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US-China relations
Tesla’s defeat, Harvard’s success, Beijing’s shock: 7 US-China relations reads
From China’s EV power to Hegseth’s new threat, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in the first half of January 2026.
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US-Venezuela conflict
Trump pick for South America command sidesteps China questions at Senate hearing
16 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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US-Venezuela conflict
Venezuela’s Machado says she ‘presented’ her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump
16 Jan 2026 - 3:48PM
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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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‘Expansion to defence’: China firms strategise in Latin America after Venezuela
After the abduction of former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, many Chinese entrepreneurs in the region say they are staying put – for now.
13 Jan 2026 - 9:55AM
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Venezuela
Supertankers sailing to pick up Venezuelan oil for China make U-turn: ship data
The Xingye and Thousand Sunny, which have not been the subject of sanctions, head back to Asia after weeks of idling in the Atlantic.
13 Jan 2026 - 10:11AM
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Argentina
Argentina’s Milei plans 2026 China trip despite US pressure on ties
Leader cites China as a key trade partner, underscoring a sharp shift from his 2023 campaign attacks to a more pragmatic stance.
13 Jan 2026 - 4:36AM
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Why US ops in Venezuela have shaken Asia-Pacific’s middle powers
Middle powers fear a return to ‘rules of the jungle’ geopolitics as rival powers carve out spheres of influence.
13 Jan 2026 - 1:31AM
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Trump says might keep Exxon out of Venezuela after CEO called it ‘uninvestable’
US president voices displeasure with the US company’s response to his initiative for Venezuela’s oil industry.
12 Jan 2026 - 4:25PM
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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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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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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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United States
China and US coexistence in Venezuela possible, US energy chief says
Chris Wright sees a constructive role for Beijing but insists Washington must remain the dominant force controlling Venezuela’s oil flows.
9 Jan 2026 - 2:31AM
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US invasion of Venezuela no guarantee of hemispheric dominance
By signalling how far it will go to defend its interests in Venezuela, the US might have intensified conflicts closer to home rather than resolving them.
8 Jan 2026 - 9:32PM
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‘Odious debt’: why China is at risk of painful losses in post-Maduro Venezuela
China has lent Venezuela tens of billions of dollars in recent decades. But Caracas could simply declare those obligations void, analysts say.
8 Jan 2026 - 2:27PM
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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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Monroe Doctrine 2.0 portends the end of the US empire
The eerie return of the 19th century foreign policy doctrine indicates a declining empire seeking to consolidate power in its own backyard.
7 Jan 2026 - 10:04AM
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Venezuela attack seen as reminder for China to boost air defence, intelligence
Lessons for Beijing include the need to upgrade hardware, protect state secrets and prevent infiltration, experts say.
7 Jan 2026 - 1:17AM
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Chinese business owner in Venezuela warns of spillover after Maduro’s abduction
Chinese entrepreneurs have returned to South American nation in recent years, but some fear consequences after Washington’s intervention.
6 Jan 2026 - 10:50PM
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US-Venezuela conflict
BBC journalists reportedly told to avoid saying US ‘kidnapped’ Venezuela’s Maduro
Leaked memo from British broadcaster also instructs staff to use ‘captured’ when referring to America’s description of the military raid.
6 Jan 2026 - 8:31PM
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With Maduro out, are Chinese investments in Venezuela at risk?
US move calls into question China’s future financial commitments in the Latin American country, potentially hurting Beijing’s regional strategy.
6 Jan 2026 - 6:06PM
US-Venezuela conflict
China condemns US raid on Venezuela amid UN stalemate
Toppling of President Maduro by US forces splits UN council, undermines international order and sows doubt in Latin American governments about Chinese and Russian support.
6 Jan 2026 - 5:22PM
Science
China’s sensitive technology at risk after Trump abducts Venezuela leader Maduro
From oil infrastructure to telecommunications, Chinese investments in the country have been long-standing and extensive.
6 Jan 2026 - 5:31PM
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Venezuela seeks to show it is operating free from US control
Venezuelan parliament swears in interim president after Maduro’s ouster, as opposition leader Machado vows to return ‘as soon as possible’.
6 Jan 2026 - 5:47PM
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China, Russia won’t ‘dare test’ US, says Hegseth after Venezuela military op
US Secretary of Defence believes show of ‘absolute deterrence’ sends clear message to their ‘enemies’ and the ‘world is taking notice’.
7 Jan 2026 - 4:52AM
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United States
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US strike on Venezuela signals worrying return to gunboat diplomacy
One big concern for China is that America’s actions can create even more uncertainties than Trump’s tariff and trade policies.
6 Jan 2026 - 6:45AM
US-Venezuela conflict
US ousting of Maduro prompts region to reassess China – and Trump’s next move
Trump hints at wider action as Latin American governments weigh sovereignty, China ties and US dominance.
6 Jan 2026 - 5:49PM
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‘Shocked’ China demands immediate release of Nicolas Maduro
At an ‘emergency’ meeting of the UN Security Council, Chinese envoy Sun Lei says Beijing ‘strongly condemns’ Maduro’s capture by US.
6 Jan 2026 - 6:53AM
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