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1. China denies giving Iran air defence systems after conflict with Israel
China has denied transferring surface-to-air missile batteries to Iran following Israel’s attacks on the Islamic Republic last month.
2. Export ban for Taiwan firms a stern warning for separatist forces: Beijing
Beijing has banned the export of dual-use items to eight Taiwan-based aerospace and shipbuilding companies, including suppliers to the Taiwanese military.
3. In show of unity against Trump, Brazil and India vow to triple trade flows
As US President Donald Trump revved up his tariff threat against Brics, Brazil and India responded with a show of unity as they vowed to triple bilateral trade during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Brasilia on Tuesday.
