Since the outbreak of the war with Iran in February 2026, and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz which led to a decline in global oil supply, the demand for solar energy has grown at an unprecedented rate. In March, at the height of the war, China exported solar panels with a total rated capacity of 68 gigawatts (GW) — twice China’s solar exports in February, and 49% higher than the previous record set in August 2025. Oil-dependent countries around the world are accelerating their renewable energy programs, and in the Middle...
In April 2026, Cheng Li-wun, Chairwoman of the National People’s Party Kuomintang (KMT), and leader of Taiwan’s primary opposition, arrived in Shanghai. The pinnacle of the visit was a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping—the first meeting in nearly a decade between the leadership of these two historic parties. Cheng described the visit as a “journey of peace” and an attempt to ease tensions with China, while her critics in the Taiwanese government viewed the move as problematic, labeling it a “shameful...
Food security is one of the top strategic priorities for the Chinese government, with President Xi Jinping setting a goal of self-reliance in food production through the use of advanced and sustainable technologies. However, significant challenges stand between this vision and reality, including shrinking agricultural land, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and outdated technologies. These challenges present an opportunity for Israel to expand cooperation with China in the fields of agriculture, water resources, and...
