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Jan. 12, 2026, 1:19 a.m.
Denmark's PM says Greenland showdown at 'decisive moment'

Denmark is ready to defend its values, Mette Frederiksen says, as Trump renews threats to seize the Danish territory.

Denmark's PM says Greenland showdown at 'decisive moment'

Denmark is ready to defend its values, Mette Frederiksen says, as Trump renews threats to seize the Danish territory.

Jan. 12, 2026, 12:07 a.m.
Eggie, Neo, Isaac and Memo are domestic robots. But would you let them load your dishwasher?

Joe Tidy meets robots being trained to tidy up all your mess.

Eggie, Neo, Isaac and Memo are domestic robots. But would you let them load your dishwasher?

Joe Tidy meets robots being trained to tidy up all your mess.

Jan. 12, 2026, midnight
Enhancing carbon sinks in China using a spatially-optimized forestation strategy

The study shows forests near edges store less carbon due to higher environmental stress. Spatial optimization of new forest plantations could boost carbon storage by 986 Tg by 2060, with 53% of the gain from reducing edge effects.

Enhancing carbon sinks in China using a spatially-optimized forestation strategy

The study shows forests near edges store less carbon due to higher environmental stress. Spatial optimization of new forest plantations could boost carbon storage by 986 Tg by 2060, with 53% of the gain from reducing edge effects.

Jan. 11, 2026, 11:45 p.m.
These Gen Z besties started planning to travel the world at 11. Teaching English in China helped make it happen.

Sonia Holland and Erin O'Brien, both 26, pay about $570 a month for their spacious two-bedroom apartment in Guangzhou, China.

These Gen Z besties started planning to travel the world at 11. Teaching English in China helped make it happen.

Sonia Holland and Erin O'Brien, both 26, pay about $570 a month for their spacious two-bedroom apartment in Guangzhou, China.

Jan. 11, 2026, 11 p.m.
What global executives need to ask about China in 2026

China presents new challenges—particularly from confident local competitors—but the country still presents offers for disciplined executives.

What global executives need to ask about China in 2026

China presents new challenges—particularly from confident local competitors—but the country still presents offers for disciplined executives.

Jan. 11, 2026, 10:15 p.m.
Colossal Chinese Hypergravity Machine Can Compress Time And Space Itself

China has broken a record by installing a massive hypergravity machine that can "compress" time and space for the benefit of important experiments.

Colossal Chinese Hypergravity Machine Can Compress Time And Space Itself

China has broken a record by installing a massive hypergravity machine that can "compress" time and space for the benefit of important experiments.

Jan. 11, 2026, 10:14 p.m.
Trump Administration Wants to Achieve 'Pax Silica' Through AI. Here's What That Means

The Trump administration's global influence strategy runs through the AI ​​supply chain.

Trump Administration Wants to Achieve 'Pax Silica' Through AI. Here's What That Means

Trump administration's global influence strategy runs through the AI supply chain.

Jan. 11, 2026, 10:09 p.m.
China Begins Restricting Rare Earth Exports to Japan, U.S. Paper Reports

The Wall Street Journal reported on January 8th, citing two Chinese exporters, that the Chinese government has started imposing limits on shipments of rare earths and related materials bound for Japan. (News On Japan)

China Begins Restricting Rare Earth Exports to Japan, U.S. Paper Reports

The Wall Street Journal reported on January 8th, citing two Chinese exporters, that the Chinese government has started imposing limits on shipments of rare earths and related materials bound for Japan. (News On Japan)

Jan. 11, 2026, 10 p.m.
China's Metals Markets Surge on Bullish Outlooks

Traders are betting record amounts of money on China’s metals markets, expecting a continued rally in the prices of base metals and lithium. At the end of 2025 and the start of 2026, speculators held record-high open interest in the base metals copper, zinc, …

China's Metals Markets Surge on Bullish Outlooks

Traders are betting record amounts of money on China’s metals markets, expecting a continued rally in the prices of base metals and lithium. At the end of 2025 and the start of 2026, speculators held record-high open interest in the base metals copper, zinc, …

