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China's first batch of 2026 fuel export quotas is set to remain unchanged from the previous year, according to Reuters sources. The move signals policy stability but leaves Asian energy markets guessing.

As the US's commitment to defending Taiwan appears to waver, China's military activity has become a critical barometer. Observers analyze five years of PLA movements to decode Beijing's intentions for reunification.

The Trump administration's recall of nearly 30 career ambassadors has prompted a stark warning from Democrats, who claim the move leaves over 100 posts vacant and creates a diplomatic vacuum for China and Russia to exploit.

An analysis of how China's 'panda diplomacy' reflects shifting relations with Japan and France. The movement of these animals is more than goodwill; it's a tool in Xi Jinping's foreign policy.

Brazil is preparing to waive visa requirements for Chinese tourists and business travelers, with an announcement expected in early 2026. The move aims to deepen ties with its largest trading partner, China.

Former Trump adviser Robert O'Brien calls South Korea's probe into Coupang's 33.7M user data leak an "aggressive targeting," sparking fears of a US-Korea trade dispute.

The US, China, and Russia have clashed at the United Nations over Washington's seizure of Venezuelan oil tankers, with Beijing accusing the US of violating international law.

A rare report on Chinese state TV shows the PLA conducting wargame simulations of battles in the Gulf of Mexico, near Cuba and Mexico, signaling a potential expansion of its global military ambitions.

Despite a grim year for climate news in 2025, there are bright spots. China has flattened emissions while growing its economy, grid battery deployment is surging, and the AI boom is driving clean energy investment.

Xi Jinping's historical comments on Okinawa (Ryukyu) are escalating geopolitical tensions. An analysis of how China's sovereignty claims challenge the U.S.-Japan alliance and America's Pacific strategy.

China's central bank is expanding the digital yuan's reach, launching a cross-border payment pilot with Singapore. The move aims to challenge the US dollar's dominance and internationalize the yuan.

China's Air Force commander, Chang Dingqiu, and political commissar, Guo Puxiao, missed a key event led by Xi Jinping, fueling speculation that the military's anti-corruption purge is expanding.