Jul 22 Iran's demands over the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent, Rubio warns Asian leaders By Michelle L. Price, Jim Gomez, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Asian leaders Wednesday that Iran's demand to control and collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz would threaten the world’s economy and set a precedent that could be repeated elsewhere in the world. Continue reading
Jul 17 Fact-checking Trump's address on China, the 2020 election and what documents show By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman, PolitiFact President Donald Trump quoted years-old intelligence community documents, including some that had been declassified or partially redacted, without noting a distinction between what China may have planned versus what analysts say it did. Continue reading
Jul 17 Landslide in southwestern China kills at least 8 and leaves 34 missing By Andy Wong, Associated Press The landslide occurred around 9:08 a.m. on the outer edge of the Chongqing municipality, when massive amounts of rocks and soil washed downslope, burying more than 10 residential buildings, state broadcaster CCTV said. Continue reading
Jul 17 China's Xi calls for more global efforts to guide AI, chides U.S. for its curbs on tech sharing By Han Guan Ng, The Associated Press, Chan Ho-him, Associated Press Development and governance of artificial intelligence should be a global effort, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday, while reiterating China’s objections to what he called the “overstretching” of national security concerns. Continue reading
Jul 16 WATCH: Trump delivers primetime address on election system By Michelle L. Price, Eric Tucker, Collin Binkley, Associated Press President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to elevate his yearslong push to raise doubts about the legitimacy of U.S. elections and dispute his 2020 loss in an appeal for more restrictive voting laws ahead of… Continue reading
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