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‘Curtain falls on Hong Kong press freedom’: Jimmy Lai prison sentence sparks outcry

(France 24) Hong Kong's most prominent China critic, media tycoon Jimmy Lai, was sentenced on Monday to 20 years in jail under the city's...

Japanese stocks surge as Takaichi secures historic election victory

(Koh Ewe, Shaimaa Khalil, Osmond Chia - BBC) Japanese stocks surged to a record high on Monday, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic...

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 8, 2026

(Institute for the Study of War)  Russian forces are continuing their cognitive warfare campaign that uses small-scale cross-border attacks in previously dormant frontline areas in...

Iran Update, February 8, 2026

(Institute for the Study of War) US-Israel Talks: US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet in Washington, DC, on February...

Argentine FM reportedly says trade deals with US do not exclude China; remarks show recognition of China’s vital role: expert

(Global Times) Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno has said that a deal on critical minerals between Argentina and the US signed last week does...

GGI core principles underpin global development and advance an equitable, peaceful world: former UN under-secretary-general

(Global Times) In an era marked by unprecedented global transformations, the world stands at a critical crossroads, grappling with deepening deficits in peace, development,...

Foreign investors stay focused on China, market confidence ‘repeatedly validated’

(Chen Qingrui and Tu Lei - Global Times) Several foreign companies have unveiled plans to expand their operations in China and step up investment,...

South American countries’ pragmatic reassessment of ties with China amid US hegemonism, protectionism

(Global Times) A quiet but profound shift is reshaping the geopolitical map of South America, as revealed by an exclusive Reuters report, "Brazil signals...

Europe’s big week of crisis diplomacy

(Sebastian Starcevic - Politico) The EU is gearing up for a monster week during which leaders will grapple with some of the toughest questions...

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