EU Bets €2.5bn on Armenia To Bypass Russia Javier Villamor May 6, 2026 War in Ukraine and Red Sea disruption are forcing Europe to find new routes for trade and energy.
China Urges U.S. and Iran To Restore Traffic in Strait of Hormuz TEC News / AFP May 6, 2026 Beijing has stated that all parties must heed the international community’s call to resume safe maritime traffic through the strait.
Brussels Blocks EU Funds for “High-Risk” Solar Technology TEC News / AFP May 4, 2026 The restriction affects primarily China-sourced solar inverters—key components that connect renewable energy systems to electricity networks.
EU’s “Made in Europe” Strategy Draws Sharp Criticism from China TEC News / AFP April 27, 2026 The bloc’s plan to strengthen key sectors by requiring EU-made components has prompted threats of countermeasures from Beijing.
Study: ‘Risky Rising Investment in Nuclear Weapons Production’ TEC News / AFP April 24, 2026 By September 2025, more than 300 financial institutions were backing companies linked to nuclear arms.
EU to Double Tariffs on Foreign Steel to Counter Chinese Imports TEC News / AFP April 14, 2026 Brussels trade chief says new 50% steel tariffs are vital for Europe’s strategic autonomy and industrial strength.
Xi: Confident of Eventual China-Taiwan Unity TEC News / AFP April 10, 2026 Taiwan’s Kuomintang chairwoman visits China—her party’s first leader in a decade to do so.
“Hungary offers an opt-out, which Brussels does not want to allow”—Political Analyst Zoltán Kiszelly Zoltán Kottász April 10, 2026 “What bothers Brussels is not just that Hungary stands out, but that this alternative could become popular among a majority of Europeans over time.”
Trump’s Iran War Turns Into Fight for the Dollar Sven R. Larson March 24, 2026 Tehran’s new demand for peace with the U.S. includes shifting oil trade to the Chinese yuan.
U.S. Intel: China Not Planning Taiwan Invasion by 2027 TEC News / AFP March 19, 2026 The latest threat report points to a slower, calculated approach from Beijing, with force still on the table if conditions shift.
