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Axios & China

15 shared events · Importance 10 · Last updated May 09, 2026

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Axios: Axios is a media outlet that initially reported on the proposed 14-point, one-page memorandum between the United States and Iran, providing key information that was later confirmed by other sources.
China: China, with its close economic and political ties to Iran, has called for a comprehensive ceasefire and holds a unique position of influence in urging Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.
May 06, 2026 · 98 articles
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Axios: Axios is a news organization that reported on the White House's belief that it is near an agreement with Iran, providing insight into the diplomatic efforts.
China: China, with close economic and political ties to Iran, is pushing for a comprehensive ceasefire and is being pressed by the United States to use its influence to open the Strait of Hormuz.
May 06, 2026 · 24 articles
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Axios: Axios reported on Donald Trump's meetings with his national security team to discuss the war.
China: China, an ally of Iran, is engaged in discussions with the United States regarding the Middle East conflict and the potential lifting of sanctions on Chinese oil companies buying Iranian crude.
May 17, 2026 · 7 articles
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Axios: Axios is a news outlet that reported on the White House's belief of being near an agreement with Iran to end the war.
China: China, with its close economic and political ties to Iran, is distressed by the conflict and is being pressed by the Trump administration to use its influence to urge Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.
May 06, 2026 · 57 articles
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Axios: Axios reported that both sides are close to agreeing on a memorandum of understanding to end the war and set a framework for nuclear negotiations.
China: China is involved in diplomatic efforts, with its foreign minister meeting Iran's top diplomat to discuss the ongoing negotiations and calling for an end to hostilities.
May 06, 2026 · 21 articles
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Axios: Axios reported on Iran's new proposal to end the war, centered on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending a US naval blockade.
China: China is involved as a mediator, with its Foreign Minister Wang Yi urging Iran to continue negotiations and offering a four-point proposal to resolve the war. Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to meet with Donald Trump to discuss the conflict.
Apr 26, 2026 · 57 articles
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Axios: Axios reported on the progress of the peace talks, citing sources close to the negotiations.
China: China is involved in a scheduled summit with the U.S., which is mentioned as a timeframe for peace negotiations.
May 06, 2026 · 6 articles
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Axios: Axios is cited as a source for reports on Donald Trump's consideration of military action against Iran.
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
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Axios: Axios is a news organization that reported on the United States' proposed one-page memorandum to Iran to end the war.
China: China is attempting to mediate in the conflict between the United States and Iran, with its top envoy Wang Yi calling for a ceasefire and discussing the Strait of Hormuz and sanctions with Iranian officials.
May 06, 2026 · 23 articles
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Axios: Axios is cited as the source reporting on Iran's one-month deadline for negotiations.
China: China's 'teapot refineries' were warned by the United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control about sanctions risks for importing Iranian oil.
Apr 27, 2026 · 80 articles
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Feb 15, 2026 · 13 articles
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Feb 15, 2026 · 14 articles
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Jan 14, 2026 · 121 articles
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Mar 20, 2026 · 9 articles
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Mar 27, 2026 · 87 articles
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