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The war presents perils for China, but also a geopolitical opening. AFP

Is the Iran war a strategic threat or an opportunity for China?

EnergyApril 20, 2026

The Al Dhafrah solar park is seen in Abu Dhabi. The UAE has launched several initiatives to support clean energy programmes. Victor Besa / The National

China's Jereh Group to invest in UAE clean energy and industrial sectors

EconomyApril 16, 2026

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, was received by Chinese President Xi Jinping during an official visit. Abu Dhabi Media office

Sheikh Khaled's Beijing visit affirms UAE-China ties in a troubled world

CommentApril 15, 2026

China has avoided taking sides in the war but has deep ties to both the Gulf and Iran. AFP

Beijing walks tightrope between Tehran and Gulf

GulfApril 15, 2026

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, witnessing the signing of an agreement between the UAE and China to boost the flow of investment capital, in Beijing. Photo: Ministry of Investment

UAE and China sign initial pact to boost investment flows

EconomyApril 15, 2026

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Abu Dhabi Media Office

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Sheikh Khaled holds talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on official visit

UAEApril 14, 2026

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, will visit Beijing. UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Khaled to begin official visit to China

UAEApril 11, 2026

A cargo ship operated by Cosco Shipping at Qingdao Port in eastern Shandong province. According to an online shipping tracker, two of its vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz unmolested. AFP

Two Cosco vessels cross Strait of Hormuz in key move by Chinese shipper

BusinessMarch 30, 2026

A cargo ship operated by Cosco Shipping is docked at the foreign trade container terminal of Qingdao Port, operated by Shandong Port Group, in China's eastern Shandong province. Chinese shipping giant Cosco said on March 25 that it was resuming new bookings for container shipments to some Gulf countries, after a three-week suspension in response to the Middle East war. AFP

Cosco ships abort Hormuz crossing despite China exemption

EnergyMarch 27, 2026

Josie Conlu, left, community director at Infinite Communities, helps residents feel united under the UAE’s ‘One Nation, One People’ initiative amid continuing regional tension. Photo: Josie Conlu

We are ‘one team’ say UAE residents as Iran strikes continue

UAEMarch 23, 2026

Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Presidential Special Envoy to China and chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority, with Chinese official Ding Xuexiang in Beijing. Wam

President Sheikh Mohamed writes to Chinese leader on boosting ties

UAEMarch 19, 2026

TOPSHOT - Winner Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli celebrates on the podium after the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai on March 15, 2026. (Photo by JADE GAO / AFP)

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Antonelli wins maiden race in China while Hamilton claims first Ferrari podium

F1March 15, 2026

Kimi Antonelli, centre, secured pole at the Chinese GP ahead of George Russell, left, and Lewis Hamilton. Getty Images

Antonelli claims historic pole position at Chinese GP

F1March 14, 2026

A ship missile is launched during an exercise in southern Iran. The country's defences might prove tougher than expected with imports from China and Russia.

US and Israel face 'game-changer' missiles acquired by Iran

MENAFebruary 28, 2026

HMS Lancaster departing the Gulf in December 2025. Photo: UK Royal Navy

British warships exit Gulf as Iran conflict looms for US

MENAFebruary 26, 2026

Chinese New Year will celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse. AFP

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Chinese New Year 2026: What’s in store for the Year of the Horse

LifestyleFebruary 17, 2026

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