Apr 01 Taiwan's president seeks to strengthen relations with allies in Central America visit By Megan Janetsky, Associated Press As Taiwan’s diplomatic partners dwindle and turn instead to rival China, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is aiming to shore up ties with the self-governing island’s remaining allies during a trip this week to Central America. Continue reading
Mar 30 Why a ban on TikTok won't solve all data privacy concerns By Nicole Ellis, Tim McPhillips “TikTok, like most U.S. tech companies, collects a huge amount of data about us both while users are on the app and via trackers on other websites, so they know what you’re reading outside the app."… Continue reading
Mar 26 Honduras establishes ties with China after ending recognition of Taiwan By Associated Press Honduras established diplomatic ties with China on Sunday after breaking off relations with Taiwan, which is increasingly isolated and now recognized by only 13 sovereign states. Continue reading
Mar 24 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. Continue reading
Mar 24 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. Continue reading
Mar 23 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. Continue reading
Mar 23 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. Continue reading
Mar 21 Watch 5:50 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… Continue watching
Mar 21 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. Continue reading
Mar 17 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. Continue reading