China
The People's Republic of China is the second-most populous country in the world, with an estimated 1.4 billion people. Governed by the Communist Party of China and led by President Xi Jinping, relations between China and other countries, particularly the United States and European Union member states are often in flux over trade, currency, human rights, and other issues.
China reacts after Biden signs record US national defense bill
The bill authorizes $15.5 billion for the U.S. Pacific Deterrence Initiative to counter China and $300 million in military assistance to Taiwan.
Chinese satellite "fireball" over US mistaken for Ursid meteor shower
The Ursid meteor shower peaked this year on the night of December 21-22, the same time as the satellite reentry.
China's territorial ambitions challenged by new missiles on doorstep
Vietnam is poised to become only the second country in the region to acquire Indian-Russian BrahMos supersonic missiles.
Hunter Biden China photos emerge after Joe Biden pardons son
The images appear to show Vice President Biden introducing Hunter to President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China.
US carrier strike group nears contested South China Sea
An American aircraft carrier, USS 'Carl Vinson,' was sailing toward the South China Sea via a waterway in the Philippines.
Dual-capable missiles could give China an edge in nuclear war against US
The newly fielded Chinese DF-27 ballistic missile can conduct both conventional and nuclear attacks, the Pentagon said.
Former US Marine to be extradited over alleged training of Chinese pilots
A former U.S. Marine who served for 12 years before emigrating to Australia has been held in a maximum-security prison since his 2022 arrest.
Chinese cities issue work-life balance order to save falling birth rate
Shanghai and Qingdao seek more flexibility for working parents.
The End of China As a Great Power: Population Collapse | Opinion
China today is 4 times more populous than the United States. At the turn of the century, it could conceivably have roughly the same number of people as America.
NATO's defense vulnerable to China's control over seven materials
Beijing has already hit the U.S. with export controls on several of these strategic materials.
Joe Biden launches major trade investigation into China
The investigation will last up to 12 months and could pave the way for further tariffs under the incoming Trump administration.
China hits back at Trump on Panama Canal as questions grow over influence
China has voiced its support for Panama to retain control of the Panama Canal after Trump floated the idea of taking back control of the trade route.
Another Russian ally is struggling to keep power after Syria collapse
Myanmar's junta has faced a series of battlefield setbacks that have pushed it back to its strongholds.
China's mid-range missiles threaten nearby US bases
The number of Chinese medium-range ballistic missiles, capable of striking U.S. bases in Japan, has increased by 300.
China's navy gains on US fleet in one lethal way
The Chinese navy added nearly one-third of its vertical missile launch cells in 2021 and 2022 alone, according to a new report.
China hits back at US over nuclear weapons alarm
The Chinese military claimed that it has the "most stable, continuous, and predictable" nuclear policy in the world.
China warns US of Taiwan red line: "Playing with fire"
Beijing said it would take "all necessary measures" in response.
Chinese media mocks US 'delusion' over spy drones
Earlier this week President Biden said alleged mystery drone sightings across the U.S. were "nothing nefarious."
Families of detained Americans in China hold onto hope amid recent releases
Four Americans have been released from Chinese imprisonment since September, but advocates warn that more intervention is necessary to help hundreds more.
Putin faces awkward question from Chinese media about ending Ukraine war
The Russian leader said that, if he could do it over, he'd have launched his invasion even earlier than February 2022.
Map shows US and Chinese aircraft carriers in Pacific this week
China sent all of its operational aircraft carriers to sea, while a U.S. "flattop" remained in the Philippine Sea.
Humanoid robots being mass produced in China
Tesla's CEO Elon Musk said on the social media platform X earlier this year that Tesla would have robots ready for companies by 2026.
Republican spending bill proposal is amazing for China, and for Musk
Musk, who is the world's richest man, has significant business interests in China.
China prepares for next stage of US tech war under Donald Trump
The country's imports of integrated circuits between January and November were up 14 percent year on year.
Pentagon map shows Chinese navy's global footprint
The Chinese navy is gradually extending its operational reach beyond East Asia, the Pentagon said in a report.
China map shows nuclear missile silo locations
The ICBM silos are located at three fields across northern China and five sites in central and southeastern China.
Campaign manager for California politician accused of spying for China
Yaoning "Mike" Sun, who managed the campaign of a Southern California politician two years ago, was arrested on Thursday.
Video shows Chinese warship deployed to South China Sea
Chinese coast guard and paramilitary vessels were seen monitoring a Philippine government mission in the U.S. ally's maritime zone.
China reacts to US's military power report
The report included reviews of China's expanding nuclear forces, aggression toward Taiwan, and support for Russia's war machine.
US firms could help build up Vietnam armed forces amid China disputes
U.S. Ambassador Mark Knapper emphasized America's commitment to supporting Vietnam's defense needs across land, sea, air, and cyberspace.