Jan. 11, 2026, 9 p.m.
This 13,500-Year-Old Bird Figurine Is The Oldest Sculpture Ever Found In East Asia

The three-quarter-inch piece discovered in eastern China is 8,500 years older than similar artworks of its kind found in the region. The post This 13,500-Year-Old Bird Figurine Is The Oldest Sculpture Ever Found In East Asia appeared first on All That's Inter…

This 13,500-Year-Old Bird Figurine Is The Oldest Sculpture Ever Found In East Asia

The three-quarter-inch piece discovered in eastern China is 8,500 years older than similar artworks of its kind found in the region. The post This 13,500-Year-Old Bird Figurine Is The Oldest Sculpture Ever Found In East Asia appeared first on All That's Inter…

Jan. 11, 2026, 8 p.m.
Iran's Oil Output Faces a New Test After Venezuela

In recent months, Iran has produced record levels of oil, even in the face of United States sanctions on its energy exports and the bombings conducted by Israel on Tehran. Iran has forged strong partnerships with China and other world powers to circumvent san…

Iran's Oil Output Faces a New Test After Venezuela

In recent months, Iran has produced record levels of oil, even in the face of United States sanctions on its energy exports and the bombings conducted by Israel on Tehran. Iran has forged strong partnerships with China and other world powers to circumvent san…

Jan. 11, 2026, 6:52 p.m.
Waaree bets on acquisitions to scale up and diversify amid rising competition

India's largest solar equipment maker, Waaree Energies, is aggressively acquiring companies across the green energy value chain. This expansion includes transmission, distribution, grid connectivity, and EPC services. The company is also growing its battery, …

Waaree bets on acquisitions to scale up and diversify amid rising competition

India's largest solar equipment maker, Waaree Energies, is aggressively acquiring companies across the green energy value chain. This expansion includes transmission, distribution, grid connectivity, and EPC services. The company is also growing its battery, …

Jan. 11, 2026, 6:05 p.m.
China Insight: Cutting Through the Hype — the Transformation of China's Fashion Industry as AI Enters Deeper Waters

The technology was on show last month at the Global (Shenzhen) “AI+Fashion” Innovative Application Scenarios Competition in Shenzhen, and the 2025 China Apparel Industry AI Technology Application Summit in Hangzhou.

China Insight: Cutting Through the Hype — the Transformation of China's Fashion Industry as AI Enters Deeper Waters

The technology was on show last month at the Global (Shenzhen) “AI+Fashion” Innovative Application Scenarios Competition in Shenzhen, and the 2025 China Apparel Industry AI Technology Application Summit in Hangzhou.

Jan. 11, 2026, 5:37 p.m.
A comprehensive overview of 汉 in East Asian languages

Since it indicates the official language and main ethnicity of China, this character is of utmost linguistic and political importance for readers of Language Log. Prompted by Philip Taylor (commenting on this post [first item in the list of "Selected readings…

A comprehensive overview of 漢 in East Asian languages

Since it indicates the official language and main ethnicity of China, this character is of utmost linguistic and political importance for readers of Language Log. Prompted by Philip Taylor (commenting on this post [first item in the list of "Selected readings…

Jan. 11, 2026, 5:37 p.m.
UK says NATO talks on deterring Russia in the Arctic 'business as usual'

LONDON, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Britain said on Sunday discussions with other NATO members on deterring Russian activity in the Arctic were “business as usual”, after media re… Leggi

UK says NATO talks on deterring Russia in the Arctic 'business as usual'

LONDON, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Britain said on Sunday discussions with other NATO members on deterring Russian activity in the Arctic were “business as usual”, after media re… Leggi

Jan. 11, 2026, 5:15 p.m.
Trump's adventures in Greenland put Europe to test yet again

