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House Speaker Johnson Warns of Chinese, Russian Security Threats in UK Parliament Address
Johnson said that the West faces ‘increasingly sophisticated forms of subversion and espionage’ from hostile powers.
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Greenland ‘Essential’ to US Golden Dome Missile Defense, Bessent Says
‘The president is worried that if there were an incursion into Greenland, the U.S. would be called upon to defend Greenland,’ the Treasury secretary said.
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Beijing Exploits Economic Pact to Penetrate Ottawa, Split US–Canada, Analysts Say
Trade deal benefits remain politically contingent and could vanish instantly if diplomatic tensions resurface, experts warn.
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Russia Says It Could Resume Power Supplies to China Depending on Terms Agreed
The timing of the suspension of power supply is a bit unusual, reflecting the current complex dynamics of international politics, analysts said.
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Falun Gong Practitioner Spat at in Australia Amid CCP Hate Campaign
‘I feel a deep sadness for people who have been misled by lies and deceit,’ said Falun Gong practitioner Maryann Leatham.
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Chinese Regime Quietly Raises Internal Alert Over Iran, Source Reveals
Sources say Beijing has stepped up internal security planning and evacuation contingencies as tensions rise in Iran, even as it plays down risks publicly.
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Canada Slashes Tariffs on Chinese EVs in Break With US
Prime Minister Carney announced the measure after a trip to China.
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As Iran Protests Grow, US Works to Isolate Regime and Pressure 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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Crane Falls on Train in Thailand During China-Backed Railway Project, Killing at Least 32
A construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train, causing a fiery derailment Wednesday that killed at least 30 people and injured scores in Thailand.
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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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House Speaker Johnson Warns of Chinese, Russian Security Threats in UK Parliament Address
Johnson said that the West faces ‘increasingly sophisticated forms of subversion and espionage’ from hostile powers.
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Greenland ‘Essential’ to US Golden Dome Missile Defense, Bessent Says
‘The president is worried that if there were an incursion into Greenland, the U.S. would be called upon to defend Greenland,’ the Treasury secretary said.
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Beijing Exploits Economic Pact to Penetrate Ottawa, Split US–Canada, Analysts Say
Trade deal benefits remain politically contingent and could vanish instantly if diplomatic tensions resurface, experts warn.
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Russia Says It Could Resume Power Supplies to China Depending on Terms Agreed
The timing of the suspension of power supply is a bit unusual, reflecting the current complex dynamics of international politics, analysts said.
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Falun Gong Practitioner Spat at in Australia Amid CCP Hate Campaign
‘I feel a deep sadness for people who have been misled by lies and deceit,’ said Falun Gong practitioner Maryann Leatham.
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Chinese Regime Quietly Raises Internal Alert Over Iran, Source Reveals
Sources say Beijing has stepped up internal security planning and evacuation contingencies as tensions rise in Iran, even as it plays down risks publicly.
|
Canada Slashes Tariffs on Chinese EVs in Break With US
Prime Minister Carney announced the measure after a trip to China.
|
As Iran Protests Grow, US Works to Isolate Regime and Pressure China
Mass protests and reported killings in Iran coincide with sweeping U.S. tariffs designed to isolate Tehran and pressure its main backer, Beijing.
|
Crane Falls on Train in Thailand During China-Backed Railway Project, Killing at Least 32
A construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train, causing a fiery derailment Wednesday that killed at least 30 people and injured scores in Thailand.
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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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