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Particle pollution in the Balkans is the highest in Europe, research finds

Study also says Balkan levels are often higher than in Beijing – and sometimes among the highest in the world

The Guardian - UK

Chinese companies reportedly considering sourcing H200 chips from the black market as chips held at the border — demand for Nvidia AI GPUs remain high despite political uncertainty

Days after Beijing stopped the entry of H200 chips at the border, Chinese tech companies are reportedly considering purchasing them from the black market at a higher price just to get their hands on the powerful AI GPU.

Tom’s Hardware

Hong Kong begins national security trial of organisers of Tiananmen Square vigil group

The case comes weeks after the conviction of media tycoon Jimmy Lai

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Half the world’s 100 largest cities are in high water stress areas, analysis finds

Exclusive: Beijing, Delhi, Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro among worst affected, with demand close to exceeding supply

The Guardian - UK

Hong Kong national security trial of three pro-democracy activists begins

Chow Hang-tung, Lee Cheuk-yan and Albert Ho, who led Tiananmen Square vigils, are accused of inciting subversion

The Guardian - UK

National security trial for Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigil organizers to open

Two organizers of a vigil commemorating people killed in Beijing's Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989 will stand trial on Thursday

The Independent UK

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to visit China as company prepares to start H200 shipments to the country — plans to meet with state officials unclear despite Beijing curbs on the chip

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is heading to China in late January for a customary Lunar New Year visit that has taken on outsized importance, as it coincides with negotiations over how many H200 AI GPUs Beijing will allow into the country amid U.S. export approval.

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Keir Starmer to visit China with British business leaders next week, say reports

Prime minister’s reported trip follows approval by UK government for Beijing to build new embassy in London

The Guardian - UK

What to know about the trial in Hong Kong against Tiananmen vigil organizers

A national security trial for former organizers of Hong Kong’s Tiananmen Square vigil opens Thursday

The Independent UK

China sees an opportunity in Greenland, but not in the way that Trump thinks

For years, Beijing has struggled to gain a foothold in Greenland, in part because of US and Danish unity. Trump’s fraying of that alliance could create the opening it needs

The Guardian - AU

Torture, spies and fibre cables: The security concerns over China’s new embassy

MI5 has admitted it is ‘not realistic’ to eliminate each and every potential risk

The Independent UK

Spying, oppression and secret rooms: Security concerns over China’s new embassy

Opponents have argued Beijing’s mega-embassy could become an espionage hub.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer Risks Donald Trump's Fury By Green-Lighting Chinese Spy Hub In UK

As Donald Trump rages over the Chagos Islands deal, Keir Starmer is poised to approve a sprawling Chinese mega-embassy in London, risking an unprecedented diplomatic confrontation with the White House at the worst possible moment.

International Business Times UK

Security risk from China ‘super-embassy’ cannot be eliminated, M15 warns after Starmer approves plans

Campaigners to seek judicial review as Tories say government has ‘given Xi Jinping a colossal spy hub in the heart of our capital’

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China steps up pressure on European nations over engagement with Taiwan

An address by Taiwan’s vice-president at the European parliament late last year appears to have triggered a flurry of activity from Beijing, Arpan Rai reports

International Business Times UK

Russia and China Unite Against Trump's Greenland Takeover as Kremlin Predicts 'Historic' Legacy

Russia and China criticised Trump's Greenland takeover bid, with Moscow declaring it would cement his legacy whilst Beijing accused Washington of exploiting security fears.

The Conversation

Carney’s China trip is another indication that Canada’s energy sector is its gateway to Asia

Canada has a lot to gain in Asia. From his attendance at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in October 2025 to his recent visit in Beijing, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s diplomatic trips to Asia show that Canada has both an interest and a need to enter the…

The Guardian - UK

China expected to get London embassy go-ahead this week after years of wrangling

Decision expected on Monday or Tuesday, potentially smoothing relations before Keir Starmer’s visit to China

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Can Trip.com Recover After Beijing Gives It the ‘Jack Ma’ Treatment?

Trip.com faces regulatory headwinds reminiscent of Alibaba’s past troubles, yet its undervalued stock and strong travel fundamentals suggest potential for rebound amid analyst optimism.

International Business Times UK

China Files Complaint Over Philippine Coast Guard's Presentation That Shows Satirical Xi Jinping Photos

China filed a diplomatic complaint against the Philippines after a Coast Guard presentation featured satirical images of President Xi Jinping, angering Beijing over the South China Sea.

The Guardian - UK

Why a Chinese ‘mega embassy’ is not such a worry for British spies

Politicians are raising the alarm, while MI5 quietly welcomes the prospect of Beijing’s new London facility

Evening Standard

Kemi Badenoch joins protesters calling for Government to stop China mega-embassy

The Government is facing mounting calls to reject Beijing’s plans for the embassy at Royal Mint Court over security concerns.

The Independent UK

Politicians and residents to protest planned Chinese ‘mega-embassy’ in London

The government is facing mounting calls to reject Beijing’s plans for the embassy at Royal Mint Court

The Independent UK

Analysis: Canada's leader leaves China pronouncing success, but Trump lurks in the background

Canadian leader Mark Carney met China’s Xi Jinping this week

The Guardian - AU

Mark Carney in China positions Canada for ‘the world as it is, not as we wish it’

PM’s visit to Beijing seen as a welcome reset to relations in a ‘new world order’ but critics worry what trade deal could mean for Canadian workers

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