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Maduro’s capture is a blow to China. But on Chinese social media it’s being hailed as a blueprint for Taiwan
World
January 6, 2026
Maduro’s capture is a blow to China. But on Chinese social media it’s being hailed as a blueprint for Taiwan
As US special forces were in the final stages of planning a daring nighttime operation into the heart of the…
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…
China’s robot sports craze could eventually put humanoids in homes
Technology
January 4, 2026
China’s robot sports craze could eventually put humanoids in homes
On the outskirts of Beijing, young Chinese entrepreneur Cheng Hao sits on an indoor soccer pitch – but this turf…
China announces war games around Taiwan after hitting out at major US arms deal
World
December 29, 2025
China announces war games around Taiwan after hitting out at major US arms deal
China’s military announced Monday it was mobilizing army, navy, air and rocket units around Taiwan for “major military drills” aimed…
Tourism ministry launches major promotional caravan in Beijing, Shanghai to boost tourist flows
Egypt
December 27, 2025
Tourism ministry launches major promotional caravan in Beijing, Shanghai to boost tourist flows
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, represented by the Egyptian General Authority for Tourism Promotion, organized a major tourist caravan…
China has condemned Trump’s Venezuela blockade. But it may also see some upsides to a new era of gunboat diplomacy
World
December 24, 2025
China has condemned Trump’s Venezuela blockade. But it may also see some upsides to a new era of gunboat diplomacy
Beijing — China has ample reason to oppose the ramp-up of American military pressure on Venezuela and the recent US…
From AI to Venezuela: Why 2026 is a hinge year for global power
World
December 24, 2025
From AI to Venezuela: Why 2026 is a hinge year for global power
One year ago this week, Joe Biden was president. I was in Doha, Qatar, negotiating with Israel and Hamas to…
TikTok has signed the deal to spin off its US entity with American investor group
Technology
December 21, 2025
TikTok has signed the deal to spin off its US entity with American investor group
New York CNN — TikTok has signed the deal backed by President Donald Trump to spin off its US assets…
Rockets, howitzers and suicide drones: US and Taiwan announce one of their biggest-ever arms deals
World
December 18, 2025
Rockets, howitzers and suicide drones: US and Taiwan announce one of their biggest-ever arms deals
Taipei, Taiwan — The United States and Taiwan have announced an $11.1 billion arms package that if completed would be…
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson in exclusive interview hails Egypt’s efforts in Gaza
Features/Interviews
December 17, 2025
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson in exclusive interview hails Egypt’s efforts in Gaza
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced that her country fully supports Egypt in its reconstruction efforts in the Gaza…