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US defence policy act overstates ‘China threat’, Beijing says, urges ‘rational’ view
Beijing criticizes Washington for overstating the 'China threat' within its newly enacted National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA, which President Trump signed into law, includes measures ...
China discovers Asia’s largest undersea gold deposit off Jiaodong Peninsula
China has found an undersea gold deposit off the Jiaodong Peninsula's coast near Laizhou, Shandong province, which is now the largest such find in Asia and significantly boosts national reserves....
Chinese military tightens review of equipment and weapons pricing to fight corruption
The Chinese military aims to introduce stricter rules for equipment purchases and pricing systems to reduce corruption. The Central Military Commission’s Equipment Development Department emphasizes 'p...
The EU’s China Fault Line Runs Through Spain
Spain's approach towards electric vehicle tariffs, retaliatory pork taxes, and 5G technology debates highlights how its policies can stabilize relations with China while also creating internal tension...
China’s five-year plan confronts economic reform amid geopolitical competition
The Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party adopted recommendations for the 15th Five Year Plan covering 2026 to 2030 at its fourth plenum in October. The plan aims to address economic reform...
Make the Pentagon’s China Report Really Matter
The upcoming annual Pentagon report on Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China (often referred to as the China military power report) will likely emphasize the ongo...
Trump’s Week in Asia: Gifts, Deals, and Submarines
U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea for summits including ASEAN and APEC. Meetings focused on trade deals, security alliances, and political issues with several As...
China Seeks to Soothe Anxieties of US CEOs
Chinese officials are reaching out to high-ranking executives from major American corporations amid rising economic tensions and trade disputes between China and the United States....
More Chinese Companies On US Import Ban List
The United States has added more Chinese companies to its import ban list under the argument of national security concerns. This action follows previous sanctions and highlights growing tensions betwe...
China's State Security Commission
As China marks the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), state-run CCTV News aired a three-part series titled 'Understanding...', focusing on the significance and oper...
Trump’s latest assault on Fed is a gift to China
US President Donald Trump's administration has escalated its rhetoric against the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, leading investors to reconsider bets against a MAGA-fied Federal Reserve policy d...
Chinese chipmaker CXMT in crosshairs of South Korean prosecutors over Samsung tech leak
South Korean prosecutors have indicted ten individuals, including former Samsung Electronics executives, for allegedly leaking the company's technology to Chinese chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologie...
China Wants PLA Bases In Pakistan And Bangladesh Says US Congress's China Military Power Report
The U.S. Department of Defense published the 2025 'Annual Report to Congress on Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China'. It discusses the development trajectory of...
Chinese public warms to US while strongly backing Beijing’s trade stance: survey
According to Tsinghua University’s Centre for International Security and Strategy, the Chinese public's favorability towards the United States has notably rebounded in 2025 to a three-year high. The a...
China-Europe travel market’s resilience keeps Air France-KLM optimistic despite headwinds
Despite trade tensions between China and the EU, Chinese tourists continue to make Paris and other European cities their top travel destinations due to enhanced trade and visa-free entry policies for ...
Was PLA’s Taiwan drill testing ‘inexpensive’ ways to wear down island’s air defence?
Recent People's Liberation Army (PLA) drills around Taiwan may have tested the effectiveness of using inexpensive rockets in large quantities to wear down Taiwan's air defenses. The PLA concluded a tw...
'Joke of India's National Security': Jairam Ramesh Slams Centre After China Claims Role In Mediating India-Pak Conflict
Congress Member Jairam Ramesh has criticized the Indian government following Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's assertion that Beijing mediated during an India-Pakistan conflict in May 2025. Ramesh re...
Philippines in 2025: a year of crisis, from corruption scandal to South China Sea tensions
The Philippines has experienced ongoing political unrest including corruption allegations linked to flood control initiatives under President Marcos Jr's administration in 2025. The country also faces...
All hail the Panama Canal, a frontline in the US-China trade war
The Panama Canal plays an unnoticed but critical role in international trade. In 2023, drought caused low water levels which prevented ships carrying U.S. grain exports - estimated at 25% to 30% of to...
Home at Last: Honoring the Return of a Flying Tiger
The remains of 1st Lt. Morton Sher from the Army Air Forces, who died during World War II on August 20, 1943, when his plane crashed over Hunan, China, have been accounted for and returned home in sum...
From Labubu to blockbuster films, was 2025 the year China’s soft power went mainstream?
The article reviews key stories about China’s growing soft power influence in 2025, emphasizing cultural export via products like Labubu dolls and decreasing Western interest in learning Mandarin. It ...
Targeted jamming incident blinds GPS and BeiDou in east China’s Nanjing
A powerful jamming incident temporarily disrupted satellite navigation systems, including GPS and BeiDou, throughout the Chinese city of Nanjing on Wednesday from 4 pm to 10 pm. This disruption affect...
China’s rebuilding of Micronesian airport runway raises alarm in US
The rebuilding of an airfield on Woleai Atoll in Yap State, Micronesia, by Chinese companies has raised concerns among U.S. defense analysts about China's expanding influence in the western Pacific....
'India's BRICS Chairmanship Will Seek To Bring Global Welfare,' EAM Jaishankar Says
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted at the launch of India's official website and logo for its upcoming BRICS Presidency in 2026 that India aims to utilize its chairship to enha...
Why China may not act in Iran even though it has ‘more to lose’ than in Venezuela
Chinese diplomatic observers suggest that although China potentially has more at stake in Iran than in Venezuela due to significant economic interests and the presence of over 8,000 Chinese workers in...
