События

Overall 23 sorties of PLA aircraft in various types (including J-10, H-6K, KJ-500, etc.) were detected from 1040hr today. 17 out of 23 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the northern, central and southwestern ADIZ

US allows China to purchase Venezuelan oil but not at 'undercut' prices of Maduro days-official

The US and China have signed off on a deal to sell TikTok’s US business to a consortium of mostly US investors led by Oracle and Silver Lake, capping off a yearslong battle between the social media app and the two superpowers.

China's Foreign Ministry denounces the EU's Cybersecurity Act proposal, saying it "violates fair competition rules" and the EU will pay " costs" if it passes

Trump amplifies post that says NATO — not China or Russia — is part of the “real threat” to America

Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 - 38 km SW of Zhaotong, China

Mark Carney: Nearly 2 million Canadians are of Chinese descent, many with family and friends across the Pacific. As we renew this relationship, China has committed to soon allowing Canadians to visit without a visa

PM Mark Carney: The Canada-China relationship has been distant and uncertain for nearly a decade. We're changing that, with a new strategic partnership that benefits the people of both our nations

At 0541hrs (UTC+8), a PLA reconnaissance UAV was detected entering Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ and entering airspace near Dongsha (the Pratas Islands). After radio warnings, the UAV departed the area. The ROCArmedForces are monitoring the situation and responding accordingly

Canada agrees to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower duties on Canadian farm products, in a break with the U.S

Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 - 282 km S of Dunhuang, China

China says it opposes foreign “interference” in other countries after US President Donald Trump threatened to intervene militarily if Tehran killed protesters

Трамп о венесуэльской нефти: Мы открыты для бизнеса. Китай может покупать у нас столько нефти, сколько захочет, будь то там или в Соединенных Штатах. Россия также может получать у нас всю необходимую нефть. Китай, Россия и все другие страны могут вести с нами бизнес. Мы будем открыты.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 47 km E of Zhaotong, China

Trump told the New York Times: It's up to the Chinese president what his country will do in Taiwan.

CNN со ссылкой на источники сообщает: Трамп говорил союзникам и высокопоставленным чиновникам о своем желании не допустить Ирана, России и Китая в Западное полушарие.

Трамп приписал себе заслугу в том, что подтолкнул НАТО к увеличению расходов на оборону, и заявил, что без моего участия Россия сейчас контролировала бы всю Украину, при этом резко критикуя Нобелевский комитет за то, что тот не присудил ему Нобелевскую премию мира. Трамп также предположил, что единственная страна, которую Китай и Россия боятся и уважают, — это США, восстановленные Дональдом Трампом.

Китай резко осудил США за перенаправление экспорта венесуэльской нефти в Вашингтон, а не из Пекина, после того как президент Трамп представил план по переработке и продаже до 50 миллионов баррелей венесуэльской нефти, застрявшей в стране под американской блокадой.

Министерство иностранных дел Китая: Мы призываем Вашингтон обеспечить безопасность президента Венесуэлы и его жены, немедленно освободить их и решить этот вопрос путем диалога.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 31 km NW of Hualin, China

The U.S. says to China's military exercises near Taiwan "increase tensions unnecessarily." "We urge Beijing to exercise restraint, cease its military pressure against Taiwan, and instead engage in meaningful dialogue," per @StateDept

Reuters, citing the Chinese military: Long-range live-fire drill conducted in waters surrounding northern Taiwan

On Monday, December 29, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command organized joint exercises around Taiwan Island. The drills, code-named "Justice Mission 2025," spanned five designated zones, forming a coordinated operational posture around the island

China's Coast Guard has released three images as part of its patrol activity around Taiwan during the PLA's joint exercise encircling the island. The images show CCG vessels participating in "law enforcement" patrols around Taiwan and the outlying islands of Wuqiu and Mazu

Chinese Foreign Ministry: We are determined to defend our national sovereignty and any attempt to obstruct the reunification of the country will not succeed.

Chinese Foreign Ministry: We oppose any attempt to divide Somali territory

Poster released by Chinese state media ahead of Monday's snap-military drills around the Island of Taiwan, dubbed "Justice Mission 2025," showing satellite imagery of Taiwanese airbases and other military sites with the text: "How could you ever attempt independence"

Taiwanese Ministry of Defense: We strongly condemn the PRC's irrational provocations and oppose the PLA's actions that undermine regional peace. Rapid Response Exercises are underway, with forces on high alert to defend the Republic of China and protect our people

The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army has tonight announced a snap-military exercise in the Taiwan Strait and around the Island of Taiwan, dubbed Exercise “Justice Mission 2025” which will begin later this evening and last until Tuesday, December 30. Elements of the People’s Liberation Army, Navy, Air Force, and Rocket Force will participate in the exercise, which appears to be yet another attempt to simulate a blockade of Taiwan from the north, south, and east, rehearsing the beginning stages of a future invasion of the island by China.

Россия в случае возможного обострения обстановки в Тайваньском проливе поддержит Китай в вопросе защиты государственного единства и территориальной целостности, об этом заявил глава МИД РФ Сергей Лавров