CHINA RELATIONS

Apr 07 2026POLITICS

Taiwan’s New Mission to China: A Calm Visit Amid Rising Tensions

Cheng Li‑wun, the head of Taiwan’s biggest opposition party, set out for China on Tuesday, claiming her trip is a peace‑building mission. Her stay will last until Sunday and she might sit down with President Xi Jinping. The visit comes as Beijing has stepped up its military drills and political pres

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Apr 04 2026BUSINESS

A Debt Deal with China Could Help Ethiopia Breathe Again

Ethiopia just made a deal with China to ease its debt problems – but the road ahead is still rocky. The country’s finance ministry confirmed that both sides have agreed on a way forward, sticking to the G20’s debt relief plan. This matters because Ethiopia is under pressure not just from China but a

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Mar 19 2026OPINION

China’s Oil Grip and the New Face of U. S. Strategy

The fight with Iran has gone beyond missiles and bombs, turning into a battle of words and data that reaches every screen. In the first weeks, Washington imagined a quick win, but now it faces an opponent that will not back down easily. The real war is happening in the flow of information, whe

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Trip Postponed as U. S. , China Tangle Over Hormuz and Iran

The United States has pushed back a planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, citing concerns over the ongoing conflict in Iran and the need to address a stalled passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This move shows that Washington may have overestimated its influence in a region where Chin

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Feb 16 2026POLITICS

Taiwan's President Focuses on Defense in New Year Speech

Taiwan's leader, Lai Ching-te, recently shared his Lunar New Year message. He emphasized the importance of boosting the island's defenses. This comes at a time when tensions with China are high. China sees Taiwan as part of its territory. Lai's message was recorded at a key military radar station.

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

A Tale of Two Speeches: Rubio Shines, Ocasio-Cortez Struggles

In Munich, two American politicians took the stage, but only one left a lasting impression. Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, delivered a powerful speech that resonated with European leaders. He spoke about the importance of a strong Europe and the shared destiny of the United States and Europe.

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Feb 14 2026POLITICS

Tech Security Measures Put on Hold Ahead of U. S. -China Talks

Democrats are not happy. They think the Trump administration is playing a dangerous game. The administration has decided to put some tech security measures on hold. These measures were supposed to protect the U. S. from Chinese tech threats. The decision comes just before a big meeting between Trump

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Jan 25 2026POLITICS

Trade Tensions: Trump Threatens Canada Over China Deal

President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Canada, threatening to impose a 100% tariff on Canadian imports if the country proceeds with its trade agreement with China. This move comes as Trump's relationship with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney continues to deteriorate. Trump's threat

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Jan 23 2026BUSINESS

UK's Big Wigs Head to China for a Chat

Big news! The UK is sending some of its top officials to China. Rachel Reeves, the finance minister, and Peter Kyle, the business secretary, will join Prime Minister Keir Starmer on this trip. It's the first time a British PM has visited China since 2018. Why the big deal? Well, the UK wants to str

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Jan 22 2026TECHNOLOGY

TikTok's Big Change: What's Happening in the U. S. ?

TikTok, the popular video-sharing app owned by China's ByteDance, has been in hot water with the U. S. government for a while. The main worry? User data might be at risk. Recently, a big deal was struck. A group of American investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX, will now control a big ch

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