February 16, 2026 China pledges aid to Ukraine as US officials warn Beijing is quietly fueling Russia’s war China accused of enabling Russia's war while offering Ukraine humanitarian aid at Munich conference. U.S. official says Beijing could end conflict.
February 16, 2026 Taiwan 'will not escalate, but will not yield' to Chinese intimidation, foreign minister warns Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung warns China's military expansion threatens global stability and semiconductor supply chains, with 90% of advanced chips produced in Taiwan.
February 13, 2026 Trump’s $12B rare earth plan targets China as experts warn US is ‘one crisis away’ Trump's $12 billion "Project Vault" aims to break Chinese dominance in rare earth elements, creating America's first critical mineral stockpile for national security.
February 12, 2026 US lawmakers warn Taiwan to ‘meet the moment’ as China stages invasion-style drills Bipartisan U.S. lawmakers warn Taiwan's political gridlock over defense spending could undermine deterrence as China escalates military pressure.
February 9, 2026 Rubio blasts China over 'unjust and tragic' 20-year sentence for Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls Jimmy Lai's 20-year sentence "unjust" as Hong Kong convicts the 78-year-old democracy activist under national security law.
January 29, 2026 UK's Starmer meets Xi in Beijing as Trump pressures allies on China trade U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets Chinese President Xi Jinping, while President Donald Trump attempts to dissuade allies from Beijing.
January 26, 2026 China experts raise alarms over Xi’s sweeping military purge Military turmoil in China raises Taiwan invasion concerns as Xi Jinping removes senior officers. Analysts warn of growing instability despite control.
January 25, 2026 China's top general ousted, placed under investigation in latest military purge Chinese President Xi Jinping removed China's top general Zhang Youxia amid an investigation for violating party discipline in latest military purge.
January 16, 2026 MARTIN GURRI: Let's look at all the global benefits Trump reaped by grabbing Maduro Trump's Venezuela raid removing Nicolás Maduro creates global domino effects, weakening China's influence and reshaping geopolitical dynamics.
January 12, 2026 US raid in Venezuela signals deterrence to adversaries on three fronts, experts say U.S. capture of Venezuela's Maduro sparks international debate over whether bold action deters rivals like China and Russia or sets dangerous precedent.