Iran's naval blockade has no legal logic, main goal is pressure on China: economic expert

TEHRAN- An economic analyst said the US behavior in the naval blockade not only has no compliance with international law, but one of its main goals is to exert economic pressure on China and endanger its energy supplies.

By Shahrokh Saei

Jan-May trade surge fuels China’s 5% growth target, exposes futility of US pressure tactics

BEIJING- China's latest trade data, revealing a 2.5% year-on-year increase in total goods imports and exports (reaching 17.94 trillion yuan, or $2.5 trillion) for January-May 2025, stands as a powerful testament to the nation's economic resilience.