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U.S. military imposes blockade on Iranian ports, forcing 23 ships to turn back
U.S. Central Command announced a maritime blockade on ships entering and leaving Iranian ports, with 23 ships complying and returning since the operation began.
April 18 — On April 18, U.S. Central Command announced that U.S. military forces are implementing a maritime blockade on ships entering and leaving Iranian ports and adjacent coastal areas. According to the statement, since the start of the blockade, 23 ships have followed U.S. military instructions and turned back.

Ukraine is willing to hold a summit with Russia in Turkey, with Zelensky, Putin, Erdogan, and Trump participating
Ukraine plans to host a leadership summit in Turkey, involving Zelensky, Putin, Erdogan, and Trump to discuss peace efforts; Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated.
April 17 — April 17, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha, Ukraine is willing to hold a summit at the leadership level in Turkey.
The proposed summit will include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and U.S. President

China Says Trump’s Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Is Dangerous and Irresponsible
China condemns the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, saying it is irresponsible and exacerbates tensions. China denies shipping weapons to Iran and urges compliance with the ceasefire.
Ship passage has fallen significantly, and Iran wants to restart negotiations with the U.S. against the backdrop of damage caused by major conflicts.
Gate News, April 14—On Tuesday, China condemned the U.S. blockade of Iran’s Strait of Hormuz, which began at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday, and called it a “dangerous and ir

Hong Kong Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau and the Cyberspace Administration of China sign a cooperation memorandum, covering fields such as AI, cross-border data, and blockchain
On April 13, the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region announced that it had signed a “Cooperation Memorandum on Innovation and Technology Development” with the Cyberspace Administration of China, aiming to promote high-quality development of the digital economy enabled by technological innovation.
The cooperation memorandum covers key are

Bitcoin mining pool operator Foundry launches Zcash mining pool, accounting for nearly one-third of new production
On April 13, Foundry launched a new mining pool for Zcash to meet institutional demand for privacy coins, attracting multiple miners, with output accounting for nearly one-third of the total new Zcash on the network.
Zcash, based on zero-knowledge proof technology, is more favored by institutions, with its price increasing by over 75% in the past 30 days. According to Gate News, on April 13, Bitcoin mining pool operator Foundry officially launched a new mining pool for the privacy

Iran: The Strait of Hormuz Will Remain Blocked Until the US and Iran Reach a Negotiation Framework
CNN reports that an Iranian security official stated that the Strait of Hormuz will continue to be blocked until Iran and the United States reach a joint negotiation framework, due to the US's excessive demands.
Iran emphasizes that it is not in a hurry to act, and the current situation remains unchanged, with no possibility of increasing the number of ships passing through.
On April 11, CNN reported that an Iranian security official said that the Strait of Hormuz will remain blocked until Iran a

Trump: Possible joint project with Iran to protect the Strait of Hormuz
Trump stated in an interview that the United States might jointly protect the Strait of Hormuz with Iran, considering establishing a joint venture.
Although Iran insists on retaining uranium enrichment capabilities, Trump reaffirmed that U.S. troops will remain in the region, and peace negotiations are expected to start on Friday.
On April 8, U.S. President Trump said in an interview with ABC News on Wednesday morning that after announcing a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday, the U.S. might seek to establish a joint project wi

The Trump administration is considering withdrawing U.S. troops from some NATO member countries
The Trump administration is considering punishing NATO members that do not support the U.S., with plans including pulling back troops and redeploying them to countries that support America, while possibly closing some bases.
This plan is still in the preliminary stage and could lead to more U.S. troops near the Russian border.
On April 8, according to WSJ, U.S. government officials revealed that the Trump administration is considering a plan aimed at punishing some NATO members who did not support t

Vice President of the United States: There will still be extensive negotiations before the deadline
U.S. Vice President JD Vance stated that before the deadline set by President Donald Trump for Iran—either to open the Strait of Hormuz or face U.S. strikes on civilian facilities—"there will still be extensive negotiations."
"The deadline set by the President is about 12 hours from now, and we will see what happens," Vance said when asked whether Iran will reach an acceptable agreement. He added, "But before that, there will still be extensive negotiations, and I hope we can ultimately reach a

Societe Generale Bank: If the Federal Reserve Holds Steady This Year, the U.S. Dollar May Remain Range-Bound
April 7, Reuters—Societe Generale analyst Kit Juckes said in a report that if the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged for the rest of this year as expected, the U.S. dollar could show range-bound fluctuations.
He noted that markets expect all G10 Group central banks other than the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. Even so, among the G10 Group economies, only Sweden’s forecast growth rate this year is expected to exceed that of the United States.
These interest rate exp

Trump Says the U.S. Is Engaged in "Intense Negotiations" Over Iran War
On April 8, Trump stated in an interview that the United States is currently engaged in "intense negotiations" regarding the Iran war, but he did not disclose further details.
He also said he will soon receive a full briefing on the Pakistani Prime Minister's proposal for a "two-week ceasefire." The White House previously stated that the President has been informed of the proposal and will respond.

Trump Calls Iran a "Beast," Says No Extension to Deadline
On April 6, U.S. President Trump stated that the deadline regarding Iran will not be extended again, and no ceasefire agreement has been signed yet.
When asked whether striking Iran's infrastructure constitutes a war crime, Trump called Iran a "beast." He pointed out that Iran wants a ceasefire because it is being destroyed, and he has given opportunities but the other side has not taken them.

Trump says April 7, Eastern Time, is the final deadline on Iran issues, vows to take Iran’s oil to make money
In an interview with the media, Trump reiterated his position on Iran’s nuclear issue, stressing that April 7, Eastern Time is the final deadline, saying that Iran cannot possess nuclear weapons, and insisting that regime change has been achieved.
He also mentioned that if he had a choice, he would take Iran’s oil, and responded to questions about Iran’s military capabilities.
Gate News reported that on April 6, according to CCTV International News, U.S. President Trump spoke to the me

Trump warns Iran: If no quick agreement is reached, military action will be considered and control of oil will be taken. Gate News reports that on April 5, Fox News reported that U.S. President Trump stated that if Iran does not reach an agreement quickly, he is considering military action to destroy everything and take control of the oil resources. Trump also said he believes an agreement with Iran could be reached as early as tomorrow.

Tianshui Court Tries a Case Involving Laundering Fraud Proceeds Using Virtual Currency: The Defendant Who “Ran Errands to Withdraw Cash” Was Sentenced to 2 Years and 4 Months
The Qinzhou District Court of Tianshui, Gansu Province, tried a criminal case related to virtual currency. Knowing that the funds were proceeds from fraud, the defendant withdrew more than 390,000 yuan through “high-paying errand runs” and made a profit of 21,500 yuan. He was ultimately sentenced to 2 years and 4 months in prison and fined.
The judge reminded the public to remain vigilant against cash withdrawal and fund-

The United States arrests relatives of Sulaimani, the commander of the Quds Brigade of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard, and ends their permanent resident status. Gate News reported that on April 4, the U.S. State Department said the niece and grandniece of Qasem Sulaimani, commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard’s Quds Brigade, were arrested by federal law enforcement officers in the United States on the 3rd. U.S. Secretary of State Rubio has revoked the two individuals’ lawful permanent resident status.