Jun 12 Nuclear states continue to modernize their arsenals, watchdog says By Associated Press The head of Swedish think tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said Monday that "we are drifting into one of the most dangerous periods in human history."… Continue reading
Jun 11 Honduras opens embassy in China's capital after breaking off relations with Taiwan By Associated Press Honduras opened an embassy in Beijing on Sunday, Chinese state media reported, months after the Central American nation broke off relations with Taiwan to establish diplomatic ties with China. Continue reading
Jun 09 Watch 2:41 News Wrap: Evidence growing that explosion rocked Ukraine dam before collapse In our news wrap Friday, evidence is growing that an explosion rocked a dam in southern Ukraine before it collapsed, smoky skies partially cleared in Washington, New York and much of the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, flooding swamped part of China's… Continue watching
Jun 09 Blinken to travel to China next week, carrying out a trip postponed after spy balloon incident By Matthew Lee, Associated Press U.S. officials say Blinken expects to be in Beijing on June 18 for meetings with senior Chinese officials, including possibly with President Xi Jinping. Continue reading
Jun 07 Chinese trade slowed in May, adding to signs economic rebound is slowing By Joe McDonald, Associated Press Trade weakness adds to signs of a slowing of China's rebound following the lifting in December of anti-virus controls that disrupted travel and commerce. Continue reading
Jun 06 WATCH: State Department holds briefing after diplomatic talks in China By Simina Mistreanu, Associated Press Senior U.S. and Chinese diplomats held “candid and productive” talks in Beijing and agreed to keep open lines of communication to avoid tensions from spiraling into conflict, officials said Tuesday. Continue reading
Jun 04 China defends its actions in warship incident involving U.S., Canada in Taiwan Strait By David Rising, Associated Press China's defense minister defended sailing a warship across the path of an American destroyer and Canadian frigate transiting the Taiwan Strait, telling some of the world's top defense officials on Sunday that such patrols are a provocation to China. Continue reading
Jun 04 Police detain dozens in Hong Kong on 34th anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre By Associated Press China tightened access to Tiananmen Square in central Beijing on Sunday, the anniversary of the military suppression of 1989 pro-democracy protests that left a still unknown number of people dead and discussions and commemorations forbidden within the country. Continue reading
Jun 04 Tiananmen Square memorial exhibit opens in New York City as China curbs reminders By Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press Blood-soaked banners, newspaper clippings, letters and a tent used by student protesters during their seven-week demonstration at Tiananmen Square are now the centerpiece of the “June 4 Memorial Exhibit,” housed on the fourth floor of a New York City office… Continue reading
Jun 03 Defense Secretary Austin says U.S. won't stand for 'coercion and bullying' from China By David Rising, Associated Press Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin vowed Saturday that Washington would not stand for any “coercion and bullying” of its allies and partners by China. Continue reading