Cyril Ramaphosa closes G20 summit after US boycott and handover row South African president bangs gavel after rejecting plan from US, which hosts next meeting, for him to hand over to junior official The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2025
Why Japan’s support for Taiwan has gone down so badly in China Tensions are rising between China and Japan again over a dispute in the East China Sea. Such tensions are usually over the Senkaku Islands, an uninhabited chain administered by Japan but claimed by China. The current row, however, stems from international anxiety over a possible Chinese invasion of democratically ruled… The Conversation · Nov 21, 2025
Australia hopes to seal EU trade deal within months Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has left the door open to scrapping Australia's luxury car tax as he aims to strike a trade deal with the EU in the new year. AAP · Nov 21, 2025
Starmer to use G20 summit to shore up support for Ukraine and make deals The Prime Minister is set to speak to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky alongside the German and French leaders about the US-backed peace plan. Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025
Starmer says he will ‘robustly protect our interests’ amid China trip rumours The Prime Minister faced questions about his approach to Beijing amid rumours he will travel to China, and approve the country’s new London embassy. Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025
Keir Starmer defends trip to South Africa for G20 summit as budget looms PM says he aims to secure investment to help deal with cost of living and shore up support for Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025
Japan government report expresses alarm at ‘new world order’ of these three ally nations Japan warns of emerging security environment in ways not seen since the Cold War The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025
China doesn’t want to lead alone on climate policies, senior adviser warns Exclusive: A top official in Beijing’s Cop delegation says China is committed to clean energy – but US’s absence is a problem The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2025
Scott Bessent Expects US-China Rare Earths Deal By Thanksgiving Based On Xi Jinping's 'Word' But Issues Caution: 'All Options...' Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed optimism about the ongoing rare earths deal between the U.S. and China, hinting at a potential resolution by Thanksgiving. Benzinga · Nov 17, 2025
China basks in the spotlight at Cop30 as Trump forces the US to stay away ON THE GROUND AT COP30: The world’s largest polluter is being celebrated by attendees in Brazil for leadership on renewable energy, Nick Ferris writes. However, experts warn that Chinese energy investment is no substitute for the grant-based climate aid that the US used to provide pre-Trump The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025
Consumer Tech News (Nov 10-14): China Lifts Rare Earth Export Ban to U.S., Microsoft and Google Invest Billions in AI Data Centers & More China has suspended its nearly year-long ban on exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the United States. The country’s Commerce Ministry broke the news on Sunday, following the recent “amazing meeting” between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Benzinga · Nov 16, 2025
Vladimir Putin And Xi Jinping's 'Sex War' Uses 'Honeytraps' To Steal Nuclear Secrets: Report They say looks can kill… and it might expose secrets, too. International Business Times UK · Nov 16, 2025
China hosts Thai king on first-ever state visit by a Thai monarch Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Beijing for the first official visit by a Thai monarch. Euronews · Nov 14, 2025
China’s Xi and Thai King Vajiralongkorn pledge closer ties during landmark visit China’s leader Xi Jinping and Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn have pledged closer ties during the first visit to China by a reigning Thai monarch The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025 Fresh off commissioning new aircraft carrier, China starts sea trials of amphibious assault ship China has started sea trials for its most advanced amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan Type 076
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025 Thailand’s king makes historic first visit to China State visit hosted by Xi Jinping marks 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations
The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025 China and Spain signs agreements to strengthen cooperation on Spanish king's visit Spanish King Felipe VI and Chinese President Xi Jinping have signed agreements on language exchanges and other areas as both sides vowed to strengthen their cooperation
The Conversation · Nov 11, 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 Guardian - UK · 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 China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 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
Benzinga · Nov 10, 2025 China's Fentanyl Shift Could Change Everything For These China ETFs China’s move to restrict the export of fentanyl precursors might have far-reaching consequences well beyond pharmaceutical and law enforcement circles. The cutdown, part of a trade deal reached between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump last month, represents a thaw in U.S.–China relations that could brighten the outlook for China-focused and…
Euronews · 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.
The Independent UK · 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 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