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China-Japan row signals new era of ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy: Japan’s new prime minister, Takaichi Sanae, has triggered a diplomatic crisis with China by ...
asiatimes.com/2026/01/china-japan-row-signals-new-era-of-wolf-warrior-diplomacy/
China's J-20 upgrades to anchor networked air war over Taiwan - Asia Times: China's decision to upgrade the J-20 with advanced radar, engines and AI signals a ...
asiatimes.com/2026/01/chinas-j-20-upgrades-to-anchor-networked-air-war-over-taiwan/
Beijing tells Chinese firms to stop using US and Israeli cybersecurity software, sources say
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/beijing-tells-chinese-firms-to-stop-using-us-and-israeli-cybersecurity-software-sources-say
Iran protest sparks, China vs India and Russia’s real economy: It’s a new year, so I’ve decided to change how I name these roundup posts. I’m retiring the name ...
asiatimes.com/2026/01/iran-protest-sparks-china-vs-india-and-russias-real-economy/
Trump accused of lying about Chinese threat in Greenland as Denmark warns US invasion would end NATO
wionews.com/world/trump-china-threat-greenland-denmark-warns-us-invasion-nato-1768461967537
Key FactsTensions Rise Over Greenland's Strategic Future
8 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- President Trump highlighted Greenland's critical role in national security and questioned Denmark's ability to defend it.
- Denmark and Greenland firmly oppose selling the island and have increased military cooperation with NATO allies.
- A trilateral working group between the US, Denmark, and Greenland will soon address broad concerns about the island's governance and security.
- Greenlandic leaders emphasize unity with Denmark and reject any threats to their right to self-determination.
We choose the Greenland we know today – as part of the Kingdom of Denmark.— Jens-Frederik Nielsen, Prime Minister of Greenland, in an interview with the Greenland daily Sermitsiaq.
Trump’s Iran tariff threat risks reigniting US-China trade war: Donald Trump’s latest threat to impose 25% tariffs on countries trading with Iran carries ...
asiatimes.com/2026/01/trumps-iran-tariff-threat-risks-reigniting-us-china-trade-war/
Trump is making China – not America – great again, global survey suggests: Exclusive: US is less feared by its traditional adversaries, while its allies feel ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/14/global-survey-suggests-trump-is-making-china-not-america-great-again
Air China Puts Plans Forward to Raise $2.9bn in A-Shares: Air China has put forward its plans to raise up to $2.9 billion worth of shares in an application to ...
travelradar.aero/air-china-puts-plans-forward-to-raise-2-9bn-in-a-shares/
BBC Jan 14
US approves sale of Nvidia's advanced H200 chips to China: Nvidia has been caught in a tug-of-war between the US and China as the countries compete for AI ...
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg4erx1n04lo
Amid global conflicts and turbulence, China quietly managed to achieve two records in 2025: a historic trade surplus nearing $1.2 trillion ... Show more
China's economic wins: Largest-ever trade surplus of $1.2 trillion, consolidation of top automaker status
China's economic wins: Largest-ever trade surplus of $1.2 trillion, consolidation of top automaker status
Key FactsChina's Record Trade Surplus Defies US Tariffs
21 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- China achieved an unprecedented $1.2 trillion trade surplus in 2025 by expanding exports to emerging markets worldwide.
- Exports to the US declined by nearly 20%, while shipments to Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the EU increased significantly.
- Electric vehicles, lithium batteries, and solar products saw export growth of 27% year-over-year, highlighting key sector strength.
- The massive surplus heightens global trade tensions as countries express concern over the impact of cheap Chinese imports.
China 'forged ahead' despite facing a 'complex and challenging external environment.'— Wang Jun, deputy administrator of the customs bureau, said this during a press briefing.
Trump’s latest assault on Fed is a gift to China: TOKYO — Investors betting against a MAGA-fied Federal Reserve are rapidly getting used to disappointment ...
asiatimes.com/2026/01/trumps-latest-assault-on-fed-is-a-gift-to-china/
Key FactsTrump Stands by Fed Chair Amid Criminal Probe
6 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theglobeandmail.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theglobeandmail.com
- President Trump currently has no plans to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell despite a Justice Department criminal investigation.
- Powell's tenure as Fed chair expires in May, but he may remain on the Board of Governors until 2028.
