China’s exports grew 2.5% in March from a year ago, significantly slowing from the previous two months as uncertainties rose from the Iran war and its impact on energy prices and global demand.

China’s state-backed iron ore buyer has told several steel mills in the country they are allowed to purchase some BHP Group cargoes, an apparent concession in a months-long commercial dispute.

China is poised to benefit from the Iran war as global energy disruptions accelerate a shift away from fossil fuels and toward clean technologies and renewable power, industries that China dominates,

China's export growth slowed in March as manufacturers grappled with surging energy costs, with the Iran war disrupting supplies, while imports jumped more than expected.

US intelligence indicates that China is preparing to deliver new air defense systems to Iran within the next few weeks, according to three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments.

Shipping traffic has again ground to a halt after President Donald Trump's threat to blockade the strait following failed talks.

Beijing rejects the allegation as a "farce", while Manila claims the poison was used to kill fish and deprive troops stationed in the area of food.

BEIJING, April 14 (Reuters) - Electric vehicle maker BYD said a fire broke out at a parking garage in a Shenzhen industrial park on Tuesday morning. The garage was a parking area for "test and scrapped vehicles" and the fire had been extinguished,