Jul 27 Presidents of Indonesia and China meet to discuss joint projects and regional politics By Associated Press Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said the governments of China and Indonesia signed several agreements, including to exchange knowledge and experience for the capital project. Continue reading
Jul 25 Lawmakers press for more scrutiny over China's 'malign influence' at development bank By Fatima Hussein, Kevin Freking, Associated Press The bipartisan group is introducing legislation Tuesday that would require Treasury to issue a report every two years on the scope and scale of Chinese influence and involvement in all aspects of the bank. Continue reading
Jul 25 China removes outspoken foreign minister Qin Gang after weeks of unexplained absence By Associated Press The move comes amid a foreign backlash against China's increasingly aggressive foreign policy, of which Qin was a chief proponent. Continue reading
Jul 20 China-U.S. ties at a crossroads but could possibly stabilize, Xi tells Kissinger By Associated Press Chinese leader Xi Jinping has told former top U.S. diplomat Henry Kissinger that relations between the two countries are at a crossroads and both sides need to “make new decisions” that could result in stable ties and “joint success and… Continue reading
Jul 20 Blinken heads to Tonga, New Zealand, Australia as U.S. aims to counter China's influence in the region By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The State Department says Blinken will dedicate a new U.S. embassy in the Tongan capital of Nukuʻalofa on July 26 before heading to Wellington, New Zealand, where he will attend the women's World Cup match between the U.S. and the… Continue reading
Jul 18 John Kerry visits with Chinese officials in new effort to improve climate ties By Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — U.S. climate envoy John Kerry told China's top diplomat on Tuesday that President Joe Biden's administration is "very committed" to stabilizing relations between the world's two biggest economies, as the countries seek to restart high-level contacts. On… Continue reading
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