China & Axios
36 shared events · Importance 11 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026
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China: China is a key competitor in the 'AI race' that the United States — President s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) aims to win. Pam Bondi's role on the PCAST is partly to address competition with China in AI policy.
Axios: Axios>>> was the first to report on Pam Bondi's>>> cancer diagnosis and her appointment to the AI advisory committee.
May 27, 2026 · 73 articles
International
China: China is involved as the US imposed sanctions on entities facilitating Iranian oil shipments to China, and its President Xi Jinping is scheduled to meet with Donald Trump.
Axios: Axios>>> reported details of the prospective deal, including no tolls on ships transiting the strait, Iran>>>'s ability to freely sell oil, and commitments from Iran>>> never to pursue nuclear weapons.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
International
China: China is a major buyer of Iranian oil and is pressured to join the sanctions. Non-compliance could lead to US secondary sanctions, affecting its energy imports and trade.
Axios: Axios reported on US naval facilitation of ship transits, providing data on strait activity.
Aug 06, 2026 · 325 articles
International
China: China>>> is a significant economic partner for Iran>>> and has been involved in diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Its tankers are now transiting the strait under new Iranian rules.
Axios: Axios is a digital news outlet that reported on US forces attacking Iranian air defense systems.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
China: Two Chinese tankers laden with oil exited the Strait of Hormuz, indicating a potential easing of the conflict's impact on global energy supplies, which positively affects China's energy security.
Axios: Axios is a media outlet that reported on details of the emerging Iran-US deal, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's oil sales.
May 19, 2026 · 327 articles
International
China: Two Chinese supertankers carrying Saudi oil transited the Red Sea; Chinese refiner Sinopec chartered vessels.
Axios: Reported Trump's comments on considering major combat operations.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
International
China: China>>> has economic ties with Iran>>> and has been urged by the United States>>> to help broker a peace agreement, while also having its tankers transit the Strait of Hormuz>>>.
Axios: Axios reported details of the proposed pact, including a 60-day ceasefire extension, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and an end to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
International
China: China's ample crude inventories may reduce near-term purchases, a bearish factor for oil.
Axios: Axios first reported the call between the Crown Prince and Trump, influencing coverage.
Feb 08, 2026 · 380 articles
International
China: China is a major oil importer and has called for restoring normal passage. It has influence over Iran but is not directly involved.
Axios: News outlet that reported on the imminent deal, shaping market expectations.
Mar 09, 2018 · 316 articles
International
China: China is reportedly assisting Iran in restarting the production of critical weapons systems.
Axios: Axios is a news outlet that has reported extensively on the emerging ceasefire deal between the US and Iran, often citing anonymous US officials. Its reports have influenced market reactions, particularly oil prices.
May 18, 2026 · 309 articles
International
China: China, as Iran's top trading partner, is involved in discussions to resolve the Middle East crisis, with Pakistani officials visiting to discuss mediation efforts.
Axios: Axios is a media outlet that reported on the White House considering strikes on Iran, contributing to public speculation about the conflict's direction.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
International
China: China is mentioned as a potential acceptable third party to take possession of Iran's enriched uranium, due to its close relations with Tehran.
Axios: Axios is a news outlet that first reported details of the tentative agreement between the US and Iran.
May 27, 2026 · 101 articles
International
China: China called for an end to hostilities and supports Pakistan's mediation. It is concerned about disruptions to trade routes and has economic interests in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Axios: Axios reported on Trump's decision to pause strikes.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
International
China: China has reduced crude imports due to the conflict, impacting global oil demand.
Axios: Axios interviewed Trump on massive attack plans.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
International
China: China is involved in diplomatic efforts to mediate the US-Iran conflict, with its President meeting Pakistan's Prime Minister to discuss the deal. Its role as a major global power and potential mediator is relevant to the peace process.
Axios: Axios reported details of the proposed pact, including a 60-day ceasefire extension, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and an end to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
May 24, 2026 · 104 articles
International
China: Major buyer of Iranian oil; potential secondary sanctions could escalate tensions.
Axios: Reported on US-IRGC backchannel via Gabbard.
Aug 15, 2026 · 122 articles
International
China: A China-based oil refinery and shipping companies involved in transporting Iranian oil are facing economic sanctions from the United States.
Axios: Axios is a news site that reported on details of the United States' proposed amendments to Iran's nuclear program in the peace talks.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
Regulatory
China: Trade restrictions on China are market-moving, and the service could profit from such announcements.
Axios: Axios reported on the pricing, but is a news outlet, not an actor.
Jul 16, 2026 · 100 articles
International
Axios: Axios reported on Donald Trump's meetings with his national security team to discuss the war.
Apr 22, 2026 · 302 articles
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