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Scandal-plagued China soccer association hit by new corruption probes

By Associated Press

China's scandal-plagued football association has been rocked by new corruption probes into its chiefs of discipline and competition.

China threatens ‘ serious consequences’ over U.S. warship actions near disputed island

By David Rising, Associated Press

China is threatening "serious consequences" after the United States Navy sailed a destroyer around the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea for the second day in a row.

Taiwan recalls Honduran ambassador as country establishes diplomatic ties with China

By Associated Press

Taiwan says it has recalled its ambassador to Honduras amid moves by the Central American country to establish formal diplomatic ties with China.

WATCH: TikTok CEO grilled by skeptical lawmakers on safety, content

By Kelvin Chan, Haleluya Hadero, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

U.S. lawmakers grilled the CEO of TikTok over data security and harmful content Thursday, responding skeptically during a tense committee hearing to his assurances that the hugely popular video-sharing app prioritizes user safety and should not be banned.

News Wrap: Xi, Putin discuss China’s peace proposal for Ukraine

By PBS NewsHour

In our news wrap Tuesday, China's President Xi Jinping met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for a second day as the two nations appeared to strengthen ties, Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made a surprise visit to Kyiv offering what…

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Japan’s prime minister offers Ukraine support as China’s president backs Russia

By Karl Ritter, Associated Press

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has made a surprise visit to Kyiv, stealing some of the global attention from Asian rival President Xi Jinping of China.

China’s Xi Jinping to meet Putin as nation seeks more global role

By Karl Ritter, Associated Press

Chinese President Xi Jinping is planning to visit Russia next week in a diplomatic boost for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

China accuses U.S. of spreading disinformation, suppressing TikTok

By Associated Press

China is accusing the United States of spreading disinformation and suppressing TikTok following reports that the Biden administration was calling for its Chinese owners to sell their stakes in the popular video-sharing app.

Chinese businessman and Bannon business partner arrested in $1 billion fraud conspiracy

By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

A self-exiled Chinese businessman has been arrested in New York on charges alleging that he oversaw a $1 billion fraud conspiracy.

China to reopen to tourists, resume all visas in effort to revive tourism, economy

By Zen Soo, Associated Press

China is one of the last major countries to reopen its borders to tourists. The announcement Tuesday came after it declared a “decisive victory” over COVID-19 in February.