10 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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17 h. ago Scam, corruption cases spark Chinese debate about future of virtual money

Scam, corruption cases spark Chinese debate about future of virtual money  South China Morning Post

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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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5 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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8 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 U.S. Strike in Venezuela Intensifies Chinese Media Debate Over Taiwan

U.S. Strike in Venezuela Intensifies Chinese Media Debate Over Taiwan  The China-Global South Project

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3 w. ago Chinese lawmakers begin debate on law on Antarctica governance, protection

Chinese lawmakers begin debate on law on Antarctica governance, protection  Anadolu Ajansı

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4 w. ago Anwar’s coalition revives Malaysian Chinese school certification debate, sparking row

As Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s administration swings from one setback to another, his ruling coalition has turned to familiar talking points to regain the support of the country’s ethnic minorities. In the wake of a devastating defeat in the Sabah state election last month, members of Anwar’s ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition have renewed a push for government recognition of school leaving certificates issued by private Chinese high schools. The call, however, has driven a wedge...

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