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How McCarthy's meeting with president of Taiwan could impact U.S.-China relations

By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrian Aranda, Zeba Warsi, Dan Sagalyn

For the first time, a Taiwanese president met a Speaker of the House on U.S. soil. Wednesday's meeting between President Tsai Ing-wen, Speaker Kevin McCarthy and more than a dozen lawmakers took place despite Beijing’s threats of a serious response.

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U.S. House Speaker McCarthy, Taiwan president meet as China protests

By Michael R. Blood, Lisa Mascaro, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

Wednesday's meeting in California is underscoring growing support among U.S. lawmakers for the self-ruled island as tensions rise with rival China.

U.S. computer chip controls threaten China's tech ambitions

By Joe McDonald, Associated Press

President Xi Jinping’s government sees the chips that are used in everything from phones to kitchen appliances to fighter jets as crucial assets in its strategic rivalry with Washington and efforts to gain wealth and global influence.

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.

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."…

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.

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.