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Ex-US Air Force fighter pilot accused of secretly training Chinese military
Gerald Eddie Brown Jr allegedly provided ‘defence services’ after 24-year Air Force career training US pilots on advanced combat aircraft.
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US-China relations
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US-China relations
Xi-Trump talk plans rattled by chaotic US team: ‘the worst I’ve ever seen’
Analysts warn thin US coordination and rushed timelines risk weak deliverables and surprises ahead of high-stakes Beijing meeting.
27 Feb 2026 - 1:57AM
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China-Germany relations
Germany’s Merz leaves China with stronger ties as Trump trade battle looms
Analysts say German chancellor’s talks in Beijing helped build rapport with Chinese leaders and halt confrontation.
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Chinese embassy warns citizens not to fall foul of Angola immigration crackdown
Chinese nationals warned not to assume the country is ‘filled with gold’ after some were detained and deported for working illegally.
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Ukraine war
China affirms ‘no nukes’ position amid claims of European plan to arm Ukraine
While Moscow accuses London and Paris of preparing to give nuclear weapons to Kyiv, Beijing doubles down.
26 Feb 2026 - 3:13PM
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As Russia’s war on Ukraine enters its fifth year, China has restated its opposition to a nuclear escalation of the conflict. Photo: dpa
China-Germany relations
Merz’s China tightrope: German leader has warm words, hard questions for Beijing
German chancellor strikes diplomatic tone in Beijing meetings while pushing his hosts on subsidies, currency devaluation and Russia.
26 Feb 2026 - 4:05PM
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US-China trade war
US to keep China tariffs steady ahead of key Trump-Xi meeting: Greer
Trade envoy confirms levies on Chinese goods to remain within range of 35 per cent to 50 per cent depending on the product as tensions ease.
26 Feb 2026 - 7:18AM
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South China Sea
Can China and Philippines ‘swap disputes with cooperation’ in disputed waters?
Senator says the two sides might start joint patrols in the South China Sea by the end of next month.
25 Feb 2026 - 8:29PM
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China-Germany relations
Xi and Merz pledge to strengthen ties as they rebalance amid ‘turbulent’ times
After meeting Chinese leader, German chancellor calls for closer trade relations to unlock opportunities and drive economic prosperity.
26 Feb 2026 - 10:16AM
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Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) welcomes German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Beijing on Wednesday. Photo: dpa
US-China relations
Trump touts US ‘golden age’, avoids direct mention of China before Beijing trip
In nearly two-hour State of the Union speech, American leader focuses on economic strength and global leadership ahead of midterm elections.
25 Feb 2026 - 5:33PM
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US-China relations
5 top takeaways from Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address
In a speech that runs nearly two hours, Trump casts himself as a global peacemaker and touts his economic credentials.
25 Feb 2026 - 12:50PM
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US-China trade war
US warns of deep distrust even as officials seek stable China ties for summit
Congressional hearings reflect bipartisan concern and highlight persistent advanced tech market tension as key Trump-Xi summit looms.
25 Feb 2026 - 8:28AM
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Ukraine war
Ukraine urges China to play ‘critical’ role for peace as war enters fifth year
Top Ukrainian envoy urges Beijing to ‘walk this last mile together’ on anniversary of Russia’s invasion.
24 Feb 2026 - 10:00PM
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A person walks through a makeshift memorial to fallen soldiers in Kyiv, Ukraine on Monday, as the conflict with Russia reaches its four-year mark. Photo: AFP
Diplomacy
China versus the West? Wang Yi tells UN no country is ‘human rights teacher’
Beijing’s top diplomat says issue should not be ‘exploited to adorn democracy’ or to ‘whitewash hegemony’ as he advocates for Global South.
24 Feb 2026 - 6:43PM
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China-Latin America relations
Panama ousts Hong Kong operator from canal ports in ruling backed by Washington
White House says Panama’s move to assert sovereignty over Balboa and Cristobal aligns with Donald Trump’s vision for the canal.
24 Feb 2026 - 9:43AM
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US-China relations
US tariff ruling points to steadier US–China ties before April summit: analysts
Court decision lowers effective duties, easing tensions and steering Xi-Trump talks towards stability rather than escalation.
24 Feb 2026 - 7:33AM
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US President Donald Trump (left) meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, on June 29, 2019. Photo: AP
US-China relations
China has ‘massively expanded’ its nuclear arsenal, claims US State Department
Beijing’s UN ambassador Shen Jian said China opposes the smearing of its nuclear policy and ‘would not engage in any nuclear arms race’.
24 Feb 2026 - 4:48AM
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China-Germany relations
‘China shock’ hangs over German leader Merz’s first visit to Beijing
Chancellor must strike a balance between those wanting a toned-down Brussels trade policy and those backing tougher action against Beijing.
23 Feb 2026 - 11:00PM
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China-North Korea relations
Xi Jinping hoping China can open ‘new chapter’ in relations with North Korea
Chinese leader sends message of ‘high trust and wholehearted support’ to Kim Jong-un after major party event.
23 Feb 2026 - 7:08PM
China-Africa relations
How China’s ‘gifting’ of space infrastructure is a diplomatic tool in Africa
Analysts say Beijing is gifting space infrastructure as a form of soft power on the continent.
23 Feb 2026 - 2:49PM
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Beijing has funded a new satellite data ground station near Windhoek, Namibia – the latest in a growing network of space facilities across Africa built with help from China. Photo: Handout via Xinhua
US-China relations
China prioritises regional expertise over language fluency in academic shift
Some 450 regional studies centres have been set up across more than 180 institutions nationwide since Ministry of Education launched project.
23 Feb 2026 - 12:16PM
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Abraham Newman on ‘weaponised interdependence’ in ‘neo‑royalist’ Trump era
American political scientist on how ‘interdependence’ can be exploited as part of the rivalry between major powers.
23 Feb 2026 - 10:05AM
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China-South Korea relations
K-pop’s big freeze: are cracks in China’s cultural blockade a thaw?
A decade-long geopolitical chill has kept South Korean entertainers largely locked out of the Chinese market, but fans find ways to connect.
22 Feb 2026 - 6:00AM
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