China is signaling it will stay focused on technology and economic growth, even as U.S. tensions with Iran rise.

China's leaders wrapped up nine days of annual legislative meetings in Beijing on Thursday, projecting an image of domestic stability seemingly unaffected by the war in key trading partner Iran.Experts say the image projected by the gathering is one of "continuity".

In quick succession, US President Donald Trump has taken out two of Beijing’s closest allies: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

China announced its lowest growth target in 35 years Thursday as the world’s second-biggest economy struggles with challenges at home and growing uncertainty around the world.

As the Iran war moves into a second week, China’s top diplomat Wang Yi is warning of a spreading conflict and calling for peace. But Beijing has avoided direct criticism of Donald Trump ahead of the U.S. president’s expected visit to China in early April.

China accused of enabling Russia's war while offering Ukraine humanitarian aid at Munich conference. U.S. official says Beijing could end conflict.

From diplomatic signalling to efforts to revive domestic demand and “invest in people”, China’s Two Sessions that closed on Thursday (Mar 12) offered clues to Beijing’s priorities for the year ahead and beyond.

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