China

Trump warns Britain on China business ventures, as Starmer calls for closer relationship

In three-hour talks with President Xi Jinping on Thursday, the British leader called for a "more sophisticated relationship" with improved market access, lower tariffs and investment deals.

BRITAIN'S PRIME Minister Keir Starmer shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping, ahead of a bilateral meeting in Beijing, China, January 29, 2026.
Two Taiwan made Kuang Hua VI class missile boats attend the Ministry National of Defense exercise outside the Zuoying navy harbor on January 31, 2024.

RISK Initiative: Taiwan's bold step to safeguard undersea cables - opinion

Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia attends the second plenary session of the National People's Congress (NPC), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 8, 2025.

Purges, investigations in China’s PLA: Is Xi preparing for war or weakening the army? - opinion

Tianjin's stunning riverfront is a mix of Austro-Hungarian, French, British and other colonial architectural styles.

Jews of China special: Tianjin (part two)


WATCH: Vance: US power stops Russia, China from invading Greenland, not Denmark

"Our entire missile defense system could be destabilized if you don't control the Arctic," the vice president told Newsmax's Carl Higbie on Thursday.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks at Royalston Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 22, 2026.

WATCH: Trump: Watching Iran closely, we have a massive armada heading in that direction

Trump added that he threatened Iran with US airstrikes if the Islamic Republic's regime carried out hangings of protesters and political dissidents as planned, and Tehran backed down as a result.

US President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media aboard Air Force One, January 11, 2026; illustrative.

China massed fishing fleets in East China Sea in apparent Taiwan blockade test

Ship-tracking data shows that by January 11, about 1,400 Chinese fishing vessels had gathered into a tightly organized rectangular formation stretching roughly 200 miles.

A Taiwan Coast Guard vessel travels near a China Coast Guard vessel as China conducts military drills around Taiwan, in this handout image provided December 30, 2025.

CEOs cautious on revenue growth despite steady confidence in global economy - poll

Confidence in revenue growth has dropped to its lowest level in a decade. Only 30% of CEOs said they were confident their organizations would increase revenues in the coming year.

 US economy

China joins world countries invited to join Trump's Board of Peace

China has been invited to join US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts.

An employee at a business centre watches the Chinese national flag being raised, in Beijing, China August 26, 2025.

Israel, US sign joint statement on AI a month after Israel joins Pax Silica initiative

“Today's statement is further proof...Israel is an indispensable asset for America and its National Security interests,” Foreign Minister Sa'ar said.

Brig.-Gen. (Res.) Erez Eskel, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee at signing of joint AI statement

Tehran doubles down on repression, believing US reluctance will delay new strikes - analysis

Iran's foreign minister claimed that “terrorist elements from the outside” were seeking to drag the US into a conflict.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, September 9, 2025.

Israeli psychic appoints Trump president of his private island to solve global fight over Greenland

Israeli psychic Uri Geller appointed US President Trump as the president of his island, claiming that US presence in Lamb could prevent a war with China and Russia, and holds the "key to peace."

US President Donald Trump (L), Israeli psychic Uri Geller over a background of Greenland.

From Caracas to Jerusalem: A strategic lesson for Israel post-US action in Venezuela- opinion

China’s extensive financial and energy ties with Caracas – built over decades through loans, oil deals, and infrastructure agreements – are now jeopardized

Chess made from USA and China flags on a map of Venezuela

Beijing tells Chinese firms to stop using US, Israeli cybersecurity software, sources say

Reuters was not able to establish how many Chinese companies received the notice, which the sources said was issued in recent days.

China password protection. Internet protection concept.