The inaugural Enhanced Games concluded in Las Vegas on Sunday, but debate surrounding the controversial competition continued this week, as the event permitted the use of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) that are fundamentally rejected in global sports.

Chinese tennis ace Zheng Qinwen suffered a shocking first-round exit at the 2026 French Open on Monday, falling 6-4, 6-0 to Polish qualifier Maja Chwalińska in Paris in one of the biggest upsets of the opening rounds.

The 18th China Xinjiang International Road Cycling Race around Sayram Lake concluded Monday in the Bortala Mongolian autonomous prefecture in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, with the completion of the 90-kilometer sixth stage, also the final stage, of the race surrounding the region's scenic lake. Local Xinjiang cyclist Hahelixi Habudeli became the champion of this stage as well as the overall competition.

Northeast China's first cross-provincial urban football super league, dubbed the "Northeast Super League (NESL)," kicked off its opening matches across four key regional cities on Saturday night, launching a new grassroots-driven initiative to integrate sports, culture, tourism and business and fuel the comprehensive revitalization of Northeast China, the China News reported on Sunday.

The Chinese national under-17 football team suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat to Japan in the AFC U17 Asian Cup final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Friday. However, their run to the final, the team's first time since 2004, has been hailed as one of the most encouraging performances by a Chinese youth team in recent years and considered offering hope for the future of the country's football development by football commentators.

For years, Chinese football has struggled with a familiar problem whenever facing Asia's top teams. Against Japan in particular, Chinese teams at various age levels frequently appeared overwhelmed by the pace, intensity and confidence of their opponents.

Wang Xinyu will head into the upcoming French Open as the top-ranked Chinese player while Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen has been rebuilding her game following her elbow injury. They are among five Chinese players who have qualified for the French Open. The women's singles draw also include veteran Zhang Shuai. The men's singles will feature Zhang Zhizhen and Wu Yibing.

When the 2026 World Athletics Diamond League stop in Keqiao, Shaoxing, East China's Zhejiang Province, concluded during the weekend, Chinese athletes were absent from the podium despite fielding 18 competitors.

The Women's Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA) club Inner Mongolia's runner-up title from the 2023-2024 league season was revoked and two people from the club were banned for life from basketball, according to a statement issued by the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) on Wednesday.

China defeated Australia 2-0 in the semifinals of the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup here on Tuesday, reaching the final for the first time in 22 years.

Few would have predicted that Chengdu Rongcheng, playing only their fourth season in the Chinese Super League, would establish such a commanding lead early in the campaign when the season kicked off. After 12 rounds, the club from Southwest China has emerged as the undisputed pace-setter, collecting 11 wins and one draw for 34 points and sealing the league's unofficial "half-season title" with three rounds of the first half still to play.

China's badminton team produced a blend of breakthrough success and hard-fought disappointment at the 2026 Thailand Open Super 500 on Sunday, highlighted by a gold medal in women's doubles, a runner-up finish in women's singles, and a strong runner-up showing in mixed doubles by a young underdog pair.

Sixteen visually impaired runners will attempt to complete six half marathons in six consecutive days in Beijing starting May 19, in an initiative aimed at encouraging more blind and visually impaired people to take up sports.

French rider Valentin Debise of Chinese team ZXMOTO powered to a commanding victory in Race 1 of the World Supersport (WorldSSP) category at the Czech Round of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship on Saturday, securing his fourth victory of the season.

French rider Valentin Debise of China's ZXMOTO claimed victory in Race 1 of the FIM Supersport World Championship at the Czech Round on Saturday, securing his fourth win of the season with the Chinese manufacturer.

China's under-17 men's football team came from behind to defeat hosts Saudi Arabia 3-1 in the quarterfinals of the AFC U17 Asian Cup on Friday, booking a place in the last four and continuing its remarkable resurgence on the continental stage.

China continued its journey at the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup as it advanced to the semifinals by defeating host Saudi Arabia 3-1 in the quarterfinals here on Friday.

