S&P global ratings has firmly cut its outlook for china's already struggling realty sector. According to the revised assessment, the global agency has cut its outlook for the year only weeks into it. The report even goes on to say that its earlier expectations were too optimistic.

S&P Global Downgrades Outlook for China's Real Estate in 2026

China has repatriated more than 1,500 telecom fraud suspects from Myanmar in batches, according to the Chinese Ministry of Public Security. Authorities also demolished 630 buildings linked to cross-border scam networks as part of a major crackdown.


China Repatriates Over 1,500 Telecom Fraud Suspects From Myanmar 

China has strongly rejected U.S. allegations that it conducted secret nuclear tests in 2020, calling the claims completely groundless. Beijing accused Washington of fabricating excuses to justify its own nuclear testing activities.


China Rejects US Claims of Secret Nuclear Tests, Calls Allegations ‘Fabricated Lies’

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has signaled openness to dialogue with China, softening her stance amid rising tensions. Beijing has demanded an apology and retraction of her earlier remarks on Taiwan, keeping diplomatic relations under strain.


China-Japan Tensions: Japan PM Takaichi Seeks Dialogue With China 

NSA Ajit Doval met Canada's Nathalie Drouin and Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree in Ottawa on February 6-7, agreeing on a shared work plan for national security and law enforcement collaboration. 


India-Canada Reset: Doval's Visit Seals Security Cooperation Pact

The Kremlin on Thursday (February 5, 2026) said it regretted the end of the last treaty governing the nuclear arsenals of Russia and the United States and called it a negative step.


Kremlin Regrets End of Nuclear Weapons Treaty With US

The United States has accused China of conducting a secret nuclear explosive test in 2020, calling for a new and broader arms control treaty that would also include Russia. Speaking at a disarmament conference in Geneva, US officials alleged Beijing attempted to conceal the test, a claim China rejected as an exaggeration of a so-called “China nuclear threat”. The accusations surfaced a day after the New START treaty expired, leaving Washington and Moscow without binding limits on strategic nuclear weapons for the first time in more than five decades and raising concerns over a growing global arms control vacuum.

US-China Tensions: US Accuses China of Secret Nuclear Test

As the global race for critical minerals intensifies in 2026, a major conflict inside Pakistan is drawing fresh attention. Today, the focus is on Baluchistan, where violence intersects with geopolitics. We examine how unrest in the province could disrupt trade routes, strain supply chains, and challenge the strategic interests of China and the US.


Balochistan Violence Exposes Stakes For US & China

As the global race for critical minerals intensifies in 2026, a major conflict inside Pakistan is drawing fresh attention. Today, the focus is on Baluchistan, where violence intersects with geopolitics. We examine how unrest in the province could disrupt trade routes, strain supply chains, and challenge the strategic interests of China and the US

Balochistan Violence Exposes Stakes for US & China

The United Kingdom and China are strengthening financial cooperation as China officially recognises London as a key offshore yuan hub. The move highlights London’s growing role in global yuan trading, investments, and international finance.

 UK, China Deepen Financial Cooperation | China Recognises London as Key Offshore Yuan Hub

China is reportedly pressuring the United States to cancel President Trump’s China trip over a planned new arms package for Taiwan, expected to be announced in February. The move comes amid rising tensions across the Taiwan Strait.


China-Taiwan Tensions: China Pressuring US to Cancel New Arms Package for Taiwan

A Chinese court has overturned the death sentence of a Canadian national convicted of alleged drug trafficking in 2019, ordering a retrial. The development comes as Canada’s prime minister moves to rebuild strained ties with Beijing, raising questions over a possible diplomatic thaw.


China-Canada Ties: Beijing Overturns Death Sentence of Canadian National 

China's ongoing anti-corruption campaign under Xi Jinping has ensnared former Bank of China Vice President Lin Jingzhen, expelled from the Communist Party on February 6, 2026, for "serious disciplinary violations"-code for corruption like bribery and power abuse.


China Purges Bank of China Ex-VP in Corruption Dragnet

The US has accused China of conducting secret nuclear tests, including one on June 22, 2020, using evasion techniques like decoupling to hide seismic signals.



U.S. Exposes China's Secret 2020 Nuke Test, Demands Trilateral Arms Deal

The world appears to be edging toward a new nuclear arms race even as both Washington and Moscow signal openness to fresh negotiations. US President Donald Trump has said he wants to negotiate a new arms control treaty, while Russia has indicated it is willing to discuss a fresh deal. The parallel moves highlight growing concern over the erosion of existing arms control frameworks amid rising global tensions.


World on Cusp of New Nuclear Arms Race as US, Russia Signal Talks | WION

China may be set to pay more for US Soybeans as it weighs additional purchases ahead of a planned visit by President Donald Trump in April. The move could smooth political ties, but it comes with a price.


China May Have to Pay More for US Soybeans 

China is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal at the fastest pace among nuclear-armed states, adding about 100 warheads annually since 2023 to reach roughly 600 by early 2026, with projections of 1,000 by 2030. This buildup includes over 350 new ICBM silos, advanced missiles like the DF-31 capable of hitting the U.S., and a maturing nuclear triad of land, sea, and air delivery systems.

China is Currently Undertaking the Fastest Expansion of Its Nuclear Arsenal 

China has firmly rejected U.S. calls to join nuclear arms control talks with Russia, particularly following the recent expiration of the New START treaty. This development leaves the U.S. and Russia without binding limits on their nuclear arsenals for the first time in decades.


China Slams Door on US Nuclear Talks Post-New START Collapse

Draco Malfoy from Harry Potter and a viral "weeping horse" meme have exploded as surprise mascots for China's 2026 Lunar New Year (Year of the Fire Horse, starting Feb 17), blending pop culture with auspicious symbolism.



Draco Malfoy & Viral Weeping Horse Drive the Chinese Lunar New Year Craze

China expressed regret over the expiration of the New START treaty between the US and Russia on February 5, 2026, calling it a setback for global arms control amid rising nuclear tensions.

China Laments New START Expiry: Arms Race Fears Rise

US President Donald Trump says he held an “excellent” phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, discussing trade, energy, Taiwan, Iran and the Ukraine war. Trump stressed his strong personal rapport with Xi as key to maintaining stable US-China relations amid tensions.


Trump-Xi phone call: Xi Jinping says US must act with prudence on arms sales to Taiwan

Trump-Xi Phone Call: US-China Discuss Trade, Taiwan and Global Issues 

A Chinese national, Lou Wennian, a resident of China’s Sichuan province, has been held by authorities in Himachal Pradesh, India. This development comes amid heightened security and border vigilance in the region.

India: Chinese National Lou Wennian Held in Himachal Pradesh; Found Living Without Visa

Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed his country's growing economic cooperation with China in a video call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday.

BREAKING | Putin Tells Xi: Our Partnership in Energy is Mutually Beneficial

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