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Marco Rubio is no friend of Havana − but does Trump’s pick for secretary of state mean Cuba policy is set?

The U.S. looks set to have its first-ever Cuban American secretary of state in 2025, after President-elect Donald Trump nominated U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida for the role. But don’t expect that to mean cozier relations between Havana and Washington.

The Conversation

'Be watchful' on national security, says minister backing UK universities offering places to Chinese students

Ex-National Security Adviser Lord Sedwill stressed earlier that universities should be ‘thoughtful’ about what courses they offer to Chinese students

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer defends UK engagement with China amid Prince Andrew revelations

Prime minister ‘pleased with progress’ on ties with Beijing as Tory MPs warn of China’s attempts to infiltrate UK

The Guardian - UK

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Equity Markets Struggle After More Weak China Data

The tepid start came on the year's last full week of trading, with the focus on key monetary policy decisions by the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan.

Latin Times

2 Semiconductor Stocks That Could Break Out in 2025

These two semiconductor manufacturing equipment stocks could have a big 2025. One is a massive industry leader, while the other is an up-and-coming player.

MarketBeat

Global Markets React To China's Economic Indicators, Bitcoin Surges

Global stock markets decline on weak Chinese data, bitcoin surges, U.S. markets mixed. Fed expected to cut rates, oil prices fall.

Top News

Starbucks hires its first-ever China chief growth officer as it battles fierce local competition

Starbucks’ China revenue fell 7% last quarter, as Chinese shoppers turned to more affordable drinks sold by local chains like Luckin Coffee.

Fortune

UK politics: Starmer accused of ‘sycophantic’ tone towards Chinese as Yang Tengbo denies being a spy – as it happened

Shadow home secretary calls for a rethink in relations with Beijing but Labour highlights events during Cameron’s premiership

The Guardian - UK

World chess champion D Gukesh arrives in Chennai to rapturous welcome - WATCH

NEW DELHI: D Gukesh, the newly-crowned world chess champion, received a warm welcome at the airport on Monday as hundreds of enthusiastic supporters, Tamil Nadu government officials and national federation representatives gathered to greet him. The 18-year-old surpassed Russian legend Garry Kasparov's record by becoming the youngest world champion after…

The Times of India

Keir Starmer says he's 'concerned about China' after allegations spy became close to Prince Andrew

PM refuses to confirm if he’s had discussions with Buckingham Palace, but says: ‘Of course we are concerned about the challenge that China poses’

Evening Standard

Alleged Chinese spy who befriended Prince Andrew is ‘tip of iceberg’, Tory MP says

UK ministers face pressure over Chinese spy scandal as MPs consider naming banned businessman

The Guardian - UK

China ‘spy’ live: Second suspected Chinese agent loses legal battle as Beijing accuses UK of ‘smears’

China warned the UK against ‘making trouble’ following banning of alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

For the first time in 8 years, a US Navy ship makes a port call in Cambodia, a top Chinese ally

A U.S. Navy warship has arrived in Cambodia, the first such visit in eight years to a nation that is China’s close ally in Southeast Asia

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: What do we know about Prince Andrew and the alleged Chinese spy?

In today’s newsletter: Many questions remain unanswered about the person known only as H6, but the complex relationship between China and the UK is sure to be put under the spotlight

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares fall as China reports lackluster data, while bitcoin hits new highs

Shares have retreated in Asia after China reported lackluster economic indicators for November, while bitcoin surged to fresh highs, topping $106,000

International Business Times

Taiwan Receives First Batch Of US-made Abrams Tanks

Taiwan has received 38 advanced Abrams battle tanks from the United States, the defence ministry said Monday, as the island boosts its military capabilities against a potential Chinese attack.

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The Independent UK

China's economy logs a lackluster performance in November as retail sales slow

China has reported its economy logged a mixed performance in November, with retail sales slowing as consumers refrained from spending on non-essentials like cosmetics, alcohol and jewelry

International Business Times

Asian Markets Struggle After More Weak China Data

Asian markets mostly fell Monday after an unexpected slowdown in retail sales reinforced worries about China's economy, with the latest batch of weak data compounding the disappointment of Beijing's latest stimulus pledges.

The Conversation

Superpower rivalry is making Pacific aid a bargaining chip – vulnerable island nations still lose out

The A$140 million aid agreement between Australia and Nauru signed last week is a prime example of the geopolitical tightrope vulnerable Pacific nations are walking in the 21st century.

Evening Standard

MPs raise concerns over Chinese interference in UK amid alleged spy row

Former Tory leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith is applying for an urgent question in the Commons on the influence of the United Front Work Department.

The Guardian - UK

MPs consider naming Chinese ‘spy’ linked to Prince Andrew

Allegations raise calls for caution in UK over bid to re-establish China links

The Guardian - UK

The forgotten faces of Christmas in China

Letter: Hugo Wong says the question today should be how much value the free movement of products and people has brought to our nations

TechRadar

The Samsung Galaxy S25 is tipped to come with a huge Bixby AI upgrade

The next-gen Bixby has already been shown off in China, but the rest of the world will get it soon.

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