BEIJING, April 15 (Reuters) - The United States' claims about China exerting military pressure on Taiwan are distorted, and demonstrate its "malicious intentions", a government spokesperson in Beijing said on Wednesday.

Washington puts spotlight on Beijing's Taiwan, space operations during hearing on US military's combat readiness for next year

While China has sought to limit the escalation of the Iran War, it still wants the US bogged down in the Middle East.

China could gain a “massive strategic advantage” from the war in Iran by reshaping trade in the Middle East and catching up with the US militarily, according to one analyst. Zhu Zhaoyi, executive director of the Institute of Middle East Studies at Peking University HSBC Business School,

China may have surpassed the United States in AI for drone swarms, one Taiwan-based analyst said.

China dismisses US military pressure on Taiwan, calling them distorted and politically motivated interference in its internal affairs.

US intelligence indicates that China is preparing to deliver new air defense systems to Iran within the next few weeks, according to three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments.

China on Monday urged all parties involved in the Middle East conflict, particularly the ‌U.S. and Israel, to cease military operations, warning of a "vicious cycle" in a war that analysts say if prolonged,

China denied reports of providing military support to Iran and warned the US against imposing a 50% tariff based on the allegations. Beijing called the claims fabricated after reports linked it to military assistance for Tehran.

Ray Dalio clarifies his “world war” warning, says no imminent US-China conflict, focuses on rising global tensions through trade, technology, cyber warfare and geopolitical rivalry.

China is reportedly sending missile fuel materials to Iran to help rebuild its missile program amid continuing U.S.-Israeli strikes aimed against the Tehran regime.