4 d. ago Can China’s cheap, renewable energy help it outrun the US in the AI race?

Can China’s cheap, renewable energy help it outrun the US in the AI race?  South China Morning Post

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6 d. ago Could China execute a special forces operation like the US precision Maduro abduction?

The extreme precision of the US in its Venezuelan operation shows why nations must be able to execute a complex special surgical strike, according to analysts who said China had long pursued the capability but had yet to master it. In a complex joint endeavour integrating its air force, navy, intelligence agencies and space and cyber units, the US military’s elite Delta Force special mission unit completed its precision raid in Caracas – from infiltration to exfiltration – in less than three...

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8 d. ago Are U.S. Operations in Venezuela a Blueprint for China for Taiwan?

Are U.S. Operations in Venezuela a Blueprint for China for Taiwan?  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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8 d. ago Trump’s comment that Taiwan issue is ‘up to Xi’ stirs defence concern in Taipei

US President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the Taiwan issue is “up to” Chinese leader Xi Jinping has stirred fresh concerns about the United States’ defence commitment among some on the island. Responding to Trump’s remarks, Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Friday that Taiwan was an inalienable part of China’s territory and that the Taiwan question was purely China’s internal affair. Mao said that resolving the Taiwan issue was a matter for the Chinese people alone and...

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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 China and Taiwan both see lessons in America’s raid on Venezuela

China and Taiwan both see lessons in America’s raid on Venezuela  The Economist

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9 d. ago Did the U.S. raid in Venezuela send a message to China — and Taiwan?

Did the U.S. raid in Venezuela send a message to China — and Taiwan?  Arizona Daily Star

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1 week ago Watch Closely How China Talks About Venezuela. It’s the Taiwan Playbook.

Watch Closely How China Talks About Venezuela. It’s the Taiwan Playbook.  Barron's

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1 week ago Tesla hits record sales; Chinese carmakers eye third of global market: 7 EV reads

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China’s EV sector doubles down on discounts and cheap financing as growth cools Electric vehicle makers have kicked off a fresh round of price cuts in mainland China at the start of 2026, despite Beijing’s repeated calls to curb “involution”, as pressure on margins and survival...

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1 week ago US strike on Venezuela to embolden China, but Taiwan attack unlikely: analysts

US strike on Venezuela to embolden China, but Taiwan attack unlikely: analysts  Taipei Times

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1 week ago ‘Comfortable on long flights’: Maduro’s Nike tracksuit is selling out after Trump post

The recent arrest of Nicolas Maduro has inadvertently become a major advertisement for Nike tracksuits, thanks to a photo posted by US President Donald Trump of the Venezuelan president in US custody. The image seen by millions around the world shows a handcuffed Maduro holding a water bottle, with his ears and eyes covered while wearing distinctive grey tracksuit bottoms and a hoodie. The eyes of many watching the news appear to have fallen on the trademark Nike swoosh on the captive’s...

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1 week ago Nike tracksuit worn by Venezuela’s Maduro is selling out after viral photo

The recent arrest of Nicolas Maduro has inadvertently become a major advertisement for Nike tracksuits, thanks to a photo posted by US President Donald Trump of the Venezuelan president in US custody. The image seen by millions around the world shows a handcuffed Maduro holding a water bottle, with his ears and eyes covered while wearing distinctive grey tracksuit bottoms and a hoodie. The eyes of many watching the news appear to have fallen on the trademark Nike swoosh on the captive’s...

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1 week ago US ‘decapitation’ strike on Venezuela sparks PLA copycat fears in Taiwan

The US “decapitation-style” operation against Venezuela’s leadership has heightened concerns in Taiwan that Beijing could one day attempt a similar strike against the island, even though Taipei has played down such a possibility. The anxiety has been amplified by the People’s Liberation Army’s two-day drills around Taiwan last week, parts of which simulated joint operations aimed at paralysing political and military command structures – a scenario analysts say echoes elements of leadership...

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1 week ago Venezuela latest: China tells Trump to keep hands off oil and release Maduro

Venezuela latest: China tells Trump to keep hands off oil and release Maduro  The Times

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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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1 week ago Will Beijing look to US capture of Venezuela’s Maduro for lessons on Taiwan?

The US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro will be closely studied by Beijing, which has signalled its ability to target Taiwan’s leadership in the latest PLA exercises near the island, according to analysts. The operation – carried out on Saturday by the US Army’s elite Delta Force, the military’s top special missions unit – was described by Chinese analysts as a “textbook” strike with high precision and minimal casualties. “The planning and execution were highly refined,” said Fu...

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1 week ago Venezuela today, Taiwan tomorrow? Trump’s Maduro move hands China 'cheap ammunition' for Taipei strike, say analysts

Venezuela today, Taiwan tomorrow? Trump’s Maduro move hands China 'cheap ammunition' for Taipei strike, say analysts  Firstpost

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1 week ago Did Trump’s Venezuela move just change China’s Taiwan equation? Analyst sees strategic shock for Beijing

Did Trump’s Venezuela move just change China’s Taiwan equation? Analyst sees strategic shock for Beijing  Business Today

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1 week ago ‘Stop subverting Venezuelan regime’: China urges US to release captured Maduro

‘Stop subverting Venezuelan regime’: China urges US to release captured Maduro  South China Morning PostMaduro, Venezuela, The U.S.—And The Oil Shock China Can’t Price In  ForbesUS strike on Venezuela to embolden China's territorial claims, Taiwan attack unlikely, analysts say  Reuters

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2 w. ago US interventions in Latin America: a history of coups and conflicts

The United States, which on Saturday attacked Venezuela and is said to have abducted its president, has a long history of military interventions and support for dictatorships in Latin America. On multiple occasions the late Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez and his successor Nicolas Maduro – who Donald Trump says is now in US hands – accused Washington of backing coup attempts. Here are the main US interventions in Latin America since the Cold War. 1954: Guatemala On June 27, 1954, colonel Jacobo...

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