Jul 14 U.S. military chief lauds Japan's defense spending increase to combat rising threats from North Korea, China By Foster Klug, Associated Press The highest-ranking U.S. military officer is praising Japan's moves to double its defense spending over the next five years. Continue reading
Jul 12 WATCH: State Department holds briefing as House GOP investigates response to Chinese spy balloon By Associated Press Texas Republican Michael McCaul has accused the State Department of declining to use sanctions over the Chinese surveillance balloon in favor of continuing engagement with the Chinese government. Continue reading
Jul 10 As China struggles with heat, flooding and drought, employers are ordered to limit outdoor work By Associated Press Employers across much of China have been ordered to limit outdoor work due to scorching temperatures, while areas in the east and southwest have been warned to prepare for torrential rain. Continue reading
Jul 10 Solomon Islands leader visits Beijing, highlighting the U.S.-China rivalry in South Pacific By Associated Press The Solomon Islands has been China's biggest success in a campaign to expand its presence in the South Pacific. Continue reading
Jul 09 Yellen says U.S. will listen to China's concerns over tech export curbs, but defends trade measures By Joe McDonald, Associated Press Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Sunday said she agreed Washington will listen to Chinese complaints about security-related curbs on U.S. technology exports and might “respond to unintended consequences” as she ended a visit to Beijing aimed at reviving strained relations. Continue reading
Jul 09 9 missing in landslide at China highway construction site sparked by heavy rains By Associated Press Nine people are missing in central China after a landslide sparked by heavy rains amid flooding and searing temperatures across much of the country, authorities said Sunday. Continue reading
Jul 07 Watch 4:17 News Wrap: U.S. job growth slows but still shows solid gains in June In our news wrap Friday, the latest report shows the U.S. economy added 209,000 jobs in June, the smallest gain in two and a half years, the gunman who killed 23 people at a Walmart in El Paso was sentenced… Continue watching
Jul 07 Chinese cities open air raid shelters for heat relief as extreme temperatures lead to deaths By Associated Press Earlier this week, Beijing reported more than nine straight days with temperatures exceeding 95 F, according to the National Climate Center. Continue reading
Jul 07 U.S. and China to revive talks as Yellen seeks to calm trade relationship By Joe McDonald, Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has appealed to China's No. 2 leader not to let frustration over U.S. curbs on access to processor chips and other technology disrupt economic cooperation during a visit aimed at improving strained relations. Continue reading
Jul 06 Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visits China as part of U.S. efforts to soothe strained relations By Joe McDonald, Associated Press Yellen has warned against economic decoupling, or disconnecting U.S. and Chinese industries and markets. Continue reading