UK must ‘engage confidently with China’ on trade, says Reeves ‘Choosing not to engage with China is therefore no choice at all,’ said Rachel Reeves. Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2025
Instant Analysis of the TikTok Oral Argument A few moments ago, the Supreme Court wrapped oral argument in the TikTok case. It stretched nearly three hours, but could… The post Instant Analysis of the TikTok Oral Argument appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Jan 10, 2025
China courts African allies as tensions with Europe, US deepen China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, is on a week-long trip to visit four countries in Africa, at a time of growing tensions between Beijing and the European Union, and an uncertain future for China-US relations on the eve of the second Trump presidency. Radio France Internationale · Jan 10, 2025
Police clash with protesters in China after student falls to his death Public outrage over government and police handling of teen’s death in China The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025
Chinese Foreign Minister Pledges Military Aid For Africa Chinaese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday pledged Beijing's full support and military aid for the world's poorest continent as he wrapped up his Africa tour in Nigeria. International Business Times · Jan 9, 2025
Beijing Says EU Imposed Unfair Trade Barriers On Chinese Firms China said Thursday that an investigation had found the European Union imposed unfair "trade and investment barriers" on Beijing, marking the latest salvo in long-running commercial tensions between the two economic powers. International Business Times · Jan 9, 2025
Taiwan demonstrates sea defenses against potential Chinese attack as tensions rise with Beijing Taiwan has demonstrated its sea defenses against a potential Chinese attack as tensions rise with Beijing, part of a multitiered strategy to deter an invasion from the mainland The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025
Rachel Reeves heads to China to build bridges, but new golden era of relations is impossible Seeking business partners is sound policy, but even in these darker geopolitical times the UK will still side with the US The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2025
Don’t panic – despite the headlines, the Aussie dollar isn’t crashing While our currency is lower than it’s been for a while, there is no sense of a crash. The RBA’s focus should be on the domestic economy and rate cuts The Guardian - AU · Jan 8, 2025
China’s millionaires eye the exit as economic storm clouds gather Some 15,200 Chinese millionaires were expected to relocate in 2024, according to Henley & Partners. Al Jazeera · Jan 8, 2025
The maps that show how China’s military is squeezing Taiwan China has increased its incursions into Taiwan’s airspace over the last year, part of strategic harassment that is taking a toll on the island’s resources The Guardian - AU · Jan 8, 2025
Minister: UK must balance national security concerns over China with trade aims Catherine West made the remarks as she defended Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ trip to China. Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2025
Minister defends Reeves’ China trip after warrants issued for UK-based activists The UK ‘must sometimes be involved’ with countries whose values ‘may not completely align with ours’, Foreign Office minister Catherine West has said. Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2025
Blinken Says US-Japan Ties Solid Despite Rift Over Steel Deal Business groups say the move could have a chilling effect on Japan's standing as the biggest foreign investor in the United States, just as Washington seeks closer relations to counter China. Latin Times · Jan 7, 2025
The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025 How worried should you be about the HMPV outbreak in China? Experts explain Scientists say virus is neither new nor poses unusual threat to global health
International Business Times · Jan 7, 2025 Taiwan Says Chinese-owned Ship Suspected Of Damaging Sea Cable Goes Dark A Chinese-owned cargo ship suspected of damaging a subsea telecoms cable off Taiwan has stopped transmitting its location on the high seas, Taiwan's coast guard said Tuesday.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2025 Taiwan investigating Chinese vessel over damage to undersea cable Shunxing 39 was briefly detained by coastguard on Friday on suspicion of dragging anchor over cable running to US
The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025 Taiwan holds military drills as concerns rise over possible defense budget cut Taiwan is beginning three days of military drills as concerns rise over potential cuts to the island's defense budget
The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025 Kim Jong Un says North Korea ‘cannot be ignored’ after success of new hypersonic missile Pyongyang claims new missile system uses advanced carbon fibre technology
International Business Times · Jan 7, 2025 Blinken Says US-Japan Ties Rock Solid Despite Rift Over Steel Deal Business groups say the decision could have a chilling effect on Japan's standing as the biggest foreign investor in the United States, just as Washington seeks closer ties with Tokyo to counter China.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2025 China’s yuan hits 16-month low amid fears over Trump tariffs CSI 300 blue-chip stock index also trades weakly, hitting its lowest point since September
Tom’s Hardware · Jan 6, 2025 Chinese freighter suspected of damaging undersea Internet cable connecting the US and Taiwan A Taiwanese freighter is accused of deliberately dragging its anchor to cut an internet cable directly linking Taiwan to the U.S. East Coast.
MarketBeat · Jan 6, 2025 Steel Stocks: 1 Steel Stock to Buy and 1 to Sell on Trump Tariffs President Biden blocked the Nippon Steel acquisition of US Steel due to national security issues, but US Steel needs the cash inflow from Nippon to survive.
International Business Times · Jan 6, 2025 HMPV Outbreak Escalates: Malaysia Logs Hundreds of Cases, India Confirms Two In the U.S., HMPV typically circulates during specific seasons, starting in winter and continuing through spring. Health authorities emphasize the importance of early detection and monitoring, especially for vulnerable groups.
The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2025 What to know about the siege outside South Korea's presidential compound A standoff between rival government forces outside the presidential compound in South Korea is a startling development, even for observers used to the country’s famously rough and tumble politics