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Jan. 4, 2026, 8:51 a.m.
Taoiseach arrives in China for trade talks

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has arrived in Beijing, Chinese state media said, kicking off a five-day visit aimed at boosting trade between the two countries.

Taoiseach arrives in China for trade talks

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has arrived in Beijing, Chinese state media said, kicking off a five-day visit aimed at boosting trade between the two countries.

Jan. 4, 2026, 8:07 a.m.
Ren: Never, ever underestimate China

From President Donald Trump’s trade war to AI developments, 2025 was full of dramatic twists and turns. One of the most consequential takeaways is to never, ever underestimate China.

Ren: Never, ever underestimate China

From President Donald Trump’s trade war to AI developments, 2025 was full of dramatic twists and turns. One of the most consequential takeaways is to never, ever underestimate China.

Jan. 4, 2026, 7:25 a.m.
In a frozen northeastern Chinese city, an annual ode to ice rises

Each January, a strange and beautiful thing happens in the frigid northern Chinese city of Harbin

In a frozen northeastern Chinese city, an annual ode to ice rises

Each January, a strange and beautiful thing happens in the frigid northern Chinese city of Harbin

Jan. 4, 2026, 7:07 a.m.
Unsung Chinese fighters on European battlefield | Brothers in Arms ⑤

GUANGZHOU, China, Jan. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From the trenches of the Spanish Civil War to the storm-lashed beaches of Normandy, a forgotten group of Chinese fighters stood shoulder to shoulder with Europe's anti-fascist forces—yet their sacrifices have rem…

Unsung Chinese fighters on European battlefield | Brothers in Arms ⑤

GUANGZHOU, China, Jan. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From the trenches of the Spanish Civil War to the storm-lashed beaches of Normandy, a forgotten group of Chinese fighters stood shoulder to shoulder with Europe's anti-fascist forces—yet their sacrifices have rem…

Jan. 4, 2026, 6:43 a.m.
North Korea fires missiles towards sea as South Korean leader visits China

The missile test comes as President Lee Jae Myung arrives in Beijing to meet his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.

North Korea fires missiles towards sea as South Korean leader visits China

The missile test comes as President Lee Jae Myung arrives in Beijing to meet his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.

Jan. 4, 2026, 6:38 a.m.
Is the South China Tiger going to 2023?

Is the South China Tiger Extinct? A Grim Reality and Hopeful Future The current scientific consensus is that the South China tiger (Panthera tigris amoyensis) is considered functionally extinct in the wild. However, captive breeding programs offer a slim hope…

Is the South China Tiger extinct 2023?

Is the South China Tiger Extinct? A Grim Reality and Hopeful Future The current scientific consensus is that the South China tiger (Panthera tigris amoyensis) is considered functionally extinct in the wild. However, captive breeding programs offer a slim hope…

Jan. 4, 2026, 6 a.m.
Taoiseach begins official visit to China today for trade and political meetings

Micheál Martin will visit Beijing and Shanghai and also meet with Chinese President Xi Jingping.

Taoiseach begins official visit to China today for trade and political meetings

Micheál Martin will visit Beijing and Shanghai and also meet with Chinese President Xi Jingping.

Jan. 4, 2026, 5:30 a.m.
Taoiseach travels to China today for four-day visit in bid to deepen trade links

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is traveling to China today as part of a four-day visit where he will meet Chinese president Xi Jinping in a bid to deepen ties with Ireland’s fifth largest trading partner.

Taoiseach travels to China today for four-day visit in bid to deepen trade links

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is travelling to China today as part of a four-day visit where he will meet Chinese president Xi Jinping in a bid to deepen ties with Ireland’s fifth largest trading partner.

Jan. 4, 2026, 5:18 a.m.
North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea ahead of South Korean leader's visit to China

North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea Sunday, its neighbors said, just hours before South Korea’s president left for China for talks expected to cover North Korea’s nuclear program.

