Jul 28 Heavy rains, flooding in northern China kill 4 as Beijing and nearby areas brace for more By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press CCTV reports that some 5,600 people n the nearby city of Tianjin were relocated for fear of floods. Continue reading
Jul 28 U.S. and China trade officials meet in Sweden to discuss how to ease tensions By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are meeting at the offices of Sweden's prime minister. Continue reading
Jul 24 EU and China agree to take action on climate change and nothing else at tense summit By Sam McNeil, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press China and the European Union have issued a joint call to action on climate change during an otherwise tense bilateral summit in Beijing on Thursday riven with major disagreements over trade and the war in Ukraine. Continue reading
Jul 22 Watch 12:21 How Trump’s tariffs on Asian allies impact the U.S. strategy to counter China By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi President Trump says he reached a trade agreement with the Philippines following a White House visit by its president. The U.S., the Philippines and other Asian allies are increasing their cooperation to counter China, but these partners are also being… Continue watching
Jul 18 Taiwan will ‘not provoke confrontation’ with China, Vice President Hsiao says By Simina Mistreanu, Associated Press China claims self-ruled Taiwan as its own territory and has repeatedly threatened to annex it, by force if necessary. In recent years, Beijing has ramped up its military intimidation of the island, sending jets and ships nearby almost daily. Continue reading
Jul 15 Japan says China’s escalating military activity its biggest strategic challenge By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japan has warned of escalating military threats from China. The report highlights China's growing military activity near Japan’s southwestern coasts and the Pacific as a major strategic challenge. Continue reading
Jul 09 China expands visa-free entry to more than 70 countries to boost tourism, economy By Fu Ting, Associated Press Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels. Citizens from 74 countries can now enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, a big jump from previous regulations. Continue reading
Jul 02 Trump’s tariffs would cost U.S. employers $82.3 billion, potentially causing price hikes and layoffs By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Donald Trump says he's reached a trade deal with Vietnam. Trump says Vietnam will pay a 20% tariff on goods sent into U.S. territory and a 40% tariff on transshipping, which usually means exports from China that pass through… Continue reading
Jul 02 The Dalai Lama says centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death, ending speculation after previous remarks By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press Tibetan Buddhists believe the Dalai Lama can choose the body into which he is reincarnated. His succession plan is politically consequential for Tibetans who oppose China's tight control of the territory. Continue reading
Jun 26 Top U.S. diplomat in Hong Kong criticizes the city and China for curtailing freedoms By Kanis Leung, Associated Press U.S. Consul General Gregory May, Hong Kong's top American diplomat, said Thursday that the policies of the Chinese and Hong Kong governments have curtailed freedoms, pointing to the case of jailed prominent activist Jimmy Lai and what he called “transnational regression."… Continue reading