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China urges EU to take open approach to investment ties

China urges EU to take open approach to investment ties

Beijing responds to Macron remarks, warns against protectionism

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South Korea designates 2024 stabbing of President Lee as terrorism case
21.01.2026

South Korea designates 2024 stabbing of President Lee as terrorism case

Lee Jae Myung, who was then opposition leader, in January 2024 was stabbed in the neck while visiting southeastern city of Busan

'Vile and vicious': Assassin of former Japanese Premier Abe sentenced to life in prison
21.01.2026

'Vile and vicious': Assassin of former Japanese Premier Abe sentenced to life in prison

Shinzo Abe was killed in 2022 during visit to western Japanese city of Nara

Taiwan chip dominance 'biggest threat to world economy,' says US Treasury chief
20.01.2026

Taiwan chip dominance 'biggest threat to world economy,' says US Treasury chief

Scott Bessent warns semiconductor concentration creates apocalyptic risk, announces plans for critical minerals alliance

Australia passes new law on gun control, hate crime
20.01.2026

Australia passes new law on gun control, hate crime

Lower and upper houses vote on Combating Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026

China vows ‘firm support’ for free trade at Davos
20.01.2026

China vows ‘firm support’ for free trade at Davos

Beijing says tariff wars inflicted shocks on global economy