Escalating tensions could threaten Chinese investments in region and delay trade war negotiations, analysts say.

China, which depends on Iran for oil and to counter American influence, has a lot to lose from a wider war. But there’s not much it can do about it.

RIYADH: As the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies, attention has turned to the Strait of Hormuz — a narrow, 33-kilometer-wide stretch of water separating Oman and Iran…

Escalating tensions could threaten Chinese investments in region and delay trade war negotiations, analysts say.

As the US joins Israel’s war with Iran, Tehran threatens to block strategic waterway – risking global energy and trade crisis.

As the US joins Israel’s war with Iran, Tehran threatens to block strategic waterway – risking global energy and trade crisis.

Escalating Israel-Iran conflict could disrupt oil trade and shake markets, analysts say.

Analysts say deepened US involvement in the Middle East could make rare earths more precious – and grant China a stronger trade position.

As fears mount that Tehran could block strategic chokepoint, Beijing urges calm to protect global energy trade.

Negotiations would be preferred over military intervention, analyst says.

A blockade of the strait, through which one-fifth of global oil consumption passes, would have a catastrophic impact on the world economy. Iran, which depends on its oil revenues,…