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Jan. 16, 2026, 11:35 a.m.
US Issues Strong Statement on China-led Naval Drills With Iran

The United States issued a sharp rebuke to South Africa after the inclusion—then partial downgrading—of Iran in Chinese‑led military drills in South African waters, which created a diplomatic headache for Pretoria. China and several other BRICS countries—a gr…

US Issues Strong Statement on China-led Naval Drills With Iran

The United States issued a sharp rebuke to South Africa after the inclusion—then partial downgrading—of Iran in Chinese‑led military drills in South African waters, which created a diplomatic headache for Pretoria. China and several other BRICS countries—a gr…

Jan. 16, 2026, 11:10 a.m.
Japan protests against Chinese resource development in East China Sea

TOKYO, Jan 16 (Reuters) - China has initiated construction of a new natural resource development structure in the East China Sea between China and Japan, the Japanese for… Leggi

Japan protests against Chinese resource development in East China Sea

TOKYO, Jan 16 (Reuters) - China has initiated construction of a new natural resource development structure in the East China Sea between China and Japan, the Japanese for… Leggi

Jan. 16, 2026, 11 a.m.
Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products

Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday.

Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products

Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday.

Jan. 16, 2026, 10:50 a.m.
traditional bamboo scaffolding constructs temporary theater along chinese coast

elevated stilted structures respond to land-water conditions. The post traditional bamboo scaffolding constructs temporary theater along chinese coast appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

traditional bamboo scaffolding constructs temporary theater along chinese coast

elevated stilted structures respond to land-water conditions. The post traditional bamboo scaffolding constructs temporary theater along chinese coast appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

Jan. 16, 2026, 10:41 a.m.
China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi

Canola oil and electric cars are at the center of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.

China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi

Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.

Jan. 16, 2026, 10:10 a.m.
bamboo-clad guest room stretches like a cat toward water and mountains in chinese forest

Clad in reused bamboo tiles of varying tones, 'cat house' embraces a patchwork aesthetic that aligns with the playful intent of the project. The post bamboo-clad guest room stretches like a cat toward water and mountains in chinese forest appeared first on de…

bamboo-clad guest room stretches like a cat toward water and mountains in chinese forest

clad in reused bamboo tiles of varying tones, 'cat house' embraces a patchwork aesthetic that aligns with the playful intent of the project. The post bamboo-clad guest room stretches like a cat toward water and mountains in chinese forest appeared first on de…

Jan. 16, 2026, 10:05 a.m.
China protests over Philippine coast guard's Xi images

Manila (AFP) Jan 16, 2026 The Chinese Embassy in Manila said Friday it has filed a diplomatic protest against a Philippine Coast Guard spokesman over a social media post that included cartoonish images of President Xi Jinping. Coast Guard spokesman Jay T…

China protests over Philippine coast guard's Xi images

Manila (AFP) Jan 16, 2026 The Chinese Embassy in Manila said Friday it has filed a diplomatic protest against a Philippine Coast Guard spokesman over a social media post that included cartoonish images of President Xi Jinping. Coast Guard spokesman Jay T…

Jan. 16, 2026, 10:05 a.m.
French academic accused in China spying case

Paris, France (AFP) Jan 14, 2026 A French applied mathematics professor has been charged with allowing a Chinese delegation to visit sensitive sites in a case of suspected espionage, a prosecutor said on Wednesday. The lecturer at a university engineerin…

French academic accused in China spying case

Paris, France (AFP) Jan 14, 2026 A French applied mathematics professor has been charged with allowing a Chinese delegation to visit sensitive sites in a case of suspected espionage, a prosecutor said on Wednesday. The lecturer at a university engineerin…

Jan. 16, 2026, 10:05 a.m.
Russia, China unlikely to back Iran against US military threats

Paris, France (AFP) Jan 15, 2026 While Russia and China are ready to back protest-rocked Iran under threat by US President Donald Trump, that support would diminish in the face of US military action, experts told AFP. Iran is a significant ally to the tw…

Russia, China unlikely to back Iran against US military threats

Paris, France (AFP) Jan 15, 2026 While Russia and China are ready to back protest-rocked Iran under threat by US President Donald Trump, that support would diminish in the face of US military action, experts told AFP. Iran is a significant ally to the tw…

Jan. 16, 2026, 8:50 a.m.
Taiwan and US seal deal to lower tariffs, boost chip investment

Washington seeks improved access to strategic chip industry of island nation, over which China claims sovereignty.

