‘I’d do it all again,’ says Dutch minister at heart of car chip standoff with China Exclusive: Vincent Karremans says six-week row with Beijing that threatened global car production is ‘wake-up call’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2025
Kash Patel interrupts White House briefing to explain his secret flight to China The FBI director scurried out of the White House briefing room before reporters could ask him why the president spent ‘hours’ at Jeffrey Epstein’s house with Virginia Giuffre The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025
Beijing court to rule in appeal of jailed Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu Detention of Dong on espionage charges has been criticised by human rights and press freedom organisations The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2025
How Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan remark stirred up a diplomatic storm between Japan and China Japan moves closer to openly linking Taiwan’s security to its own as China responds with thinly veiled threats The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025
Thailand approves extradition of alleged cybercrime kingpin to China Appeals court approves extradition to China of She Zhijiang, accused by Beijing of having run over 200 illegal online gambling operations The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025
China sharpens its language on Taiwan as part of ‘longer-term’ strategy A series of statements, articles, photos and even a new national holiday indicate a shift in Beijing’s stance over the island, analysts say The Guardian - AU · Nov 12, 2025
How China’s latest aircraft carrier will challenge western maritime dominance China’s new Fujian aircraft carrier, unveiled recently by president Xi Jinping with great fanfare, has been hailed by Chinese state media as a major milestone in the country’s naval modernisation programme and a key development in the counry’s aspirations to become a maritime power. The Conversation · Nov 11, 2025
China's average school day is 2 hours longer than the U.S., with all studies and no extracurriculars. The results could help it win the AI race As Trump shifts his tone on Chinese students, Beijing doubles down on AI education—signaling a new kind of cold war in learning. Fortune · Nov 11, 2025
Nexperia row shows how China is weaponising EU relationship - and winning Experts say Brussels must stand up against Beijing using supplies of vital chips and minerals as ‘sword of Damocles’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2025
Japan and China in growing row after PM Takaichi says Taiwan conflict could trigger military deployment New prime minister says an attack on Taiwan could trigger the deployment of her country’s self-defence forces if the conflict poses threat to Japan The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2025
China's 'Singles' Day' shopping festival a gauge of Beijing's effort to get consumers to spend more China's largest online sales festival, dubbed Singles' Day, is getting longer as retailers try to entice frugal shoppers to spend more The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025
China announces restrictions on chemicals after deal with Trump on fentanyl tariffs China says it's making good on its pledge to crack down on chemicals that can be used to make fentanyl after President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping negotiated steps to ease a trade war The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025
Tokyo and Beijing exchange barbs after PM Takaichi calls invasion of Taiwan 'existential threat' China regards Taiwan as part of its territory and has not ruled out the use of force to bring the self-governing island under its control. Euronews · Nov 10, 2025
Kash Patel went on secret trip to China last week amid criticism of his private jet usage FBI director flew to Beijing for Saturday talks on stopping illegal drugs trade, according to a report The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2025 UK transport and cyber-security chiefs investigate Chinese-made buses Move to assess potential risk of remote meddling by Beijing with Yutong buses follows investigations in Norway and Denmark
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025 Japan and China exchange barbs after PM Takaichi's remarks over Taiwan Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent comments on a hypothetical Chinese attack on Taiwan that could constitute “a survival-threatening situation” for Japan requiring her country’s use of force have triggered war of words between Tokyo and Beijing
Euronews · Nov 10, 2025 Nexperia cleared to resume civilian chip shipments, vital to European car production The move by China’s commerce ministry means European carmakers can now rely on resumed Nexperia chip deliveries, while boosting shares for the chipmakers' parent company, Wingtech Technology.
Euronews · Nov 10, 2025 China creates a new visa to attract global tech talent China's government has made global leadership in advanced technologies a top priority.
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025 China introduces its own version of the H-1B visa as US borders tighten China is competing with the US in wooing global tech talent
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2025 A crisis at chipmaker Nexperia sent automakers scrambling. Here's what to know A power struggle over Nexperia, a Chinese-owned Dutch semiconductor maker, is impacting global auto production
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2025 US and China seek to project power with huge and expensive aircraft carriers China launches £5.4bn ship capable of carrying 60 aircraft that Beijing values as much for maintaining its global influence as for its use in warfare
Euronews · Nov 7, 2025 Taiwan's vice president calls for closer EU ties in address to lawmakers in Brussels EU member states, like most countries, have no formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan and follow the "One China" policy.
Tom’s Hardware · Nov 7, 2025 China suspends rare-earth export control measures, easing key flashpoint in US-China trade war — one-year reprieve allows for trade talks with the U.S. to continue Beijing is suspending the implementation of its tight export controls on rare-earth materials for a year.
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025 Taiwan's vice president calls for closer EU ties in rare address to international lawmakers Taiwan's deputy leader has urged the European Union to strengthen security and trade ties with Taiwan and support its democracy amid growing threats from China
Tom’s Hardware · Nov 7, 2025 Dutch government allegedly folds to supply chain pressure, will relinquish control of Nexperia in China spat — reports say deal contingent upon China allowing firm to resume chip exports The Dutch government is ready to relinquish its control over Nexperia if Beijing allows its China factory to resume exports.