North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea ahead of South Korean leader's visit to China

North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea Sunday, its neighbors said, just hours before South Korea’s president left for China for talks expected to cover North Korea’s nuclear program.

Jan. 4, 2026, 4:03 a.m.
Asian stocks enter 2026 under cloud of AI valuation risks, policy divergence

Asian stocks face challenges in 2026 due to AI valuation concerns and divergent policies amid recent strong performances.

Asian stocks enter 2026 under cloud of AI valuation risks, policy divergence

Asian stocks face challenges in 2026 due to AI valuation concerns and divergent policies amid recent strong performances.

Jan. 4, 2026, 4:02 a.m.
S. Korean president heads to China, hoping to sidestep Taiwan tensions

South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung left for China on Sunday, eager to boost economic ties with Seoul’s largest trading partner while keeping a lid on potentially explosive issues such as Taiwan. Lee is the first South Korean leader to visit Beijing in six …

S. Korean president heads to China, hoping to sidestep Taiwan tensions

South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung left for China on Sunday, eager to boost economic ties with Seoul’s largest trading partner while keeping a lid on potentially explosive issues such as Taiwan. Lee is the first South Korean leader to visit Beijing in six …

Jan. 4, 2026, 2:36 a.m.
The New Battle for the Americas: Why the Western Hemisphere Is Becoming a Global Flashpoint

Below is a geopolitical map of the Western Hemisphere as I see it today. The principal geopolitical foes of the US in the Western Hemisphere—Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua—are firmly in the China and Russia camp. Other countries can shift depending on the out…

The New Battle for the Americas: Why the Western Hemisphere Is Becoming a Global Flashpoint

Below is a geopolitical map of the Western Hemisphere as I see it today. The principal geopolitical foes of the US in the Western Hemisphere—Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua—are firmly in the China and Russia camp. Other countries can shift depending on the out…

Jan. 4, 2026, 12:53 a.m.
Opinion Trump, Venezuela, China and many long-term problems coming

Never mind the clumsy media-visible positioning. The reality is pure, expensive, chaos. The post Opinion Trump, Venezuela, China and many long-term problems coming appeared first on Digital Journal.

Opinion Trump, Venezuela, China and many long-term problems coming

Never mind the clumsy media-visible positioning. The reality is pure, expensive, chaos. The post Opinion Trump, Venezuela, China and many long-term problems coming appeared first on Digital Journal.

Jan. 4, 2026, 12:40 a.m.
Trump Sees US Oil Producers Spending Billions In Venezuela

By Kevin Crowley, Jennifer A. Dlouhy and Lucia Kassai Jan 3, 2026 (Bloomberg) –President Donald Trump said US oil companies will spend billions of dollars to rebuild Venezuela’s crumbling energy infrastructure...

Trump Sees US Oil Producers Spending Billions In Venezuela

By Kevin Crowley, Jennifer A. Dlouhy and Lucia Kassai Jan 3, 2026 (Bloomberg) –President Donald Trump said US oil companies will spend billions of dollars to rebuild Venezuela’s crumbling energy infrastructure...

Jan. 4, 2026, 12:14 a.m.
This past year was pretty great. Here's a wish list for 2026

'Let us hope we will see more of that same success in this New Year'

This past year was pretty great. Here's a wish list for 2026

'Let us hope we will see more of that same success in this New Year'

Jan. 4, 2026, 12:09 a.m.
5 scenarios for a post-Maduro Venezuela — and what they could signal to the wider region

President Donald Trump has said the US will ‘run’ Venezuela until a ‘safe, proper and judicious transition’ can take place. But that still leaves many options.

5 scenarios for a post-Maduro Venezuela — and what they could signal to the wider region

President Donald Trump has said the US will ‘run’ Venezuela until a ‘safe, proper and judicious transition’ can take place. But that still leaves many options.

Jan. 4, 2026, midnight
Countries must move beyond seeing AI as a race, where one side must beat the other

When it comes to AI, cooperation between countries can yield greater benefits than working alone.

