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Hong Kong sets up judge-led inquiry after deadly Wang Fuk Court fire kills 156
Hong Kong government launched an independent commission to investigate a fatal November fire at Wang Fuk Court that killed 156 people.
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Starmer warns on China security threats as embassy pushes back
Keir Starmer said the UK should engage China on trade but also treat it as a security threat, prompting a sharp rebuttal from Beijing.
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Putin says Russia-China ties are key to global stability
Putin said Russia-China relations are vital for global stability at his annual year-end press conference in Moscow on Dec. 19, 2025.
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US announces $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, drawing China’s anger
The US has notified Congress of an $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, drawing strong condemnation from China.
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China imposes sanctions on 20 US defense firms and 10 executives over Taiwan arms sales
China on Friday announced sanctions against 20 US defense firms and 10 executives responding to US arms sales to Taiwan.
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WWII Aircraft Wreckage Discovered Near Langgong Village on Historic Hump Route
A joint Chinese-American team found a 1941 WWII transport aircraft crash site near Langgong village in Xizang in 2002.
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South Korean President Lee Jae-myung Begins State Visit to China with Business Delegation
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in Beijing Sunday for a four-day state visit accompanied by about 200 business leaders.
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Ireland's Martin begins 5-day visit to China
Ireland's Taoiseach Micheál Martin arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a 5-day visit to China, the first by an Irish leader in 14 years.
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Shenzhou-20 crew makes first public appearance after debris damage scare
China's Shenzhou-20 taikonauts appeared in public in Beijing after returning safely to Earth following a space debris strike on their capsule.
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South Korean ex-president Yoon gets 5-year prison sentence
A Seoul court sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol to 5 years in prison over charges linked to his 2024 martial law order.
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China says destroyer Zunyi boosted anti-submarine skills in South China Sea drill
China's PLA Navy said its Type 055 destroyer Zunyi sharpened anti-submarine warfare skills in a January exercise in the South China Sea.
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China's first Type 054B frigate Luohe reaches full operational capability one year after commissioning
China's PLA Navy confirmed the Type 054B frigate Luohe operationally capable on January 22, 2026, one year after entering service.
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China reports no Nipah virus cases amid outbreak in India’s West Bengal
China’s disease control authorities said no Nipah virus cases have been detected amid India’s outbreak in West Bengal.
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China and Russia hold security talks in Beijing and Moscow reports
China and Russia held strategic security talks as Wang Yi and Sergei Shoigu met in reported sessions in Beijing and Moscow.
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Japanese PM Takaichi skips TV debate citing hand injury amid Unification Church scrutiny
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi missed a key NHK debate on February 1, citing a campaign injury amid Unification Church scandal questions.
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Trump says India will buy Venezuelan oil, but no confirmation follows
Trump said India will buy Venezuelan oil instead of Iranian oil, but India and Venezuela gave no confirmation.
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Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi visits Great Wall and Palace Museum in Beijing
President Yamandu Orsi toured the Mutianyu Great Wall and the Palace Museum during his China state visit on February 2, 2026.
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China reaffirms Taiwan as core interest after Xi-Trump phone call
Chinese President Xi Jinping called Taiwan the most important issue in relations during a phone call with US President Trump on May 4.
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Chinese and Iranian diplomats meet in Beijing before US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman
Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Bin met Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi in Beijing on February 5 ahead of US-Iran talks in Oman.
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China wins record 15 medals at Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
China finished the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics with a record 15 medals, led by five golds and a 1-2 finish in women's freeski halfpipe.
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Xinjiang Tourism Boosted by Film and TV Productions, Says NPC Deputy Kong Feifei
NPC deputy Kong Feifei says filming in Xinjiang has helped drive a tourism boom with diverse landscapes and rich culture attracting productions.
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China plans space survival research and 3 station missions in 2026
China's astronaut centre is seeking a ground facility to study long-term survival beyond Earth as it readies 2026 space missions.
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Chinese courts report sharp rise in cybercrime cases with stricter punishments
China’s courts concluded 9,326 cyber security crime cases over five years, a 158.5% rise, and expanded penalties for new offenses including doxxing.
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NPC deputy urges better fertility-risk notices before cancer treatment in China
NPC deputy Ruan Xiangyan urged China to improve notices to patients on fertility risks before radiotherapy and chemotherapy.