Taiwan and US seal deal to lower tariffs, boost chip investment

Washington seeks improved access to strategic chip industry of island nation, over which China claims sovereignty.

Jan. 16, 2026, 8:50 a.m.
Canada's Carney hails 'strategic partnership' in talks with China's Xi

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney seeking to reset ties with Beijing amid global tensions and US tariffs.

Canada's Carney hails 'strategic partnership' in talks with China's Xi

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney seeking to reset ties with Beijing amid global tensions and US tariffs.

Jan. 16, 2026, 8:01 a.m.
2026 Tesla Model Y updated in Malaysia – two variants, now with 16-inch screen, black headlining; fr RM195k

Following the update of the Chinese-market Tesla Model Y earlier this month, Malaysia now, too gets the updated model that brings updated equipment, first seen on the long-wheelbase, six-seater Model Y L for China. The […] The post 2026 Tesla Model Y updated…

2026 Tesla Model Y updated in Malaysia – two variants, now with 16-inch screen, black headlining; fr RM195k

Following the update of the Chinese-market Tesla Model Y earlier this month, Malaysia now, too gets the updated model that brings updated equipment, first seen on the long-wheelbase, six-seater Model Y L for China. The […] The post 2026 Tesla Model Y updated …

Jan. 16, 2026, 5:42 a.m.
Canada's Carney hails new 'strategic partnership' with China

Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Carney after years of diplomatic tensions between Ottawa and Beijing, as both countries move to rebuild ties amid US tariff pressures.

Canada's Carney hails new 'strategic partnership' with China

Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Carney after years of diplomatic tensions between Ottawa and Beijing, as both countries move to rebuild ties amid US tariff pressures.

Jan. 16, 2026, 5:26 a.m.
Saudi to Sudan: Can Pakistan expand military footprint across Arab world?

Multiple countries have shown interest in Pakistani weapons and jets. But Pakistan won't find it easy to deliver.

Saudi to Sudan: Can Pakistan expand military footprint across Arab world?

Multiple countries have shown interest in Pakistani weapons and jets. But Pakistan won't find it easy to deliver.

Jan. 16, 2026, 4:32 a.m.
Canada's Carney begins talks with Xi in Beijing

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping began talks in Beijing, marking the first meeting between the countries' leaders in China's capital in eight years.

Canada's Carney begins talks with Xi in Beijing

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping began talks in Beijing, marking the first meeting between the countries' leaders in China's capital in eight years.

Jan. 16, 2026, 3:10 a.m.
Canadian PM Declares 'New World Order' In Chummy Partnership Talk With Beijing

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared a "new world order" during a visit to China where he also praised the "leadership of President Xi Jinping."

Canadian PM Declares 'New World Order' In Chummy Partnership Talk With Beijing

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared a "new world order" during a visit to China where he also praised the "leadership of President Xi Jinping."

Jan. 16, 2026, 2:31 a.m.
Is China overfishing?

Is China Overfishing? A Deep Dive into Global Impacts China’s immense fishing fleet and aquaculture industry raise serious concerns about sustainability. Yes, China is widely considered to be overfishing, both within its own waters and globally, contributing …

Is China overfishing?

