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China-led digital currency network hits $55 billion in transactions

The China-led mBridge digital currency platform has processed over $55 billion in cross-border transactions, according to a fresh Atlantic Council report. This marks a 2,500-fold increase in volume since the project's 2022 launch, highlighting surging momentum for alternatives to dollar-dependent......

Canada and China strike EV and canola trade deal amid US tensions

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled a landmark trade agreement in Beijing, slashing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for eased duties on Canadian agricultural goods. This pact signals Ottawa's pivot away from heavy reliance on the United States,......

Canada and China restore strategic partnership after nine years

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where they announced the renewal of their strategic partnership. This development signals a major shift in bilateral ties strained by years of diplomatic friction. The encounter......

China strongly opposes US–Taiwan trade agreement

China on Friday expressed firm opposition to a trade agreement recently concluded between the United States and Taiwan, arguing that the deal undermines the “one China” principle that lies at the heart of Beijing’s foreign policy. The agreement between Washington and Taipei includes......

Chinese AI startup launches image model trained entirely on Huawei chips

A Chinese artificial intelligence startup has unveiled an advanced open-source image generation model, marking a pivotal advancement in China's drive for technological self-reliance amid ongoing U.S. export restrictions. Zhipu AI introduced GLM-Image, the first top-tier multimodal AI model fully......

China pressures EU nations to bar Taiwanese officials

China has intensified diplomatic efforts to isolate Taiwan on the international stage, urging European governments to deny entry to high-ranking Taiwanese officials. Between November and December 2025, Chinese diplomats delivered formal notes and made direct appeals at European embassies in Beijing and......

Japan and South Korea strengthen ties amid growing pressure from China

Japan and South Korea have agreed to deepen their cooperation as regional tensions rise and diplomatic relations between Tokyo and Beijing remain strained. The announcement followed talks held on Tuesday between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in the historic......

Copper prices surge on China stimulus and supply woes

Copper prices approached record levels on January 12, 2026, fueled by a weaker US dollar and anticipation of fresh Chinese policies to spur consumer spending. This industrial metal, vital for global electrification, saw three-month contracts on the London Metal Exchange climb 1.9% to $12,964 per metric......

Australia unveils $1.2 billion critical minerals stockpile to counter China

Australia's Finance Minister Jim Chalmers departed for Washington DC on Sunday to join finance leaders from major global economies in talks on securing critical minerals supply chains. The Albanese government simultaneously disclosed fresh details about its $1.2 billion strategic reserve, designed......