- Trump is considering former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh or NEC Director Kevin Hassett as Powell’s replacement, ruling out Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
- Republicans, international officials, and former U.S. leaders criticize the probe as politicizing central bank independence.
A president should have something to say about Fed policy.— Donald Trump stated in an interview with Reuters regarding the president's role in monetary policy.
Japan and the Philippines sign a new defense pact as they face growing China aggression | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
asahi.com/ajw/articles/16286313
An undated viral video is serving as a masterclass in standing up against hate. While out in public, a woman was reportedly targeted with a racist slur by a ... Show more
Cambodia to keep up crackdown on scam centres after arrest of alleged mastermind: Cambodia's arrest of alleged scam centre kingpin Chen Zhi and his ...
asiaone.com/asia/cambodia-keep-crackdown-scam-centres-after-arrest-alleged-mastermind
Key FactsCambodia Intensifies Fight Against Cross-Border Scam Rings
21 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- The arrest and extradition of Chen Zhi represent a crucial advancement in combating transnational fraud operations in Southeast Asia.
- Chen, a Chinese-born billionaire, allegedly led one of the largest investment fraud schemes worldwide.
- Cambodia maintains strong cooperation with China, the U.S., and other countries to disrupt these illicit networks.
- Authorities highlight ongoing initiatives to expand actions against online scams and human trafficking linked to these crimes.
The fact that Chen Xi was arrested and extradited to China is just reflecting this firm commitment of Cambodia to combat the crime. And it's not the end of the combat.— Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn in a rare interview from Phnom Penh.
- BNN Bloomberg: Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, senior fellow at the Graduate School of Public & International Affairs at University of Ottawa, joins BNN Bloomberg.
bnnbloomberg.ca/video/shows/the-close/2026/01/14/is-more-trade-with-china-really-a-good-idea/
Amid China-Japan Spat, Both Countries Court South Korea: South Korea appears happy to engage in what some have called “shuttle diplomacy” between its quarreling ...
time.com/7345772/china-japan-south-korea-relations-export-controls-taiwan/
China’s millennials, Gen Z hit by job slump and heavy debt - UPI.com: A large share of China's younger adults, broadly born from the 1980s through 2000 ...
upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/01/14/china-younger-adults-facing-a-dual-squeeze-of-weak-job-prospects-and-heavy-personal-debt/8581768445245/
Trump’s trade war with China is a $1.8 trillion fail: A tsunami of Chinese exports to the rest of the world has blunted Donald Trump’s attack on the world’s ...
smh.com.au/business/the-economy/trump-s-trade-war-with-china-is-a-1-8-trillion-fail-20260115-p5nu9t.html
Hong Kong births fall to record low in 2025: Births in Hong Kong fell to a record low of 31,714 in 2025, down 14% from a year earlier ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/hong-kong-births-fall-record-low-2025-2026-01-15/
Key FactsCrane Collapse Kills 32 on Thailand High-Speed Train
11 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kuwaittimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kuwaittimes.com
- A crane fell onto a passenger train in Nakhon Ratchasima, causing a derailment that killed at least 32 people.
- Italian-Thai Development, the construction firm responsible for the site, pledged to compensate victims and cover medical expenses.
- The incident occurred on a high-speed rail project aiming to link Bangkok to Kunming by 2028 under China’s Belt and Road initiative.
- Thai authorities launched an investigation, ordered a construction halt, and stated all parties involved will face accountability.
Japanese scholar warns of Chinese anti-Taiwan messaging | Taiwan News | Jan. 14, 2026 20:46
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Taiwan says more US arms sales are in the pipeline: Vice Defence Minister Hsu Szu-chien said that four additional packages for Taiwan had yet to be formally ...
channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/taiwan-defence-us-arms-sale-pipeline-congress-5860681
In the news: P.M. visits China and President Xi, talks on agriculture and tariffs
thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/in-the-news-p-m-visits-china-and-president-xi-talks-on-agriculture-and-tariffs/article_e061ec3b-edb2-5dab-a5dc-5c752bea6556.html
China's trade balance at a record high in 2025 - | despite tariff dispute: Despite global conflicts and the trade dispute with the USA, China's foreign ...
zdfheute.de/politik/ausland/china-zollstreit-aussenhandel-rekordueberschuss-exporte-100.html
AfD: Petr Bystron had his trip to China paid for: AfD MEP Petr Bystron flew to Beijing at China's expense. The propaganda agency Xinhua paid for the flight and ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/innenpolitik/id_101080566/afd-petr-bystron-liess-sich-reise-nach-china-bezahlen.html
Key FactsCanada's Shift to Strengthen Ties with China
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: firstpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: firstpost.com
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting China for the first time in nearly a decade to bolster economic relations.
