The White House has declined to fully deny reports that senior officials in Washington have pressed the interim Venezuelan government to reduce its political and economic ties with rivals such as China, Russia, Iran and Cuba in exchange for deeper cooperation on oil
Chinese technology firm ByteDance is strengthening its presence in southern China with plans to establish a second headquarters in Shenzhen dedicated primarily to operations linked to its short video platform Douyin. The move signals the company’s growing commitment to the city as a
Beijing’s regulatory frameworks seek to balance innovation, control, and international influence. The Governance Challenge Artificial intelligence is one of the defining technologies of the 21st century. While the U.S. leads in innovation and Europe emphasizes ethics, China is positioning itself as a regulator
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged South Korea to make what he described as the correct strategic choices, emphasising that both countries share responsibility for maintaining peace and stability in the region. His remarks came during talks with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung
China’s investors are reassessing their exposure across Latin America after US President Donald Trump announced Washington’s intention to take temporary control of Venezuela, a move that has sent shockwaves through diplomatic, financial and corporate circles. For Beijing, the episode signals a potentially more
A reported US decapitation style strike targeting Venezuela’s leadership has triggered unease in Taiwan, where security analysts and commentators are debating whether such an operation could influence future military thinking in Beijing. While Taiwan’s government has publicly downplayed the likelihood of a similar
Concerns are mounting among international analysts that any direct military action by the United States against Venezuela would carry consequences far beyond Latin America, potentially weakening the authority of the United Nations and accelerating a dangerous global arms race. The warnings come amid
China has spent nearly two decades building a deep economic and strategic presence in Venezuela, a country rich in oil but battered by years of economic collapse, sanctions and political instability. As international pressure on President Nicolás Maduro intensifies and questions grow about
Smoke from charcoal grills and the scent of cumin and chilli fill the air at a bustling shopping complex in Kuala Lumpur, where crowds gather to sample dishes rarely seen outside China’s Muslim regions. Hand pulled noodles, lamb skewers and slow cooked beef
In his annual New Year’s address, Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the nation to intensify efforts to strengthen economic growth and accelerate technological progress, framing the coming years as decisive for China’s long term development and global standing. Speaking in a nationally
