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Beijing and Moscow Strengthen Ties Amid Iran Conflict

4/18/2026

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Lavrov Diplomacy Efforts

Beijing and Moscow pursue diplomacy amid the Iran war, as Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov visits China to discuss the conflict.
China's Foreign Ministry criticized the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports as dangerous.
Chinese firms are expanding overseas due to narrowing domestic profits.
The Iran war has raised production costs.
The Canton Fair shows buyers hesitant to place orders due to the conflict, with shipping delays and price hikes.

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Electric Vehicle Surge

Electric vehicle sales surged in Southeast Asia as fuel prices rose amid the Iran war.
Vietnam's Vinfast reported a 127% rise in deliveries in March 2026 as shoppers switch from petrol to electric vehicles.
BYD, a Chinese manufacturer, surpassed Toyota in orders at the Bangkok Auto Show, signaling growing regional demand.
Jakarta committed to expanding its electric vehicle ecosystem and charging infrastructure.

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Lavrov Diplomacy Efforts

Beijing and Moscow pursue diplomacy amid the Iran war, as Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov visits China to discuss the conflict.
China's Foreign Ministry criticized the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports as dangerous.
Chinese firms are expanding overseas due to narrowing domestic profits.
The Iran war has raised production costs.
The Canton Fair shows buyers hesitant to place orders due to the conflict, with shipping delays and price hikes.

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