Michael Martina

    With Venezuela raid, US tells China to keep away from the Americas

    Beijing bet big on relations with Caracas American operation deals blow to Chinese strategy in the Americas Trump’s China policy includes both concessions and assertive new stances WASHINGTON, Jan 11 (Reuters) – Among the many goals of last week’s U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was to send China a message: stay…

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      Venezuela-style strike on Taiwan’s leader could prove tricky for China

      Questions linger on combat showing of China’s latest weaponry Taiwan readied for years to fend off ‘decapitation’ attacks on leaders Maduro capture inspires some online Chinese users HONG KONG/TAIPEI, Jan 9 (Reuters) – (This Jan 9 story has been corrected to say Democratic Progressive Party, not Democratic People’s Party in paragraph 4) Some Chinese online…

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      Brenda Goh

        South Korea’s Lee begins China state visit after North fires missiles

        SHANGHAI, Jan 4 (Reuters) – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung began a state visit to China on Sunday, hoping to promote peace on the Korean Peninsula hours after rival North Korea launched ballistic missiles. The visit, Lee’s first to China since taking office in June, comes amid heightened global tensions after Pyongyang’s aggressive display,…

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          Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China’s military drill

          Taiwan president determined to boost defend sovereignty Proposal to boost military spending stuck in parliament Lai says 2026 a crucial year for Taiwan China’s Xi says ‘reunification’ cannot be stopped TAIPEI, Jan 1 (Reuters) – Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday the island is determined to defend its sovereignty and boost its defence in…

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          Map showing five zones around Taiwan marked by China for December 30 military drills, and past drill areas.

            Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back after massive drills

            China’s drills involved rockets, warships, and aircraft near Taiwan Taiwan condemned drills as threat to regional security China’s exercises follow US arms package announcement for Taiwan Ambassadors from Quad nations meet in Beijing on Tuesday TAIPEI/BEIJING, Dec 31 (Reuters) – Taiwan remained on high alert on Wednesday after China staged massive military drills around the…

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            Akash Sriram

              US delays announcement of China chip tariffs until 2027

              USTR says will impose new tariffs on Chinese chips in June 2027 Biden launched ‘Section 301’ probe into Chinese legacy chips a year ago Trump administration delay of chips tariffs aims to preserve China trade truce Dec 23 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday said it will slap tariffs on Chinese semiconductor imports…

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              Michael Martina

                US to allow Nvidia H200 chip shipments to China, Trump says

                Nvidia shares rise 2% in after-hours trading after Trump’s announcement US has concerns over AI chips aiding China’s military Trump says same approach will apply to AMD, Intel WASHINGTON, Dec 8 (Reuters) – The United States will allow Nvidia’s (NVDA.O), opens new tab H200 processors, its second-best artificial intelligence chips, to be exported to China…

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                Mei Mei Chu

                  Hong Kong fire came after contractor safety breaches and a residents’ revolt

                  Prestige Construction had history of safety violations before winning renovation contract, documents show Wang Fuk Court residents wrongly told by consultant that Prestige had clean safety record Homeowners repeatedly complained about costs and fire safety after Prestige won contract, tried to revoke agreement Prestige and consultant Will Power now subjects of manslaughter and anti-corruption probes…

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