Apr 21 Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major change of its postwar pacifist policy By Mary Yamaguchi, Associated Press The move comes as the country accelerates its military buildup in the face of growing security challenges in the region. Continue reading
Apr 20 U.S. and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines as China objects By Jim Gomez, Associated Press The United States and the Philippines have kicked off one of their largest combat exercises, aimed at deterring aggression in Asia. Continue reading
Apr 19 Humanoid robot wins Beijing half-marathon, defeating the human world record By Associated Press This year's race featured over 300 robots from more than 100 teams, including international participants. The competition highlights China's advancements in a technological competition with the U.S. Continue reading
Apr 12 China says it will resume some ties with Taiwan following visit by opposition leader By Huizhong Wu, Associated Press China said Sunday it would resume some ties it had suspended with Taiwan such as direct flights and imports of Taiwanese aquaculture products following a visit by the opposition leader of Taiwan. Continue reading
Apr 07 Taiwan opposition leader visits China on what she calls a 'journey to peace' By E. Eduardo Castillo, Simina Mistreanu, Associated Press The visit is the first by a Taiwanese opposition leader in a decade and comes ahead of a meeting in Beijing between Xi and Trump scheduled to take place in May. Continue reading
Apr 07 Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz By Edith M. Lederer, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The vote — 11 in favor, two against and two abstentions — took place just hours before an 8 p.m. Eastern deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump for Iran to open the strategic waterway or face attacks on its… Continue reading
Apr 05 Newly discovered fossils give scientists first look at the evolution of early complex animals By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Newly discovered fossils have given scientists their first real glimpse of when Earth made a crucial transition from plants and unrecognizably simple animals to the complex creatures that took over the world and would eventually lead to us. Continue reading
Mar 25 After delay due to Iran war, Trump will travel to Beijing for rescheduled China trip in May By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The White House says President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing for a rescheduled summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14 and 15. Continue reading
Mar 18 China dismisses U.S. Hormuz request as Trump's Beijing trip is delayed and Iran war deepens By Didi Tang, Associated Press Experts have expressed concerns that China stands to gain if the U.S. gets bogged down in the war. Continue reading
Mar 16 WATCH: Timing of Trump-Xi talks may be moved, White House says By Associated Press White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday that President Donald Trump's China trip could be postponed. Continue reading