World Nov 01 China sends 43 planes and 7 ships near Taiwan in ongoing military pressure campaign Taiwan had monitored the situation, scrambled jet fighters, dispatched ships and activated land-based missile systems, all standard responses, the country's defense ministry said.
World Oct 24 China removes defense minister after mysterious 2-month absence China's political and legal systems remain highly opaque, fueling lively discussion of possible corruption, personal foibles or fallings-out with other powerful figures leading to the downfall of top officials.
World Oct 17 Putin arrives in China for visit underscoring mutual support The gathering has also given Putin an opportunity to meet with other global leaders who have criticized the Western approach to Russia's war against Ukraine.
World Oct 16 Putin’s upcoming visit to Beijing underscores China’s economic and diplomatic support for Russia The countries have forged an informal alliance against the United States and other democratic nations that's now complicated by the Israel-Hamas war.
World Oct 25 UK police arrest 2 more people connected with human smuggling case Police said the man and the woman, both 38 and from Warrington, a town in northwestern England, were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and conspiracy to traffic people.
Nation Oct 18 China denies asking NBA to fire manager over Hong Kong tweet China and the NBA are giving conflicting accounts of the response to Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey's tweet that supported anti-government protests in Hong Kong.
World Sep 30 China’s president renews commitment not to interfere in Hong Kong President Xi Jinping promised to let Hong Kong to manage its own affairs amid continuing anti-government protests.
World Aug 09 Hong Kong leader Lam says priority is to stop violence Lam said traffic disruptions and confrontations between police and protesters have hurt the economy, particularly the retail and food and beverage sectors.
World Aug 06 China warns Hong Kong protesters that punishment is coming China warned Tuesday that it will be "only a matter of time" before it punishes those behind two months of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.
World Aug 05 Protests disrupt Hong Kong work day as leader vows to remain A general strike in Hong Kong descended into citywide mayhem Monday as defiant protesters started fires outside police stations and hurled bricks and eggs at officers. After disrupting traffic early in the day, they filled public parks in several districts,…