The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) ‌agency said on Monday it has ‌been ‌informed that effective ‌from 1400 ‌UTC on Monday, maritime access restrictions ⁠are ‌being enforced affecting Iranian ports and ‌coastal areas, including locations along the Gulf, Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz.

13 Apr 2026 13:33 ✍️ RSS China Global Television Network

US President Donald Trump warned ‌on Monday that any Iranian "fast-attack" ships that go ‌near a ‌US maritime blockade ‌on Iran would be ‌eliminated.

13 Apr 2026 14:24 ✍️ RSS China Global Television Network

A commemorative event marking the 55th anniversary of China-US Ping-Pong Diplomacy was held on Friday at the Capital Indoor Stadium in Beijing.

11 Apr 2026 06:34 ✍️ RSS China Global Television Network

The navy of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command conducted routine patrols from April 9 to 12 in the South China Sea, spokesperson Zhai Shichen said on Monday.

13 Apr 2026 10:38 ✍️ RSS China Global Television Network

The 2026 edition of Japan's Diplomatic Bluebook downgraded its description of the China-Japan relationship from "one of the most important bilateral relationships" to "an important neighboring country," pouring another "bucket of cold water" on the already tense relations under the Takaichi administration.

11 Apr 2026 13:11 ✍️ RSS China Global Television Network

US media said several US Navy ships crossed the Hormuz Strait on Saturday, while Iranian media reported that a US destroyer turned back from the strait after an Iranian warning.

11 Apr 2026 12:42 ✍️ RSS China Global Television Network