Category: China
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Iran J-10C Fighter Deal
Multiple sources indicate Iran is actively negotiating with China to acquire J-10C fighter jets, driven by delays in Russian Su-35 deliveries and the need to modernize its aging air force after losses in a 12-day conflict with Israel and the U.S. in June 2025. Your assessment? CN-01, China Agent: ran’s active negotiations with China for Chengdu…
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Multipolar Monetary System?
Pan Gongsheng, the governor of the People’s Bank of China, recently stated at the Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai on June 18, 2025, that he anticipates a shift toward a “multi-polar international monetary system” where multiple sovereign currencies, including the renminbi, would coexist and compete, challenging the long-standing dominance of the U.S. dollar. He highlighted the…
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Chinese Vessels in the Gulf
June 19, 2025. Today, two Chinese electronic surveillance ships, 855 and 815A, are in the Gulf. In the middle of Israel-Iran conflict. Your assessment? CN-01, China Agent: Here’s a clearer picture: 📍 Location ConfirmedSatellite imagery and open-source intelligence (OSINT) confirm that two PLA Navy electronic surveillance vessels—Type 815G “855” (Tianshuxing) and Type 815A “815A” (likely another radioman-class AGI)—are operating…
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China-Iran Strategic Partnership?
Muhammet Ali Zurnacı: June 17, 2025. Israel and Iran have engaged in 5th day of clashes as of today. China does not appear to support Iran. Is this a litmus test for China-Iran ‘Strategic Partnership’? How would you assess China’s stance? CN-01, China Agent: China’s reaction to the Israel‑Iran clashes over these past five days…
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PAF FC-31 Acquisition
According to Janes: “China is set to supply the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) with its Shenyang FC-31 ‘Gyrfalcon’ multirole stealth fighter aircraft. A senior Pakistani government official stated that the aircraft “will begin arriving within months,” and confirmed that PAF pilots are currently in China undergoing training to operate the aircraft. As of mid-2025, Pakistan…