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How Beijing’s clean air success left China’s rural farmers in the cold
In neighbouring Hebei province, rural residents say they cannot afford to heat their homes enough after switch from coal.
13 Jan 2026 - 10:58AM
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China-Latin America relations
Argentina’s Milei plans 2026 China trip despite US pressure on ties
13 Jan 2026 - 4:36AM
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Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign
China’s fight against corruption is a battle we can’t afford to lose, Xi says
12 Jan 2026 - 9:55PM
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Taiwan
Taiwan targets Beijing-linked infiltration with push for stricter punishment
Lawmakers propose minimum sentences and tighter rules for political candidates, while critics warn the changes amount to more social control.
12 Jan 2026 - 9:08PM
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DPP legislator Su Chiao-hui (centre) says the purpose of amending Taiwan’s anti-infiltration law is to eliminate legal blind spots, not to criminalise ordinary political activity. Photo: CNA
Taiwan
Taiwan to fortify key facilities and ramp up ammunition output to ward off PLA
Senior official says the island must be ready for drones and new grey-zone tactics as Trump fuels doubts about US commitment.
10 Jan 2026 - 7:00PM
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Taiwan
Are the Communist Party and the KMT reviving a cross-strait political channel?
The Kuomintang’s vice-chairman is expected to head a party delegation from Taiwan to the mainland later this month, reports say.
9 Jan 2026 - 8:01PM
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China accuses extradited billionaire Chen of running crime network from Cambodia
Beijing says mainland police will put core members of his crime ring on a wanted list and fugitives should ‘turn themselves in’.
8 Jan 2026 - 7:13PM
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Chen Zhi is accused of multiple crimes, including opening a casino, fraud, illegal operations and concealing criminal proceeds, according to China’s Ministry of Public Security. Photo: Handout
US-China trade war
BYD’s win, Tesla’s defeat, Ford’s pivot: the widening gap in US-China EV markets
From wavering policy to cost gaps, analysts say decades of state backing have given China a decisive edge over US rivals.
8 Jan 2026 - 4:53AM
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US-Venezuela conflict
US won’t rule out pressuring Venezuela to curb China, Russia ties
White House vows continued ‘American dominance in the western hemisphere’ as Trump claims Caracas will now buy ‘only American-made’ products.
8 Jan 2026 - 6:57AM
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Taiwan
Taiwan halts F-16 training missions after pilot and fighter jet go missing
Rescuers intensify search for Taiwanese airforce pilot who reportedly parachuted from F-16V during flight training exercise.
7 Jan 2026 - 9:01PM
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Taiwan
Beijing puts 2 more Taiwanese cabinet ministers on sanctions list
Liu Shyh-fang and Cheng Ying-yao are added to list of ‘stubborn Taiwan independence figures’.
7 Jan 2026 - 5:23PM
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Liu Shih-fang, Taiwan’s interior minister, has been accused by Beijing of promoting separatist rhetoric. Photo: CNA
Taiwan
Bid to change Taiwan law that prompted Beijing to warn of war risk collapses
Critics warn that the proposed change to a law concerning mainland China risks Beijing’s anger by moving towards de jure independence.
6 Jan 2026 - 10:09PM
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China’s Communist Party
China’s ideology chief calls on propaganda officials to focus on the economy
Cai Qi – who is responsible for ideology, culture and internet regulation – tells cadres to make ‘good start’ to the next five-year plan.
6 Jan 2026 - 3:00PM
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Trump seen as top global risk in 2026 as US slips further behind China
Forecast warns China’s shift towards an ‘electro-state’ could widen the gap with the US, even as deflation clouds Beijing’s outlook.
6 Jan 2026 - 4:28AM
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China’s Communist Party
China’s continued hunt for corrupt ‘tigers’ snares State Council veteran
Tian Xuebin, who retired as vice-minister of water resources in 2023, served under several premiers.
5 Jan 2026 - 8:18PM
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Tian Xuebin, a veteran of the State Council, China’s cabinet, has been placed under investigation by the party’s top anti-corruption agency. Photo: Handout
Taiwan
Beijing warns of war risk if Taiwan ruling party rebrands cross-strait ties law
Proposed changes show William Lai’s administration and party are ‘peace destroyers, crisis creators and war instigator’.
5 Jan 2026 - 6:19PM
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US-China relations
US ‘kill line’ shocks Chinese social media as economic woes shatter illusions
Rush of posts on ordinary Americans’ financial fragility upends long-held views of prosperous US, prompts comparisons with Chinese situation.
4 Jan 2026 - 8:00PM
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Taiwan
KMT chair hopes to take peace message to Beijing while on political tightrope
Cheng Li-wun is concerned about timing of visit as election season looms, while critics say her plan downplays security threat to Taiwan.
4 Jan 2026 - 5:49PM
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Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun hopes to visit Beijing early this year but the plan is sparking controversy in Taiwan. Photo: AFP
China’s Communist Party
China steps up anti-corruption fight as crackdown snares 65 ‘tigers’ in 2025
Communist Party mouthpiece calls for tighter discipline in coming years, echoing Xi Jinping’s New Year’s address.
3 Jan 2026 - 8:42PM
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Taiwan
Beijing’s peaceful Taiwan reunification push to continue ‘with utmost sincerity’
Mainland China’s top Taiwan affairs official issued vow in new year’s message that came days after a large-scale PLA drill around the island.
2 Jan 2026 - 9:49PM
Taiwan
Beijing slams Taiwanese leader Lai’s New Year’s speech as ‘lies’ and ‘malice’
William Lai vows to boost Taiwan’s defences in televised address days after PLA holds live-fire military drills around the island.
1 Jan 2026 - 5:06PM
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We must not give corrupt officials any hiding place, Xi tells cadres
Chinese leader told key meeting in October that the fight against graft remained ‘grim and complex’, according to excerpts from speech.
1 Jan 2026 - 12:59PM
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President Xi Jinping has again emphasised that corruption is “the greatest threat” facing the Communist Party. Photo: Xinhua
US-China relations
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How new C100 chief plans to foster ties between Chinese-Americans and China
The Committee of 100’s president Paul Cheung has high hopes for Chinese-Americans’ relationship with China in these uncertain times.
9 Jan 2026 - 12:37PM
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China’s Communist Party
In New Year’s speech, Xi urges growth, vows ‘unstoppable’ Taiwan reunification
President Xi Jinping also praises Chinese innovation, noting advancements in AI, chip development, aerospace and military technology.
1 Jan 2026 - 1:41PM
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Shanghai New Year's Eve stampede
Multiple Chinese cities curb New Year’s Eve countdowns over safety
Authorities have issued pre-emptive notices and detained those who spread rumours of non-existent fireworks displays and mass celebrations.
31 Dec 2025 - 6:11PM
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