↑ China How the ‘Donroe Doctrine’ Reinforces Xi’s Vision of Power in Asia - The U.S. assault on Venezuela points to a world where big powers seek to call the shots in their regions, an idea Beijing knows well.China, Pakistan reaffirm ties as US outreach to Islamabad deepens - BEIJING, Jan 5 (Reuters) - China and Pakistan pledged on Monday to further deepen ties and expand cooperation, reaffirming to each other their historically "ironclad" friendship as signs ofTrump’s Foray Into Venezuela Could Embolden Russia’s and China’s Own Aggression - While both countries were allied with Nicolás Maduro, the U.S. attack could give them justification to use force in other spheres, analysts said.Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan infrastructure averaged 2.6 million a day in 2025, report says - Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan's key infrastructure from hospitals to banks rose 6% in 2025 from the previous year to an average of 2.63 million attacks a day, the island's National Security Bureau said, adding some were synchronised with China nudges banks to disclose lending ties with Venezuela, Bloomberg News reports - Jan 5 () - China's top financial regulator asked its policy banks and other major lenders to report their lending exposure to Venezuela after the U. capture of the Venezuelan president, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people faChina decries U.S. action in Venezuela — even as it guards billions at stake - China's immediate priority in the wake of the U.S. attack on Venezuela is to protect economic interests, analysts said.Pakistan and China call for 'visible and verifiable' steps against Afghan-based terror groups - Pakistan and China called for more “visible and verifiable” steps to eliminate terrorist organizations based in Afghanistan and to prevent Afghan territory from being used for militancy against any country, according to a joint statement. ‘Might makes right’? Why the U.S. strike on Venezuela won’t push China into a Taiwan gamble - Analysts say China is unlikely to change its Taiwan strategy after the U.S. arrest of Venezuela’s Maduro, despite renewed claims of Washington's double standards.What to Watch: China’s Evolving Luxury Market Reset - The meteoric rise of local heroes like Labubu, Laopu Gold and Songmont will continue to drive conversation around what luxury means for local shoppers in 2026, while global brands turn to one-of-a-kind experiences as the primary draw.China’s Russian Town Has Log Cabins and Cyrillic Signs, but No Russians - Enhe was once home to thousands of ethnic Russians. Under Xi Jinping’s push for ethnic unity, little remains beyond nostalgia and props for tourists.