China Media Group (CMG), the parent organization of state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV), has reached an agreement with world football governing body FIFA to broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup in China, CCTV reported Friday, ending weeks of uncertainty and ensuring that Chinese fans will be able to watch the biggest edition of football's premier tournament.

China was defeated by North Korea 2-4 in the semifinals of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu Province, on Thursday.

With less than one month remaining before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström met with senior Chinese sports officials in Beijing on Tuesday, voicing FIFA's support for the development of Chinese football while making no public response to ongoing disputes over broadcasting rights pricing and the absence of a Chinese-language option on FIFA's official website, according to reports by multiple Chinese media outlets.

The successful title defense by the Chinese men's team at the 2026 World Table Tennis Championships Finals in London on Sunday was a triumph of teamwork and the squad's fighting spirit in the face of adversity. However, the victory sounded the alarm bell for China to strengthen its talent pipeline and accelerate tactical and technical innovation, a sports analyst told the Global Times on Monday.

General Administration of Sport of China and Chinese Olympic Committee sent a congratulatory letter to the Chinese Table Tennis Association (CTTA) on Monday, honoring the national teams for their historic victories at the 2026 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in London, the UK.

China successfully defended the men's team title at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in London, the UK, on Sunday, defeating longtime rival Japan 3-0 in the final to lift the prestigious Swaythling Cup for a record-extending 24th time.

China claimed its seventh straight women's title at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals, rallying past Japan in a five-match thriller on Sunday in the 2026 edition.

The third edition of the grassroots football competition in Northwest China's Qinghai Province, often referred to as the Qinghai Super League, or simply "Qingchao," kicked off on Sunday in Xining, marking the start of a five-month grassroots football festival that organizers hope will further boost sports, tourism and regional economic development.

China extended its reign over the women's team event at the World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals by defeating Japan in the final in London, the UK on Sunday, successfully defending the prestigious Corbillon Cup title.

China claimed its seventh straight women's title at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals, rallying past Japan in a five-match thriller on Sunday in the 2026 edition.

China's highly anticipated U17 national football team finds itself on the brink of elimination after two consecutive defeats at the AFC U17 Asian Cup - a crushing turn that turned a promising campaign into yet another sobering lesson for Chinese football.

China defeated France 3-1 in a dramatic semifinal on Saturday to book its place in the men's final of the 2026 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals.

China sailed past Romania 3-0 in the women's team semifinals on Saturday to set up a repeat of the final against Japan at the 2026 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals.

On Wednesday, multiple Chinese media outlets, citing the Beijing Daily, reported that FIFA had initially offered China Central Television (CCTV) World Cup broadcasting rights worth $250–300 million, prompting widespread skepticism. FIFA responded to the Global Times on Tuesday that negotiations with CCTV were ongoing as a reply to the Global Times inquiry.

Chinese national men's ice hockey team edged past Estonia 4-3 and secured a silver medal at the 2026 IIHF Men's World Championship Division I Group B in Shenzhen on Tuesday night. The record marks the team's best result at the World Championship in 32 years.

Chinese fans question whether FIFA has increased the price of a broadcasting deal for the World Cup in China making it unacceptable for state broadcaster CCTV. FIFA is cagey on the issue, saying “Discussions in China regarding the sale of media rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026 are ongoing and must remain confidential at this stage.”

The FEI (International Federation for Equestrian Sports) Jumping World Cup China League Beijing leg concluded on Tuesday, marking the opening stop of the 2026 season and highlighting China's growing presence in international equestrian sports.

China's snooker player Wu Yize claimed his first world title in dramatic fashion on Monday, defeating veteran Shaun Murphy 18-17 in a deciding-frame thriller at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield, the UK.

Wu Yize became the second Chinese to win World Snooker Championship following Zhao Xintong's triumph last year, defeating England's Shaun Murphy 18-17 at the Crucible Theatre here on Monday.