United States' President Trump is pushing for the acquisition of Greenland. He has stated he prefers a peaceful deal but will pursue it forcefully if necessary. This move is seen as a strategic play for geopolitical dominance. Meanwhile, Europe is concerned…

Trump's adventures in Greenland put Europe to test yet again

United States' President Trump is pushing for the acquisition of Greenland. He has stated he prefers a peaceful deal but will pursue it forcefully if necessary. This move is seen as a strategic play for geopolitical dominance. Meanwhile, Europe is concerned…

Jan. 11, 2026, 5 p.m.
President Trump's Actions Are Forcing China's Inevitable Economic Collapse – China Can't Compete with the US

President Trump’s actions are forcing China to face reality. China cannot compete with the US, and its economy is on the verge of collapse. We’ve reported for years on China’s … Read more The post President Trump’s Actions Are Forcing China’s Inevitable Eco…

President Trump's Actions Are Forcing China's Inevitable Economic Collapse – China Can't Compete with the US

President Trump’s actions are forcing China to face reality.  China cannot compete with the US, and its economy is on the verge of collapse.  We’ve reported for years on China’s … Read more The post President Trump’s Actions Are Forcing China’s Inevitable Eco…

Jan. 11, 2026, 4:37 p.m.
China is closing in on US technology lead despite constraints

AI researchers say.

China is closing in on US technology lead despite constraints

AI researchers say.

Jan. 11, 2026, 4:34 p.m.
China Tests a Supercritical CO2 Generator in Commercial Operation

"China recently placed a supercritical carbon dioxide power generator into commercial operation," writes CleanTechnica, "and the announcement was widely framed as a technological breakthrough." The system, referred to as Chaotan One, is installed at a steel …

China Tests a Supercritical CO2 Generator in Commercial Operation

"China recently placed a supercritical carbon dioxide power generator into commercial operation," writes CleanTechnica, "and the announcement was widely framed as a technological breakthrough." The system, referred to as Chaotan One, is installed at a steel …

Jan. 11, 2026, 4 p.m.
Lions stir to life for lunar dawn

GEORGE TOWN: With their eyes, ears and other features dotted with red, the lions are ready to leap into the Chinese New Year and welcome the Year of the Horse. Read full story

Lions stir to life for lunar dawn

GEORGE TOWN: With their eyes, ears and other features dotted with red, the lions are ready to leap into the Chinese New Year and welcome the Year of the Horse. Read full story

Jan. 11, 2026, 4 p.m.
Bukit Gambir fish ponds plundered after otter raid

A GROUP of otters went on a rampage at a village in Tangkak, Johor, and killed more than three dozen ornamental fish, leaving owners heartbroken, China Press reported. Read full story

Bukit Gambir fish ponds plundered after otter raid

A GROUP of otters went on a rampage at a village in Tangkak, Johor, and killed more than three dozen ornamental fish, leaving owners heartbroken, China Press reported. Read full story

Jan. 11, 2026, 2:14 p.m.
Trump is making a power play in Latin America, but China is already there

Trump’s new focus on Latin America threatens to loosen China’s economic grip in a region where it has quietly used abundant trade, enormous loans and financial tie-ups to build influence.

Trump is making a power play in Latin America, but China is already there

Trump's new focus on Latin America threatens to loosen China’s economic grip in a region where it has quietly used abundant trade, enormous loans and financial tie-ups to build influence.

Jan. 11, 2026, 1:14 p.m.
'Diplomacy will win' - Greenland opposition on US threats

The leader of Greenland's opposition has told RTÉ News he does not believe the US will invade Greenland and that people have "nothing to fear".

'Diplomacy will win' - Greenland opposition on US threats

The leader of Greenland's opposition has told RTÉ News he does not believe the US will invade Greenland and that people have "nothing to fear".

