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China-EU relations
Don’t expect Greenland crisis to realign EU with China, former US diplomat says
HKU seminar hears that the core task for Brussels is to navigate US-China rivalry while seeking a balance between the two.
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Belt and Road Initiative
US trade war? China had bigger plans in 2025 as ‘belt and road’ deals surged
19 Jan 2026 - 11:00PM
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US-China relations
How narrowing China-US gap could reshape global power play by 2035
19 Jan 2026 - 11:44PM
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Greenland
Punch back or punching bag? EU weighs response to Trump Greenland tariff threat
Bloc has been reluctant to act on his various punitive moves, but many now believe that a threshold has been crossed, analysts say.
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A string of national leaders in Europe have come out against US President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. Photo: Reuters
Diplomacy
China bids to host High Seas Treaty secretariat, even as US exits UN bodies
China puts forward Xiamen as potential future home of Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction secretariat as treaty comes into force.
19 Jan 2026 - 10:01PM
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World Economic Forum (WEF, aka Davos)
China’s Davos sales pitch: stability, reliability and not being Trump
Vice-Premier He Lifeng is expected to pitch China as a reliable partner on Tuesday, contrasting Beijing’s stability with Trump’s unilateralism before US president’s address.
19 Jan 2026 - 12:57PM
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Why US raid on Venezuela could ‘work to China’s advantage’: John Mearsheimer
International relations scholar says US could easily take Greenland, while regime change in Tehran would be more difficult.
19 Jan 2026 - 6:57PM
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China-Africa relations
How China is ramping up Africa charm offensive to boost cultural ties, influence
Beijing dedicates 2026 to ‘cultural and social diplomacy’ across the continent, with 600 activities aimed at fostering strong friendships.
18 Jan 2026 - 8:00PM
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Brics
Did China, Russia, Iran joint naval drills in South Africa signal a Brics shift?
Observers describe high-profile exercise involving economic grouping as largely symbolic rather than step towards military alliance.
18 Jan 2026 - 3:51PM
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US-Venezuela conflict
How US actions in Venezuela and beyond could spell opportunity for China
Beijing is trying to present itself as a more responsible power, but analysts say concrete actions will be needed to win over its neighbours.
17 Jan 2026 - 10:00PM
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China-Middle East relations
China-led SCO warns against Iran ‘interference’ in veiled swipe at US
Security bloc expresses ‘grave concern’ over ‘tragic events’ as Iran is rocked by protests, calls for ‘political and diplomatic’ resolution.
17 Jan 2026 - 9:00PM
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“Iran is our Homeland”, reads a billboard in Persian at a shop in Tehran. Photo: EPA-EFE
China-Japan relations
Japan urged to ‘correct historical errors’, return Tang dynasty stele to China
9.5-tonne stone slab shipped to Japan as ‘war trophy’ in 1908 is described as one of China’s most significant ‘lost national treasures’.
17 Jan 2026 - 8:30PM
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China-Asean relations
China keeps pressure on Cambodia to target cross-border fraud and trafficking
The transnational crimes are a serious barrier to deeper cooperation, Beijing’s envoy says.
17 Jan 2026 - 5:00PM
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US-China trade war
Trump shrugs off concerns over Canada-China EV deal, calls it a ‘good thing’
Despite Trump’s support for landmark accord, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Ottawa may regret its decision ‘in the long run’.
17 Jan 2026 - 7:27AM
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US-Venezuela conflict
Counting China’s ‘swing nation’ wins and losses in new era of power rivalry
As US-China race for hi-tech resources heats up across Global South, countries caught in the middle are under pressure to strike a balance.
17 Jan 2026 - 7:43AM
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China-EU relations
China’s charm offensive: Beijing bypasses Brussels to soften EU trade push
From aircraft orders in France to reopened beef and pork markets for Ireland and Spain, mainland officials are leaning hard into diplomacy.
17 Jan 2026 - 12:13PM
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China-Africa relations
Why ‘monumental’ China duty-free trade deal has Kenya wanting more
Preliminary ‘early harvest’ framework grants zero-duty entry to over 98 per cent of Kenyan exports, as Nairobi pushes for 100 per cent access.
16 Jan 2026 - 8:42PM
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US-Venezuela conflict
Trump pick for South America command sidesteps China questions at Senate hearing
Lieutenant General Francis Donovan’s answers frustrated even Republicans in favour of a military-first plan to counter Chinese influence.
16 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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Lieutenant General Francis Donovan testifies during a Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing in Washington on Thursday. Photo: AP
US-China relations
China’s US envoy says world faces ‘stark choice’ as 2026 opens with instability
Xie Feng barely mentions Donald Trump by name but draws contrast between Washington’s recent actions and Chinese-led stability.
16 Jan 2026 - 2:04PM
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China-Canada relations
Xi Jinping and Mark Carney refresh China-Canada ties with ‘historic’ state visit
After a near-decade of distant relations, the two countries are ‘forging a new partnership’.
16 Jan 2026 - 8:19PM
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US-China relations
Trump’s ‘America first’ agenda driving countries closer to China: survey
Nearly 26,000 people from 21 countries overwhelmingly agreed that Chinese global influence will grow over the next decade.
16 Jan 2026 - 4:56PM
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US-China relations
Lutnick warns Taipei to keep Trump ‘happy’ as US chip deal draws Beijing rebuke
Trade official says island must stay in Trump’s favour for protection, but says he still plans an April China visit amid good ties with Xi.
16 Jan 2026 - 7:26AM
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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick (right) and US President Donald Trump are seen last year in the Oval Office of the White House. Photo: AP
US-China relations
US bill for US$300 million arms sale to Taiwan passed in House
The 482-page bill outlining varying military assistance comes as Taipei announced that more US weapons sales to Taiwan are in the pipeline.
16 Jan 2026 - 7:51AM
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US-China relations
The US has sent a ‘dangerous’ message and China must act, legal expert warns
Beijing think tank expert calls for legislation to protect against ‘external suppression’ and to safeguard technology and supply chains.
15 Jan 2026 - 11:53PM
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China-Middle East relations
China warns against ‘law of the jungle’ amid anti-government protests in Iran
Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi that Beijing was willing to mediate.
15 Jan 2026 - 9:44PM
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