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At America’s biggest retail show, the China question never really goes away
Tariffs may ebb and supply chains may detour, but US shoppers – and giants like Walmart and Amazon – still rely heavily on Chinese goods.
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As Trump shakes world order, Western countries recalibrate approach to China
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DJI ‘clones’ curiously emerge as China tech giant battles US scrutiny
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TikTok US joint venture seen resembling Apple’s China iCloud deal
ByteDance retains algorithms and intellectual property rights and remains the largest single shareholder of the new joint venture.
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The TikTok USDS Joint Venture is 19.9 per cent owned by ByteDance. Photo: AFP
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Germany’s Merz talked tough on reform. Will stark car slump force action?
Export slide matched by import upward swing comes amid divisive debate on how German industry can deal with China’s manufacturing prowess.
23 Jan 2026 - 9:44PM
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Chinese scientists turn carbon dioxide to starch with 10-fold productivity boost
Feat seen to pave the way for industrial starch production without relying on water- and land-intensive corn.
23 Jan 2026 - 9:00PM
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Can Musk’s Starship upend the strategic order? A Chinese think tank warns it may
Report warns the transporter could help the US military move troops and equipment in space and calls for a ‘proactive’ response.
23 Jan 2026 - 8:01PM
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SpaceX is working to develop the Starship reusable spacecraft. Photo: Reuters
Military
1 soldier, 200 drones: China showcases rapid launch in swarm warfare tactics
State broadcaster details how intelligent tech is used in the PLA’s ability to control masses of autonomous aircraft.
23 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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Chinese coastguard rescues Filipino sailors near Scarborough Shoal
PLA Navy also deploys plane as search continues for missing crew from capsized vessel.
23 Jan 2026 - 2:44PM
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China’s new analogue chip could cut over 99% of AI data centre energy needs
Chinese scientists go back to the future for inspiration that could reshape the power-hungry artificial intelligence model.
23 Jan 2026 - 5:31PM
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What Beijing’s drone flight over Pratas Island means for its Taiwan strategy
Analysts say PLA’s first confirmed drone deployment in Taiwan-claimed airspace is the latest ‘salami-slicing’ tactic towards the island.
23 Jan 2026 - 12:00PM
Taiwan-controlled Pratas Island sits west of the Bashi Channel, a critical maritime choke point. Photo: CNA
China
TikTok confirms deal to create new US venture, averting shutdown by a few hours
Beijing has not officially confirmed the agreement to secure the platform’s future for 170 million Americans.
23 Jan 2026 - 11:10AM
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Science
A mother’s mind appears restored: might ultrasound be a cure for Alzheimer’s?
After treatment for a separate condition, a Chinese neurologist noticed improvements in cognition.
23 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
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Diplomacy
China to ‘quietly track’ Greenland developments amid Arctic ambitions: analysts
Beijing to focus on maintaining its ‘constructive relationship with US’ and does not need to ‘disrupt that over Greenland’, say experts.
23 Jan 2026 - 3:34PM
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China reliance and tariff wars emerge as top risks for global defence industry: report
Consultancy warns geopolitical tensions and supply chain exposure are reshaping risk calculations for military manufacturers.
23 Jan 2026 - 6:33AM
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Heavy dependence on Chinese materials, including critical minerals and semiconductor chips, is leaving the defence sector increasingly exposed to supply-chain risks. Photo: Getty Images
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China to set GDP growth range, providing policy flexibility in 2026: sources
Establishing a range for the official growth target, to be revealed in March, would suggest tolerance for some deceleration amid challenges.
23 Jan 2026 - 6:06AM
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US and Canada drift apart on China as Ottawa rethinks Beijing ties
Policy gaps are emerging after PM Mark Carney struck a wide-ranging deal with Beijing, testing past US-Canada alignment, analysts say.
23 Jan 2026 - 5:45AM
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How far is China willing to help Cuba in face of increasing US pressure?
The Trump administration has turned the spotlight onto Havana after the abduction of former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
10 Jan 2026 - 3:33PM
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The Cuban economy has been grappling with shortages for decades. Photo: AFP
Diplomacy
China says it is ‘deeply committed’ to Venezuela as ambassador meets new leader
Interim president Delcy Rodriguez thanked Beijing for its ‘firm and consistent’ stance following the abduction of Nicolas Maduro.
9 Jan 2026 - 8:30PM
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Military
Why the US may find Iran’s air defence system harder to break than Venezuela’s
China’s most advanced export, the HQ-9B surface-to-air missile, is reported to be integrated into Iranian systems.
14 Jan 2026 - 5:32PM
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Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China
Political scientist says the Western-led global order remains useful, and the Belt and Road Initiative isn’t a geopolitical project.
12 Jan 2026 - 10:06AM
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As US retreats into ‘sphere of influence’, China looks outwards
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How China can strengthen High Seas Treaty governance
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