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Embassy Plans Add To UK Headaches In Resetting China Ties

As Britain's new Labour government bids to reset long-fraught ties with China amid a suspected spy scandal, another issue could mar relations: Beijing's controversial plans to open the largest embassy in the UK. China has for several years been trying to relocate its embassy, currently in the British capital's upmarket…

International Business Times

Prince Andrew spy scandal may have further exposed threat posed by China

Royal’s relationship with alleged spy, Yang Tengbo, should be seen as a blessing in disguise, says China analyst

The Guardian - UK

Chinese alleged spy’s identity revealed as MPs raise fears over Beijing’s reach in Britain

Yang Tengbo is named in court as Iain Duncan Smith warns such ‘agents’ are the ‘tip of the iceberg’

The Independent UK

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President-Elect Trump Speaks With Over 100 World Leaders

President-elect Donald Trump engages with over 100 world leaders post-election, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging calls and meetings.

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'Be watchful' on national security, says minister backing UK universities offering places to Chinese students

Ex-National Security Adviser Lord Sedwill stressed earlier that universities should be ‘thoughtful’ about what courses they offer to Chinese students

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer defends UK engagement with China amid Prince Andrew revelations

Prime minister ‘pleased with progress’ on ties with Beijing as Tory MPs warn of China’s attempts to infiltrate UK

The Guardian - UK

Equity Markets Struggle After More Weak China Data

The tepid start came on the year's last full week of trading, with the focus on key monetary policy decisions by the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan.

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Xi Jinping urges party to ‘turn knife inward’ to tackle corruption

Sweeping corruption crackdown is hallmark of Chinese president’s leadership, but his party remains plagued by graft, particularly within its armed forces

The Guardian - AU

Advice ignored by ministers could have blocked Prince Andrew ‘spy’

Dominic Grieve, the former attorney general, tells the Observer he advised Tories to criminalise foreign agents in 2019

The Guardian - UK

Prince Andrew may have been a victim of Chairman Mao’s ‘magic weapon’

The United Front Work Department aims to befriend, bribe and seduce ‘useful idiots’. Was Andrew caught up in its net?

The Guardian - UK

Xi Jinping Rejects Trump's Invitation To Attend His Inauguration

The Chinese leader was widely expected to miss the ceremony

Latin Times

Trump wants China’s help in making peace in Ukraine. He’s unlikely to get it

US president-elect Donald Trump has invited China’s president Xi Jinping to his inauguration on January 20 in a surprise move which appears to be part of a plan to involve Beijing in ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine.

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Trump Extends Inauguration Invitations To Foreign Leaders

Donald Trump is inviting foreign leaders, including rivals, to his inauguration to foster dialogue and engage with a diverse range of international counter...

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Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly snubs Trump’s inauguration invite

The invite was an unorthodox move from Trump

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Trump Invites China's Xi To Inauguration But Here Is Why He's Unlikely To Attend

President Xi Jinping isn't expected to attend Donald Trump's Inauguration Day even if the latter reportedly sent a personal invite to the Chinese leader.

The Independent UK

China signals it's prepared to double down on support for the economy as Trump tariffs loom

Chinese leaders met this week to plot economic policy for the coming year and sketched out plans to raise government spending and relax Beijing's monetary policy

Al Jazeera

China sentences ex-Premier League footballer Li Tie to 20 years in prison

Former national team coach is the biggest name to be netted in China’s sweeping crackdown on corruption in sport.

International Business Times

Former China Men's Football Coach Jailed 20 Years For Corruption

Former China men's national football team coach Li Tie has been jailed for 20 years, state media reported Friday, following a lengthy trial on corruption charges.

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Al Jazeera

US President-elect Trump invites China’s Xi Jinping to his inauguration

Experts say Trump’s invitation is largely unprecedented, but Xi is unlikely to accept, given their past relations.

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Chinese Officials Expected To Attend Trump Inauguration

President Xi Jinping may send a delegation to Trump's inauguration, highlighting US-China relations and trade tensions.

The Independent UK

Trump invites Chinese President Xi Jinping to inauguration after threatening additional tariffs on country

It’s ‘to be determined’ whether the Chinese president would accept the invitation, a Trump transition spokesperson said

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Trump Invites Xi Jinping To Inauguration Amid Tariff Threats

President-elect Trump extends invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping for inauguration amidst tariff threats, emphasizing diplomatic engagement with glo...

Al Jazeera

Al-Assad’s fall in Syria: What’s at stake for China?

China quietly aligned with al-Assad through UNSC vetoes, but has not been directly involved like Iran or Russia.

International Business Times

China's Leaders To Chart Economic Plans For 2025: Report

China's leadership will gather Wednesday to hammer out plans to boost the economy next year, reports said, as they look to address weak domestic demand and the possibility of a deepening trade war with the United States.

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Stock Index Futures Muted as Cautious Mood Prevails Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are up +0.03%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are up +0.04% this morning after three major U.S. benchmark indices finished the regular session lower as investors grew more cautious ahead of Wednesday’s release of a key U.S. inflation report.

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