Alibaba reaffirms open-source AI commitment as tech giant hails Qwen achievements
On Tuesday, Alibaba Group announced its continued dedication to open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models following the rapid adoption of its Qwen family of AI services. Stock prices in New York...
Grok Supports Pentagon Amid International Criticism - Elon Musk's AI Integrated into US Military Networks
Elon Musk's company, Grok, has been facilitating the integration of its artificial intelligence technology into U.S. military networks despite facing international criticism for potential ethical and ...
Why Can't China's PLA Perform an Operation Like Delta Force Did For Maduro?
The article discusses why China’s People's Liberation Army (PLA) cannot execute operations similar to those conducted by the US special forces, such as capturing Nicolás Maduro. It highlights logistic...
UK Discusses With NATO Strengthening Arctic Security Amid Russia and China Threats
The United Kingdom is discussing with NATO ways to enhance security measures in the Arctic region due to perceived threats from Russia and China. The talks aim at reinforcing defense strategies to cou...
China urges America to refrain from using other countries as justification for its own interests
The article discusses China's concern over alleged U.S. behavior that prioritizes American interests at the expense of other nations' sovereignty and welfare, urging the United States to adopt a more ...
As Trump threatens Iran strikes, China denounces use of force in Middle East
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning has stated that China opposes any country interfering in others' internal affairs and advocates upholding stability within Iran amidst escalating protest...
Provisional: Greenland Crisis Escalating
The situation in Greenland is becoming more critical, with tensions escalating over various geopolitical issues such as natural resource exploitation and strategic military interests. The crisis invol...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: US Should Not Seek Self-interest Under Pretext Of Other Countries
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed criticism towards the United States for pursuing its own interests under pretexts involving other countries, particularly in relation to issues co...
Europe and China’s feud over chips is reaching a breaking point
A Dutch court's intervention regarding chipmaker Nexperia's ownership has escalated tensions between Europe and China. This dispute risks hindering auto production both in Europe and globally....
Why Saudi Arabia really wants China’s JF-17 fighter
Saudi Arabia is exploring converting financial support for Pakistan into an agreement for acquiring JF-17 fighter jets from Pakistan. This suggests that Gulf arms procurement strategies are increasing...
Jimmy Lai trial: Hong Kong judges hear mitigation arguments from defence
Former Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai appeared at West Kowloon Court along with eight other defendants as judges heard mitigation arguments from defense lawyers concerning his high-profile national ...
Germany Urges Trump to Face Russia and China Together in the Arctic
Germany has called on President Donald Trump to address the growing influence of both Russia and China simultaneously in the Arctic region. This comes as tensions rise over increased military presence...
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s mitigation hearing set to begin ahead of sentencing
The mitigation hearing for Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who faces charges related to national security, is scheduled to begin before his sentencing. His trial has garnered significant internation...
Contrasting Chinese and US power plays in Venezuela and beyond
This article contrasts China's and the United States' strategic moves in international relations, specifically examining their competitive dynamics in Venezuela and broader geopolitical contexts....
U.S. to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths
The U.S. aims to spur G7 nations into reducing their dependency on China for critical minerals, following Japan's lead after a 2010 supply disruption by China....
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent Invites India, Australia To G7 Critical Minerals Summit
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent invited India and Australia to attend the G7 finance ministers' meeting focused on securing critical minerals supply. The inclusion of these two countries highlig...
Trump's Doe-Roe Doctrine: Why the U.S. Is Betting On Delcy Rodriguez Post-Maduro Capture
The article discusses the implications of a hypothetical capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the United States and the potential role of Venezuelan Foreign Minister Delcy Rodríguez in th...
Takaichi and Lee set for talks on cementing ties as China-Japan dispute simmers
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Cabinet Secretary Masahiro Koizumi and South Korean National Security Advisor Suh Hoon are to hold discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral relations betwee...
And Now, Taiwan? Not So Fast...
An article by Lluís Uría discusses the complexities surrounding Taiwanese independence and involvement with international bodies. The author warns against hasty actions towards formal recognition or s...
How China turned a mega-project failure into a defining moment in modern engineering
China successfully used a tunnel boring machine (TBM) to recover its stranded twin beneath the Yangtze River, achieving a precision of 2mm vertical error and no horizontal deviation. This feat saved a...
We Cannot Allow China or Russia to Invade Greenland
The article discusses concerns over potential Chinese or Russian expansionism in Greenland, emphasizing that international community cannot permit invasion by either country due to strategic interests...
‘Whether They Like It or Not’ – Trump Revives Threat of US Control Over Greenland
US President Trump has expressed concerns about China and Russia's influence in the Arctic region, suggesting that the United States might need to assert control over Greenland to counteract these cou...
Trump says he will not allow Russia or China to occupy Greenland
US President Donald Trump stated his intention to prevent Russian and Chinese expansionist policies from affecting Greenland's sovereignty. He emphasized the strategic importance of the island for mil...
China plays rare-earth card on Japan, but keeps it subtle
China has reportedly restricted the export of rare earth elements and magnets to Japan as pressure for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to retract her support for Taiwan. However, China is exercising cau...
George Friedman on Why the U.S. Cares About Venezuela, Cuba and Greenland
Analysis by George Friedman discussing the US's strategic interests in Latin America and the Arctic region. Key topics include Venezuela post Nicolas Maduro seizure, potential actions towards Cuba, an...
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