China's men's and women's teams aim to defend their titles at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in London, Britain, and the men's team faces stern challenges from their contenders, an analyst told the Global Times on Wednesday.

Zhang Jun, president of the Chinese Badminton Association and deputy head of the Nanjing Sport Institute, has been suspected of serious violations of discipline and law.

The Chinese delegation continued its commanding run at the sixth Asian Beach Games in Sanya, South China's Hainan Province, on Tuesday, maintaining a firm grip on both the gold medal table and overall medal standings as the competition enters its later stages.

The world's top divers will converge in Beijing this week as the 2026 World Aquatics Diving World Cup Super Final takes place from May 1 to 3 at the iconic National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube.

China's ongoing campaign to clean up corruption in the sports sector is entering a new stage focused on institutional governance and legal reform, according to a newly released legal report.

The 31st edition of the golf China Open concluded in Shanghai on Sunday, with Chinese veteran Wu Ashun tied for eighth to emerge as the best-performing domestic player.

Defending champion Zhao Xintong defeated compatriot Ding Junhui 13-9 in a highly anticipated Chinese derby at the World Snooker Championship on Sunday, ending the veteran's run and advancing in front of an audience that had been eagerly awaiting the clash between two of China's most prominent cueists.

Competitors race across a bridge for the Funing station of the 2026 China Mountain Trail Open in Funing, Qinhuangdao, North China's Hebei Province, on April 26, 2026. Featuring four categories – 50km, 30km, 15km and 5km – and balancing professional competition and public participation, the event attracted more than 3,000 cross-country running enthusiasts from all over China.

The table tennis is set to celebrate its historic milestone at the upcoming World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in London, the UK. This centenary edition of the tournament offers not only a chance to look back at a century of competition, but also to reflect on the forces that have shaped modern table tennis.

The sixth Asian Beach Games officially opened on Wednesday evening in Sanya, South China's Hainan Province, marking the return of the continental beach sports event after a decade-long hiatus.

Spanish football club FC Barcelona apologized in an official statement on Sina Weibo in the early hours of Wednesday after an image showing young players holding a "flag of Taiwan" on a website linked to the club's youth academy triggered criticism among Chinese netizens.

Chinese basketball legend Wang Zhizhi has been officially inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026, marking another milestone for Chinese basketball and highlighting the legacy of one of the country's most influential players.

The 6th Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026 are scheduled to kick off on Wednesday night at the Sanya Asian Beach Games Park in South China's Hainan Province. The Games are expected to serve as a catalyst for urban development, organizers told the Global Times.

China's chess grandmaster Wei Yi finished fourth in his debut at the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament, an achievement that reflects China's steady presence among the world's elite.

After Chinese table tennis icon Fan Zhendong finished his last home game for German club Saarbrucken on Wednesday night, the club held a farewell ceremony to pay tribute to his contributions. What Fan leaves behind is a multidimensional legacy that will be remembered for years to come.

The Chinese delegation for the 6th Asian Beach Games Sanya 2026 in South China's Hainan Province was unveiled in Beijing on Wednesday. A total of 171 Chinese athletes will participate in the Games, competing in 13 sports and 60 events, excluding beach kabaddi, marking the highest participation rate for China since it began taking part in the Games.

The 2026 Badminton Asia Championships that concluded in Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang Province, on Sunday offered more than just medals for the Chinese badminton team. It revealed a program in transition, where resurgence, resilience, and remaining gaps coexist.

Three Chinese Xiangqi players were handed lifetime bans from engaging in or participating in Xiangqi activities for match-fixing, according to a circular released by the Chinese Xiangqi Association (CXA) on its official WeChat account on Monday.

Chinese runner Wang Wenjie delivered a landmark performance during the Beijing Half Marathon on Sunday, lowering national half-marathon record by half a minute.

