A Chinese-linked tanker is being closely watched around the Strait of Hormuz as the US blockade risks a showdown between the world’s two biggest economies.

Ray Dalio clarifies his “world war” warning, says no imminent US-China conflict, focuses on rising global tensions through trade, technology, cyber warfare and geopolitical rivalry.

BEIJING, April 15 (Reuters) - The United States' claims about China exerting military pressure on Taiwan are distorted, and demonstrate its "malicious intentions", a government spokesperson in Beijing said on Wednesday.

Private Chinese technology companies — some with ties to the military — are marketing detailed intelligence on movements of U.S. forces in Iran, even as Beijing seeks to keep its distance.

US Iran war LIVE updates: Top Trump aide Stephen Miller has said that the US blockade of Iranian ports represents a clear shift in global power dynamics, asserting that Tehran will become a "footnote" if it fails to make a deal with Washington.

Retired general and strategist Mick Ryan explains the military lessons that Beijing is taking from the war in Iran and what it means for US-China competition and Chinese designs on Taiwan.

The performance should give pause to U.S. adversaries that have been watching the war in Iran unfold. Massive volleys of long-range drones and ballistic missiles are a preferred offensive tool of China,

United States has warned it may restart air strikes and maintain a naval blockade if Iran refuses a proposed peace deal. Talks may resume soon with Pakistan acting as mediator. Iran has pushed back strongly,