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Trump Bombs Venezuela as Chinese Officials Visit — Coincidence or Message to Beijing?

US military action against Venezuela's government unfolds as Chinese diplomatic engagement intensifies, raising strategic questions in Washington and Beijing.

International Business Times UK

Ireland's Micheál Martin will visit China in the first trip by an Irish leader in 14 years

Ireland's Prime Minister Micheál Martin visits China starting Sunday, marking the first visit by an Irish leader in 14 years

The Independent UK

China threatened to cancel key trade talks after UK minister’s Taiwan visit in June

Exclusive: diplomats had to scramble to contain fallout with Beijing after Douglas Alexander’s trip to Taipei

The Guardian - UK

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China's president Xi Jinping calls Taiwan reunification "unstoppable" — military drills around the island escalate in area and deployments

China calls Taiwan reunification "unstoppable" as military drills proceed.

Tom’s Hardware

Xi Jinping Vows 'Unstoppable' Reunification with Taiwan as Tensions Surge

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has pledged unstoppable reunification with Taiwan in his 2026 New Year message, invoking shared kinship.

International Business Times UK

Taiwan’s president pledges to defend island’s sovereignty after China’s military drills

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Thursday vowed to defend the self-ruled island’s sovereignty in the face of China’s “expansionist ambitions,” days after Beijing wrapped up live-fire military drills around the island

The Independent UK

Xi Jinping vows to reunify China and Taiwan in New Year’s Eve speech

Reunification ‘is unstoppable’, says Chinese president, a day after the conclusion of intense military drills

The Guardian - UK

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Pacifist Japan has slowly transformed from exclusively self-defense to a military buildup

Japan is accelerating a military buildup program designed to double annual arms spending

The Independent UK

Australia says ‘deeply concerning, destabilising’ Chinese exercises near Taiwan risk inflaming regional tension

Foreign affairs department statement says Australia opposes any actions that ‘increase the risk of accident, miscalculation or escalation’

The Guardian - AU

China factory activity picks up in December as orders rebound ahead of holidays

Surveys show that Chinese factory activity expanded for the first time in eight months in December, as orders picked up ahead of holidays and builders rushed to finish projects

The Independent UK

At Least Two Sanctioned Tankers Made It To Venezuela As U.S. Continues Enforcing Its Blockade On Sanctioned Vessels

At least two tankers have recently made it to Venezuela and more are on their way as Caracas seeks to keep selling crude despite the U.S.'s blockade of sanctioned vessels, a new report detailed.

Latin Times

‘A little light in the dark’: the former Chinese police officer bringing bubble tea to wartorn Ukraine

Brother Dong is one of a growing band of Chinese volunteers who are lending their support to Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Key dates in Taiwan’s history: A contested island's evolution

China has been staging live-fire military drills around Taiwan featuring aircraft, warships and rocket launches

The Independent UK

Taiwan 2027: China's target date for potential takeover fast approaches

The clock is ticking, and Beijing is preparing.

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The Independent UK

China's top diplomat blasts US arms sale to Taiwan as military drills around the island unfold

China’s top diplomat has slammed a record U.S. military sale to Taiwan

The Independent UK

China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan on second day of military drills

China’s People’s Liberation Army is staging a second day of large-scale military drills around Taiwan

The Guardian - UK

Trump ‘not worried’ as China’s live-fire Taiwan wargame enters second day

US president says Chinese leader did not notify him of drills that have involved live missile launches into Taiwan strait

The Independent UK

Beijing condemns the demolition of a monument honoring the Chinese community in Panama

China has condemned the demolition of a monument honoring the Chinese community in Panama, the latest development as the Trump administration pushes for the Central American nation to distance itself from Beijing

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International Business Times UK

China Launches Massive Taiwan Drills As US And Japan Tensions Raise War Fears

China begins its biggest military drills around Taiwan under 'Justice Mission 2025', escalating tensions with the US and Japan as Taipei raises security to high alert.

The Independent UK

Why China continues to hold military drills around Taiwan amid high tension

Currently, only 11 of the 193 United Nations member states maintain full diplomatic relations with Taiwan

International Business Times UK

China Encircles Taiwan with Massive Live-Fire Drill, Stoking Global Alarm Over Invasion Threats

China has launched large-scale live-fire drills encircling Taiwan, simulating blockades and strikes after US arms deals and Japanese remarks, raising invasion fears.

The Guardian - UK

Influx of cheap Chinese imports could drive down UK inflation, economists say

As Trump’s tariffs take effect, Britain is likely alternative destination for cars, telecoms and sound equipment

The Independent UK

Takeaways from AP's report on banned Uyghur songs

Authorities in China’s Xinjiang region are threatening detention over downloading, sharing or listening to a wide range of Uyghur-language songs, the AP has found

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk Sounds the Alarm as Silver Soars—Why Your Groceries, Gadgets and Bills Could Cost More in 2026

Silver prices hit record highs as China plans export restrictions from 2026. Elon Musk warns of potential supply shortages that could raise costs worldwide.

International Business Times UK

Kim Jong Un's 2025 Visibility Surge Tied to Growing 'Blood' Pact With Russia

Kim Jong Un made a record number of public appearances in 2025 as North Korea deepened its military and political alliance with Russia.

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