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Taiwan denounces Xi's comments to Trump as 'distortion of facts'
China claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, a position President Lai Ching-te and his administration reject.
Taiwan to maintain 'close contact' with US on arms sales ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
Beijing pushes Tehran to help stop Houthi attacks following appeal from Saudis, Iranian sources say
Autonomous AI threats leave US and China minutes to prevent nuclear crisis, experts warn
US allies in Asia concerned Trump may use Taiwan as 'negotiating chip' to secure Beijing trade
Xi will likely press Trump on Taiwan during their expected summit on September 24, and even a subtle change in US rhetoric could embolden Beijing and risk the region's fragile peace.
China to impose no-fly zone over Beijing after light aircraft crashed into city's tallest tower
China's skies are among the most tightly controlled in the world, with the military retaining primary authority over airspace access and allocation.
Mao Zedong, Israel and the road not taken - 50 years after leader’s death
Israel was the first Middle Eastern country to recognize Mao Zedong’s Communist China, and briefly came close to establishing full diplomatic relations.
Voices from the Arab Press: China’s Iran dilemma, Israel elections, Hezbollah US talks
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses of the Arab media around the world.
Chinese robots break Usain Bolt's 100-meter record at Beijing World Humanoid Robot Games
Braking was an issue, as the machines slammed into a thick mat that organizers placed several meters after the finish line.
Typhoon Dolphin causes severe flooding in Shanghai, grounds hundreds of flights across east China
Many streets in Shanghai, the country's second most populated city, were flooded, including in the main commercial centers.
At least 17 missing in South China Sea after Vietnamese vessel sinks, rescuers search for survivors
Authorities have already pulled 45 people from the water.
China expands coast guard patrols off Taiwan’s coast, as Taiwan tracks 'upward trend' of movement
China launched a new coast guard patrol east of Taiwan, prompting Taipei to deploy vessels and vow to expel Chinese ships from its waters.
One killed, 13 injured as small Aircraft crashes into Beijing skyscraper
A small aircraft hit Beijing's tallest building, killing one and injuring 13, with witnesses describing a loud crash as police blocked access and removed onlookers.
US says BYD, Baidu, Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China's military
Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD were the companies most recently added to a US list of companies it believes are aiding Beijing's military.