Countries must move beyond seeing AI as a race, where one side must beat the other

When it comes to AI, cooperation between countries can yield greater benefits than working alone.

Jan. 4, 2026, midnight
Prevalence and related influencing factors of depression symptoms among empty-nest elderly in China

Scientific Reports - Prevalence and related influencing factors of depression symptoms among empty-nest elderly in China

Prevalence and related influencing factors of depression symptoms among empty-nest elderly in China

Scientific Reports - Prevalence and related influencing factors of depression symptoms among empty-nest elderly in China

Jan. 4, 2026, midnight
'Chinese peptides' are the latest biohacking trend in the tech world

Tech professionals are embracing unapproved Chinese peptides for weight loss, fitness, and productivity. These substances, often sourced directly from China, are used despite lacking FDA approval. Users experiment with various peptides, seeking enhanced perf…

'Chinese peptides' are the latest biohacking trend in the tech world

Tech professionals are embracing unapproved Chinese peptides for weight loss, fitness, and productivity. These substances, often sourced directly from China, are used despite lacking FDA approval. Users experiment with various peptides, seeking enhanced perf…

Jan. 3, 2026, 11:14 p.m.
China DRAM Maker CXMT Targets $4.2B IPO as It Takes on Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron

Chinese memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) has filed for an IPO on Shanghai's STAR Market, seeking to raise up to CNY 295 billion (about USD 42.2 billion) to upgrade DRAM manufacturing, advance next-generation memory technologies, and strengthen…

China DRAM Maker CXMT Targets $4.2B IPO as It Takes on Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron

Chinese memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) has filed for an IPO on Shanghai's STAR Market, seeking to raise up to CNY 295 billion (about USD 42.2 billion) to upgrade DRAM manufacturing, advance next-generation memory technologies, and streng…

Jan. 3, 2026, 11:02 p.m.
How UK plush toy Jellycat conquered China

The plushies bring "emotional value" to Chinese youth navigating economic uncertainty.

How UK plush toy Jellycat conquered China

The plushies bring "emotional value" to Chinese youth navigating economic uncertainty.

Jan. 3, 2026, 9:40 p.m.
Not exactly a DeepSeek moment for AI accelerators - but this Chinese optical chip may well be 100x faster than Nvidia's A100 on some tasks

Chinese photonic AI chips demonstrate extreme speed and energy efficiency in narrowly defined generative workloads, exceeding conventional GPU performance in lab tests.

Not exactly a DeepSeek moment for AI accelerators - but this Chinese optical chip may well be 100x faster than Nvidia's A100 on some tasks

Chinese photonic AI chips demonstrate extreme speed and energy efficiency in narrowly defined generative workloads, exceeding conventional GPU performance in lab tests.

Jan. 3, 2026, 9:35 p.m.
You Must Stare Into the Heart of the $400 Million Machine

A riveting 55-minute YouTube video will show you where the GPU wafers come from.

You Must Stare Into the Heart of the $400 Million Machine

A riveting 55-minute YouTube video will show you where the GPU wafers come from.

Jan. 3, 2026, 9:20 p.m.
Takaichi faces tough time managing rapidly worsening relationship with China

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will likely face a tough time managing the rapidly worsening relationship between Japan and China amid little sign of tensions easing after her own remark on a Taiwan contingency riled Beijing. Takaichi, a security hawk whose pre…

Takaichi faces tough time managing rapidly worsening relationship with China

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will likely face a tough time managing the rapidly worsening relationship between Japan and China amid little sign of tensions easing after her own remark on a Taiwan contingency riled Beijing. Takaichi, a security hawk whose pre…

Jan. 3, 2026, 9:11 p.m.
Venezuela could now define Trump's legacy - and America's place in the world

Removing a leader and pledging to rebuild a country represents a major shift in Trump's America First vision, writes Anthony Zurcher.

Venezuela could now define Trump's legacy - and America's place in the world

Removing a leader and pledging to rebuild a country represents a major shift in Trump's America First vision, writes Anthony Zurcher.

