China's factories jolts back to inflation on Iran war price shock 10-Apr 10:13

China's factory-gate prices rose for the ​first time in 3-1/2 years in March, official data showed, in an early ‌sign that the Middle East conflict is feeding cost pressures into the world’s second-largest economy.

Stocks shaky as Israeli attacks on Lebanon tests Iran ceasefire 10-Apr 09:28

Asian stocks ticked up early on Friday but gains ​were capped as traders questioned the durability of this week's U.S.-Iran ceasefire and remained wary of fragile hopes for ‌Israel-Lebanon peace talks.

Chinese foreign minister tells North Korean minister Pyongyang is making strides despite US 'oppression' 10-Apr 06:28

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said ​North Korea has made remarkable accomplishments despite conspiracies ‌by the United States and Western forces to oppress and isolate Pyongyang, the North's official KCNA news agency reported on Friday.