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Iran Turmoil Grows as Trump Isolates Regime, Pressures Its Ally China
Mass protests and reported killings in Iran coincide with sweeping U.S. tariffs designed to isolate Tehran and pressure its main backer, Beijing.
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Trump Calls USMCA Trade Deal ‘Irrelevant’ as Carney Courts Beijing
‘I don’t even think about USMCA,’ Trump said.
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UK Lawmakers Press Government to Block Chinese Mega-Embassy in London Over National Security Concerns
The site lies next to sensitive cables serving London’s financial system.
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China Ends 2025 With Record $1.2 Trillion Trade Surplus
Its trade surplus with the United States shrank by 22 percent last year.
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Chinese Directors Linked to MP Bribery Scandal Banned From Running Companies for 5 Years
The ASIC found that the Chinese couple failed to comply with Australian Taxation Office requirements and breached company laws.
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Maduro’s Arrest Signals a Tougher US Playbook—and New Risks for China: Analysts
Analysts say Washington’s move could reshape global alignments and weaken Beijing’s leverage across Latin America and beyond.
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US Treasury Hosts G7 Talks on Rare-Earth Supply Chain Risks
Finance ministers discussed strategies to secure rare-earth elements, crucial for defense, energy, and technology, amid China’s dominant market position.
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China Stands to Lose Billions in Venezuela After Maduro’s Capture
The U.S. military operation redirects Venezuela’s oil to Washington, imperiling China’s loans-for-crude agreements and the refineries that depended on it.
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EU, China Unveil Guidelines to Resolve Trade Dispute Over Beijing’s EV Subsidies
The EU’s decision came after a year-long investigation that found that carmakers in China benefit from massive state subsidies.
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Japan Works to Diversify Critical Mineral Supplies in Face of China Curbs, PM Says
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama is set to travel to Washington on Jan. 11 to discuss critical mineral supplies with her G-7 counterparts.
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US Operations in Venezuela Shatter Beijing’s Influence in Latin America: Analysts
China’s inaction following Nicolás Maduro’s capture by the United States exposes its unreliability, one expert said.
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Beijing Struggles to Distance Seoul From US-Led Security Alliance: Analysts
South Korea’s president seeks help on Pyongyang, but Beijing’s inability to act stifles its strategic ambitions, say experts.
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Trump Administration Should Apply More Pressure on Australia to Up Defence Spending: Analyst
Peter Jennings also says the Trump administration should apply more pressure on Australia to increase defence spending
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Maduro’s Arrest Exposes China’s Vulnerabilities in Oil, Sovereignty, Analysts Say
China faces mounting risks as U.S. action in Venezuela threatens Beijing’s energy strategy, overseas investments, and long-held claims of sovereign immunity.
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Beijing Urges Australians Not to See Show That Celebrates True Chinese Culture
The CCP’s latest actions continue ongoing overseas repression against Falun Gong practitioners while Australia continues to struggle with social division.
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China Bans Dual-Use Exports to Japan, Escalating Tensions Over Taiwan
The CCP has dialed up pressure on Japan after verbal threats and economic retaliations failed to compel Japanese prime minister to retract her Taiwan comments.
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South Korea’s Lee Urges Regional Peace in Summit With China’s Xi
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung made his first state visit to China since taking office last year.
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South Korea’s Lee Begins China Visit Amid Regional Tensions
Lee’s arrival in Beijing came hours before North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles.
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Maduro’s Capture Sends Message to China, Other Authoritarian States: Analysts
The Jan. 3 operation is being interpreted as a signal that Washington may move more aggressively against authoritarian leaders it deems security threats.
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Iran Turmoil Grows as Trump Isolates Regime, Pressures Its Ally China
Mass protests and reported killings in Iran coincide with sweeping U.S. tariffs designed to isolate Tehran and pressure its main backer, Beijing.
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Trump Calls USMCA Trade Deal ‘Irrelevant’ as Carney Courts Beijing
‘I don’t even think about USMCA,’ Trump said.
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UK Lawmakers Press Government to Block Chinese Mega-Embassy in London Over National Security Concerns
The site lies next to sensitive cables serving London’s financial system.
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China Ends 2025 With Record $1.2 Trillion Trade Surplus
Its trade surplus with the United States shrank by 22 percent last year.
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Chinese Directors Linked to MP Bribery Scandal Banned From Running Companies for 5 Years
The ASIC found that the Chinese couple failed to comply with Australian Taxation Office requirements and breached company laws.
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Maduro’s Arrest Signals a Tougher US Playbook—and New Risks for China: Analysts
Analysts say Washington’s move could reshape global alignments and weaken Beijing’s leverage across Latin America and beyond.
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US Treasury Hosts G7 Talks on Rare-Earth Supply Chain Risks
Finance ministers discussed strategies to secure rare-earth elements, crucial for defense, energy, and technology, amid China’s dominant market position.
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China Stands to Lose Billions in Venezuela After Maduro’s Capture
The U.S. military operation redirects Venezuela’s oil to Washington, imperiling China’s loans-for-crude agreements and the refineries that depended on it.
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EU, China Unveil Guidelines to Resolve Trade Dispute Over Beijing’s EV Subsidies
The EU’s decision came after a year-long investigation that found that carmakers in China benefit from massive state subsidies.
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Japan Works to Diversify Critical Mineral Supplies in Face of China Curbs, PM Says
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama is set to travel to Washington on Jan. 11 to discuss critical mineral supplies with her G-7 counterparts.
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US Operations in Venezuela Shatter Beijing’s Influence in Latin America: Analysts
China’s inaction following Nicolás Maduro’s capture by the United States exposes its unreliability, one expert said.
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Beijing Struggles to Distance Seoul From US-Led Security Alliance: Analysts
South Korea’s president seeks help on Pyongyang, but Beijing’s inability to act stifles its strategic ambitions, say experts.
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Trump Administration Should Apply More Pressure on Australia to Up Defence Spending: Analyst
Peter Jennings also says the Trump administration should apply more pressure on Australia to increase defence spending
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Maduro’s Arrest Exposes China’s Vulnerabilities in Oil, Sovereignty, Analysts Say
China faces mounting risks as U.S. action in Venezuela threatens Beijing’s energy strategy, overseas investments, and long-held claims of sovereign immunity.
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Beijing Urges Australians Not to See Show That Celebrates True Chinese Culture
The CCP’s latest actions continue ongoing overseas repression against Falun Gong practitioners while Australia continues to struggle with social division.
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China Bans Dual-Use Exports to Japan, Escalating Tensions Over Taiwan
The CCP has dialed up pressure on Japan after verbal threats and economic retaliations failed to compel Japanese prime minister to retract her Taiwan comments.
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South Korea’s Lee Urges Regional Peace in Summit With China’s Xi
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung made his first state visit to China since taking office last year.
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South Korea’s Lee Begins China Visit Amid Regional Tensions
Lee’s arrival in Beijing came hours before North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles.
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Maduro’s Capture Sends Message to China, Other Authoritarian States: Analysts
The Jan. 3 operation is being interpreted as a signal that Washington may move more aggressively against authoritarian leaders it deems security threats.
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