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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.
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China-Africa relations
Why ‘monumental’ China duty-free trade deal has Kenya wanting more
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US-Venezuela conflict
Trump pick for South America command sidesteps China questions at Senate hearing
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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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File picture of China’s ambassador to the US Xie Feng. Photo: X / @AmbXieFeng
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’.
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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.
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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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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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China-Canada relations
China and Canada at ‘new starting point’ as Mark Carney makes state visit
Chinese Premier Li Qiang says the two countries have worked together to achieve a turnaround in relations.
15 Jan 2026 - 9:35PM
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney review an honour guard at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
China-Philippines relations
Philippines offers 2-week visa-free stays to lure Chinese tourists
The waiver will apply to travellers arriving in Metro Manila and Cebu and will be in place for a year.
15 Jan 2026 - 7:00PM
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China-South Korea relations
South Korean leader takes ‘pragmatic approach’ to reset ties with China, Japan
The president made back-to-back trips to the neighbouring countries as tensions are running high between Beijing and Tokyo.
15 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
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South China Sea
Beijing looks for social workers for posts on disputed South China Sea islands
Job adverts for ‘community workers’ say military veterans and Communist Party members will be favoured for the positions.
15 Jan 2026 - 3:38PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
China-EU tariff consensus on EVs will cut shipments but boost profits
Agreement on price floors will allow mainland carmakers to avoid price wars and nurture brand reputation, analysts say.
16 Jan 2026 - 3:07PM
People view BYD cars during the Brussels Motor Show in Brussels, Belgium, on January 10, 2026. Photo: Xinhua
US-China trade war
Trump sets 180-day deadline to counter China’s control of critical minerals
US government warns global suppliers to negotiate agreements to secure reliable, diversified supplies for the US or face new trade hurdles.
15 Jan 2026 - 9:29AM
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Biden administration decision to scrap China Initiative flawed: White House
US top science adviser Michael Kratsios says ceasing programme aimed at combating economic espionage from Beijing ‘damaging’.
15 Jan 2026 - 6:56AM
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US-China relations
Why China fears Trump’s Nvidia H200 deal is a sophisticated Trojan horse
Can Washington bind Chinese rivals to American technologies or will access to the AI chips hasten Beijing’s challenge to US dominance?
15 Jan 2026 - 9:05AM
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US-China relations
Brazil-China trade hits record US$171 billion in 2025 as US tariffs prompt pivot
The US is a distant second in trade volume with Brazil as Beijing helps soften the impact of Washington’s levies.
15 Jan 2026 - 3:19AM
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Brics
Could the Iran crisis push Global South blocs to deepen security ties?
A lack of response from the SCO and Brics could have a negative impact on the groups – but the crisis could also bring them closer.
14 Jan 2026 - 11:57PM
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South China Sea
‘Strategic patience’ key for Beijing in South China Sea and other disputes
SCSPI’s Hu Bo said maritime disagreements with Manila and Tokyo would continue but that Beijing had ‘overwhelming advantages’.
14 Jan 2026 - 12:00PM
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US-China trade war
US government approves Nvidia H200 chip exports to China
Trump administration on Tuesday gave the green light to China-bound sales of Nvidia’s second most powerful AI chips.
14 Jan 2026 - 8:31AM
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The Trump administration has approved the sale of Nvidia’s H200 chip to China. Photo: Shutterstock
United States
Not ‘Trump-compatible’? China expert Rudd exits Australia’s US ambassador role
Kevin Rudd left his post a year earlier than planned following criticism from US President Donald Trump at White House meeting in October.
14 Jan 2026 - 6:34AM
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US-China relations
Chinese student numbers at Harvard rise despite Trump visa crackdown
Enrolment from mainland China grew 4.5% in 2025 even as Washington tightened vetting and revoked thousands of student visas.
14 Jan 2026 - 5:55AM
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China-Middle East relations
Why China may not act in Iran even if it has ‘more to lose’ than in Venezuela
Beijing is likely to see the current anti-government protests as an ‘urgent’ situation, but analysts do not expect it to intervene directly.
13 Jan 2026 - 11:00PM
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