Nov 04 Top G-7 diplomats back Ukraine support, express suspicion of China By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Top diplomats from the world's major industrialized democracies have rallied support for Ukraine in its resistance to Russia's invasion. They expressed "unwavering commitment" for Ukraine's defense and were suspicious of China's increasing assertiveness. Continue reading
Oct 27 WATCH: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says, despite Russia’s war, China still top threat to U.S. By Tara Copp, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The Pentagon notes a new reality, where the security environment has deteriorated, and the U.S. may face a situation where it has to deter two nuclear-armed adversaries, China and Russia, simultaneously. Continue reading
Oct 27 China accused of creating overseas ‘police stations’ to target dissidents By Mike Corder, Associated Press China has reportedly established dozens of "overseas police stations" in nations around the world as part of Beijing's crackdown on corruption. Continue reading
Oct 26 China begins administering inhalable COVID-19 vaccine boosters By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press The vaccine, a mist that is sucked in through the mouth, is being offered for free as a booster dose for previously vaccinated people, according to an announcement posted on an official city social media account. Continue reading
Oct 24 Watch 7:56 China’s president consolidates power by surrounding himself with loyalists By Judy Woodruff, Satvi Sunkara Chinese President Xi Jinping secured a third five-year term as General Secretary of the ruling Communist Party over the weekend. A seven-member Standing Committee was also named and filled with Xi loyalists. Christopher Johnson of China Strategies Group joined Judy… Continue watching
Oct 24 More tensions with China expected, as leader Xi Jinping tightens control with third term By Joe McDonald, Associated Press The world faces the prospect of more tension with China over trade, security and human rights after Xi Jinping awarded himself another five-year term as leader of the ruling Communist Party and called for self-reliance in technology, a stronger military… Continue reading
Oct 23 China’s Xi expands power as head of ruling party, promotes allies to inner circle By Joe McDonald, Associated Press President Xi Jinping, China’s most powerful leader in decades, increased his dominance Sunday when he was named to another term as head of the ruling Communist Party in a break with tradition and promoted allies who support his vision of… Continue reading
Oct 22 China reaffirms President Xi Jinping’s dominance, removes Premier Li Keqiang By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press China's ruling Communist Party reaffirmed President Xi Jinping's continued dominance in running the nation Saturday, one day ahead of giving him a widely expected third five-year term as leader. Continue reading
Oct 19 As Xi prepares for third term as China’s head, fellow leaders still to be revealed By Associated Press Xi Jinping is primed to receive a third five-year term as head of China's ruling Communist Party on Sunday. What's unknown is who will join him for the next five years on the party's leading bodies. Continue reading
Oct 18 China claims right to protect consulate after report of protester assault, U.K. demands explanation By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press China’s Foreign Ministry says its diplomatic missions abroad have the right to “take necessary measures” to maintain security after British police opened an investigation into the assault of a Hong Kong protester. Continue reading