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China’s new H-6J strike bomber: sharper vision, longer range, versatile roles
Naval variant of PLA Air Force’s H-6K is primarily designed as an anti-ship weapon, key to deterring vessels in various conflict scenarios.
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The West cheered China’s coal-fired export ban. Then came the massive blackouts
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Macron urges Europe to hit back against Trump’s threats
21 Jan 2026 - 3:19AM
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EU moves to force Huawei out of networks, opening door to wider China tech bans
European Commission plan would make vendor removals mandatory within three years and allow broader curbs if China is deemed a cyber risk.
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If approved, the European Commission plan could be the tip of the iceberg for Huawei, ZTE and other Chinese operators. Photo: Shutterstock
United States & Canada
Bessent cites trade progress after meeting China’s He Lifeng in Davos
US Treasury chief says rare earths are flowing and China is buying soybeans as talks move towards an April Trump-Xi meeting.
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China sends emergency food aid to Cuba as US sanctions worsen shortages
First batch of rice arrives in Cuba under new Chinese programme while the island reels from abrupt halt in Venezuelan oil shipments.
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Diplomacy
China urges Taliban to tighten security after suicide attack on restaurant in Kabul
Militant group Isis-K claimed responsibility for the attack in the Afghan capital, says it has placed Chinese nationals on its target list.
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Taliban security personnel stand guard at the scene of the attack in Kabul. Photo: AFP
Politics
Death toll rises to 9 after explosion at north China rare earth steel plant
The safety practices of Baotou Steel Group, the factory’s owner, have frequently come under criticism from authorities.
20 Jan 2026 - 8:40PM
Politics
Critics in Taiwan question true cost of US deal hailed for tariff cut
Debate centres on Taiwan’s financial commitment to the US – whether US$250 billion or US$500 billion – and if it will harm the economy.
20 Jan 2026 - 9:18PM
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Diplomacy
Japan’s last 2 giant pandas set for early trip home to China as tensions spiral
Return of twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei to mark first time Japan will be without any pandas since normalisation of diplomatic ties in 1972.
20 Jan 2026 - 8:56PM
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Diplomacy
China’s mega embassy in London approved, clearing way for Starmer visit
The prospect that Britain would block the planned new embassy had cast doubt on the prime minister’s planned trip to China this month.
20 Jan 2026 - 10:36PM
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A view of the Royal Mint Court, the site of China’s new mega embassy in London. Photo: Reuters
Diplomacy
China confirms invite to Trump’s Gaza ‘peace board’ – won’t say if it will join
US President Donald Trump has invited dozens of leaders to join the body, but is reportedly demanding US$1 billion for permanent membership.
20 Jan 2026 - 9:55PM
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Military
China’s next generation of warships will be propelled by a 50MW gas turbine
The advanced technology is part of Beijing’s push to establish a self-reliant supply chain for sectors deemed critical to national security.
20 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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Politics
China expels former intelligence official Gao Yichen from party for corruption
Discipline watchdog condemns ‘retired but not resting’ vice-minister for taking bribes and ‘wantonly’ amassing wealth after leaving office.
20 Jan 2026 - 4:44PM
Science
First contact: in quest for moon water, Chinese team flags risk in touching ice
Scientists warn water on the moon is locked in frozen soil, not exposed to air and held in place only by cold and vacuum.
20 Jan 2026 - 9:26PM
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The Chang’e-7 mission is expected to touch down on the rim of Shackleton crater near the lunar south pole this year as part of China’s search for water on the moon. Photo: Handout
Diplomacy
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.
20 Jan 2026 - 1:27PM
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Military
Taiwanese military’s closed-door meeting draws ‘black box’ criticism
Taiwan’s defence minister delivers classified briefing on record US$39.5 billion budget in a bid to break opposition blockade.
20 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
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Diplomacy
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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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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