(2025-01-04). Goals behind Trump's tariffs: cut taxes on rich & escalate new cold war on China. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
Donald Trump's tariffs will not reduce US public debt. The federal deficit will keep growing, but they will be an excuse to further cut taxes on the rich and to ratchet up the new cold war on China.
(2025-01-04). Could a board game help prepare Taiwan for war with China? aljazeera.com The latest development in a growing trend for 'military boardgames' gives players the chance to 'defend' Taiwan.
(2025-01-04). Fire at market in northern China kills at least eight people and injures 15. aljazeera.com Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze at a busy market in the city of Zhangjiakou, Hebei province.
(2025-01-04). China Donates 70 Tons of Equipment to Cuba To Restore Its Electric System. orinocotribune.com The People's Republic of China has donated almost 70 tons of power generator parts and accessories to The materials arrived in the country on Sunday (29) and were received by China's ambassador to Cuba, Hua Xin, and Cuba's deputy ministers of Foreign Trade and Investment, Déborah Rivas, and Energy and Mining, Tatiana Amarán…
(2025-01-04). US approves $3.6 billion sale of missiles to Japan. presstv.ir The US says it has approved a $3.6 billion sale of up to 1,200 advanced air-to-air missiles and related equipment to Japan as Washington continues to build up alliances in Asia against China.
(2025-01-04). The U.S. sees China through the dark mirror of its own unbridled aggression. mronline.org 
As China grows and prospers many in the U.S. want us to believe that China will follow the same path that the U.S. itself pursued—global military aggression, the overthrow of numerous governments around the world and persecution of minorities at home. (A repost from February 2023.)…
(2025-01-03). Works of renowned Chinese painter reaches San Francisco museum. america.cgtn.com 
In San Francisco, art enthusiasts are getting their first look at one of China's greatest painters — Qi Baishi. His work is being viewed as a bridge between Chinese ink painting and Western audiences. | CGTN's Mark Niu has details.
(2025-01-03). Best Bet for 2025: Stronger Trade Ties Between Europe and China. counterpunch.org 
One development for 2025 that can be seen clearly in the crystal ball is improving trade ties between China and Europe. The reason this is a virtual certainty is Donald Trump is doing everything he can to convince the world that, under his leadership, the United States is an unreliable trading partner. He already worked
(2025-01-03). China donates 70 tons of equipment to Cuba to restore its electric system. mronline.org 
Equipment such as radiators and engines were sent to the Caribbean island to promote energy transition.
(2025-01-03). Chinese foreign ministry backs restrictions against US entities. plenglish.com Spokeswoman Mao Ning stressed that the Ministry of Commerce's actions respond to national laws and regulations based on international practices. | Previously, China announced the inclusion of several US companies on the 'Untrustworthy Entity List' in response to their involvement in arms sales to Taiwan. | The companies include Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Lockheed Martin Missile System Integration Lab, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Laboratories, and Lockheed Martin Ventures. | These entities are prohibited from: importing and exporting activities related to China…
(2025-01-03). Mass Hysteria Strikes Again: The Great Drone Invasion of 2024. counterpunch.org 
The latest American mass psychosis involves drones, a rather mundane twist in a long, gaudy, societal psychopathology leading from communists under the bed, to the lunatic Havana Syndrome, to dastardly Chinese spy balloons. So our current fixation is mystery drones, sighted across the U.S. but most alarmingly, for birdbrains I guess, over U.S. military bases.
(2025-01-03). Continúa impune genocidio israelí en Gaza, denuncia canciller de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 ene (RHC) El titular de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, denunció hoy la impunidad con que persiste el genocidio cometido por el gobierno de Israel contra la población gazatí, que asciende a más de 45 mil muertos.
(2025-01-03). Gobierno de Brasil prepara evento por aniversario de actos golpistas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 ene (RHC) El Gobierno federal de Brasil prepara hoy un acto simbólico para el 8 de enero, fecha en la que se cumplen dos años de la invasión y saqueo de las sedes capitalinas de los Tres Poderes.
(2025-01-03). FBI says New Orleans attacker acted alone. america.cgtn.com 
The FBI now says it believes the driver of a pickup truck that barreled through a crowd of New Year's celebrants in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the early hours of 2025 acted alone. He was ultimately shot dead by police, but not before killing 14 people. Dozens more were injured. | CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock has the details from New Orleans.
(2025-01-03). New Orleans works to recover after deadly attack. america.cgtn.com 
The city of New Orleans is working to recover following a deadly truck attack on New Year's Day — and its residents are attempting to get back to some sense of normalcy. | CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock has more from New Orleans.
(2025-01-03). U.S. bulks up security ahead of presidential events. america.cgtn.com 
Just days into a new year, the New Orleans terror attack and Las Vegas vehicle explosion have put the U.S. on high alert, particularly Washington D.C. — the focus of significant presidential events in the coming days and weeks. | CGTN's Owen Fairclough has more.