Jan. 3, 2026, 8:53 p.m.
Trump Sets a Devastating Precedent in Venezuela

Will Russia and China now assume they can do the same in Europe and Asia?

Trump Sets a Devastating Precedent in Venezuela

Will Russia and China now assume they can do the same in Europe and Asia?

Jan. 3, 2026, 8:15 p.m.
World leaders gripe over US arrest of tyrant Nicolás Maduro, despite legal precedent: 'Deeply alarmed'

Russia and China are seeing red over the US military’s capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife, condemning the large-scale strike on the oil-rich, South American nation was unnecessary use of force.

World leaders gripe over US arrest of tyrant Nicolás Maduro, despite legal precedent: 'Deeply alarmed'

Russia and China are seeing red over the US military’s capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife, condemning the large-scale strike on the oil-rich, South American nation was unnecessary use of force.

Jan. 3, 2026, 7:27 p.m.
Maybe Russia and China Should Sit This One Out

Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping are just shocked—shocked!—by the American attack on Venezuela.

Maybe Russia and China Should Sit This One Out

Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping are just shocked—shocked!—by the American attack on Venezuela.

Jan. 3, 2026, 7 p.m.
China, Russia, Iran Condemn Capture of Venezuela's Maduro; Hezbollah Decries 'American Arrogance'

EU says its "closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela"; UK Prime Minister Starmer: "I can be absolutely clear that we were not involved." The post China, Russia, Iran Condemn Capture of Venezuela’s Maduro; Hezbollah Decries ‘American Arrogance’ first ap…

China, Russia, Iran Condemn Capture of Venezuela's Maduro; Hezbollah Decries 'American Arrogance'

EU says its "closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela"; UK Prime Minister Starmer: "I can be absolutely clear that we were not involved."  The post China, Russia, Iran Condemn Capture of Venezuela’s Maduro; Hezbollah Decries ‘American Arrogance’ first ap…

Jan. 3, 2026, 6:55 p.m.
Chinese Diplomats Arrived in Venezuela for Talks with Maduro Hours Before US Strikes — And Are Still There: Report

Hours before Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured during a U.S. military operation, he met with Chinese diplomats, who are reportedly still in Caracas. The post Chinese Diplomats Arrived in Venezuela for Talks with Maduro Hours Before US Strikes —…

Chinese Diplomats Arrived in Venezuela for Talks with Maduro Hours Before US Strikes — And Are Still There: Report

Hours before Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured during a U.S. military operation, he met with Chinese diplomats, who are reportedly still in Caracas. The post Chinese Diplomats Arrived in Venezuela for Talks with Maduro Hours Before US Strikes —…

Jan. 3, 2026, 6:49 p.m.
Australian brands still dealing with 'the wild west' of Trump's tariffs

From de minimis to beef tariffs, Aussie exporters are preparing for another "wild" year.

Australian brands still dealing with 'the wild west' of Trump's tariffs

From de minimis to beef tariffs, Aussie exporters are preparing for another "wild" year.

Jan. 3, 2026, 5:55 p.m.
Dunhuang mania nominum

As has often been mentioned on Language Log, Dunhuang is a desert oasis town at the far western end of the Gansu / Hexi Corridor. This is where the fabled Silk Road splits to head north and south around the vast Tarim Basin (filled with the extremely hot [su…

Dunhuang mania nominum

As has often been mentioned on Language Log, Dunhuang is a desert oasis town at the far western end of the Gansu / Hexi Corridor.  This is where the fabled Silk Road splits to head north and south around the vast Tarim Basin (filled with the extremely hot [su…

Jan. 3, 2026, 3:50 p.m.
Trump: I Have Good Relationship with Xi, 'They're Going to Get Oil', People Will Be Allowed to Have Oil

On Saturday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends,” President Donald Trump discussed the capture of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela and stated that he has a good relationship with China’s Xi Jinping, and “there’s not going to be The post Trump: I H…

