China has banned exports of some rare earth elements and other items to Japan that could be used for military purposes, straining already tense relations between the two countries following the …
Maduro’s capture is a blow to China. But on Chinese social media it’s being hailed as a blueprint for Taiwan
The seizing of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro removes one of China’s staunchest partners in Latin America, raising questions over its political and economic influence in the region.
China bans military exports to Japan amid Taiwan tension
Chinese officials banned exports of some rare earth minerals and goods that might have military use following comments by Japan’s prime minister.
In China, a Debate About Political Power Ignites After Maduro’s Capture
Some saw what happened in Venezuela as a playbook for seizing Taiwan, while others warned about ideological rigidity.
Nepal reaffirms ‘One China principle’: Calls Taiwan ‘inalienable part’ of Chinese territory
Kathmandu: Nepal has joined a growing chorus of South Asian nations in formally reaffirming its commitment to the “One China” principle, a move that aligns Kathmandu with neighbours Pakistan, Sri …
Taiwan is getting plenty of missiles and drones from the US. A top business leader says the arsenal is out of balance.
Recent US weapons packages to Taiwan have largely been asymmetric capabilities, but Taiwan needs more advanced systems as well, an official said.
China condemns Maduro capture but some see it as a chance to assert its global position
Experts say Beijing may see the U.S. seizing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro not as a license to move on Taiwan, so much as a chance to undermine U.S. global leadership.
What US Capture of Maduro Means for China’s Designs on Taiwan
The United States’ abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the early hours of Saturday went viral on Chinese social media, where netizens speculated Chinese …
US strike on Venezuela to embolden China’s territorial claims, Taiwan attack unlikely, analysts say
The U.S. attack on Venezuela will embolden China to strengthen its territorial claims over areas such as Taiwan and parts of the South China Sea but will not hasten any potential invasion of Taiwan, …
China social media hails US Maduro move as a Taiwan template
President Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro sparked widespread discussion on Chinese social media, with many users saying the operation offered a template for how Beijing …