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China Reports Trillion-Dollar Trade Surplus Despite New US Tariffs; Beijing Pivots to Global South

In a display of economic resilience that has confounded Western policymakers, the General Administration of Customs in China reported a record-breaking trade surplus of $1.1 trillion for the year 2025. The data released Sunday indicates that while Chinese exports to the United States have plummeted due to the “Trump Tariffs,” Beijing has successfully pivoted its massive manufacturing engine toward the Global South.

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Venezuela Tensions Rise: CIA Director Visits Maduro’s Successor; Machado Vows to Assert Presidency

The political vacuum left by the sudden death of Nicolás Maduro last month has plunged Venezuela into a high-stakes power struggle that is rapidly drawing in international players. Tensions reached a boiling point this weekend following a surprise, unannounced visit by CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Caracas to meet with the provisional junta leader, Diosdado Cabello.

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Winter Offensive: Russian Drone Wave Strikes Energy Grid; Kyiv Pleads for Air Defense Restock

Residents of the Ukrainian capital woke up to the sound of air raid sirens and the thunder of explosions early Sunday, as Russia launched one of its largest combined drone and missile attacks of the winter. Targeting the country’s fragile energy infrastructure, the barrage has left nearly 40% of Kyiv and the surrounding region without electricity as temperatures plunge to -15°C (5°F).

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US-Canada Friction: Trump Calls Ottawa’s Trade Deal with Beijing

A bizarre diplomatic triangle has emerged between Washington, Ottawa, and Beijing, leaving security analysts baffled and markets confused. On Friday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a landmark $15 billion joint venture between a Canadian mining consortium and CATL, China’s largest battery manufacturer, to process lithium and build EV batteries in Northern Ontario.