Trump: I Have Good Relationship with Xi, 'They're Going to Get Oil', People Will Be Allowed to Have Oil

On Saturday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends,” President Donald Trump discussed the capture of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela and stated that he has a good relationship with China’s Xi Jinping, and “there’s not going to be The post Trump: I H…

Jan. 3, 2026, 3:47 p.m.
Tesla Optimus Robot's Public Failure Has To Be Seen To Be Believed

Tesla might not be leading the robot race. Footage of an Optimus oopsie gave Elon Musk's critics a good laugh & raised questions about the humanoid's autonomy.

Tesla Optimus Robot's Public Failure Has To Be Seen To Be Believed

Tesla might not be leading the robot race. Footage of an Optimus oopsie gave Elon Musk's critics a good laugh & raised questions about the humanoid's autonomy.

Jan. 3, 2026, 3:32 p.m.
CCTV+: Xi Outlines Main Directions for Developing New Quality Productive Forces

BEIJING, Jan. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has conducted in-depth fieldwork and inspections at the production frontline over the past year, outlining the breakthroughs and main directions for developing new quality productive forces. X…

CCTV+: Xi Outlines Main Directions for Developing New Quality Productive Forces

BEIJING, Jan. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has conducted in-depth fieldwork and inspections at the production frontline over the past year, outlining the breakthroughs and main directions for developing new quality productive forces. X…

Jan. 3, 2026, 3:15 p.m.
The Race for Global Domination in AI

The competition between China and the United States is about more than technology.

The Race for Global Domination in AI

The competition between China and the United States is about more than technology.

Jan. 3, 2026, 2:55 p.m.
Maduro Captured, Indicted After US Airstrikes on Venezuela

President Nicolás Maduro has been charged in the US after he was captured and flown out of Venezuela, following a series of airstrikes that mark an extraordinary escalation in the Trump administration’s months-long campaign against the country.

Maduro Captured, Indicted After US Airstrikes on Venezuela

President Nicolás Maduro has been charged in the US after he was captured and flown out of Venezuela, following a series of airstrikes that mark an extraordinary escalation in the Trump administration’s months-long campaign against the country.

Jan. 3, 2026, 1:46 p.m.
Elon Musk promised a 'major rebound' for Tesla in 2025. Instead it fell behind its biggest rival from China

It's a stunning reversal for a company whose rise once seemed unstoppable as it overtook traditional carmakers and helped make Musk the world's richest.

Elon Musk promised a 'major rebound' for Tesla in 2025. Instead it fell behind its biggest rival from China

It's a stunning reversal for a company whose rise once seemed unstoppable as it overtook traditional carmakers and helped make Musk the world's richest.

Jan. 3, 2026, 1:20 p.m.
Bitcoin price back at $90K: Is the bear market behind us?

Bitcoin hit a three-week high, but derivatives and spot ETF flows show traders remained cautious, signaling limited confidence in further upside for now.

Bitcoin price back at $90K: Is the bear market behind us?

Bitcoin hit a three-week high, but derivatives and spot ETF flows show traders remained cautious, signalling limited confidence in further upside for now.

Jan. 3, 2026, 11:55 a.m.
Links 1/3/2026

Our salacious daily links: US bombs Caracas and says it captured Maduro, Chinese peptide hacks, glacier melt = volcanic activity? China deflation, Trump Iran protest threat, CIA-Russia drone attack claims, German and Finland moblization, Real ID fail? GOP Con…

Links 1/3/2026

Our salacious daily links: US bombs Caracas and says it captured Maduro, Chinese peptide hacks, glacier melt = volcanic activity? China deflation, Trump Iran protest threat, CIA-Russia drone attack claims, German and Finland moblization, Real ID fail? GOP Con…

Jan. 3, 2026, 10:04 a.m.
S.Korean President Lee receives interview with Chinese media at Cheong Wa Dae, reaffirms one-China stance on Taiwan question ahead of China visit

