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China targets 14 European entities as Russia sanctions trigger new EU trade confrontation
EU sanctions on Chinese suppliers have triggered immediate retaliation. European defence firms now face a new test of their dependence on Chinese inputs.
July 24, 2026
Why Trump’s China election claim reversal could weaken his voter security push
Trump’s China election claim reversal could complicate his SAVE America Act push, U.S.-China talks and voter security messaging.
July 21, 2026
US-China tensions rise as Donald Trump revives election interference allegations
Washington wants a China summit, but Donald Trump has revived disputed election claims. The fragile trade truce now faces a domestic political test.
July 17, 2026
Kim Jong Un meets Wang Huning as China rebuilds influence over North Korea
North Korea is closer to Russia, but China is moving to reclaim influence. Wang Huning’s Pyongyang visit turns the June summit into a wider reset.
July 17, 2026
Why China’s ethnic unity law could deepen fears over minority assimilation
China’s ethnic unity law raises fears over minority assimilation, Mandarin education, overseas enforcement and Xi Jinping’s control agenda.
July 1, 2026
Beijing plane crash explained: What happened at CITIC Tower and what remains unknown?
A small plane struck Beijing’s CITIC Tower, damaging China Zun and triggering evacuations as questions grow over casualties, cause and airspace security.
June 26, 2026
China says new ethnic unity law can target people overseas as July 1 enforcement nears
China says its ethnic unity law can reach people overseas. The July 1 launch raises new questions over Taiwan, minority rights and global jurisdiction.
June 24, 2026
Taiwan launches intelligence portal for Chinese nationals as cross-strait spy war goes digital
Taiwan is taking the spy war online. A new portal for Chinese nationals turns cross-strait rivalry into a digital intelligence contest.
June 14, 2026
China’s fuel price cut exposes the demand weakness beneath the global oil shock
China is cutting fuel prices while oil supply risks persist. The real story is weaker demand, refinery pain and electric vehicle disruption.
June 5, 2026
EU says China trade relationship is unsustainable as Brussels prepares tougher policy response
Europe needs China, but not at any cost. Brussels now says the trade relationship is unsustainable before decisive June talks.
May 30, 2026