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February 1, 2026

China Compass 2026-02-01: Tension 3.5/10 (Moderate) — 25 signals

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Daily Intelligence Briefing · 2026-02-01 · 25 signals
Tension Index
3.5
Moderate
▼ -4.8 from previous
Canada-China bilateral trade (November 2025)
$11.3B
Imports
$7.3B
Exports
$4.0B
Briefing

Today's China Compass briefing highlights a range of developments across trade, technology, and military affairs. The Tension Index has seen a notable decrease, indicating a more stable environment.

In the realm of cultural exchange, the Golden Rooster Awards are fostering a two-way bridge for global cinema, promoting collaboration between China and the world. Meanwhile, the SCMP interview with Eyck Freymann, a Hoover Fellow, offers a thought-provoking perspective on preventing war with China, suggesting a potential solution in the form of Taiwan's return to the mainland.

On the economic front, Zambia's decision to internationalize its yuan is a significant step forward for China's long-term strategy. Additionally, the PLA Navy's use of jamming missiles to warn off foreign jets near Taiwan is a notable military development, as reported by the SCMP. These events collectively shape the complex dynamics of Canada-China relations.

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Top Signals
high trade
Golden Rooster Awards: two-way bridge for global cinema
Xinhua
high technology
Israel says strikes Hezbollah targets in S. Lebanon, reportedly sprays substances over farmland
Xinhua
elevated technology
How to prevent war with China: return Taiwan to the mainland
A publisher kindly offered me an opportunity to interview Eyck Freymann, a Hoover Fellow at Stanford University, and...
SCMP · 2026-02-01
elevated economic
China’s plan to internationalise yuan quietly takes a step forward as Zambia gets on board
Experts said the shift reflected the southern African country’s urgent need to ease a US dollar shortage and manage...
SCMP · 2026-02-01
elevated military
PLA Navy warns off foreign jets with jamming missiles near Taiwan: CCTV
CCTV said it was the first time the Yanan had been shown using “electronic countermeasures” in “waters near Taiwan...
SCMP · 2026-02-01
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Market Snapshot
Shanghai Composite 4,117.95 ▼ -0.96%
Shenzhen Component 14,205.89 ▼ -0.66%
Hang Seng 27,387.11 ▼ -2.08%
CSI 300 4,706.34 ▼ -1.00%
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