Jan. 11, 2026, 12:45 p.m.
UPSC Key: Somnath Temple, Romeo-Juliet clause, and 'Shadow fleet' tankers

How is knowing about the Somnath Temple relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like GST, the 'Romeo-Juliet clause', and the Shadow fleet have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC…

UPSC Key: Somnath Temple, Romeo-Juliet clause, and 'Shadow fleet' tankers

How is knowing about the Somnath Temple relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like GST, the 'Romeo-Juliet clause', and the Shadow fleet have for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC…

Jan. 11, 2026, 12:27 p.m.
BRICS wargames: Why they matter, why India opted out

South Africa is hosting the BRICS exercises, but two founding members are not participating amid tensions with the US.

BRICS wargames: Why they matter, why India opted out

South Africa is hosting the BRICS exercises, but two founding members are not participating amid tensions with the US.

Jan. 11, 2026, 11:55 a.m.
Links 1/11/2026

Our strategic daily links: Culinary art, weird robots, heating oceans, Venezuela mess, Chinese missiles, Greenland grab, Gaza horrors, Ukraine burning, vanishing privacy, Trumpishness, Musk world, hapless Democrats, immigration troubles, Mr. market, AI, and w…

Links 1/11/2026

Our strategic daily links: Culinary art, weird robots, heating oceans, Venezuela mess, Chinese missiles, Greenland grab, Gaza horrors, Ukraine burning, vanishing privacy, Trumpishness, Musk world, hapless Democrats, immigration troubles, Mr. market, AI, and w…

Jan. 11, 2026, 10:31 a.m.
As geopolitics turns turbulent, India may need new ways to protect its strategic autonomy

As global alliances fray and trade, security and diplomacy pull in different directions, India is entering a year that will test its strategic reflexes. New Delhi may need to think beyond the obvious, exercise pragmatism and learn from unexpected examples.

As geopolitics turns turbulent, India may need new ways to protect its strategy autonomy

As global alliances fray and trade, security and diplomacy pull in different directions, India is entering a year that will test its strategic reflexes. New Delhi may need to think beyond the obvious, exercise pragmatism and learn from unexpected examples.

Jan. 11, 2026, 10:28 a.m.
Chinese FM puts forward proposals to further deepen China-Africa friendship

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Tanzanian Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Mahmoud Thabit Kombo on Friday in Dar es Salaam, calling for further strengthening China-Africa friendship.

Chinese FM puts forward proposals to further deepen China-Africa friendship

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Tanzanian Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Mahmoud Thabit Kombo on Friday in Dar es Salaam, calling for further strengthening China-Africa friendship.

Jan. 11, 2026, 10:26 a.m.
Chinese voices support for Somalia after top diplomat postpones visit

BEIJING, Jan 11 (Reuters) - China’s foreign minister said Beijing supported Somalia in safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity in a phone call on Sunday wi… Leggi

China voices support for Somalia after top diplomat postpones visit

BEIJING, Jan 11 (Reuters) - China’s foreign minister said Beijing supported Somalia in safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity in a phone call on Sunday wi… Leggi

Jan. 11, 2026, 10:15 a.m.
Nvidia boss underscores China–US mutual dependence

Beijing and Washington continue to accuse one another of IP theft, tech transfer and export controls, disrupting global trade Read Full Article at RT.com

Nvidia boss underscores China–US mutual dependence

Beijing and Washington continue to accuse one another of IP theft, tech transfer and export controls, disrupting global trade Read Full Article at RT.com

Jan. 11, 2026, 10 a.m.
Rare earth choke: After staring back the US, China may have overestimated the leverage it has over Japan

China’s latest rare-earth export curbs aimed at Japan may prove counterproductive. Tokyo has had a decade-long headstart in reducing its reliance on Chinese supplies and Beijing’s may find others are ready to follow Tokyo’s lead on breaking free of its grip.

Rare earth choke: After staring back the US, China may have overestimated the leverage it has over Japan

China’s latest rare-earth export curbs aimed at Japan may prove counterproductive. Tokyo has had a decade-long headstart in reducing its reliance on Chinese supplies and Beijing’s may find others are ready to follow Tokyo’s lead on breaking free of its grip.

