Apr 27 Ya Ya the giant panda returns to China after 20 years abroad By Huizhong Wu, Associated Press Ya Ya the giant panda has landed in Shanghai after spending the past 20 years in the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee on loan. Continue reading
Apr 26 China's Xi, Zelenskyy talk for 1st time since Ukraine war started By David Rising, Associated Press The phone call, which an official said lasted nearly an hour, is a significant development in efforts to resolve the conflict. Continue reading
Apr 24 World military spending up to an all-time high, watchdog says By Associated Press The three largest spenders last year were the United States, China and Russia, who jointly accounted for 56 percent of the expenditure. Continue reading
Apr 24 Twitter changes stoke Russian, Chinese disinformation By David Klepper, Associated Press Russia, China and Iran are exploiting recent changes at Twitter to spread disinformation faster and farther. Under new owner Elon Musk, Twitter recently ended its policy of labeling foreign propaganda agencies like RT or Sputnik. Continue reading
Apr 24 China affirms ex-Soviet nations' sovereignty after ambassador comments By Associated Press The Chinese government says it respects the sovereignty of former Soviet Union republics after Beijing's ambassador to France caused an uproar in Europe by saying they aren't sovereign nations. Continue reading
Apr 24 India's population to become the world's largest by end of April, UN projects By Krutika Pathi, Joe McDonald, Associated Press The news comes at a moment when India is promoting itself as a rising global power as the host of this year’s G20 Summit. It’s also becoming a more attractive destination for multinational companies seeking to reduce their reliance on… Continue reading
Apr 18 What are China's alleged 'secret overseas police stations'? By Associated Press Police in New York have arrested two men for allegedly setting up a secret police station for a Chinese provincial police agency to collect information on opponents of the ruling Communist Party. Continue reading
Apr 17 Watch 4:56 News Wrap: McCarthy says Republicans will vote to raise debt ceiling with cap on spending In our news wrap Monday, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy pledged House Republicans will pass a bill raising the federal debt ceiling for one year, a grand jury in Ohio opted not to indict eight Akron police officers in the killing… Continue watching
Apr 17 2 men arrested on charges of establishing a secret Chinese police station in New York By Larry Neumeister, Eric Tucker, Associated Press Justice Department officials say two men have been arrested on charges that they helped establish a secret police station in New York City on behalf of the Chinese government. Continue reading
Apr 14 China promises not to sell arms to any party in Russia's invasion of Ukraine By Associated Press China's foreign minister says the country won't sell weapons to either side in the war in Ukraine. Qin Gang was responding to Western concerns that Beijing could provide military assistance to Russia. Continue reading