Players of both teams jump for the ball during the final match between Kaili City and Yanhe County at the 2026 China's Village Basketball Competition in Taipan Village, Taijiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 11, 2026. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

Head coaches and team managers of two teams from Beijing that had a one-year suspension imposed on them for involvement in a U10 match-fixing case at the 5th China Youth Football League were handed lifetime bans by the Beijing Football Association (BFA) on Friday, after the Chinese national football authority issued a report on the incident, vowing to firmly oppose match-fixing.

Commenting on China's participation in the 31st LG Cup World Baduk Championship, the Chinese Weiqi Association (CWA) said on Friday that it aligns with the broader context of cultural exchanges between China and South Korea, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

The Chinese Table Tennis Association (CTTA) on Wednesday unveiled the national team roster for the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships in London, the UK, set to run from April 28 to May 10.

Tennis legend Andre Agassi has thrown his weight behind the rapid rise of pickleball in China, arguing that the country's sporting ecosystem, population base and existing racket-sport culture make it fertile ground for the sport's next global leap.

The Badminton Asia Championships officially kicked off its main draw on Wednesday in Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang Province, marking the start of a six-day showdown set to run through Sunday.

Arsenal Academy manager and German World Cup winner Per Mertesacker has underscored that youth football development demands unwavering long-termism and a deliberate focus on shaping resilient characters alongside raw talent.

Several provincial local-city football leagues across China will kick off in April, with the 2026 Jiangsu Football City League set to return this weekend featuring an upgraded schedule and rules, the league's organizers told the Global Times on Tuesday.

Winter Olympic superstar Gu Ailing, also known as Eileen Gu, encouraged young people to embrace sports as a joyful part of daily life rather than merely a means to pass school fitness tests. She shared her own experience with running as a form of relaxation and a way to maintain mental balance.

Just weeks after standing on the Olympic podium, Li Fanghui is back where she feels most at home - training. At 23, the freestyle skier from Tonghe county of Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province has little time to linger on her success. Her silver medal in the women's halfpipe at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics marked a career breakthrough, but for Li, it also signaled something else: a reset. "When I stepped off the podium, everything went back to zero," she said. "In the next four years, I'm going for gold."

The Chinese Super League returns to action this week after the international break with upgraded governance, a warming fan market and youth development that signal a healthier future and could support the national team. After years of ups and downs, the league and its governing body show strongest evidence that Chinese football is shifting toward sustainable football, a model focused on fiscal discipline and long-term talent rather than flashy spending. The governance upgrade forms the quiet foundation. During the international break, the Chinese Professional Football League (CFL) held a seminar for domestic clubs on healthy development.

It was an unusual day for Chinese football: three national teams, the senior side, the U23s and the U19s, were all in action simultaneously on Tuesday, offering a snapshot of a system attempting to rebuild itself after years of disappointment at the top level.

After French rider Valentin Debise crossed the finish line to secure back-to-back victories for ZXMoto Factory Evan Bros Racing on Saturday and Sunday, Chinese motorcycle entrepreneur Zhang Xue could barely contain his emotion. It was only the second round of the 2026 FIM Supersport World Championship (WorldSSP) season, yet the newly established Chinese manufacturer ZXMoto had already claimed its first-ever race wins - twice in a single weekend.

Featuring 74 torchbearers and spanning a distance of 10.5 kilometers, the torch relay for the 6th Asian Beach Games was held on Monday in the host city of Sanya, South China's Hainan Province.

"Team and all-around are priorities," reads a slogan adorning the wall inside the training venue of China's national gymnastics team in Beijing, as athletes hone their skills following the winter training program. National gymnastics team leader Lu Bin highlighted the intensity of winter training, noting that the squad was minimizing their technical shortcomings. Yet, he emphasized, true validation would only come on the competition floor. "The winter training targeted our weaknesses with focused reinforcement, but we still need the test of actual matches to confirm our progress," Lu told reporters after an open training session on Thursday.

China men's national football team beat World Cup debutant Curacao 2-0 in a FIFA Series match in Sydney on Friday. Wei Shihao and Zhang Yuning were on target for China's first win under head coach Shao Jiayi.

