Kuwait & China
75 shared events · Importance 24 · Last updated May 14, 2026
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Kuwait: Kuwait accused Iran of a failed attack on Kuwait — Bubiyan Island, where China is building a port, raising concerns about regional stability and its infrastructure projects.
China: China is involved in building Mubarak Al Kabeer Port on Kuwait — Bubiyan Island, which was attacked by Iran. The Strait of Hormuz closure has also impacted China's oil imports, making Iran a key topic for discussions with the United States.
May 12, 2026 · 28 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait accused Iran of a failed attack on Kuwait — Bubiyan Island, where China is helping build a port.
China: China is considered the second strongest nation militarily and is a key player in trade discussions with the United States. It is also helping Kuwait build a port.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait, as a Gulf Arab country, experienced significant crude production losses and a sharp decline in jet fuel exports, with its heavier crude fields requiring months for restoration.
China: China's export engine slowed sharply in March due to the conflict's impact on energy and transportation costs, affecting global demand for its manufactured goods.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait accused Iran of a failed attack on Kuwait — Bubiyan Island, where China is helping build a port, highlighting regional tensions.
China: China is helping Kuwait build a port on Kuwait — Bubiyan Island and is a major buyer of Iranian oil, making it a key player in regional stability and the Iran war discussions.
May 12, 2026 · 9 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait accused Iran of a failed attack on Kuwait — Bubiyan Island, indicating its vulnerability and involvement in the regional tensions stemming from the Iran war.
China: China is a major buyer of Iranian oil and is being pressed by the United States to use its influence to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the Iran war, while also seeking to maintain stable trade relations with the United States.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait has launched retaliatory strikes into Iraq as part of the broader military responses in the region.
China: China is a major buyer of Iranian oil and maintains close ties with Iran. Donald Trump is visiting China to seek its help in resolving the conflict, and China has agreed that no country should charge tolls on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
May 13, 2026 · 13 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait is mentioned as a location for one of Sinopec's landmark projects, the Al-Zour Refinery, demonstrating China-Arab energy cooperation.
China: China is a key participant in the conference, aiming to strengthen its partnership with Arab League and build a China-Arab community with a shared future.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait declared force majeure on oil shipments due to the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
China: China is the biggest buyer of Iran's oil, and the United States is pressuring China to encourage Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait accused Iran of a failed attack on an island hosting a China-funded port project, highlighting the regional tensions stemming from the conflict.
China: China is a key player in this event, being the world's biggest buyer of Iranian oil and a major trading partner with the United States. It is being pressured by the U.S. to influence Iran, but is also wary of destabilizing its own economy and relationship with Iran.
May 12, 2026 · 27 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait is one of the co-drafters of the resolution against Iran.
China: China previously blocked a Bahraini resolution and is currently assessing the new draft, with a potential for another veto.
May 04, 2026 · 75 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait reported drones entering its airspace, indicating the regional impact of the conflict.
China: China is the biggest buyer of Iran's oil and is involved in discussions with the United States regarding the Iran war and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, indicating its economic ties and diplomatic role.
May 10, 2026 · 9 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait reported an attempted drone attack, with its armed forces dealing with hostile drones in its airspace, highlighting the widespread nature of recent flare-ups in the Gulf.
China: China is a major buyer of Iranian oil. Donald Trump is expected to press Xi Jinping on the Iran issue during his visit to Beijing, indicating China's potential role in future diplomatic efforts.
May 10, 2026 · 20 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait's air defenses dealt with hostile drones that entered its airspace, indicating the continued regional instability.
China: US President Donald Trump is due to visit China, adding pressure to resolve the ongoing war and its global economic impact.
May 10, 2026 · 15 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait's air defenses dealt with hostile drones that entered its airspace, indicating regional instability.
China: Donald Trump is expected to discuss Iran with Chinese President Xi Jinping, leaning on China to use its influence to push Tehran towards a deal with Washington.
May 10, 2026 · 35 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait launched retaliatory rocket attacks into Iraq against Iran-backed militias and protested cross-border attacks and the storming of its consulate, indicating its direct involvement in the conflict.
China: China brokered a detente between Iran and Saudi Arabia in 2023, but the current conflict has severely tested the gains of that diplomatic effort.
May 13, 2026 · 12 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait arrested four infiltrators affiliated with Iran's Revolutionary Guards, indicating regional tensions related to the broader conflict.
China: The United States imposed new sanctions on individuals and companies helping Iran ship oil to China, and Donald Trump is expected to discuss Iran with Xi Jinping in Beijing.
May 11, 2026 · 22 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait is accused by Iran of attempting to sow discord by detaining four Iranians suspected of being Revolutionary Guard operatives near Bubiyan Island.
China: China is mentioned as the destination for Donald Trump's visit and is involved in a plan to build infrastructure across the world, including Mubarak Al Kabeer Port on Bubiyan Island.
May 13, 2026 · 22 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait's air defenses dealt with hostile drones, indicating the widespread nature of drone threats in the region.
China: Donald Trump's upcoming visit to China adds pressure to resolve the ongoing war and global energy crisis.
May 10, 2026 · 9 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait accused Iran of sending an armed Revolutionary Guard team to attack Bubiyan Island, indicating broader regional tensions related to Iran.
China: China is mentioned as a buyer of sanctioned Iranian crude oil and a country affected by the Strait of Hormuz closure, with U.S. President Donald Trump traveling there for a summit.
May 12, 2026 · 22 articles
International
Kuwait: The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry reported fresh strikes by Iran and its proxies, indicating continued regional tensions.
China: China, as Iran's main oil buyer, has expressed concern over the US blockade and called for the conflict to be resolved through political and diplomatic channels.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait's military forces responded to an extensive wave of drone attacks, and three power and water desalination plants were severely damaged, highlighting the ongoing impact of the conflict despite the ceasefire.
Apr 07, 2026 · 165 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait, a Gulf country, reported incoming Iranian missile barrages and activated air defenses, reflecting the ongoing security concerns in the region.
Apr 07, 2026 · 117 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait reported missile or drone raids from the Gulf despite the ceasefire, indicating the truce's fragility.
Apr 07, 2026 · 14 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait reported that Iranian drones targeted its oil facilities, power, and water desalination plants, causing significant material damage.
Apr 08, 2026 · 6 articles
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