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China's trade ends 2025 with record trillion-dollar surplus despite Trump tariffs
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China's trade ends 2025 with record trillion-dollar surplus despite Trump tariffs

China recorded monthly trade surpluses exceeding $100 billion seven times last year

With Venezuela raid, US tells China to keep away from the Americas
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With Venezuela raid, US tells China to keep away from the Americas

Trump's China policy includes both concessions and assertive new stances

US, China can balance roles in Venezuela, US energy chief says
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US, China can balance roles in Venezuela, US energy chief says

Chris Wright said China may have a long-term role in Venezuela, but U.S. dominance and control over oil flows would prevail

Pakistan, China unveil CPEC 2.0 plan at high-level Beijing talks
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Pakistan, China unveil CPEC 2.0 plan at high-level Beijing talks

The two countries announced the launch of year-long commemorative activities to celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations

China says it cannot accept countries acting as 'world judge' after US captures Maduro
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China says it cannot accept countries acting as 'world judge' after US captures Maduro

Sovereignty of all countries must be protected, foreign minister says

Pakistan and China deepen alliance in seventh strategic dialogue
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Pakistan and China deepen alliance in seventh strategic dialogue

Countries will celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations throughout 2026 with commemorative events

Pakistan, China vow deeper cooperation as Dar meets senior leaders in Beijing
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Pakistan, China vow deeper cooperation as Dar meets senior leaders in Beijing

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar meets China’s executive vice premier as both reaffirm commitment to ties and CPEC

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as rival South's leader visits China
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles as rival South's leader visits China

The firings of at least two missiles, the country's first in two months, further heighten global tensions

China's Xi to host South Korea's Lee in New Year amid Japan tensions
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China's Xi to host South Korea's Lee in New Year amid Japan tensions

The visit marks the second meeting between Xi and Lee in just two months

China conducts second day of military drills around Taiwan
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China conducts second day of military drills around Taiwan

Beijing pressed ahead with war games around Taiwan as tensions with the U.S. mounted

China launches military drills simulating blockade of Taiwan ports
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China launches military drills simulating blockade of Taiwan ports

The latest show of force follows a bumper round of arms sales to Taipei by the United States, Taiwan's main security backer

China issues drafts rules to regulate AI with human-like interaction
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China issues drafts rules to regulate AI with human-like interaction

China proposes rules for AI that mimic human traits and interact emotionally

China hits US defense firms with sanctions over arms sales to Taiwan
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China hits US defense firms with sanctions over arms sales to Taiwan

China freezes assets and bars domestic firms from dealing with targeted companies and individuals

China accuses US of trying to thwart improved China-India ties
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China accuses US of trying to thwart improved China-India ties

Lin said China views ties with India strategically and rejects third-party interference in their border dispute

China launches trade dispute against India over solar cells and IT goods
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China launches trade dispute against India over solar cells and IT goods

Beijing is challenging India’s solar subsidies and tariffs on phones and display equipment at the WTO

Kuwait signs $4.1 billion deal with China to build port
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Kuwait signs $4.1 billion deal with China to build port

Chinese Charge d’Affaires Liu Xiang said the deal aligns with China’s Belt and Road Initiative

India streamlines visa rules in boost for Chinese professionals
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India streamlines visa rules in boost for Chinese professionals

Visas have been eased for factory installation, commissioning, maintenance, and production, among other functions

US approves $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever
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US approves $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever

The announcement is second under Trump's current administration, and comes as Beijing ramps up its military and diplomatic pressure against Taiwan

Meta tolerates rampant ad fraud from China to safeguard billions in revenue
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Meta tolerates rampant ad fraud from China to safeguard billions in revenue

Though China’s authoritarian government bans use of Meta social media by its citizens, Beijing lets Chinese companies advertise to foreign consumers on the globe-spanning platforms

India frees up visas for Chinese professionals in key step to boost ties
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India frees up visas for Chinese professionals in key step to boost ties

Observer Research Foundation estimates tougher scrutiny led to production losses of $15 billion over four years to Indian electronics makers, which import key machinery from China to make mobile telephones