11 h. ago How US actions in Venezuela and beyond could spell opportunity for China

America’s military action in Venezuela and President Donald Trump’s talk of owning Greenland are stoking concerns that the United States is dismantling the rules-based global order. But this could also be a diplomatic opening for China as it tries to portray itself, in contrast, as a more responsible and stabilising power. Analysts said while this aligned with Beijing’s push to strengthen ties with its neighbours – a strategic move as its rivalry with Washington has intensified – concrete...

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61 h. ago Beijing decries 'China spy' claims after France charges professor over Chinese delegation visit

Beijing decries 'China spy' claims after France charges professor over Chinese delegation visit  TRT World

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62 h. ago Beijing decries 'China spy' narrative after France detains professor

Beijing decries 'China spy' narrative after France detains professor  Anadolu Ajansı

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5 d. ago China’s US embassy decries ‘coercion’ after Trump slaps 25% tariffs on Iran trade partners

US President Donald Trump on Monday announced sweeping new tariffs targeting nations maintaining commercial ties with Iran. Effective immediately, the US will impose a 25 per cent tariff on all goods and services imported from any country that “does business” with Iran, Trump said in a social media post. The president characterised the order as “final and conclusive”. “Effective immediately, any country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a tariff of 25% on any and all...

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5 d. ago US action in Venezuela fuels Asia’s fears of collapsing rules

America’s capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro in a special operation sent shock waves across the world. With characteristically bombastic rhetoric, US President Donald Trump hailed Operation Absolute Resolve as “an assault like people have not seen since World War II” and “one of the most stunning, effective and powerful displays of American military might” in history. His deputies were quick to add that the operation also showed the long arm of the US justice system by accusing...

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6 d. ago U.S. Action Against Venezuela Spurs Blunt Debate Among Chinese Scholars

U.S. Action Against Venezuela Spurs Blunt Debate Among Chinese Scholars  The China-Global South Project

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9 d. ago Taiwan decision lies with Xi, Venezuela action sets no precedent: Trump

Taiwan decision lies with Xi, Venezuela action sets no precedent: Trump  India Today

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9 d. ago Donald Trump’s Venezuela action raises threat for China’s oil supplies

Donald Trump’s Venezuela action raises threat for China’s oil supplies  Financial Times

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1 week ago Trump team praises US media for keeping its Venezuela raid plan secret

In the wake of last weekend’s US military action in Venezuela, the US news media got something it has seldom heard from the Trump administration: a “thank you”. Secretary of State Marco Rubio credited news organisations that had learned in advance about last Saturday’s strike that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro with not putting the mission in jeopardy by publicly reporting on it before it happened. Rubio’s acknowledgement was particularly noteworthy because US Defence...

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1 week ago China condemns US military action against Venezuela at UN Security Council

China condemns US military action against Venezuela at UN Security Council  chinadailyasia.com

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1 week ago China says US action on Venezuela violates international law

China says US action on Venezuela violates international law  Upstream Online

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1 week ago China decries U.S. action in Venezuela — even as it guards billions at stake

China decries U.S. action in Venezuela — even as it guards billions at stake  CNBC

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1 week ago China's top diplomat decries US raid on Venezuela, pushes back against any country acting as 'world policeman'

China's top diplomat decries US raid on Venezuela, pushes back against any country acting as 'world policeman'  Anadolu Ajansı

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2 w. ago China decries ‘brazen use of force’ as US attacks Venezuela, captures Nicolas Maduro

China decries ‘brazen use of force’ as US attacks Venezuela, captures Nicolas Maduro  South China Morning Post

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