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31 January

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai, east China on January 30, 2026.

Britain’s Starmer Seeks to Bolster China Ties Despite Trump Warning

Visiting Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday Britain has a "huge amount to offer" China, after his bid to forge closer ties prompted warnings from US President Donald Trump.

30 January

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

Taiwan Holds Coastal Drill Simulating Defense Against Chinese Assault

Taiwan’s military conducted a coastal defense exercise simulating the repulsion of a Chinese amphibious assault.

30 January

Asia Pacific

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, on January 29, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Britain’s Starmer Hails ‘Good Progress’ After Meeting China’s XI

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed "really good progress" on issues including visa-free travel and tariffs during talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday.

30 January

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

China Warns US Attempts to Contain It ‘Doomed to Fail’

Beijing said attempts to contain it are "doomed to fail," days after the US announced it would prioritize curbing China this year while maintaining respectful ties.

27 January

Americas

Venezuelan nationals residing in Madrid gather at Puerta del Sol to celebrate the U.S. military operation in Venezuela and the subsequent capture of President Nicolas Maduro.

Staff Writer With AFP

China Vows ‘Support’ for Cuba After US Threats

China promised to provide Cuba with "support and assistance" in the face of repeated threats from the US, which weeks ago removed Havana's ally in Venezuela Nicolas Maduro.

22 January

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

China Says Exploring 10 Quantum Tools to Deliver Faster Battlefield Intel

China is exploring quantum tech to gather military intelligence, reporting 10 experimental tools under development for cyber warfare.

15 January

Arms

Christine Casimiro

Taiwan Partners With US to Co-Produce 155mm Artillery Shells

Taiwan has begun preliminary work for the joint production of 155mm artillery shells with the US, according to Taipei’s head of the Armaments Bureau, Lt. Gen. Lin Wen-hsiang.

13 January

Sea