China

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.