Jan. 11, 2026, 9 a.m.
Carney wants to 'recalibrate' Canada-China relations with visit: PM's parliamentary aide

As the prime minister gears up to visit China next week, his parliamentary secretary, MP Kody Blois, says Mark Carney would like to "recalibrate" Canada's once-frosty relationship with the Chinese government and look at economic opportunities for the two nati…

Carney wants to 'recalibrate' Canada-China relations with visit: PM's parliamentary aide

As the prime minister gears up to visit China next week, his parliamentary secretary, MP Kody Blois, says Mark Carney would like to "recalibrate" Canada's once-frosty relationship with the Chinese government and look at economic opportunities for the two nati…

Jan. 11, 2026, 8:08 a.m.
BMW Cuts Prices On 31 Cars In China To Counter Falling Sales

BMW has a bit of a problem in China. The rise of domestic automakers continues to erode the luxury brand’s market share. Substantially cheaper, tech-laden cars are making life increasingly tougher for legacy manufacturers. The... First published by https://ww…

BMW Cuts Prices On 31 Cars In China To Counter Falling Sales

BMW has a bit of a problem in China. The rise of domestic automakers continues to erode the luxury brand’s market share. Substantially cheaper, tech-laden cars are making life increasingly tougher for legacy manufacturers. The... First published by https://ww…

Jan. 11, 2026, 7:31 a.m.
Takaichi may call early election, coalition partner says

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may call an early general election, the head of her party's coalition partner said on Sunday, after media reported she was considering a February vote. It would be the first time for the conservative Takaichi, Japan's fi…

Takaichi may call early election, coalition partner says

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may call an early general election, the head of her party's coalition partner said on Sunday, after media reported she was considering a February vote. It would be the first time for the conservative Takaichi, Japan's fi…

Jan. 11, 2026, 7 a.m.
Taoiseach's China visit tests Ireland's global position

While Micheál Martin was in China for an official visit aimed at improving economic and diplomatic ties with Beijing, it ended up being events on the other side of the world that garnered much of the spotlight, Aengus Cox of our foreign staff looks back at an…

Taoiseach's China visit tests Ireland's global position

While Micheál Martin was in China for an official visit aimed at improving economic and diplomatic ties with Beijing, it ended up being events on the other side of the world that garnered much of the spotlight, Aengus Cox of our foreign staff looks back at an…

Jan. 11, 2026, 5:53 a.m.
More than a fight for liberty: An assessment of the Iranian missile industry

Iran's race to rebuild is the real danger to Israel, writes the Alma Research Center in this report.

More than a fight for liberty: An assessment of the Iranian missile industry

Iran's race to rebuild is the real danger to Israel, writes the Alma Research Center in this report.

Jan. 11, 2026, 5:31 a.m.
Which animal tongue is green?

Which Animal Tongue Is Green? The definitive answer to which animal tongue is green is the Chow Chow dog. While other animals may have hints of green in their tongues due to various reasons, the Chow Chow and, to a lesser extent, the Shar-Pei, are uniquely kn…

Which animal tongue is green?

Which Animal Tongue Is Green? The definitive answer to which animal tongue is green is the Chow Chow dog. While other animals may have hints of green in their tongues due to various reasons, the Chow Chow and, to a lesser extent, the Shar-Pei, are uniquely kn…

Jan. 11, 2026, 5:19 a.m.
Analysis of China's Cognitive Warfare Tactics Against Taiwan in 2025

China continues to conduct cognitive warfare against Taiwan, hyping up selected important current events in Taiwan to achieve its strategic goals of "exacerbating internal divisions within Taiwan," "weakening Taiwanese people's will to resist the enemy," "inf…

Analysis of China's Cognitive Warfare Tactics Against Taiwan in 2025

China continues to conduct cognitive warfare against Taiwan, hyping up selected important current events in Taiwan to achieve its strategic goals of "exacerbating internal divisions within Taiwan," "weakening Taiwanese people's will to resist the enemy," "inf…