China

Question: Are China and Russia giving targeting information to Iran? These last few attacks have been devastating to US troops

Marco Rubio: All I would say is any time you're in a combat zone there's danger

Question: But are they giving targeting information?

Rubio: I'm not going to discuss that other than to say that nothing China has done has in any way changed the trajectory

US Secretary of State Rubio:

China has been clear it doesn't support Hormuz tolls

US Secretary of State Rubio:

China has been cooperative on Iran in some cases

The Trump administration widened UAE access to advanced U.S. technologies over warnings from Commerce officials, who flagged the risk of the tech reaching China.

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Question: Are Russia and China helping Iran, and if so, how?

Hegseth: There are ways in which both of those countries are, at different levels, enabling some of the things Iran is doing. Yes.

Significant: Asked whether China and Russia are helping Iran target U.S. forces, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said:

“The depth and extent of it ought to remain classified. But there are ways in which both of those countries are, at different levels, enabling some of the things Iran is doing. Yes.”

Rubio to meet China's Foreign Minister tomorrow in Manila. - U.S. State Department

China called for Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and security to be respected in the wake of Houthi attacks.

China's Foreign Ministry:

Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. This is the prevailing consensus in the international community.

Our message to the DPP authorities is clear: the historical trend is unstoppable and Taiwan independence is a dead end.

The Chinese people's just cause to oppose Taiwan independence separatism and seek national reunification will win more and more understanding and support

Iranian economist Arsham Reisinezhad:

"China uses Iran as a tactical tool to maintain controlled tension in the Middle East and prevent U.S. pressure from shifting to Beijing. During the Hormuz War, it supplied Tehran with military support, equipment, and satellite data."

U.S. officials suspect China or Russia may be feeding Iran targeting data, after Tehran struck sensitive sites with unusual precision - WSJ

China has rejected Trump's claim that it interfered in the 2020 U.S. election, calling it groundless and denying any attempt to influence American votes. Beijing urged Washington to stop politicizing China ahead of Xi Jinping's planned September visit, per ABC News.

China and Pakistan are calling for a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran and a resumption of talks. The Chinese Foreign Minister called on "all parties to fulfill their obligations."

U.S. President Donald Trump:

"Starting during the 2020 election cycle, China carried out what is believed to be the largest compromise of election data in history."

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U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH):

"I was just briefed by the White House on what to expect this evening.

I would encourage every American to tune in tonight to the President’s speech. This may be the most important Oval Office address since the Cuban Missile Crisis.

The time for complacency with China is over."

A tariffs bill from Sen. Lindsey Graham would target China and India for their purchases of Russian oil, WSJ reports.

Beijing is cultivating officials and elites across Russia who will shape the country after Putin, extending its reach far beyond the Kremlin, per WSJ.

Mid-level Russian officials have also drawn growing Chinese espionage attempts. Moscow is holding back from raising them with Beijing, wary of straining the relationship.

Iranian economist Arsham Reisinezhad:

"China uses Iran as a tactical tool to maintain controlled tension in the Middle East and prevent U.S. pressure from shifting to Beijing. It supplied Tehran with military support, equipment, and satellite data during the Hormuz war."

Beijing urged the U.S. and Iran to reopen safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and said it would work to ease tensions.

President Trump:

In honor of Senator Lindsey Graham, a big supporter, the U.S. Senate should pass the Clarity Act. China, and many other countries, would like to take complete and total control of this major financial “happening,” as well as A.I., where we are now leading, but where they are fighting hard. Don’t let China win on either subject!!!

Ukrainian President Zelensky:

China reacted very seriously, very harshly, and very clearly to media reports in Russia regarding various possibilities of nuclear use.

I think you've heard such voices in the Russian media, like, "What if we respond to the strikes by Ukrainians with nuclear weapons?"

China lands and recovers a reusable orbital-class booster at sea for the first time.

At least 28 killed in a fire at the Huiteng shoe factory in Jinjiang, China. State media reports people feared trapped.