Fresh off a historic runners-up finish at the Under-23 Asian Cup, the team's best-ever result in the tournament, the Chinese U23 national team is now shifting its focus to the upcoming Asian Games. "The results from the U23 Asian Cup are now history," Chinese U23 team head coach Antonio Puche said Tuesday in Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, where the U23 team is playing three friendlies.

China's tennis ace Zheng Qinwen rallied from a set down to defeat former Australian Open champion Madison Keys 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 in the third round at the WTA 1000 Miami Open on Sunday in the US.

In the run-up to the international multi-sport event that unites university athletes from across the globe, the official emblem, slogan, and mascot for the Changchun 2027 FISU Winter Universiade have been officially unveiled. The announcement also marks a significant milestone, the 300-day countdown to the Games.

The 2026 China Open Swimming Championships kicked off on Thursday in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong Province, bringing together approximately 500 athletes for four days of high-stakes racing.

Building on China's 3x3 basketball team's sporting achievements, the world basketball governing body FIBA (International Basketball Federation) has arranged for several international 3x3 events to be held in China, spanning cities such as Chengdu, Shanghai and Hong Kong SAR (Special Administrative Region). FIBA 3x3 Managing Director Alex Sanchez captured the significance in a recent interview with the Global Times. "China has established itself as one of the most dynamic 3x3 basketball ecosystems in the world, and the 2026 event calendar will further deepen that foundation," Sanchez told the Global Times.

The Chinese women's national football team suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to hosts Australia in the semifinals of the Women's Asian Cup on Tuesday.

The Chinese Paralympic athletes demonstrated a spirit of self-respect, confidence, and resilience at the just concluded Milan-­Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, an official with the China Administration of Sports for Persons with Disabilities (CASPD) told the Global Times on Monday.

At the recent Tokyo Marathon in Japan, the first World Marathon Major event of 2026, Chinese runner Feng Peiyou shook off a bleeding nose and cramped leg to finish first among all Asian runners, with a time of 2 hours, 5 minutes and 58 seconds. His performance also broke the Chinese men's marathon national record of 2:06:57, opening a new chapter for Chinese marathon running. Hailing from Southwest China's Guizhou Province, Feng shaved the previous record by 59 seconds to become the first Chinese athlete to run under two hours and six minutes in a full marathon. Feng told the Global Times on Wednesday that he felt quite well during the race, but he did not expect to break the national record set by He Jie in 2024. Lowering the record by 59 seconds came as a pleasant surprise to him.

Currently atop the medal table, the Chinese Paralympic delegation delivered a record-breaking performance at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, which was set to conclude Sunday evening in Milan, Italy.

China's Wang Meng and Yang Jin­qiao clinched the maiden Paralympic Winter Games wheelchair curling mixed doubles title at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games on Wednesday in Italy after a dramatic win over South Korea.

The 2026 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix is set to kick off this weekend at the Shanghai International Circuit. All ticket categories from Friday's practice sessions to Sunday's race have been sold out, according to the organizers, who are expecting crowds exceeding 230,000 spectators over the three-day event.

The Chinese national women's basketball team opened its campaign at the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Qualifiers with an 81-68 victory over Mali on home court on Wednesday.

On Monday, 13-year-old Li Yongqiu claimed gold in the junior division at the Juste Debout 2026 World Finals in France. He became the third Chinese dancer to claim this title in the category. News of his victory quickly garnered widespread attention in China, where netizens watched videos of Li's performance and admired how he blended elements of Chinese martial arts into his street dance. Commentators noted this as a breakthrough for China's new generation of street dancers and a testament to the unique appeal of Chinese street dance.

Dutch football governing body KNVB told the Global Times on Tuesday that the fan who made a racist gesture directed at Chinese footballer Wang Bohao of club Den Bosch could face a national stadium ban for 10 years.

Dutch second-division club Willem II has issued an apology to FC Den Bosch's Chinese player Wang Bohao following a racist gesture directed at Wang during their match on Sunday.