Is China Overfishing? A Deep Dive into Global Impacts China’s immense fishing fleet and aquaculture industry raise serious concerns about sustainability. Yes, China is widely considered to be overfishing, both within its own waters and globally, contributing …

Jan. 16, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
Canada, China set to make 'historic gains' in new partnership, says Carney

BEIJING, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Canada and China are forging ahead with a new strategic partnership and both sides stand to make “historic” gains as they leverage each other’… Leggi

Canada, China set to make 'historic gains' in new partnership, says Carney

BEIJING, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Canada and China are forging ahead with a new strategic partnership and both sides stand to make “historic” gains as they leverage each other’… Leggi

Jan. 16, 2026, 1:47 a.m.
Mysterious Chinese seeds being mailed to US homes in latest scam that could threaten crops: officials

Mysterious packages of Chinese seeds are showing up at doorsteps across the country again — and anxious officials warned they could “devastate” American agriculture if opened. Most of the packages have been arriving in Texas — with 126 deliveries being report…

Mysterious Chinese seeds being mailed to US homes in latest scam that could threaten crops: officials

Mysterious packages of Chinese seeds are showing up at doorsteps across the country again — and anxious officials warned they could “devastate” American agriculture if opened. Most of the packages have been arriving in Texas — with 126 deliveries being report…

Jan. 16, 2026, 1:08 a.m.
How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths

India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?

How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths

India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?

Jan. 16, 2026, 12:51 a.m.
An app's blunt life check adds another layer to the loneliness crisis in China

A new, wildly popular app among young Chinese people is called, simply, “Are You Dead?”

An app's blunt life check adds another layer to the loneliness crisis in China

A new, wildly popular app among young Chinese people is called, simply, “Are You Dead?”

Jan. 16, 2026, midnight
NALIRIFOX versus gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel in Chinese patients with advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma: a randomized, open-label phase II trial

In the phase III NAPOLI-3 trial, first-line treatment with NALIRIFOX was associated with improved overall survival compared to gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel in patients with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Here the authors report the results of a rand…

NALIRIFOX versus gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel in Chinese patients with advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma: a randomized, open-label phase II trial

In the phase III NAPOLI-3 trial, first-line treatment with NALIRIFOX was associated with improved overall survival compared to gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel in patients with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Here the authors report the results of a rand…

Jan. 16, 2026, midnight
Humanoid robots step up their game: how useful are the latest droids?

Chinese factories have embraced the machines, but many activities still require human operators.

Humanoid robots step up their game: how useful are the latest droids?

Chinese factories have embraced the machines, but many activities still require human operators.

Jan. 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m.
US drops China drone proposal; Taiwan suppliers press ahead

The US Department of Commerce has withdrawn a previously proposed plan to restrict imports of Chinese-made drones, a move that some observers view as a goodwill signal ahead of an expected meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jin…

US drops China drone proposal; Taiwan suppliers press ahead

The US Department of Commerce has withdrawn a previously proposed plan to restrict imports of Chinese-made drones, a move that some observers view as a goodwill signal ahead of an expected meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jin…

Jan. 15, 2026, 9:56 p.m.
China Moves to Rein in NVIDIA H200 Chips — a New Fault Line in the AI ​​Race

China is reportedly drafting rules to control the purchase of Nvidia H200 AI chips, as they try to balance domestic development and meeting demands.

China Moves to Rein in NVIDIA H200 Chips — a New Fault Line in the AI Race

China is reportedly drafting rules to control the purchase of Nvidia H200 AI chips, as they try to balance domestic development and meeting demands.

Jan. 15, 2026, 9:47 p.m.
Japan, Philippines sign new defense pact as they face growing China aggression

Japan and the Philippines signed a defense pact on Thursday that would allow the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food and other necessities when their forces stage joint training to boost deterrence against China’s growing aggression in the region and…

Japan, Philippines sign new defense pact as they face growing China aggression

Japan and the Philippines signed a defense pact on Thursday that would allow the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food and other necessities when their forces stage joint training to boost deterrence against China’s growing aggression in the region and…

Jan. 15, 2026, 8:33 p.m.
Analyzing Washington's new AI accelerator export rules — smaller manufacturers suffer while Nvidia and AMD will reap the rewards

U.S. introduces new export rules for AI and HPC accelerators developed in America that allow shipments of AMD's MI325X and Nvidia's H200 GPUs to Chinese entities, but only if their developers meet demand of American customers and meet other requirements of th…

Analyzing Washington's new AI accelerator export rules — smaller manufacturers suffer while Nvidia and AMD will reap the rewards

