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 The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025
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. International Business Times UK · Dec 29, 2025
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 Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2025
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 The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025
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 · Dec 29, 2025
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. International Business Times UK · Dec 29, 2025
China begins war games around Taiwan after US arms deal Military says war games will focus on blockades of ports and deterrence of external intervention The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025
Top diplomats of China, Cambodia and Thailand meet as Beijing seeks to strengthen role in dispute Foreign ministers from Cambodia and Thailand have convened with their Chinese counterpart to discuss the border dispute between the two Southeast Asian countries The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025
China Conducts Military Drills Around Taiwan in Warning to 'Separatist Forces' China has begun large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, warning against separatist activity and raising concerns over regional security. International Business Times UK · Dec 29, 2025
Asian shares are mixed in quiet holiday trading after a lackluster post-Christmas day on Wall St Asian shares are mixed after a lackluster post-Christmas session on Wall Street, despite a ratcheting up of tensions over Taiwan The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025
China launches live-fire drills around Taiwan simulating blockade of major ports Taipei condemns exercise that Chinese army calls ‘a stern warning’ against separatist and external forces The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2025
Thai and Cambodian top diplomats meet in China to solidify ceasefire Top diplomats from Thailand and Cambodia have begun talks in China to address their border dispute The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2025
Myanmar is going to the polls. But it’s not the people who hold the power – it’s China As the military pushes ahead with a widely condemned election, Beijing’s priorities are proving decisive The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2025
China imposes sanctions on US defence firms over Taiwan arms deal $10bn Trump-approved sale to Taipei triggers Beijing sanctions against firms such as Boeing and Northrop Grumman The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2025 Kim Jong Un asks factories to make more missiles next year North Korean leader is overseeing rapid growth of East Asian nation’s missile and nuclear capabilities
The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2025 China sanctions 20 US defense companies and 10 executives over massive arms sales to Taiwan Beijing has imposed sanctions on 20 U.S. defense-related companies and 10 executives
The Guardian - AU · Dec 26, 2025 Japan’s cabinet approves record defence budget amid escalating China tensions Japanese strike-back capabilities and coastal defences to be boosted while Beijing accuses Tokyo of fuelling a ‘space arms race’
International Business Times UK · Dec 26, 2025 North Korea Releases Photos of Submarine Equipped with Nuclear Engine for Extended Underwater Travel Kim Jong Un unveils a new 8,700-ton nuclear-powered submarine, escalating tensions in the Pacific. Learn how this stealth technology changes the global security balance.
The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2025 Japan's Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China Japan’s Cabinet has approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen for the coming year
The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2025 North Korea reveals nuclear submarine progress as Kim Jong Un slams South Korea Photos show largely completed hull of new submarine
The Guardian - UK · Dec 24, 2025 Rare footage from trial of Chinese general who defied Tiananmen crackdown order leaked online Video shows Gen Xu Qinxian explaining why he refused to deploy troops to crush 1989 student-led demonstrations
The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025 China ramps up tensions with Britain over Jimmy Lai conviction Beijing summons envoys from both UK and US in response to widespread international condemnation of Lai verdict
The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025 US drops plan to deport Chinese national who exposed Xinjiang abuses, rights activists say The Department of Homeland Security has dropped its plan to deport a Chinese national who entered the country illegally after his plight raised public concerns that the man, if deported, would be punished by Beijing for helping expose human rights abuses in China’s Xinjiang region
The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2025 ‘Is this real?’: wife of detained pastor describes anguish as China cracks down on unofficial churches Church leaders and members detained as government tightens controls on underground Christian gatherings
Latin Times · Dec 22, 2025 China Condemns U.S. Seizures Of Tankers Near Venezuela: 'Serious Violation Of International Law' The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday condemned the seizure of a tanker off the Venezuelan coast that was headed to the Asian country as Washington further escalates pressure on the Maduro regime.