Before starting his visit to China, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung gave an interview with CCTV News that aired on Friday, during which he said deeper cooperation between South Korea and China can open a broad gateway of opportunity for South Korea. Rega…

S.Korean President Lee receives interview with Chinese media at Cheong Wa Dae, reaffirms one-China stance on Taiwan question ahead of China visit

Before starting his visit to China, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung gave an interview with CCTV News that aired on Friday, during which he said deeper cooperation between South Korea and China can open a broad gateway of opportunity for South Korea. Rega…

Jan. 3, 2026, 10:04 a.m.
Number of China's space launches reaches a new record of 92 in 2025: report

China carried out a record 92 space launches in 2025, with multiple breakthroughs and a number of firsts across manned spaceflight, deep-space exploration and commercial spaceflight achieved, CCTV News reported on Saturday, citing the China National Space Adm…

Number of China's space launches reaches a new record of 92 in 2025: report

China carried out a record 92 space launches in 2025, with multiple breakthroughs and a number of firsts across manned spaceflight, deep-space exploration and commercial spaceflight achieved, CCTV News reported on Saturday, citing the China National Space Adm…

Jan. 3, 2026, 10:03 a.m.
Mainland official calls for peaceful development of cross-Strait relations

A Chinese mainland official on Friday called for efforts to promote peaceful development of relations across the Taiwan Strait and achieve national reunification.

Mainland official calls for peaceful development of cross-Strait relations

A Chinese mainland official on Friday called for efforts to promote peaceful development of relations across the Taiwan Strait and achieve national reunification.

Jan. 3, 2026, 10:03 a.m.
MND spokesperson slams external forces' hype over military drills around Taiwan island; expert says State Department's cliché response fails to address root causes of tensions

Responding to hypes by external forces regarding the just-concluded "Justice Mission 2025" joint drills, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said on Friday that China will never allow any force to tie our hands in curbing "Taiwan independence…

MND spokesperson slams external forces' hype over military drills around Taiwan island; expert says State Department's cliché response fails to address root causes of tensions

Responding to hypes by external forces regarding the just-concluded "Justice Mission 2025" joint drills, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said on Friday that China will never allow any force to tie our hands in curbing "Taiwan independence…

Jan. 3, 2026, 10:03 a.m.
Taiwan drills aimed to deter external interference: China Defense Ministry

China said its latest military exercises around Taiwan are aimed at deterring foreign interference, and warning that any move crossing Beijing's red lines on the island would be met with decisive countermeasures.

Taiwan drills aimed to deter external interference: China Defense Ministry

China said its latest military exercises around Taiwan are aimed at deterring foreign interference, and warning that any move crossing Beijing's red lines on the island would be met with decisive countermeasures.

Jan. 3, 2026, 10:03 a.m.
Defense ministry rebuffs criticism over drills around Taiwan

The Ministry of National Defense said a recent large-scale exercise around Taiwan was intended to deter "Taiwan independence" forces and foreign interference, pushing back against criticism from several Western governments that the drills undermined regional …

Defense ministry rebuffs criticism over drills around Taiwan

The Ministry of National Defense said a recent large-scale exercise around Taiwan was intended to deter "Taiwan independence" forces and foreign interference, pushing back against criticism from several Western governments that the drills undermined regional …

Jan. 3, 2026, 10:03 a.m.
China will never allow any force to tie its hands in curbing 'Taiwan independence' separatist acts in name of safeguarding cross-Straits peace: MND spokesperson

Responding to hypes by external forces regarding the just-concluded "Justice Mission 2025" joint drills, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said on Friday that China will never allow any force to tie our hands in curbing "Taiwan independence…

China will never allow any force to tie its hands in curbing 'Taiwan independence' separatist acts in name of safeguarding cross-Straits peace: MND spokesperson

Responding to hypes by external forces regarding the just-concluded "Justice Mission 2025" joint drills, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said on Friday that China will never allow any force to tie our hands in curbing "Taiwan independence…