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Chinese carrier group in Western Pacific for training: Taiwan

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2 years ago

September 11, 2023

On Monday, a Chinese naval formation, led by the aircraft carrier Shandong, transited through waters 60 nautical miles (111km) southeast of Taiwan, entering the western Pacific for training, as reported by Taiwan’s defence ministry.

The ministry also noted that at 5:40 a.m., it detected 11 Chinese military aircraft, including J-16 fighters, within Taiwan’s air defence identification zone, prompting a measured response from Taiwanese forces.

The Shandong, commissioned in 2019, had previously participated in military exercises near Taiwan in April and sailed through the Taiwan Strait in June.

Meanwhile, on Saturday, a U.S. and a Canadian warship conducted a joint mission through the Taiwan Strait, the second such mission since June, coinciding with the G20 summit attended by the leaders of both nations.

These developments highlight heightened tensions between China and Taiwan, fueled by Beijing’s persistent military activities near the democratically governed island, driven by concerns over perceived collusion between Taiwan and the United States.

Taiwan strongly disputes China’s sovereignty claims over the island.

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Global stocks wobble as Davos kicks off and Trump reshapes geopolitics

Global markets faced volatility amid Davos discussions on inflation and Trump’s Greenland deal, heightening geopolitical risks.

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1 day ago

January 23, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Global markets faced volatility amid Davos discussions on inflation and Trump’s Greenland deal, heightening geopolitical risks.

Global stock markets endured a volatile week as world leaders gathered in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, with investors closely watching signals on inflation, interest rates and geopolitical risk.

The Davos meetings set a cautious tone, as uncertainty weighed on market sentiment across regions.

Adding to the tension, Donald Trump announced a deal involving Greenland, reigniting debate over strategic assets and global influence. The unexpected move injected fresh geopolitical risk into markets already grappling with an unsettled global outlook.

Kyle Rodda from Capital.com, breaks down how markets are reacting, what the Greenland announcement could mean for investors, and what to watch next as Davos concludes.

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Zelenskyy reveals planned UAE talks with Russia and the United States

Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.

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1 day ago

January 23, 2026

Ahron Young

Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says trilateral talks with Russia and the United States are planned in the United Arab Emirates as efforts to end the war intensify.

He also criticised European leaders at the World Economic Forum, calling for stronger political will.