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Gold, oil jolted by US assault on Venezuela as investors recalibrate amid commodity boom
South China Morning Post, Published on 05/01/2026
» SHANGHAI — The US assault on Venezuela jolted the global commodity markets, sending gold higher and reinforcing the long-term bearish view on crude oil as investors navigate rising geopolitical tensions to start 2026.
EU to blacklist 25 more Chinese entities for flouting Russia sanctions
South China Morning Post, Published on 08/02/2025
» BRUSSELS — The European Union (EU) plans to add another 25 Chinese entities to a blacklist of companies for circumventing sanctions on Russia, as part of the next package of measures aimed at hobbling Moscow's war effort.
Xi, Putin vow stronger China-Russia cooperation for 'fair world order'
South China Morning Post, Published on 23/10/2024
» KAZAN - China and Russia are committed to boosting their cooperation for a "fair world order" amid chaotic times, their leaders stated at their third face-to-face meeting this year.
US sanctions Chinese firms over drones used by Russia against Ukraine
South China Morning Post, Published on 18/10/2024
» HONG KONG - The United States is sanctioning two Chinese companies it says are cooperating with Russian entities to design, build and ship long-range attack drones, in the latest round of punitive action against firms supporting Russia's war against Ukraine.
Human Rights Watch calls on Mongolia to arrest Putin during his visit
South China Morning Post, Published on 03/09/2024
» ULAANBAATAR - Human Rights Watch called on Mongolia to either deny entry to Russian President Vladimir Putin or arrest him, according to a statement by Maria Elena Vignoli from the non-governmental organisation's global justice unit on Monday.
China's PLA found 'shooting at drone swarms challenging' in recent air defence drills
South China Morning Post, Published on 02/09/2024
» The Chinese military, which has been testing its capabilities to counter enemy drone swarm attacks, has admitted that accurately hitting the small targets may prove difficult.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Paris with EU trade, Ukraine among hot button issues on table
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/05/2024
» Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in France on Sunday to begin a closely watched three-nation tour that will see him try to improve relations with Europe amid intensifying US rivalry, with trade and Ukraine high on the agenda.
Blinken labels China's Uyghur treatment 'genocide' in US report
South China Morning Post, Published on 23/04/2024
» United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken highlighted Uyghurs in China's Xinjiang region as victims of "genocide and crimes against humanity" while launching the State Department's annual human rights report on Monday, days before he is expected to meet senior officials in Beijing.
Ukraine summons Vatican envoy over pope's 'white flag' comments
South China Morning Post, Published on 12/03/2024
» KYIV - Ukraine on Monday summoned the Vatican's envoy to Kyiv after Pope Francis suggested the country should consider raising "the white flag" against Russia, causing fury in Kyiv.
Concerns rise over China's 1 trillion yuan EV, solar, battery exports
South China Morning Post, Published on 24/02/2024
» BEIJING - China's 1 trillion yuan (US$139 billion) exports of electric vehicles (EVs), lithium batteries and solar cells could face a new round of challenges this year, as Western policymakers have reflected "genuine anxieties" about overcapacity distorting their markets.