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Trump Admits Powell Was a ‘Mistake’ as He Elevates Kevin Warsh and Deepens Fed Fight
In a televised interview, Donald Trump said appointing Jerome Powell as Fed chair during his first term was a mistake and has nominated former governor Kevin Warsh as Powell’s successor. The nomination and a parallel DOJ inquiry into the Fed have escalated political pressure on central‑bank independence and raised questions about policy direction, market stability and the Senate confirmation fight ahead.
China Tells Foreign Powers ‘Hands Off’ Hong Kong, Insisting Its Rule of Law Is Unshakable
China’s Foreign Ministry declared Hong Kong’s rule of law ‘unshakable’ and rejected foreign commentary on the city’s affairs, framing such criticism as improper interference. The statement underscores Beijing’s determination to treat Hong Kong policy as a sovereign matter and signals potential diplomatic friction with Western governments and continued uncertainty for businesses and rights advocates.
Beijing Scolds Kaohsiung Officials: ‘Talking Dialogue, Practicing Confrontation’
China’s foreign ministry reproached comments from Kaohsiung officials for simultaneously professing a desire for dialogue while taking actions Beijing deems confrontational. The rebuke signals Beijing’s low tolerance for perceived mixed messaging from Taiwanese local authorities and underscores how municipal interactions have become arenas of broader cross‑strait contestation.
Tsinghua Students Join Border Troops in a Push to Fuse Elite Youth with Military Purpose
Tsinghua University students recently visited border troops in an event portrayed as patriotic education, reflecting deeper ties between elite universities and the People's Liberation Army. Such exchanges underline Beijing’s drive to integrate civilian scientific talent with defence needs, with implications for recruitment, technology transfer, and international collaboration.
Japan’s Militarist Gamble: Is Sanae Takaichi Betting on Revival — or Self-Destruction?
Sanae Takaichi’s push for a more militarized Japan has reignited debate over constitutional revision, defense spending, and the country’s postwar identity. While proponents frame militarization as necessary national revival in the face of regional threats, critics warn it could spark domestic division, economic strain, and a regional arms dynamic.
Senior NPC Finance Official Yi Lianhong Placed Under Anti‑Corruption Investigation, Raising Stakes for Beijing’s Economic Oversight
Yi Lianhong, vice chair of the NPC Financial and Economic Affairs Committee and former Zhejiang party secretary, is under investigation by China’s top disciplinary bodies for alleged serious violations. The probe highlights Beijing’s continued anti‑corruption drive and could have implications for economic oversight, provincial networks, and the political environment ahead of upcoming NPC meetings.
Beijing Defends 20‑Year Jail Term for Jimmy Lai as a Sovereign Judicial Matter
China’s Foreign Ministry has defended the 20‑year prison sentence of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai as a domestic judicial matter and warned against foreign interference. The ruling underscores Beijing’s determination to enforce national security in the city and sharpens diplomatic tensions with Western governments while increasing political risk for businesses in Hong Kong.
Netanyahu Heads to Washington for White House Meeting on February 11
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington on February 10 to meet President Donald Trump at the White House on February 11, returning to Israel on February 12. The brief visit is likely intended to reaffirm U.S.-Israeli ties and communicate shared positions on regional security issues, with political and strategic significance for both capitals.
Beijing Defends 20‑Year Jail Term for Jimmy Lai as Foreign Interference Claims Fly
China’s Foreign Ministry defended the 20‑year jail sentence for Hong Kong activist and media owner Jimmy Lai, calling criticism external interference and labeling Lai a disruptive, anti‑China figure. The ruling underscores Beijing’s tightened control over dissent in Hong Kong and will reverberate through diplomatic channels and local civil society.
Hibakusha Families Protest Plans to Weaken Japan’s Non‑Nuclear Stance as Councils Urge Upholding the Three Principles
Relatives of Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic‑bomb survivors protested in Hiroshima against Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s reported consideration of revising Japan’s “three non‑nuclear principles,” calling on Tokyo to join the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. Municipal assemblies in Hiroshima and Nagasaki have formally urged the central government to respect survivors’ feelings and retain the prohibition on possessing, producing or introducing nuclear arms.
Xi Joins New‑Year Gala for Beijing Garrison Veterans, Recasting Cultural Pageantry as a Signal of Military Unity
President Xi Jinping attended a New Year cultural performance for Beijing garrison veterans at the China Theatre, using the occasion to reinforce ideological loyalty and celebrate the PLA’s continuity from the Red Army to today. The gala combined revolutionary repertoire with themes of training and readiness, signalling domestic consolidation of party control over the military as China pursues force modernisation.
When the Army Kitchen Goes Viral: What a Viral PLA Cook-Unit Post Reveals About China's Military Messaging and Logistics
A viral post from China Military Vision highlighting a professional PLA cook unit does more than astonish internet users: it signals the Chinese military's emphasis on logistics, soldier welfare and image management. Such human-centred content both reassures domestic audiences and points to broader modernization priorities.