Jul 18 Taiwan will 'not provoke confrontation' with China, Vice President Hsiao says By Simina Mistreanu, Associated Press China claims self-ruled Taiwan as its own territory and has repeatedly threatened to annex it, by force if necessary. In recent years, Beijing has ramped up its military intimidation of the island, sending jets and ships nearby almost daily. Continue reading
Jul 15 Japan says China's escalating military activity its biggest strategic challenge By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japan has warned of escalating military threats from China. The report highlights China's growing military activity near Japan’s southwestern coasts and the Pacific as a major strategic challenge. Continue reading
Jul 09 China expands visa-free entry to more than 70 countries to boost tourism, economy By Fu Ting, Associated Press Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels. Citizens from 74 countries can now enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, a big jump from previous regulations. Continue reading
Jul 02 Trump's tariffs would cost U.S. employers $82.3 billion, potentially causing price hikes and layoffs By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Donald Trump says he's reached a trade deal with Vietnam. Trump says Vietnam will pay a 20% tariff on goods sent into U.S. territory and a 40% tariff on transshipping, which usually means exports from China that pass through… Continue reading
Jul 02 The Dalai Lama says centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death, ending speculation after previous remarks By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press Tibetan Buddhists believe the Dalai Lama can choose the body into which he is reincarnated. His succession plan is politically consequential for Tibetans who oppose China's tight control of the territory. Continue reading
Jun 26 Top U.S. diplomat in Hong Kong criticizes the city and China for curtailing freedoms By Kanis Leung, Associated Press U.S. Consul General Gregory May, Hong Kong's top American diplomat, said Thursday that the policies of the Chinese and Hong Kong governments have curtailed freedoms, pointing to the case of jailed prominent activist Jimmy Lai and what he called “transnational regression."… Continue reading
Jun 19 Trump signs new executive order delaying TikTok ban for third time By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press It is the third time Trump has extended the deadline. The first one was through an executive order on Jan. 20, his first day in office, after the platform went dark briefly when a national ban took effect. Continue reading
Jun 17 Trump suggests he'll again extend deadline for TikTok's Chinese owner to sell app By Associated Press Trump also said he thinks Xi would "ultimately approve" a deal to divest TikTok's business in the United States. Continue reading
Jun 16 WATCH: Trump says 'not a bad idea' to include China in G7, removing Russia 'a mistake' By Josh Boak, Associated Press The U.S. leader indicated that he would rather have the G7 become the G8 or possibly even the G9, although Russia and China would notably be authoritarian governments in an organization whose members are democracies. Continue reading
Jun 12 How critical minerals give China an edge in trade negotiations with U.S. By Simina Mistreanu, Associated Press U.S. President Donald Trump wants China to lift restrictions on exporting rare earths and other critical minerals that Beijing imposed as part of a yearslong trade war. Continue reading