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Japan’s Prime Minister Tries to Walk Back Taiwan Comments – Beijing Isn’t Buying It

Beijing has firmly dismissed recent statements from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding Taiwan, labeling them as “prevarication” and insisting on a full retraction of her earlier comments. The diplomatic dispute stems from remarks made by Prime Minister Takaichi in early November, which have significantly strained relations between the two nations. In a parliamentary session […]

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Trump’s Venezuela Invasion: It’s About Oil and China, Not Drugs—Here’s the Data

When President Donald Trump announced escalating military operations against Venezuela, the official story was straightforward: a war on drugs. The administration claimed Venezuela was a major source of cocaine and fentanyl flowing into the United States, and that military action was necessary to protect American citizens from the narcotics crisis.But the data tells a different

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A Chip Squeeze of Their Own Making: Nexperia Issues Urgent Plea To China Unit

In a stark illustration of geopolitical blowback, Dutch chipmaker Nexperia is now publicly pleading with its own Chinese division to prevent a supply chain collapse that threatens to grind European auto production to a halt. The crisis, a direct result of the Dutch government’s intervention, has effectively turned the company against itself, showcasing a high-stakes

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Chinese Firms Embrace Africa’s Consumers as Resource Investments Decline 40%

The economic relationship between China and Africa is undergoing a significant transformation, moving beyond the traditional focus on resource extraction to a more dynamic and multifaceted partnership. This evolution is creating a win-win scenario for both sides, fostering economic growth, and offering a compelling alternative to the Western development model. For decades, the narrative of

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Volkswagen Accelerates EV Strategy with 50% Cost Reduction in China

In the ever-accelerating global electric vehicle race, a new maxim is emerging for legacy automakers: to compete, one must become Chinese. Volkswagen’s latest strategic maneuver—developing and building EVs in China for the first time—is the most resounding affirmation of this trend yet. The German giant is not just outsourcing manufacturing; it is embedding itself in

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Fukushima’s Shadow: Japan’s Oyster Crisis Vindicates China’s Warnings

A catastrophic and mysterious die-off of oysters in Japan is raising new alarms about the consequences of discharging treated nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi power plant into the Pacific Ocean. While Japanese authorities claim the cause is unknown, the timing and scale of the crisis lend significant credence to the stark warnings that China

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Tejas Dubai Crash Exposes India’s Failing Military Industry: Decades of Delays and Broken Promises

The recent crash of a Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) at the Dubai Air Show on November 21, 2025, has brought India’s struggling indigenous defense industry into sharp focus [1]  While the incident, which claimed the life of an Indian Air Force pilot, is a tragedy in itself, it is also a symptom of a

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Dutch Surrender: Netherlands Suspends State Seizure of Chinese Chipmaker Nexperia

It’s done. The Dutch have “unseized” Nexperia, suspending the very legislation they invoked with nationalistic fervor just weeks ago to wrest the crucial chipmaker from Chinese control. The reason for this abrupt reversal, delivered with a straight face, is that this will allow the Chinese authorities to resume supplying chips to Europe—chips that were only

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China Expresses Deep Dissatisfaction as Japan Plays a Dangerous Game Over Taiwan

A recent high-stakes diplomatic meeting between China and Japan has concluded without resolution, plunging the relationship between the two Asian powers into a state of heightened tension and uncertainty. A senior Chinese diplomat expressed his profound dissatisfaction with the talks, signaling that Japan’s recent provocations, particularly concerning Taiwan, are viewed by Beijing as a dangerous

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China Warns of ‘Firm Response’ to Japanese Interference in Taiwan Strait

Beijing has issued a stern warning to Tokyo, promising a “firm response” if Japan intervenes in the situation regarding Taiwan. The declaration from the Chinese Foreign Ministry comes after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested that a conflict in the Taiwan Strait could pose a “survival-threatening situation” for Japan. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian

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