China's coast guard sails near neighbor's front-line islands
Since a fatal accident involving Chinese fishermen, China has stepped up its coast guard activity in waters Taiwan considers restricted.
Taiwan issued dire warning about Russia-China dual threat
"If we were to have a conflict with one, the chances are we would have a second front," a top intelligence official said on Thursday.
China's role behind gold's soaring value
China's central bank has led the charge as it weans itself off dollar assets amid tensions with the U.S.
"True size" of China's military budget could match US spending: Research
China is vastly underreporting how much it's spending on its military buildup, a U.S. think tank says.
China's latest data could worry government economists
Purchasing managers surveyed in April reported production and export orders have slowed since March, while employers remain hesitant to hire.
Indonesia's dramatic volcano eruption caught on video
Some 12,000 locals have been evacuated due to concerns over ash, pyroclastic flows and a tsunami risk.
China releases own video of "dangerous" territorial confrontation
The video notably leaves out the direct water cannon blasts and collisions showcased in the Philippines' footage of the same incident.
Videos show scenes of horror after China highway collapses
At least 48 people have died after a section of road along a hillside gave way in Guangdong province's Meizhou city.
Did China humiliate Antony Blinken? Experts weigh in
An out-of-context photo of the U.S.' top envoy on the tarmac in Beijing has caused quite a stir on social media.
US ally reports confrontation with Chinese coast guard
Philippine vessels shown under fire from water cannon in area contested by Beijing.
China may be preparing to deploy economic 'nuclear option'
China is rapidly building up its reserves of key commodities, but why?
Japanese yen's rollercoaster ride raises eyebrows
Japan's central bank ended its eight-year negative interest rates regime last month.
China's military ships watch US and allied navies
Chinese warships are shadowing the U.S.-Philippine-French joint flotilla within Manila's internationally recognized exclusive economic zone.
China warns America not to 'sow chaos' during largest US and allied drills
Some 17,000 military personnel from the U.S., Philippines, Australia and France are taking part in this year's Balikatan exercise amid tensions with China.
How China's economy compares to the US
The IMF forecasts that the U.S. and Chinese economies will grow by 2.7 percent and 4.6 percent, respectively, in 2024.
China warns military "always ready" after US admiral sounds invasion alarm
The head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said he expects China to proceed with its military buildup "despite a failing economy."
China harbors Russian North Korea arms ship, images show
The Russia-flagged cargo ship is suspected to have delivered thousands of containers of North Korean munitions to be used in Ukraine.
Biden signs foreign aid bill—how many US troops are in Taiwan?
The 2024 NDAA greenlit a greater role for the United States in preparing Taiwan's troops for battle.
US sends Antony Blinken to China amid geopolitical tensions
America's top diplomat is there to press China on a range of sensitive issues, from trade practices to Russia.
NATO members "chasing shadows" with spying cases, China says
Germany and the United Kingdom each made high-profile arrests this week related to suspected espionage for China.
Chinese vessels detected massing near US-led military exercise
A maritime expert says he suspects China is putting on a display of force for the U.S.-Philippine exercise.
Pentagon dismisses China's B-21 stealth bomber rival: Reports
Beijing has kept details about the Xi'an H-20, which analysts have dubbed "Storm," tightly under wraps since the project was first announced in 2016.
China map shows cities that could sink below sea level by 2120
Subsidence and rising sea levels pose a long-term crisis for China's heavily urbanized coast if left unchecked.
Congress passes Ukraine bill with support for Taiwan—China's response
Chinse Embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu expressed "strong dissatisfaction" over the bill, telling Newsweek "the Taiwan question is a matter for the Chinese."
Alarm sounded over major North Korean hacks
North Korean hackers with alleged state ties have made off with technical information from South Korean defense contractors.
Chinese exports to Russia plummet for first time since war began
U.S. secondary sanctions pose "the most serious challenge" to Russia's trade relationship with China, an analyst said.
US and ally begin major military exercise on "China's doorstep"
This year's edition of the Balikatan exercise, the largest yet, is taking place near two Asia-Pacific hotspots.
Kim's North Korea tests new "super-large warhead" for nuclear missile
Pyongyang said on Friday it also test-fired its new Pyoljji-1-2 anti-aircraft missile in the Yellow Sea.
China promises American zoo new pandas
San Francisco has inked an agreement with China to host giant pandas long-term for the first time in 2025.
China responds after Israel strikes Iran
Earlier this week, Beijing's top envoy called a comprehensive strategic partner.