Jun 14 Watch 10:24 Secretary of State Blinken on the war in Ukraine, Biden's trip to Saudi Arabia and China's aggression The challenges for U.S. foreign policy at this fraught moment in history are many, from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and energy production and human rights in the Middle East to competition with China and Iran's nuclear program. All of those… Continue watching
Jun 13 India and China increasingly welcome shunned Russian oil By Krutika Pathi, Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press Such sales are boosting Russian export revenues at a time when Washington and allies are trying to limit financial flows supporting Moscow's war effort. Continue reading
Jun 12 China accuses U.S. of attempting to 'hijack' support in Asia By Syawalludin Zain, David Rising, Associated Press Defense Minister Gen. Wei Fenghe lashed out at U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, rejecting his “smearing accusation” the day before at the Shangri-La Dialogue that China was causing instability with its claim to the self-governing island of Taiwan and… Continue reading
Jun 11 U.S. Defense Secretary Austin says China's military activity near Taiwan threatens region By Syawalludin Zain, David Rising, Associated Press Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Austin noted a “steady increase in provocative and destabilizing military activity near Taiwan,” including almost daily military flights near the island by the People's Republic of China. Continue reading
Jun 09 Virus testing the new normal as China sticks to 'zero-COVID' By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press Regular testing of residents is becoming the new normal in many parts of China as the ruling Communist Party sticks steadfastly to a “zero-COVID” approach that is increasingly at odds with the rest of the world. Continue reading
Jun 04 Police crackdown on Tiananmen vigils in Hong Kong By Zen Soo, Associated Press Heavy police force has patrolled Hong Kong’s Victoria Park after authorities for a third consecutive year banned public commemoration of the anniversary of the deadly… Continue reading
Jun 03 China blocks moves to increase protection of emperor penguins By Frank Jordans, Associated Press China has blocked efforts to step up protection of emperor penguins that are increasingly threatened by the effects global warming is having on their natural habitat in Antarctica, officials said Friday. Continue reading
Jun 01 Watch 4:42 News Wrap: Buffalo grand jury formally charges suspect for racist rampage that killed 10 In our news wrap Wednesday, a grand jury in Buffalo formally charged a white 18-year-old suspect for the massacre of 10 Black people at a supermarket, Sheryl Sandberg is stepping down as chief operating officer for Meta, Shanghai residents celebrated… Continue watching
Jun 01 Shanghai begins a return to normalcy as 2-month COVID lockdown eases By Emily Wang Fujiyama, Associated Press Traffic, pedestrians and joggers have reappeared on the streets of Shanghai as China's largest city begins returning to normalcy amid the easing of a strict two-month COVID-19 lockdown that has drawn protests over its heavy-handed implementation. Continue reading
May 31 Shanghai eases months-long COVID lockdown By Emily Wang Fujiyama, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press Shanghai authorities say they will take major steps Wednesday toward reopening China's largest city after a two-month COVID-19 lockdown that has throttled the national economy and largely confined millions of people to their homes. Continue reading