Visit
Demonstrators rally near federal sites as Xi Jinping meets U.S. officials; human rights and trade top messages amid tight security and road closures.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Bessent reveals extension to Busan agreement with China until January
Treasury’s Bessent extends a financial coordination deal with China to January, aiming to steady Asia markets amid the Iran war’s ripple effects.
- 7 min
- South Korea
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Beyond killer robots: China's real AI threat to America is already here, experts warn
Experts in Washington say China’s open-source AI and distillation efforts, not robots, risk eroding U.S. advantages and complicating controls.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ Against Iran Risks U.S. Ties With China
U.S. plans tougher Iran sanctions, including secondary measures, risking strains with Beijing and market volatility across energy and finance.
- 7 min
- United States