US strike on Venezuela to embolden China's territorial claims, Taiwan attack unlikely, analysts say 04-Jan 17:41

The U.S. attack on Venezuela will embolden China to strengthen its territorial claims over areas such as Taiwan and parts of the South China Sea but will not hasten any potential invasion of Taiwan, analysts said.

South Korean President Lee arrives in Beijing for state visit, Chinese state media says 04-Jan 14:11

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung arrived in Beijing on Sunday to start a four-day state visit to China, Chinese state news broadcaster CCTV reported.

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as rival South's leader visits China 04-Jan 11:41

North Korea launched ballistic missiles on Sunday, the day the leader of rival South Korea starts a state visit to China, Pyongyang's chief ally, and just hours after the U.S. attacked Venezuela.