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China’s ‘Silk Road Ark’ Docks in Montevideo — Quiet Expansion of Naval Soft Power
China’s hospital ship Silk Road Ark arrived in Montevideo on January 20 for a four-day technical stop, the first time a Chinese naval vessel has docked in Uruguay. The visit, framed as humanitarian and goodwill outreach, advances China’s pattern of naval soft-power engagement in distant waters and expands its routine presence in the South Atlantic.
Trump’s Greenland Gambit: A Social‑Media Provocation Testing NATO, Transatlantic Trust and the International Order
President Trump’s social‑media images suggesting U.S. ambitions for Greenland have provoked sharp pushback from European leaders and Canada, exposing widening fractures in NATO and stressing the norms that underpin post‑war order. The stunt appears aimed both at domestic audiences ahead of a critical political year and at coercing concessions from allies, while Beijing uses the episode to champion multilateral institutions.
From Sevenfold Surge to Five Straight Limit‑Downs: China Solar Small‑Cap Faces Sixth Year of Losses
Guosheng Technology forecast a 2025 net loss of RMB 325–650 million, marking its sixth consecutive annual loss, while its shares plunged into five straight limit‑down sessions after an earlier speculative rally. The company's troubles reflect a wider industry downturn driven by structural overcapacity, low module prices and margin erosion across China's PV sector, even as firms pivot toward batteries and higher‑value components.
U.S. Treasury Says China Is Delivering Rare Earths and Soybeans — but Risks Linger
At Davos U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said China has fulfilled commitments to purchase U.S. soybeans and to supply rare earths, with rare‑earth flows reportedly above 90 percent compliance. Officials present this as a pragmatic easing of trade tensions, but farmers’ doubts and the strategic concentration of rare‑earth processing in China mean risks remain.
Beijing Layers Fresh Fiscal Lifelines to Spur Consumption and Private Investment in 2026
China has rolled out a six-part fiscal-financial package for 2026 focused on propping up domestic demand by cutting private financing costs, expanding guarantee and risk-sharing schemes, and extending consumer loan subsidies. The measures are paired with commitments to sustain fiscal outlays in priority areas, improve budget efficiency, and accelerate technology and green transitions.
A Tsunami of Donations, but the Law Keeps Out the Lifeboats: What Li Yapeng’s Crisis Reveals About China’s Charity Gap
An online storm of donations for Li Yapeng’s Yanran hospital revealed a legal and structural divide: funds raised for the Yanran Angel Fund cannot legally pay the hospital’s rent because the fund and hospital are separate entities under Chinese charity law. The episode spotlights the limits of celebrity-driven philanthropy and the need for sustainable financing and clearer regulations for China’s non-profit medical sector.
Wenzhou Cracks the Trillion-Yuan Mark, Underscoring Rise of Non-Capital Industrial Cities in China
Wenzhou surpassed one trillion yuan in GDP in 2025, becoming the 28th Chinese city and the tenth ordinary prefecture-level city to reach that scale. The milestone underscores the growing economic clout of privately driven, industrial prefecture-level cities even as demographic limits and a shift toward multi-trillion targets complicate the next stage of urban competition.
China’s 2026 Fiscal Playbook: Bigger, Better‑Targeted Spending to Shore Up Growth and Jobs
China’s finance ministry has outlined a 2026 fiscal strategy that raises the overall spending envelope while reallocating funds toward consumption, social services and high‑impact projects. The plan marries a larger deficit and bond issuance with zero‑base budgeting, better performance management and reforms to transfer payments and tax preferences to boost domestic demand and sustain growth.
At Davos, China Pitches Stability: Calls for Open Trade, Rules-Based Multilateralism and Deeper Cooperation
At Davos, Vice Premier He Lifeng delivered a comprehensive defence of open trade, multilateralism and China’s role as a stabiliser in a fracturing global economy. He promised expanded imports, deeper market access, cooperation on technology and green transition, while pressing for WTO-centred reforms and equal treatment in international rules. The speech is a clear diplomatic push to reassure global business and shape the narrative on globalization amid trade tensions and geopolitical rivalry.
Beijing Doubles Down on 6G, Quantum and Heavy Industry to Rewire China’s Tech Future
China’s MIIT announced accelerated progress across 6G, quantum, AI and heavy manufacturing, reporting substantial gains in chip‑related output, robots and new energy vehicles. Officials emphasised China’s strong position in 5G patents and early 6G trials, and outlined policy measures to fast‑track commercialization and create future‑industry hubs.
China’s Housing Minister Pushes Urban Renewal and ‘Good Homes’ to Stabilise Property Market and Lift Living Standards
China’s housing ministry has prioritised urban renewal and the construction of higher‑quality “good homes” for 2026, coupling a social objective of improving living standards with measures intended to stabilise the property market. The package includes retrofit programmes for old neighbourhoods, stricter quality standards for new homes, and institutional reforms to development and financing practices.
Lee Jae‑myung Seeks Reset with Beijing and a Diplomatic Thaw on the Peninsula in Second Year Agenda
At his New Year press conference, President Lee Jae‑myung announced plans to deepen ties with China, push for renewed U.S.–North Korea dialogue, and restart inter‑Korean engagement while prioritising social welfare and prosecutorial reform at home. The agenda signals an attempt to balance external diplomacy with domestic reform as Lee enters a pivotal second year.