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As a parade of US allies rattled by Trump visit China, Beijing claims a win for its new world order
World
February 3, 2026
As a parade of US allies rattled by Trump visit China, Beijing claims a win for its new world order
Beijing — As US President Donald Trump takes a sledgehammer to longstanding alliances with a volatile foreign policy that’s included…
For Britain, China remains a ‘threat’ – but one worth doing business with
World
January 27, 2026
For Britain, China remains a ‘threat’ – but one worth doing business with
London — A humdrum office that stood next to an Amazon warehouse on an industrial estate in Oxfordshire, southern England,…
Trump says he’s raising tariffs on South Korea because it’s ‘not living up’ to trade agreement
World
January 27, 2026
Trump says he’s raising tariffs on South Korea because it’s ‘not living up’ to trade agreement
President Donald Trump announced on Monday he is raising tariffs on goods from South Korea to 25 percent from 15…
Xi has absolute control over China’s military. Now he wants more
World
January 26, 2026
Xi has absolute control over China’s military. Now he wants more
Beijing — Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s decision to place the country’s top-ranking general under investigation is a stunning move that…
China’s top general under investigation in latest military purge
World
January 24, 2026
China’s top general under investigation in latest military purge
Beijing AP — The Chinese military’s top general is being investigated for suspected serious violations of discipline and law the…
China threat against Greenland is unfounded, Beijing says
World
January 22, 2026
China threat against Greenland is unfounded, Beijing says
Beijing said on Thursday that the idea China poses a threat to Greenland was “completely unfounded,” responding to reports that…
As Trump sows division, China says it’s the calm, dependable leader the world needs
World
January 21, 2026
As Trump sows division, China says it’s the calm, dependable leader the world needs
Beijing — As US President Donald Trump primed his arrival in Davos by sowing discord with allies – ramping up…
Man who assassinated former Japan leader Abe with homemade gun sentenced to life in prison
World
January 21, 2026
Man who assassinated former Japan leader Abe with homemade gun sentenced to life in prison
The man who killed Japan’s ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with a homemade gun was sentenced to life in prison on…
Japan prepares to restart Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant
World
January 20, 2026
Japan prepares to restart Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant
Fifteen years after the Fukushima disaster, Japan is preparing to restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant. When all seven of…
US–China friction intensifies following Maduro’s abduction
Features/Interviews
January 4, 2026
US–China friction intensifies following Maduro’s abduction
The abduction and arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has ignited a sharp political confrontation between Washington and Beijing. China…