Category: International Relations

In China, a Debate About Political Power Ignites After Maduro’s Capture

The reactions online revealed a Chinese society divided: Some saw what happened in Venezuela as a playbook for seizing Taiwan, while others warned about ideological rigidity.
Oil Stocks Rally as Investors Bet on Return to Venezuela

The energy sector of the S&P 500 rose 2.9 percent on Monday, lifting the broader market.
China’s Oil Deal With Venezuela Faces Turning Point

Beijing has lent billions to Caracas in recent decades, and the fate of money it is owed is in question after the ouster of Venezuela’s leader.
Airlines Are Canceling Flights After U.S. Closes Airspace Over the Caribbean

The Federal Aviation Administration cited “safety-of-flight risks” in restricting the U.S.-controlled airspace as a result of the military operation in Venezuela.
How Japanese Scallops Became a Pawn in Diplomatic Tensions With China

Beijing is using a ban on the humble mollusk to punish Japan over its apparent willingness to defend Taiwan.
Guinea Goes to Polls as Ruling Junta Seeks Legitimacy

Whoever wins faces the daunting task of feeding the West African country’s poor and navigating the interests of global powers seeking critical minerals, analysts say.
Europe Funnels Billions to Ukraine but Wobbles Geopolitically

The European Union came up with an 11th-hour compromise to help Ukraine, but the solution raised questions about the bloc’s decisiveness.
China Is Feeling Strong and Senses an American Retreat

Beijing is using its messaging tools to show off its prowess at building infrastructure and project power, taking advantage of what it says is “deep anxiety” in U.S. policies.
Israel Approves $37 Billion Deal to Deliver Gas to Egypt

Israel’s granting of an export permit is the final step to allow the deal, first announced by energy companies in August, to proceed.
Trump Files $10 Billion Suit Over BBC Documentary

The British broadcaster, which has expressed regret over the editing of video clips about the president, has rejected claims that the error was evidence of a fundamental bias in its news reporting.
U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal Hits Stumbling Block

The U.S. government has paused a tech-focused trade pledge with Britain over broader disagreements about Britain’s digital regulations and food safety rules.
China Is Getting Much of What It Wants From the U.S., Including Chips

For China, President Trump’s moves to loosen chip controls, soften U.S. rhetoric and stay silent on tensions with Japan amount to a rare string of strategic gains.