Jul 11 Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China as more than 1 million are evacuated By Associated Press Bavi previously brought strong winds and rain to Japan’s southern islands and Taiwan. It was the second typhoon to impact China in just over a week’s time. Continue reading
Jul 06 China's ballistic missile test in South Pacific raises regional concerns By Huizhong Wu, Charlotte Graham-McLay, Associated Press China’s navy has test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific. Continue reading
Jul 01 Xi touts China's rapid industrialization as model for developing nations By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press China's leader held up his country's rapid industrialization as a new pathway for developing nations in a speech Wednesday that projected a growing confidence both at home and on the world stage. Continue reading
Jun 22 China hits back at U.S. sanctions on tech giants, restricting its exports to American defense firms By Associated Press China on Monday announced sanctions on 10 American military-related companies in response to a recent U.S. move that bars some leading Chinese tech companies from defense contracts. Continue reading
Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival links modern Chinese cultures to ancient traditions By María Teresa Hernández, Associated Press The holiday, over 2,000 years old, is known for its sporting events, but its origins are rooted in history and beliefs about health and harmony with nature. Continue reading
Jun 14 Taiwan's intelligence agency launches webpage for Chinese nationals to report tips By Associated Press Taiwan’s intelligence agency said on Sunday it is establishing an information-reporting channel for Chinese nationals to offer tips securely. Continue reading
Jun 10 China car exports jump 73% in May as high fuel prices raise interest in EVs By Chan Ho-him, Associated Press China’s passenger car exports jumped 73% year-on-year in May to around 809,000 vehicles, an industry group reported Wednesday, as higher gasoline and diesel prices due to the war in Iran raised interest in electric vehicles. Continue reading
Jun 08 Xi and Kim express hopes for greater ties between China and North Korea By Hyung-Jin Kim, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have underscored their commitment to deepen cooperation in a closely watched summit. Continue reading
Jun 04 Police warn families of Tiananmen crackdown dead not to visit graves on 37th anniversary By Ken Moritsugu, Kanis Leung, Associated Press Chinese authorities are snuffing out any remembrance of the deadly 1989 military crackdown on student-led pro-democracy protests in Tiananmen Square, which happened 37 years ago Thursday, in a further tightening in a yearslong campaign to erase what happened from public… Continue reading
Jun 03 U.S. says it plans extra tariffs of 10% or more for most trading partners after forced labor probe By Paul Wiseman, Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press President Donald Trump is in a hurry to rebuild the tariff wall the Supreme Court tore down less than four months ago. Continue reading