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‘Excellent conversation’: Donald Trump, Xi Jinping discuss trade, Taiwan, Iran & Ukraine in ‘long and thorough’ phone call

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a significant phone call, addressing trade, security, Taiwan, Iran, and the Ukraine war. Trump described the discussion as "excellent" and "thorough," highlighting potential energy and agricultural deals. Both leaders emphasized the importance of maintaining a stable and positive relationship between…

The Times of India

Free from 'sports prison,' Winter athletes get chance to enjoy Olympics without a COVID lockdown

The last time the Winter Olympians convened, the COVID-19 pandemic was still raging, forcing the Games inside sterilized bubbles

The Independent UK

‘Exemplary partnership’: Putin calls Russia–China ties a ‘stabilising force’ in video call with Xi Jinping

Russian President Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping lauded their "strategic" economic partnership, emphasizing energy, nuclear power, and high-tech cooperation. The leaders affirmed mutual support for sovereignty and development paths. This high-level exchange occurs as China balances engagement with Western nations while maintaining strong ties with Moscow, despite ongoing global…

The Times of India

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Star moguls duo given Winter Olympics ceremony honour

Moguls medallists Jakara Anthony and Matt Graham will be Australia's flag bearers at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony.

AAP

‘We punch above our weight’: GB curlers aim for yet more Olympic glory

Team GB took home two curling medals from Beijing 2022 and with Olympic champion-turned-chef de mission Eve Muirhead in their corner, they’re back for more

The Independent UK

Tech Brief (Feb. 4): Aerofugia Raises Nearly $150 Million to Get Flying Taxis Certified

Beijing humanoid robotics hub raises $100 million, State Council promotes AI integration in agriculture

Caixin Global

Hong Kong firm begins arbitration proceedings over ruling against its Panama Canal port contract

Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison Holdings says its subsidiary started arbitration proceedings against Panama after that country’s Supreme Court ruled a concession for the subsidiary to operate Panama Canal ports was unconstitutional

The Independent UK

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Jimmy Lai’s son says UK government did not do enough to help him on China visit

Sebastien Lai criticises ministers for not putting conditions on his father’s release during Beijing trip

The Guardian - UK

Climate change threatens the Winter Olympics’ future – and even snowmaking has limits for saving the Games

Watching the Winter Olympics is an adrenaline rush as athletes fly down snow-covered ski slopes, luge tracks and over the ice at breakneck speeds and with grace.

The Conversation

Inside China’s gray zone activities: How Beijing is salami slicing its way to influence

China is employing a 'salami slicing' strategy, taking incremental steps across military, economic, and technological domains to alter realities without triggering conflict. This 'gray zone' approach, evident in the South China Sea and beyond, bypasses international law and exploits rivals' hesitation. The cumulative effect creates new facts on the ground,…

The Times of India

Newsletter: 'Super Mario' returns at another moment of European economic reckoning

Also in this newsletter: why European leaders are flocking to Beijing amid transatlantic tensions, the latest on Ukraine peace efforts, and the French budget is adopted after months of political gridlock.

Euronews

EU-China relations enter 'do no harm' phase as Trump's shadow looms

Last year, the EU and China flirted with a diplomatic reset, which collapsed after Beijing imposed broad restrictions on rare earth exports. That bruising experience has set the stage for a cautious engagement in 2026.

Euronews

Ex-Google engineer found guilty of stealing AI secrets for China

Intelligence officials have long warned of increased efforts by Beijing and others to use AI against U.S. interests.

Axios

Injury casts doubt over Aussie star's Winter Olympics

Australian aerials superstar Laura Peel has suffered an injury on the eve of the winter Games.

AAP

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EU's climate goals at risk without China's critical raw materials, EU auditors warn

Despite the EU's ongoing efforts to diversify supply chains, Chinese materials are crucial for the bloc's climate transition. China accounts for 60% of global production of critical raw materials and 90% of refining capacity.

The Independent UK

Trump officials overhauling aid to Africa in bid to counter China influence in ‘priority sectors’

New bilateral deals to focus on areas such as mineral rights and security to allow U.S. to ‘actively compete’ with Beijing

The Conversation

Critics of Keir Starmer’s trip to China are missing these two important points

When I spoke to a European journalist about British prime minister Keir Starmer’s visit to China at the end of January, they laughed about the controversy it had caused: “I mean, when most other leaders go to China, it’s taken as something they should do, rather than having to justify.”…

The Guardian - UK

Team GB slider Matt Weston: ‘I don’t ever stand at the top aiming for anything less than gold’

Matt Weston tells Donald McRae how he has rebuilt from crushing disappointment in the skeleton four years ago to become Britain’s best hope for Winter Olympic gold at Milano Cortina

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Cheap Chinese exports swamp Latin America, putting local industry under strain

China is flooding Latin America with low-priced exports as US tariffs bite, squeezing local industries and forcing governments to weigh protectionism against Beijing’s growing influence.

The Independent UK

China criticizes decision to award a Grammy to the Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama’s Grammy win for an audiobook, narration and storytelling has been described by Beijing as “a tool for anti-China political manipulation.”

The Independent UK

Ten British medal hopefuls to watch at Winter Olympics 2026

Team GB heads to Milano-Cortina 2026 with the potential for a record-breaking medal haul

The Independent UK

Taiwan’s omission from Trump’s new defence strategy raises alarm as China conducts sorties near island

Document asks allies to take primary responsibility for their own defence with ‘more limited support’ from American forces

Evening Standard

‘Open dialogue’ with China provides hope in Jimmy Lai case, senior minister says

The Prime Minister raised the British citizen’s case directly with Chinese President Xi Jinping when they met in Beijing this week.

The Guardian - UK

China is leading the charge to nuclear Armageddon – and Starmer barely noticed

The Doomsday Clock is ticking ever more loudly as arms control mechanisms fail and leaders become more reckless. The time to be alarmed is now, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Independent UK

Britain should talk itself up more, says Starmer on return from China

It was the first visit by a British prime minister since 2018 as Labour attempts to ‘reset’ relations with Beijing.

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