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The UN Security Council approved a U.S.-backed plan for Gaza in a 13–0 vote, with China and Russia abstaining. The resolution endorses an international stabilization force, outlines a transitional governance framework, and launches a World Bank reconstruction fund. Key nations, including Indonesia and Azerbaijan, have agreed to join the force as diplomatic focus shifts to Saudi Arabia’s role and next steps toward a potential pathway to Palestinian statehood.

WSJ uncovers how China is legally bypassing U.S. export controls on Nvidia AI chips using U.S. subsidiaries, Indonesia cloud providers, and remote compute access. Analysts warn these loopholes undermine U.S. AI and national-security controls.

China threatens a “decisive strike” if Japan intervenes in Taiwan as Tokyo exposes a massive Chinese cyberattack. Includes full MFA warnings, U.S. Ambassador George Glass’s response, and context explaining why Taiwan is not part of the PRC.

China and Spain renew their strategic partnership as King Felipe VI makes his first state visit to Beijing in 18 years. Xi Jinping pledges deeper cooperation in trade, AI, and green energy — and extends visa-free travel for Spain as both nations expand ties across Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Escalating tensions in East Asia as China’s Consul General in Osaka threatens to “chop off filthy heads” after Japan warns a Taiwan war would be an existential crisis. Tokyo lodges a formal protest; Taiwan condemns the diplomat’s remarks. Meanwhile, Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao speaks at the European Parliament and former President Tsai Ing-wen arrives in Berlin, drawing a sharp rebuke from China’s Foreign Ministry.

At APEC 2025, U.S. promises lacked written terms, leaving Japan cautious, South Korea pragmatic, and China strategically ascendant as Asia seeks clarity.

President Trump showered Xi Jinping with praise while lowering tariffs and touting a “12 out of 10” meeting. Xi remained cold and strategic.

The Air Force One gaggle offered a revealing look at Trump’s “diplomatic posture” as his Asia tour continues.

What is clear is that both sides are layering new risks over an already volatile U.S.–China relationship — and global markets, supply chains

The military display will feature over 10,000 Chinese troops, hundreds of pieces of military hardware, and the debut of new weapons systems,

With its own economy slowing and geopolitical calculations shifting, Beijing appears less willing to play the role of Moscow’s lifeline.

The Garpiya-A1 drones are used in long-range strikes against military and civilian targets in Ukraine.