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Monday, January 12, 2026

US capture of Maduro tests limits of China’s diplomatic push

For nearly two decades, China has been more than just a trading partner for Venezuela: a key political backer, a financial lifeline during the worst years of sanctions, and an ally willing to defy the isolation imposed by the United States.

China fires rockets towards Taiwan in war games simulating blockade

China fired rockets toward Taiwan on Tuesday and deployed new amphibious assault ships alongside bomber aircraft and warships to encircle the island during its largest war games to date.

China warns Japan over nuclear talk

China has issued a warning to Japan after a senior official reportedly suggested the country should acquire nuclear weapons, stating that such a move would once “again bring disaster to the world.”  

EU to ban Chinese communcations tech – Bloomberg

EU member states could be forced to phase out equipment made by Chinese tech giants Huawei and ZTE in their telecommunications networks under the bloc's proposed ban, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Trump stirs tensions with surprise nuclear test order

US President Donald Trump landed back in Washington on Thursday after a surprise directive to begin nuclear weapons testing that raised the specter of renewed superpower tensions.

China plans to have a Pakistan astronaut on short-term missions

China has announced it will arrange for a Pakistan astronaut to perform short-term missions as part of China’s space station missions, state news agency Xinhua said on Thursday.

Trump hails tariff, rare earth deal with Xi

US President Donald Trump called the meeting Thursday with China's Xi Jinping a "great success", after the world's top two economies agreed a deal to trim fentanyl-related tariffs and keep supplies of critical rare earths flowing.

US and China say a trade deal is drawing closer as Trump and Xi ready for a high-stakes meeting

 A trade deal between the United States and China is drawing closer, officials from the world’s two largest economies said Sunday as they reached an initial consensus for President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to aim to finalize during their high-stakes meeting.

China aims to balance development of imports and exports

China must strive for the "balanced development" of imports and exports, its commerce minister said Friday, a day after meetings on the country's future policy priorities concluded in Beijing.

World’s fastest bullet train begins pre-service trials in China

The world’s fastest bullet train has started pre-service trials on a high-speed rail line in China, reaching a top speed of 453 km/h (nearly 281 mph) in testing, Global Times reported on Tuesday.

China Hits U.S. Ships with Fees; Trump Responds with 100% Tariffs on Exports

President Donald Trump announced 100% tariffs on Chinese exports and export controls on critical software

Taiwan’s president ‘prostituting himself’ – Beijing

Beijing has accused Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te of “prostituting himself” to foreign powers after he reiterated Taiwan’s independence in a US radio interview
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