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Tehran Warns U.S. of ‘Surprises’ as Xi–Putin Meet in Beijing
underscoring the volatility of the Gulf standoff….
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Putin Moves to Bolster China Ties After Trump–Xi Talks
Vladimir Putin is seeking to reinforce Moscow’s strategic partnership with Beijing….
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Taiwan Vows to Defend Sovereignty Without Provoking Conflict
while avoiding provocation, amid heightened tensions with Beijing….
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US Clears Nvidia H200 Chip Sales to China Firms
marking a significant easing of restrictions amid ongoing US–China tech tensions….
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Nvidia Chief Joins Trump’s China Mission
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has joined President Donald Trump’s delegation to Beijing.
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Trump Heads to Beijing as Iran Tensions Intensify
looming conflict with Tehran casting a heavy shadow over the agenda….
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Trump–Xi Summit Looms: Where Do US–China Tariffs Stand?
Donald Trump prepares to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing….
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China’s New Export Wave: Hotpot, Bubble Tea, and Sportswear
products such as hotpot cuisine, bubble tea chains, and sportswear brands onto the global stage
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Japan Seizes Chinese Fishing Boat Amid Maritime Rift with Beijing
Japanese authorities have seized a Chinese fishing vessel operating inside Japan’s exclusive economic zone.
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Trump Warns UK on China Ties as Starmer Courts Beijing
Donald Trump has cautioned Britain against deepening economic ties with China
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Beijing’s Mediation Ambitions Collide with US Power in Maduro Seizure
US abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has become a litmus test for China’s growing diplomatic ambitions.
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China’s Factory Activity Breaks Record Slump on Festive Stockpiling
modest rebound in factory output, driven largely by stockpiling ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations.
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China Fires Rockets Toward Taiwan in Blockade War Games
Chinese forces fired multiple rockets into waters near Taiwan, framing the drills as a rehearsal for a full blockade.
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China Launches War Games Around Taiwan as Island Vows to Defend Democracy
The war games follow recent U.S. congressional visits to Taipei and expanded security cooperation between Taiwan and Western allies.
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China’s “Manhattan Project” in AI Chips Aims to Rival the West
China’s “Manhattan Project” for AI chips are more than industrial policy—it’s a geopolitical gambit.
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China Manufacturing Progress
Domestic demand remains weak, compounded by higher U.S. tariffs and global trade disruptions.
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Parade Diplomacy and Power Messaging
Xi Jinping declared that the world faces a pivotal choice: “peace or war, dialogue or confrontation.”
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Trump Shrugs Off China-Russia Axis
President Trump brushed off concerns about a growing China-Russia alliance, citing the U.S.’s unmatched military strength
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India’s Geopolitical Balancing Game
Indian leaders call this economic blackmail, but remain firm. PM Modi stated, “India will never compromise on the interests of farmers, fishermen, and livestock breeders
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CHINA’S TOP TRADE NEGOTIATOR HEADS TO WASHINGTON
negotiator Li Chenggang is set to travel to Washington this week for high-level talks with U.S. officials
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Nvidia Halts H20 Chip Production Amid China Crackdown
Nvidia has instructed key suppliers, including Amkor Technology, Samsung Electronics, and Foxconn, to suspend all work related to its H20 AI chips
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China Eyes Yuan-Backed Stablecoins to Expand Global Reach
China is reportedly exploring the launch of yuan-backed stablecoins aimed at boosting the international use of its currency






















