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US won't abandon the Philippines in fighting China's assertiveness at sea, Manila's envoy says

Manila’s envoy to Washington is expressing confidence that the United States will not abandon the Philippines as it defies Beijing’s assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea — even as Donald Trump and Xi Jinping seek more direct talks to resolve tariffs and trade issues

The Independent UK

Trump threatens to block US–Canada bridge until Canada ‘pays up’ for everything America’s given

A bridge too far for Canada?

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China’s Lunar New Year travel rush begins with record 9.5 billion trips expected

Hundreds of millions of people in China are heading to their hometowns this week for the Lunar New Year festival

The Independent UK

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Trump’s latest ‘unhinged’ rant insists China/Canada trade deal means death of ice hockey and Stanley Cup

"The first thing China will do is terminate ALL Ice Hockey being played in Canada."

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20 years for a China critic: Former media tycoon’s jailing signals the end of an era for Hong Kong’s press

Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media tycoon and a fierce critic of Beijing, was sentenced on Monday to 20 years in prison in the longest punishment given so far under a China-imposed national security law that has virtually silenced the city’s dissent.

Newslaundry

In China, consumerism trumps nationalism despite tensions with the U.S. and Japan

Chinese consumers are prioritizing quality and value over patriotism, regardless of how testy relations become in recent diplomatic spats with countries like Japan and the United States

The Independent UK

Trump bizarrely claims China will ‘terminate all ice hockey in Canada’ in threat to block new border bridge

The president accused Canada’s new Gordie Howe International Bridge of doing ‘absolutely nothing’ for America — despite having endorsed it in his first term

The Independent UK

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‘A free limo is hard to turn away’: how car diplomacy turbo charges politics in the Pacific

A luxury Chinese sedan gifted to Fiji is the latest in a string of vehicles donated by foreign countries to deepen partnerships and seek influence in the region

The Guardian - AU

Aussie meat in high demand despite international beef

Australian beef is a hot commodity despite trade tussles with China and the United States, while domestic prices wane as farmers recover from floods and fires.

AAP

Trump threatens to block new bridge in latest tirade against Canada

President says Gordie Howe Bridge will open only when US is ‘fully compensated’ – and makes bizarre hockey claim

The Guardian - US

Jimmy Lai Got a 20-Year Sentence for Saying Things the Chinese Government Didn't Like

China's "national security law" was perfectly tailored to zero in on someone like Lai, who vigorously pushed for democracy, freedom of speech, and government reform in Hong Kong.

Reason

Air Canada cancels all flights to Cuba as US oil blockade cuts off fuel access

Airlines from as far away as Russia, China and Spain have also been affected as island nation warns of fuel shortage

The Guardian - US

'I'm Not So Upset': Why Volvo's CEO Isn't Too Worried About Tariffs

Europe charged duties on American cars for decades. So Håkan Samuelsson isn't too surprised to find the roles reversed.

InsideEVs

Meet Charles Radford: US sailor who spied on Kissinger during the 1971 India–Pakistan war

A young US Navy yeoman, Charles Radford, secretly copied classified documents from the National Security Council during the early 1970s. He passed these sensitive papers, including those related to Henry Kissinger's handling of the India-Pakistan war, to senior military officers. This internal spying revealed a power struggle between civilian leaders…

The Times of India

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The Independent UK

Son of Jimmy Lai fears he’ll never see father again after media tycoon’s 20-year sentence

Sebastien Lai told The Independent of his devastation at his father’s ‘almost comically large’ jail term, but spoke of his pride that Jimmy Lai had fought so hard for press freedom

MarketBeat

Intel Stock Is Priced for Ruin, But the AI Offensive Is Here

Intel is executing a strategic pivot into AI GPUs and memory while managing short-term supply chain constraints that currently mask its long-term value.

Radio France Internationale

DR Congo weighs price of security in minerals deal with US

A minerals-for-security deal between the United States and the Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a constitutional challenge in Kinshasa, with critics warning the government may be underselling the country’s vast mineral wealth. The partnership was praised by US President Donald Trump during a visit to Washington last week by…

The Times of India

'Pomegranate can't enter but terrorists do': Pakistan leader's caustic jab at own military over rising cases of terror

JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman sharply criticized Pakistan's handling of militancy and its Afghanistan policy, questioning how terrorists cross the border while trade is blocked. He also lambasted broader foreign and economic policies as failures, leading to national isolation and declining trust from China regarding CPEC.

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InsideEVs

Nio's EV Drivers Really Love This One Signature Feature

Chinese automaker Nio just performed its 100,000,000th battery swap. The automaker has doled out a whopping 5.28 billion kWh.

The Times of India

Random Musing: Nixon wanted China to fight India-Pakistan War – and other new worms from Watergate

When Bernard asks why, Sir Humphrey explains: “Because once the Prime Minister knows, there will have to be an enquiry, like Watergate. The investigation of a trivial break-in led to one ghastly revelation after another and finally the downfall of a president. The golden rule is don’t lift lids off…

The Guardian - UK

UK, UN and EU deplore ‘monumental injustice’ of Jimmy Lai’s 20-year jail sentence

Son says Hong Kong media figure, 78, fears dying alone while legal team say Lai is now world’s highest profile political prisoner

Creative Bloq

Why Apple's 'Hermès' orange iPhone is going viral in China

Orange really is the new black.

The Times of India

Takaichi’s new mandate upends Asia’s power math: What it means for China, India and US

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a powerful mandate, winning a landslide victory. This political stability empowers Tokyo to significantly reshape its approach to China, strengthen ties with the US, and deepen strategic partnerships with India. Her decisive win signals a more assertive Japan on the global stage, impacting regional…

The Independent UK

UK pushing for release of Hong Kong campaigner Jimmy Lai on humanitarian grounds

British national Mr Lai, 78, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Monday under a security law imposed by China.

The Guardian - UK

Chinese technology underpins Iran’s internet control, report finds

The technologies include facial recognition tools used on Uyghurs in western China, say experts

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