U.S. introduces new export rules for AI and HPC accelerators developed in America that allow shipments of AMD's MI325X and Nvidia's H200 GPUs to Chinese entities, but only if their developers meet demand of American customers and meet other requirements of th…

Jan. 15, 2026, 8:27 p.m.
China Backs Iran Against Protests, Warning U.S. Not to Use 'Law of the Jungle'

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi issued a robust defense of the murderous Iranian regime on Thursday, warning America not to impose "the law of the jungle" by supporting massacred protesters during a conversation with his Iranian counterpart. The post China B…

China Backs Iran Against Protests, Warning U.S. Not to Use 'Law of the Jungle'

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi issued a robust defense of the murderous Iranian regime on Thursday, warning America not to impose "the law of the jungle" by supporting massacred protesters during a conversation with his Iranian counterpart. The post China B…

Jan. 15, 2026, 8:10 p.m.
There's Something So Embarrassing About Homeland Security's New Drone Video That We're Gonna Have to Sit Down for a Minute

Safeguarding American Aerospace with Chinese tech. The post There’s Something So Embarrassing About Homeland Security’s New Drone Video That We’re Gonna Have to Sit Down for a Minute appeared first on Futurism.

There's Something So Embarrassing About Homeland Security's New Drone Video That We're Gonna Have to Sit Down for a Minute

Safeguarding American Aerospace with Chinese tech. The post There’s Something So Embarrassing About Homeland Security’s New Drone Video That We’re Gonna Have to Sit Down for a Minute appeared first on Futurism.

Jan. 15, 2026, 6:34 p.m.
NATO Troops from 7 Nations Arrive in Greenland, Daring Trump to Do Something Stupid

As European troops from NATO countries fortify Greenland, Trump weighs attacking citizens of France, Germany, Sweden and more.

NATO Troops from 7 Nations Arrive in Greenland, Daring Trump to Do Something Stupid

As European troops from NATO countries fortify Greenland, Trump weighs attacking citizens of France, Germany, Sweden and more.

Jan. 15, 2026, 5:54 p.m.
Woman at center of Chinese family's immigration nightmare now facing charge in Sask.

It's the first time the province has laid a charge against an unlicensed consultant.

Woman at centre of Chinese family's immigration nightmare now facing charge in Sask.

It's the first time the province has laid a charge against an unlicensed consultant.

Jan. 15, 2026, 5:25 p.m.
State Department Threatens UK Over Grok Investigation, Because Only The US Is Allowed To Ban Foreign Apps

So let me get this straight. The United States government spent years championing a ban on TikTok, rushed it through the Supreme Court with claims of grave national security threats, got a 9-0 ruling blessing government censorship of an entire platform used b…

State Department Threatens UK Over Grok Investigation, Because Only The US Is Allowed To Ban Foreign Apps

So let me get this straight. The United States government spent years championing a ban on TikTok, rushed it through the Supreme Court with claims of grave national security threats, got a 9-0 ruling blessing government censorship of an entire platform used b…

Jan. 15, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Canada's Carney hails improving ties with China

Carney is on a four-day trip to China, the first by a Canadian PM since 2017, in a move to thaw tense relations.

Canada's Carney hails improving ties with China

Carney is on a four-day trip to China, the first by a Canadian PM since 2017, in a move to thaw tense relations.

Jan. 15, 2026, 4:50 p.m.
Fifteen former NCAA players charged in US-China basketball rigging case

Former players among those charged in alleged scheme to rig basketball games in US and China.

Fifteen former NCAA players charged in US-China basketball rigging case

Former players among those charged in alleged scheme to rig basketball games in US and China.

Jan. 15, 2026, 4 p.m.
Former U.S. Navy Sailor Sentenced To 16 Years In Prison For Selling Ship Info To China For Just $12,000

How much money would it take for you to hand over military secrets to a foreign country?

Former U.S. Navy Sailor Sentenced To 16 Years In Prison For Selling Ship Info To China For Just $12,000

How much money would it take for you to hand over military secrets to a foreign country?