The Chinese women's national football team staged a remarkable comeback to defeat arch-rivals North Korea 2-1 in their final Group B match of the 2026 Women's Asian Cup on Monday.

Twenty-five-year-old Chinese badminton sensation Wang Zhiyi claimed her first All England Open Badminton Championships title after defeating the world's top-ranked An Se-young of South Korea with a stunning straight-set victory on Sunday, becoming the first Chinese women's singles player to win the women's singles at the tournament since Chen Yufei in 2019.

China's tennis star Zheng Qinwen fell in the second round of the Indian Wells Open on Sunday, losing 6-4, 7-5 to Croatia's Antonia Ruzic and missing out on a place in the round of 32 as she continued her gradual return from injury.

Entering only the second day of competition on Sunday at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, the Chinese Paralympic delegation has already achieved its best result ever at an overseas Winter Paralympics and continues to maintain its strong momentum with a growing medal haul.

At a time when Chinese football is searching for its next generation of stars, Shuai Weihao's rapid rise has drawn attention from fans and coaches alike. Seventeen-year-old forward Shuai has quickly emerged as one of the most exciting prospects in Chinese football after a breakthrough 2025 season that saw him become the first player born in 2009 to appear in one of China's professional leagues and a prolific scorer for the national U-17 team.

The 2026 Chinese Super League (CSL) season kicked off on Friday with an enthralling season opener in which hosts Chengdu Rongcheng came from behind to defeat Shenzhen Peng City 5-1. Albion Ademi of Shenzhen scored the first goal of the match in the fifth minute, but their left back and captain Jiang Zhipeng was sent off in the 18th minute after a serious foul against Chengdu's new signing Wellington Silva, dealing a heavy blow to the visitors.

With the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics is set to unfold on Friday, China has sent a 167-member delegation to the quadrennial Games. With 70 athletes competing across all six sports - Para ice hockey, wheelchair curling, Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing and Para biathlon - the Chinese team represents not only medal ambitions but also a broader effort to promote winter Para sports nationwide.

With the underwhelming performance of the senior national team and lingering scandals in domestic football, some fans have questioned the necessity of holding the Chinese Footballer of the Year Awards ceremony just days ahead of the start of the 2026 season of the Chinese Super League.

Few people had predicted that a young Chinese player could finish atop the domestic top scorer list in the Chinese Super League (CSL), but Wang Yudong of Zhejiang FC surprised many last season. At just 19 years old, the Zhejiang FC forward has won the Chinese U21 Golden Boy award, three years after he won the U17 version. "2025 was a very fulfilling year for me," Wang told the Global Times in an exclusive interview after winning the award on Monday. "I've played a lot of matches, received support from many people, and achieved the results I wanted."

Young footballers were highlighted at the Chinese Footballer of the Year Award ceremony held in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province on Monday, as China's U23 team won the organizing committee's special prize, while promising forward Wang Yudong and Shuai Weihao won the Golden Boy awards.

Clad in their team colors and waving scarves, nearly 400 supporters of Chinese Super League club Shanghai Port boarded a dedicated high-speed train to Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu Province, for the 2026 Chinese FA Super Cup final match on Sunday. By extending the emotional arc of the football event from stadium stands to station halls and train carriages, the railway demonstrated that public infrastructure can not only transport passengers but shape experiences.

The Chinese men's national basketball team defeated Chinese Taipei 100-93 in their Group B clash of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. The competition was held at the Mall of Asia Arena in the Philippines on Sunday. Despite trailing throughout the third quarter, the Chinese national team turned the game around and secured a hard-fought victory.

Beijing Guoan claimed a surprise 2-0 victory over Shanghai Port in the 2026 Chinese FA Super Cup in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu Province under heavy rain on Sunday, with their new-look squad delivering a clinical performance to secure the first major trophy of the season. It marks Guoan's third FA Super Cup win after 1997 and 2003.

Iran's qualification for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, set to be co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico this summer, is under scrutiny amid escalating military tensions after the joint US and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets.