Starmer's China Trip: UK to Approve Royal Mint Court Embassy
Keir Starmer prepares for a pivotal China visit, with the UK expected to approve Beijing's new 'super embassy'. Analysis reveals Labour's conciliatory economic-focused approach.
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Sky News team detained filming China factory protest
Sky News journalists were forced into cars and had a camera seized while covering a strike in Shenzhen. Exclusive data reveals a 48% surge in protests across China, driven by economic grievances.
Business leaders doubt Starmer's China trip without embassy approval
Sky News learns PM Keir Starmer is courting bosses for a Beijing visit, but executives warn the trip may not happen unless China's controversial new London embassy is approved first. Read the latest.
What Maduro's Capture Means for China and Taiwan
The US-led capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro has sent shockwaves through Beijing, raising urgent questions about Taiwan and the future of great power politics. Read our analysis.
US Moon Race Heats Up as Trump Pushes for 2026 Landing
With new NASA chief Jared Isaacman at the helm, the US aims to beat China back to the moon by 2026. Can private space companies like SpaceX deliver on Trump's ambitious lunar directive?
China taxes condoms to boost birth rates
China introduces a 13% VAT on contraceptives while exempting childcare services, aiming to reverse a declining population. Experts debate the policy's effectiveness and potential risks.
China imposes 55% tariff on Australian beef imports
China has announced a 55% tariff on Australian beef imports exceeding quotas, a move that has angered producers and threatens a major trade relationship. Explore the details and implications.
Trump's forceful Monroe Doctrine revival alarms Latin America
Donald Trump's aggressive foreign policy pivot to the Americas, reviving a Monroe Doctrine for the 21st century, risks regional instability and a refugee crisis. Explore the high-stakes strategy.
Inside China's Extreme 'Fat Prison' Weight Loss Camps
An investigation into China's controversial military-style 'fat prisons', where intense workouts and strict regimes promise rapid weight loss but raise serious safety concerns. Discover the stories behind the trend.
Trump Reacts to China's Military Drills Near Taiwan
Former US President Donald Trump says he is 'not worried' about China's live-fire military exercises near Taiwan, raising questions about future US policy in the region. Read the full analysis.
China-Taiwan Tensions Rise as Beijing Conducts Major Drills
China conducts large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, deploying air, sea, and rocket forces. Taiwan places its military on high alert. Read the latest on the escalating tensions.
New Lunar Space Race Heats Up as US and China Vie for Dominance
A new geopolitical contest for the Moon's resources is underway, with US-led private ventures and a China-Russia bloc competing for strategic and economic supremacy. Explore the risks and implications.
Taiwan's 'Ferryman' Returns Souls to China
For 23 years, Liu De-wen has helped hundreds of Taiwanese veterans' ashes return to their ancestral homes in China, navigating complex history and politics. Discover his unique mission.
How China is Shaping Myanmar's Contested Election
As Myanmar's military holds a widely condemned election, analysis reveals China's crucial support is the key factor stabilising the junta's grip on power. Read the full report.
China Sanctions US Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sale
Beijing imposes sanctions on Boeing and other US defence companies after Washington approves its largest-ever weapons package for Taiwan, escalating tensions. Read the full analysis.
Japan's Record Defence Budget Fuels Regional Tensions
Japan's cabinet approves a historic ¥9tn defence budget, boosting strike-back capabilities as tensions with China escalate over Taiwan and space militarisation. Read the full analysis.
Myanmar Junta Holds Election Amid Conflict and Criticism
Myanmar's military rulers hold a controversial election, widely dismissed as a sham, to legitimise power. With vast areas excluded and opposition crushed, analysts see a bid for control, not democracy.
TikTok Owner Eyes £17bn AI Investment for 2026
ByteDance, TikTok's parent, plans a massive £17bn AI infrastructure spend in 2026, despite US chip restrictions. Discover how this fuels the global AI race.
US Drops Deportation Plan for Xinjiang Camps Documentarian
US authorities halt deportation of Guan Heng, who exposed alleged Uyghur detention facilities in China. Activists welcome the decision, citing fears of persecution.
Russia, China Support Venezuela Amid US Pressure
Russia and China have pledged support for Venezuela's government as former US President Donald Trump renews pressure on Nicolás Maduro. Read the full geopolitical analysis.
Pastor detained in China as family flees crackdown
Senior pastor Gao Yingjia is held in China as his wife and son flee abroad. The crackdown on unofficial churches alarms rights groups and signals a tightening of religious controls.
China imposes tariffs up to 42.7% on EU dairy imports
China imposes provisional tariffs of up to 42.7% on EU dairy products, a move seen as retaliation for EU electric vehicle duties. The decision impacts major brands and trade relations.
Jimmy Lai Conviction a Bear Trap for Starmer's China Visit
The politically motivated conviction of British citizen Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong creates a perilous backdrop for PM Keir Starmer's planned trade mission to Beijing. Can the UK balance economic needs with security and democratic values?
Honduras Election: A Win for Taiwan in Latin America
Honduras's election sees both candidates pledging to restore ties with Taiwan, halting China's diplomatic advance in Latin America amid US pressure and unmet Beijing promises. Explore the regional shift.
China's rural protests surge as migrant workers return home
A 70% surge in rural protests across China reveals a crisis of returning migrant workers and local government debt, sparking clashes over land and livelihoods. Explore the deepening social fissures.
China Taxes Condoms Amid Declining Birth Rate
China will impose a 13% VAT on condoms and contraceptive drugs from January 1, ending a 30-year exemption. Experts warn of risks to public health as social media users ridicule the move.
China Taxes Condoms in Bid to Reverse Falling Birth Rate
China ends a 30-year tax exemption on contraceptives, imposing a 13% VAT from 1 January. This 'carrot-and-stick' approach aims to boost the birth rate, but experts doubt its effectiveness. Explore the policy shift and public reaction.
Senate confirms billionaire Jared Isaacman as NASA chief
The US Senate has confirmed billionaire private astronaut and Elon Musk ally Jared Isaacman as the next NASA administrator. The 67-30 vote sets the stage for a renewed space race with China.
China Condemns US 'Bullying' of Venezuela in Oil Row
China's foreign minister has accused the US of 'unilateral bullying' over its military blockade of Venezuela. Read the latest on the escalating crisis in the Caribbean.
Trump Asks Xi to Free Jailed British Citizen Jimmy Lai
Donald Trump reveals he asked China's leader to release Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, as the UK summons Beijing's ambassador over the 'politically motivated' conviction.
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