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Beijing accuses Taiwan of giving away chip companies like TSMC as ‘souvenirs’

Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office alleged, without evidence, that Taiwanese were worried TSMC could turn into the “United States Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.”

Fortune

Taiwan condemns China for conducting shooting drills off its coast

Taiwan has condemned China’s military exercises after Beijing designated an area to conduct shooting drills off the self-governed island’s southwest coast

The Independent UK

Trump’s ‘America First Investment Policy’ could threaten hundreds of Chinese companies listed in the U.S.

On Friday, the Trump administration unveiled its “America First Investment Policy,” a series of measures meant to constrain China’s tech sector.

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Why China’s controversial navy drills have triggered a row with Australia and New Zealand

Beijing’s unexpected exercises disrupted flights and fuelled regional security debates

The Independent UK

Taiwan is investigating a Chinese-crewed ship believed to have severed an undersea cable

Taiwanese authorities are investigating a Chinese-crewed ship suspected of severing an undersea communications cable in the latest such incident adding to tensions between Taipei and Beijing

The Independent UK

How Elon Musk’s deep ties to – and admiration for – China could complicate Trump’s Beijing policy

Elon Musk holds an outsized influence in the new Trump administration.

The Conversation

Australia’s best response to China’s live-fire provocation? Don’t be provoked

Faced with economic or military coercion, the best strategy is not to be aggressive or obstreperous but quietly implacable

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Australia Says China Has Not Explained Naval Live-fire Warning

Australia said Saturday it has not received a satisfactory explanation from Beijing after Chinese warships off its east coast broadcast a "disconcerting" live-fire warning that forced commercial flights to change course.

International Business Times

US, China Economic Leaders Raise 'Serious Concerns' In First Call

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and his Chinese counterpart He Lifeng raised mutual concerns on trade and economic issues in their introductory call Friday, as tensions between the world's two biggest economies simmer under President Donald Trump's second term.

International Business Times

China: Xi Jinping has learned from Trump’s first trade war and is ready to fight back

The start of 2025 has been good for China and its reputation as a high-tech innovator. The unveiling of the Chinese-made artificial intelligence (AI) tool, DeepSeek, caused consternation on the US stock exchange and from potential competitors in Silicon Valley.

The Conversation

Airlines warned to stay away as Chinese navy holds live-fire drills in Tasman Sea off Australia

Pilots advised to avoid airspace between Australia and New Zealand

The Independent UK

China says Philippines ‘illegally’ flew planes over South China Sea islands

The incident marks the second confrontation this week between Manila and Beijing over disputed South China Sea islands.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan holds its breath as Trump turns on Ukraine and upends US foreign policy

The mood in Taipei is one of wariness as the new US president takes a blowtorch to diplomatic norms and assurances

The Guardian - AU

Hong Kong's Oldest Pro-democracy Party Prepares To Shut Down

A 30-year-old Hong Kong political party that used to lead the city's pro-democracy camp before Beijing cracked down on dissent will start preparations to shut down, its leader said Thursday.

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The Independent UK

Hong Kong’s oldest pro-democracy party is shutting down

Democratic Party chairperson Lo Kin Hei says decision due to current political and social climate

International Business Times

Trump Says Trade Deal With China 'Possible'

US President Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday that a trade deal was "possible" with China -- a key target in the US leader's tariffs policy.

The Independent UK

Trump's freeze on foreign aid could give China an opening on the world stage

President Donald Trump’s restrictions on foreign aid and targeting of a key agency funding programs around the world may be offering an opening to China

The Guardian - UK

Even Trump can be cajoled into doing the right thing – you just have to know which buttons to press

In decades spent convincing world leaders to protect human rights, I’ve learned a thing or two about working with his type, says Kenneth Roth, a former executive director of Human Rights Watch

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International Business Times

Battered Myanmar Scam Centre Workers Wait For Deportation To China

Battered and bruised Chinese workers from online scam centres in Myanmar faced an anxious wait to return home, as Beijing and Thailand finalised plans on Wednesday for their repatriation.

Al Jazeera

US condemns ‘dangerous’ moves by Chinese navy helicopter in South China Sea

Manila says it will lodge a diplomatic protest after a Chinese helicopter came within 3 metres of a Philippine plane.

Fortune

Not just Jack Ma: Who’s who at the Monday summit that’s seen as a ‘symbolic’ end to China’s tech crackdown

Huawei’s Ren Zhengfei, BYD’s Wang Chuanfu, and Xiaomi’s Lei Jun were among the leading tech executives who met with Xi Jinping on Monday.

The Conversation

Trump’s quiet change to US position on Taiwan is all about the economy

The US state department has removed a highly symbolic phrase from its routine update on Taiwan. Its previous briefings said: “We do not support Taiwan independence.” This disappeared on February 13 2025.

The Independent UK

Cook Islands gives some detail of its China deal that has upset close partner New Zealand

The South Pacific country of Cook Islands has unveiled the details of a deal with China to boost cooperation after the pact provoked a rare diplomatic clash with the nation’s chief benefactor, New Zealand, and protests at home

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the US, China and the rest: Trump is opening doors for Xi

Editorial: The US president’s bullying of allies and partners is short-termist and will boost Beijing’s power, not Washington’s

AAP

Aust, Chinese officials meet after mid-air incident

A mid-air incident involving Australia and China's air forces last week was likely discussed at a senior defence officials' meeting in Beijing.

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