- The visit seeks to reduce Canada's reliance on the US market and double exports outside the US within the next decade.
- Carney will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and officials to revive strategic partnerships and ease trade irritants.
- This trip comes amid increased US tariffs and geopolitical challenges, alongside efforts to restore relations with India.
At a time of global trade disruption, Canada is focused on building a more competitive, sustainable and independent economy.— Mark Carney, Canadian Prime Minister, discussing Canada's economic strategy amidst strained US-Canada relations.
Japan-South Korea Leaders Meeting Focuses on Rare Earth Supply Chains, Cooperation Toward Regional Stability
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20260114-304028/
Trump imposes 25% tariff on some semiconductors, including Nvidia chips: The tariffs are part of a broader deal, one in which the U.S. government will reap ...
axios.com/2026/01/14/trump-tariff-nvidia-chips-china
defence-blog.com Jan 13
China confirms J-10CE achieves first combat victory: China’s State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense confirmed on Jan ...
defence-blog.com/china-confirms-j-10ce-achieves-first-combat-victory/
Key FactsDenmark and Greenland Reject US Control Threats
21 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Denmark and Greenland firmly oppose US claims and emphasize their unified status within the Kingdom of Denmark.
- The White House meeting aims to de-escalate the dispute and seek a diplomatic resolution to US security concerns.
- Greenlandic leaders have shifted focus from self-determination to strengthening ties with Denmark amid the crisis.
- President Trump dismisses Greenland's stance and considers military and financial measures to gain control.
We choose the Greenland we know today – as part of the Kingdom of Denmark.— Vivian Motzfeldt, Greenlandic minister, in a statement released by the Danish ambassador to the U.S. late on Tuesday.
EV tariffs could be Canada's bargaining chip in China, says trade lawyer: Mark Warner, principal of MAAW Law, talks about Canada's trade relations with China as ...
financialpost.com/commodities/energy/electric-vehicles/ev-tariffs-canadas-bargaining-chip-china
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China’s London super-embassy almost certain to get go-ahead next week: Approval shortly before Keir Starmer’s trip to Beijing would come despite widespread ...
theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jan/13/chinas-london-super-embassy-almost-certain-to-get-go-ahead-next-week
President Donald Trump said he is “not going to give up options” on Greenland, calling the territory critical to U.S. national security and arguing Denmark ... Show more
U.S. sets 25% tariff on some chip sales as part of Nvidia deal: The U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on imports of certain semiconductors, a key step allowing Nvidia ...
financialpost.com/news/u-s-sets-tariff-on-chip-sales
Memory crisis makes it possible: Sales figures for DDR3 motherboards are rising rapidly
pcgameshardware.de/Mainboard-Hardware-154107/News/DDR3-RAM-Verkaufszahlen-steigen-Speicherkrise-1490817/
Susan Delacourt: A hard ‘no’ or two awaits Mark Carney when he gets home from China
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China’s Global Security Initiative in South Asia: South Asia’s strategic location, fragmented politics, and regional rivalries make it an ideal testing ground ...
thediplomat.com/2026/01/chinas-global-security-initiative-in-south-asia/
Taipei MRT posts plaque to honor man who fought knife attacker | Taiwan News | Jan. 14, 2026 12:42
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/6282445
AI changing the face, surging the profits of crypto scams: In 2025, cryptocurrency scams received at least US$14 billion on-chain, a significant increase from ...
asiatimes.com/2026/01/ai-changing-the-face-surging-the-profits-of-crypto-scams/
Xi stresses the need to win the fight against corruption in China: BEIJING — President Xi Jinping on Monday (Jan 12) said China's anti-corruption fight was ...
asiaone.com/china/xi-stresses-need-win-fight-against-corruption-china
Greenland live: Denmark says 'fundamental disagreement' remains after US talks: President Donald Trump reiterated his demand for control of Greenland ahead of ...
reuters.com/world/greenland-talks-live-trump-says-us-needs-danish-territory-2026-01-14/
China’s Antelope Reef dredge deepens South China Sea tensions: China's renewed construction at a little-known reef in the South China Sea is sharpening a ...
asiatimes.com/2026/01/chinas-antelope-reef-dredge-deepens-south-china-sea-tensions/
Key FactsIran Withdraws from Multinational Naval Drills Amid Tensions
2 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
- Iran chose not to participate in the joint naval exercise Will for Peace 2026 despite deploying three warships to False Bay.
