China has moved to consolidate its influence in Latin America by strengthening political and economic ties with Cuba and Uruguay, while adopting a markedly firmer stance toward Panama amid a growing dispute over strategic infrastructure. The contrasting approaches underline Beijing’s efforts to secure
Chinese artist and dissident Ai Weiwei has challenged the West’s moral authority to criticise Beijing on human rights, arguing that Western governments no longer hold a credible position to lecture China on freedom and civil liberties. Speaking in London as Britain’s prime minister
Britain and China have signaled a reset in relations after high level talks in Beijing, as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for a more pragmatic and sophisticated relationship with the world’s second largest economy. The visit marked the first by a British
China has issued a pointed warning over Australia’s plans to regain control of the Port of Darwin, signaling that Beijing views the issue as a test case for how Chinese overseas investments are treated amid rising geopolitical scrutiny. The statement follows renewed commitments
China moved to distance itself from rising tensions over Greenland while warning Europe against excessive reliance on the United States, as geopolitical uncertainty surrounding the Arctic island continues to unsettle transatlantic relations. Beijing rejected speculation that it seeks to exploit the situation or
The British government has approved China’s long delayed plan to build a large new embassy complex in London, removing a sensitive diplomatic obstacle that had complicated efforts to stabilise bilateral relations. The decision clears the way for renewed high level engagement at a
Canada and China have moved to reset strained economic ties through a trade arrangement that sharply reduces tariffs on electric vehicles and key agricultural exports, marking one of the most significant shifts in bilateral relations in nearly a decade. The agreement lowers barriers
Europe’s most serious security challenge comes not from Russia but from its own internal divisions and misjudgements, according to Cui Tiankai, one of China’s most senior and experienced diplomats. Cui argued that European leaders have incorrectly identified Moscow as their primary threat, while
China’s foreign minister has opened his annual New Year tour of Africa with a high profile appeal to uphold a global order rooted in respect for international law, sovereignty and territorial integrity. The visit comes as Beijing and the African Union jointly expressed
The arms race on the Korean peninsula is accelerating, raising questions about how China will respond in 2026 as military tensions between North and South Korea continue to harden. With weapons development advancing on both sides and diplomatic channels strained, regional actors increasingly
