Jury convicts pro-democracy activist of spying on Chinese dissidents for Beijing
A Chinese American was convicted by a New York jury Tuesday on charges stemming from his nearly two decades spying on dissidents for China. File…
Justice Department: TikTok collected U.S. user views on abortion, religion
WASHINGTON — In a fresh broadside against one of the world’s most popular technology companies, the Justice Department has accused TikTok of harnessing the capability to…
Philippines files claim with United Nations to an extended continental shelf in South China Sea
In short: The Philippines has lodged a claim with the United Nations to an extended continental shelf in the South China Sea.A senior Philippine official…
Chinese #MeToo journalist Sophia Huang Xueqin and labour activist Wang Jianbing jailed
In short: Two Chinese activists have been jailed in China for "inciting subversion of state power".Journalist and #MeToo activist Sophia Huang Xueqin was sentenced to…
China vows to ‘crush’ any bid to ‘split Taiwan from motherland’ with ‘indestructible’ army days after invasion drills
CHINA has sent out a chilling warning vowing to "crush" any attempt from Taiwan to breakaway from the "motherland". Defence chief Dong Jun slammed "dangerous…
High winds leave crew dangling from Beijing skyscraper | Weather
NewsFeedAn unexpected gust of wind during a storm in Beijing, China sent a crew of workers swaying from the CCTV headquarters building, hundreds of metres…
North Korea warns denuclearization will bring ‘hastened war’ in possible message to Beijing
North Korea issued a response to a trilateral summit between South Korea, Japan and China on Monday, warning that any efforts to interfere with its…
Fighting lawmakers, protests mar start of Taiwan’s new government
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Thousands protesting outside parliament, lawmakers tackling and punching each other inside — it’s not the peace and unity Taiwan’s new president called for…
With two days of military drills, Beijing makes clear its feelings about Taiwan’s new president
Days after Taiwan President Lai Ching-te and Vice-President Hsiao Bi-khim were sworn in, Beijing has made its feelings about the pair widely known.The duo are…
Taiwan’s new president calls for peace amid tense relations with China
TAIPEI, Taiwan — In his first speech as president of Taiwan, Lai Ching-te emphasized preserving peace amid rising tensions with China and criticism that he could…
Russia’s Putin visits China’s Xi in Beijing. What does each want?
Does the “no limits” relationship have limits? Russian President Vladimir Putin is embarking on his first foreign trip since his splashy inauguration to a fifth…
What are the takeaways for Beijing from Xi Jinping’s visit to Europe? | Xi Jinping
Chinese president conducts five-day charm offensive, signing trade deals and pledging investments. Chinese President Xi Jinping has wrapped up his first visit to Europe in…
As tensions grow, more Americans see China as an enemy
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Americans are increasingly concerned about China’s power abroad and want to combat that influence, according to a new poll by the Pew Research…
Elon Musk meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing
1 of 2 | Tesla CEO Elon Musk visited the Tesla electric car plant near Berlin, Germany last month.. Musk visited China, the world's largest…
US warns China to stop supporting Russia’s war on Ukraine during Beijing meeting
In short: The US Secretary of State urged China to stop providing support for Russia during a meeting in Beijing.China says its relationship with the US is…
Who does China prefer, Biden or Trump?
TAIPEI, Taiwan — No matter who wins the U.S. election in November, for China it’s lose-lose. With mistrust between the two nations deepening, both President Biden…
Blinken heads to China seeking to bridge seeral major divides
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is starting three days of talks with senior Chinese officials in Shanghai and Beijing this week with U.S.-China…
In China, Yellen calls for level playing field for U.S. workers, firms
GUANGZHOU, China — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called on China on Friday to address manufacturing overcapacity that she said risks causing global economic dislocation, and…
Philippines summons Beijing envoy over South China Sea water cannon attack | South China Sea News
Manila says the confrontation near Second Thomas Shoal wounded three of its soldiers and caused severe damage to its vessel. The Philippines has summoned Beijing’s…
China’s relentless cyber war is a direct challenge to Western democracy – these state-sponsored attacks must be stopped
China crisisTHE extent of China’s cyber war against the West is laid bare by accusations that its hackers accessed the personal details of 40million British…