Jun 24 Fire spreads through South Korean lithium battery factory, killing 22 workers By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press Officials said the fire began Monday after batteries exploded while workers were examining and packaging them on the second floor of the factory in Hwaseong city, just south of Seoul. Continue reading
Jun 21 47 people die in China during historic flooding with more floods expected By Associated Press Heavy rains caused landslides, floods and mudslides that severely damaged eight townships, CCTV said, and the heaviest rains were on Sunday. Continue reading
Jun 17 Chinese vessel collides with Philippine ship in latest South China Sea confrontation By David Rising, Associated Press China has been at odds with many other countries in the Asia-Pacific for years over its sweeping maritime claims, including almost all of the South China Sea. Continue reading
Jun 12 U.S. expands sanctions against Russia by targeting Chinese companies helping Putin’s war in Ukraine By Emma Burrows, Associated Press The United States widened its sanctions against Russia with a package targeting Chinese companies which help Russia pursue its war in Ukraine. Continue reading
Jun 11 Chinese police say man in custody for stabbing of 4 U.S. college instructors By Ken Moritsugu, Didi Tang, Associated Press Jilin city police said Tuesday a 55-year-old man surnamed Cui was walking in a public park when he bumped into a foreigner. Continue reading
Jun 07 As India’s rivalry with China grows, Modi’s 3rd term likely to see closer defense ties with U.S. By David Rising, Ashok Sharma, Associated Press Fresh from declaring victory in India's election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered few details on the agenda for his third term, but went out of his way to underline he would continue to focus on raising the country's military preparedness and clout. Continue reading
Jun 05 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing following meeting between Austin and Cambodian officials By News Desk and Associated Press Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Cambodian officials to discuss strengthening defense ties and resuming joint military exercises. Continue reading
Jun 04 WATCH: House Speaker Jeffries and Pelosi mark 35th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown By Ken Moritsugu, Kanis Leung, Associated Press China has long quashed any public memory of the military crackdown on months-long protests at the heart of its capital. Hundreds, if not thousands, are believed to have been killed in an overnight operation that ended on June 4, 1989. Continue reading
Jun 04 Philippines says China coast guard seized food dropped by plane for Filipino forces in disputed sea By Jim Gomez, Associated Press The Philippine military chief says the Chinese coast guard seized one of four food packs dropped by a plane for Filipino navy personnel at a territorial outpost that has been surrounded by Chinese vessels in the South China Sea. Continue reading
Jun 04 China and Hong Kong dominated by heavy security on 35th anniversary of Tiananmen crackdown By Ken Moritsugu, Kanis Leung, Associated Press Tiananmen memorials have also been scrubbed out in Hong Kong — for years the only place in China where they could take place. Continue reading