World Oct 24 More tensions with China expected, as leader Xi Jinping tightens control with third term The world faces the prospect of more tension with China over trade, security and human rights after Xi Jinping awarded himself another five-year term as leader of the ruling Communist Party and called for self-reliance in technology, a stronger military…
World Oct 23 China’s Xi expands power as head of ruling party, promotes allies to inner circle President Xi Jinping, China’s most powerful leader in decades, increased his dominance Sunday when he was named to another term as head of the ruling Communist Party in a break with tradition and promoted allies who support his vision of…
World Oct 16 President Xi Jinping calls for Chinese military growth as party congress opens Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Sunday called for faster military development and announced no change in policies that have strained relations with Washington and tightened the ruling Communist Party's control over society and the economy.
Politics Sep 19 U.S. would defend Taiwan against Chinese invasion, Biden says China has criticized President Joe Biden's statement that American forces would defend Taiwan if Beijing tries to invade as a violation of U.S. commitments about the self-ruled island.
Politics Jul 31 Pelosi leads delegation to Asia without confirming Taiwan visit Pelosi said in a statement she is leading a congressional delegation to Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan to discuss trade, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, security and “democratic governance.”…
World May 12 China continues ‘zero-COVID’ tactics despite economic slump China’s leaders are struggling to reverse a deepening economic slump without giving up a “zero-COVID” strategy that shut down Shanghai and other cities.
World Apr 20 Shanghai eases virus lockdowns, allows 4 million to leave their homes A health official says 4 million more people in Shanghai have been allowed to leave their homes as coronavirus quarantine rules ease.
World Apr 15 Shutdowns in China spread as COVID infections rise Anti-virus controls are shutting down some of China's biggest cities and fueling public irritation as infections rise.
World Apr 12 After strict two-week lockdown, Shanghai eases restrictions for some residents About 6.6 million people can go outdoors, but some must stay in their own neighborhoods, the online news outlet The Paper reported, citing city officials. The government said some markets and pharmacies would reopen.
World Apr 07 As Shanghai lockdown continues, residents face food and supply shortages Residents of Shanghai are struggling to get meat, rice and other food supplies under anti-coronavirus controls that confine most of its 25 million people to their homes.