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The great slowdown: Germany at a standstill as ‘China shock’ hits
As Europe’s biggest economy is pummelled by structural problems and external threats, rocky China ties are compounding the dreary picture.
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South China Sea
China sends seasoned ‘America hand’ to serve as top envoy to Philippines
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US-China relations
US public backs active role in global affairs, including Taiwan defence: poll
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China-North Korea relations
Is China changing tack and accepting North Korea as a nuclear-armed state?
In a break with the recent past, Beijing makes no mention of ‘denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula’ in a white paper.
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North Korea rolls out an intercontinental ballistic missile during a military parade in Pyongyang on October 10. Photo: Korean Central News Agency
US-China relations
Trump recasts US allies as tools to counter China in security playbook: analysts
Plan urges wealthier partners to boost defence roles, align export controls and shoulder more regional responsibility.
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US-China relations
Why China may be better placed than US in tussle for rare earths
While Beijing has long engaged with resource-rich nations, Trump’s Washington is seen as more ‘aggressive’ and reactive.
6 Dec 2025 - 6:51AM
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China-Latin America relations
Trump’s national security blueprint aims to combat China’s rise in Latin America
Framework pledges to stop competitors from threatening the stability and political alignment of neighbouring countries in the region.
6 Dec 2025 - 7:37AM
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US President Donald Trump unveiled a new national security blueprint on Friday, prioritising US dominance in the Western Hemisphere. Photo: EPA
US-China relations
US confirms Chinese boy Yuanxin, 6, is in federal custody. But where is he?
Separated from his father during an ICE check-in, the 6-year-old never appeared in federal detainee records, leaving advocates searching.
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China-Japan relations
Major Chinese airlines extend full refund offers for Japan flights by 3 months
Largest state-owned carriers including China Southern and Air China continue free refunds or itinerary changes amid diplomatic row.
5 Dec 2025 - 10:45PM
China-France relations
France poised to get 2 giant pandas in 2027 after Macron’s visit to China
New decade-long loan agreement involving the soft-power ambassadors struck as countries’ leaders seek to boost Sino-French exchanges.
5 Dec 2025 - 9:39PM
China-Australia relations
Australia on high alert as PLA Navy fleet in Philippine Sea sails south
Type 075 amphibious attack ship triggers concern in Canberra after Chinese navy’s unprecedented circumnavigation of Australia this year.
5 Dec 2025 - 8:12PM
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The Hainan is China’s first 40,000-tonne landing helicopter dock and was commissioned in 2021. It has been leading a naval fleet in the Philippine Sea this week, triggering a response from Australia. Photo: Eugene Lee
China-France relations
China and France agree to work together on nuclear issues as Macron visit ends
The two sides express support for non-proliferation and efforts to bring about peace in Ukraine and Gaza.
5 Dec 2025 - 10:06PM
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China-South Korea relations
‘China (Taiwan)’ on South Korea tourist arrival card prompts protest from Taipei
Move from Seoul comes as Beijing and Tokyo are locked in a diplomatic spat over the Japanese leader’s comments on a Taiwan contingency.
5 Dec 2025 - 6:49PM
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US-China relations
Deterring Taiwan conflict a ‘priority’: US national security report
While Indo-Pacific features prominently in the document, the western hemisphere and domestic security are top White House concerns.
5 Dec 2025 - 7:30PM
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China-Japan relations
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Why Beijing thinks Japan PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks challenge post-war order
In the continuing China-Japan tensions over remarks by Sanae Takaichi, agreements made at the end of World War II matter.
5 Dec 2025 - 7:26PM
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The Japanese delegation signs the Treaty of San Francisco in 1951, a document that is not recognised by Beijing. Photo: Handout
China-Latin America relations
China says it is working ‘with all parties’ to prevent escalation in Venezuela
Beijing’s outreach comes amid a US naval build-up and a rare phone call between Trump and Maduro.
5 Dec 2025 - 5:12AM
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China-UK relations
Despite Starmer’s ‘China threat’ rhetoric, Britain seeks tighter Beijing ties
Dispute around new Chinese embassy will be key test of London’s ability to bring bilateral relations out of ‘Ice Age’, according to analysts.
5 Dec 2025 - 1:28AM
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China-Japan relations
Beijing ‘absolutely does not accept’ Takaichi’s apparent Taiwan climbdown
Takaichi ‘still prevaricating’ by citing 1972 joint communique, Beijing says, urges that she retract wrong remarks ‘accurately and fully’.
5 Dec 2025 - 2:55AM
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments in November about a Taiwan contingency have triggered a diplomatic crisis with Beijing. Photo: EPA
China-France relations
China and France should ‘understand and support each other’, Xi tells Macron
The pair meet in Beijing for ‘candid and fruitful’ talks followed by the signing of 12 deals covering everything from nuclear power to pandas.
4 Dec 2025 - 8:15PM
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China-EU relations
Most Europeans want to keep same distance between US and China, poll finds
Some 55 per cent of those surveyed would rather not align with either superpower, while 48 per cent saw Trump as ‘a foe of Europe’.
4 Dec 2025 - 11:00AM
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China-India relations
Why China-India border thaw faces fresh test from 17th century Dalai Lama
India is hosting the first international conference of the sixth Dalai Lama at his birthplace in disputed Himalayan area.
4 Dec 2025 - 6:08PM
US-China trade war
USMCA urged to form joint mechanism to address China’s national security threats
US, Mexico and Canada encouraged at US trade hearing to oversee ‘pragmatic and specific plan’ to strengthen economic rules against China.
4 Dec 2025 - 7:42AM
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Shipping containers with flags of Mexico and China. The USMCA has been encouraged to adopt stronger economic security rules with China. Illustration: Shutterstock
US-China relations
Bessent calls Beijing an ‘ally’ after Trump signs bill on ties with Taiwan
US Treasury Secretary tries to ease further tension after Trump signs act aimed at regularly reviewing and updating guidelines with Taiwan.
4 Dec 2025 - 10:40PM
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South China Sea
China ramps up surveillance equipment at Spratly Islands bases: US think tank
Satellites detect new radars and electronic warfare gear at South China Sea outposts, CSIS says.
3 Dec 2025 - 8:00PM
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China-Japan relations
Japan’s Sanae Takaichi moves to ease weeks of tensions with China over the Taiwan Strait
Tokyo’s position on the island is unchanged, the Japanese prime minister says in an apparent climbdown.
3 Dec 2025 - 9:20PM
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