- The BRICS+ exercise, involving ten countries, sees limited engagement with mostly shore activities completed so far.
- South Africa reportedly urged Iran’s withdrawal to avoid US diplomatic friction amid Iran’s domestic unrest and upcoming US trade talks on Agoa.
- Officials confirmed the decision for Iran’s pullout preceded both the protests in Iran and the US congressional discussions on Agoa renewal.
Trump’s Trade War Spectacularly Flops as Key Target Surges to Record High: New data shows just how little damage Trump did to his proclaimed top target.
thedailybeast.com/trumps-trade-war-spectacularly-flops-as-key-target-of-china-surges-to-record-high/
US shipbuilding a ‘mess,’ Trump’s Golden Fleet is the answer, says top aide: US Navy Secretary John Phelan called America’s shipbuilding a costly ...
wionews.com/world/us-shipbuilding-a-mess-trump-s-golden-fleet-is-the-answer-says-top-aide-1768462582938
Justice Department accuses judge of abusing power in questioning prosecutor's authority
apnews.com/article/trump-lindsey-halligan-judge-73666a58a79a856c375ac194255a9a48
Supporters of Irish-language punk-rap group Kneecap gathered outside London’s Royal Court as UK prosecutors sought to revive a terrorism-support charge against ... Show more
- BNN Bloomberg: Colin Robertson, fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss Prime Minister Carney's visit to China.
bnnbloomberg.ca/video/shows/trading-day/2026/01/13/when-you-deal-with-the-chinese-you-deal-on-the-basis-of-reciprocity-robertson/
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung played drums together after their summit talks on January 13, 2025 ... Show more
Canada's Carney lands in Beijing as China urges removing tariffs: Prime Minister Mark Carney landed in Beijing on Wednesday for the first state visit from a ...
financialpost.com/news/carney-lands-in-beijing-china
K-pop drum duet caps off Japan and South Korea's diplomatic meeting: Leaders of the two East Asian nations played drums to hits from BTS and KPop Demon Hunters.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0lx49z8ly6o
defence-blog.com Jan 13
Thailand signs new deal for additional Chinese armored vehicles: The Royal Thai Army has signed a follow-on contract with China North Industries Group ...
defence-blog.com/thailand-signs-new-deal-for-additional-chinese-armored-vehicles/
China’s activity in Shaksgam Valley ‘illegal and cannot be tolerated’: Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta
indianexpress.com/article/india/shaksgam-valley-china-activity-illegal-ladakh-kavinder-gupta-10471685/
Canada and China near deal to drop EV tariffs as Trump pushes allies away: As a potential reversal of a significant policy implemented just over a year ago ...
electrek.co/2026/01/13/canada-china-near-deal-drop-ev-tariffs-trump-pushes-allies-away/
The monstrous side of Labubu: How 16-year-olds are being exploited in China's doll-making factory
firstpost.com/explainers/monstrous-side-of-labubu-16-year-olds-being-exploited-in-china-13968679.html
"Are you dead?" - | Bizarre app storms China's charts: An app reports daily at the touch of a button whether users are still alive - | and is becoming a hit ...
wiwo.de/unternehmen/it/bist-du-tot-kuriose-app-erstuermt-chinas-charts/100191433.html
Japanese PM Takaichi, South Korean President Lee Play Drums in Nara; Joint Session was Arranged as Surprise Treat by Amateur Percussionist Takaichi
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20260114-303985/
Washington’s Path to Displacing Rivals in Post-Maduro Venezuela: With Maduro removed, the U.S. faces the difficult task of limiting the influence of China ...
americasquarterly.org/article/washingtons-path-to-displacing-rivals-in-post-maduro-venezuela/
