Science Jun 25 Chinese lunar probe returns to Earth with world’s first samples from the far side of the moon Chinese scientists anticipate the returned samples will include 2.5 million-year-old volcanic rock and other material that scientists hope will answer questions about geographic differences on the moon's two sides.
World May 16 China and Russia stress partnership as Moscow presses offensive in Ukraine At their summit, Putin and Xi reaffirmed a “no-limits” alliance that has grown deeper as both countries face deepening tensions with the West.
World Jan 27 How Taiwan preserved election integrity by fighting back against disinformation Voters in Taiwan recently repelled a wave of disinformation seeking to undermine their democracy ahead of the election earlier this month. In doing so, the island can offer lessons to the U.S. and other nations holding their own elections amid…
World Jan 20 China reports 13 children killed in elementary school dorm fire in Henan province A fire broke out in dorms at a boarding school for elementary students in central Henan province, and 13 students died in the blaze, Chinese state media reported Saturday.
World Oct 25 China calls the U.S. a ‘disruptor’ of peace in response to Pentagon report on China’s military buildup The annual report that is required by Congress is one way the Pentagon measures the military capabilities of China, which the U.S. government sees as its key threat in the Asia-Pacific region and America's primary long-term security challenge.
Politics Sep 01 Vice chair of the House Armed Services Committee promises ‘resolute reaction’ if Taiwan is attacked A United States congressional delegation visiting Taiwan says Washington would act if the island was attacked, and promised to resolve the $19-billion backlog in its defense purchases from the U.S.
World Aug 02 Beijing records heaviest rainfall in 140 years, severe flooding and 21 deaths China's capital has recorded its heaviest rainfall in at least 140 years over the past few days.
World Jul 30 China condemns U.S. military aid to Taiwan, asserts its territorial claim on the island China accused the U.S. of turning Taiwan into an “ammunition depot” after the White House announced a $345 million military aid package for Taipei, and the self-ruled island said Sunday it tracked six Chinese navy ships in waters off its shores.
World May 16 Beijing LGBTQ Center shuttered amid crackdown in China An advocacy group that served as a safe space for the LGBTQ community in Beijing has been shut down as part of a government pressure campaign against gay rights groups.
World Apr 30 Chinese citizen who reported on COVID outbreak to be released after 3 years in prison Fang Bin and other members of the public who were dubbed citizen journalists posted details of the pandemic in early 2020 on the internet and social media, embarrassing Chinese officials who faced criticism for failing to control the outbreak.