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China sends naval forces to monitor US warship near disputed shoal

China accused a US Navy warship of illegally entering disputed South China Sea waters, while Taiwan reported a separate confrontation with a Chinese Coast Guard vessel near the Pratas Islands.

A Navy miniature is seen in front of displayed Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration taken, April 11, 2023.
US President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts a Rose Garden lunch at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 15, 2026.

Trump says US is holding denuclearization talks with Russia, China

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia (R) joins US President Donald Trump as he departs on the South Lawn of the White House on October 13, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Trump press secretary Zacharia failed US bar exam despite claiming to practice law - report

A vessel, which APEX Aviation says is Chinese fishing boat Minfudingyu 07902 is seen off Taiwan's east coast in mid-August 2026, in this handout image provided by APEX Aviation.

China militia boat spotted for first time off Taiwan's east coast, patrol finds


Tiananmen Square anniversary: Tensions in the new era - analysis

The crushing of any critique of the government is part of China’s shifting stance on many issues.

 Police detain a woman who holds placards to promote knee maintenance in downtown Hong Kong on the 34th anniversary of the 1989 Beijing Tiananmen Square crackdown, near the location where the candlelight vigil is usually held, in Hong Kong, China June 4, 2023.

Is China the next world peacemaker? - opinion

Just last month, China successfully brokered a Saudi-Iranian rapprochement and indicated that it wishes to play peacemaker between Russia and Ukraine.

 CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTER Qin Gang attends a conference in Shanghai, last week. He has told his Israeli and Palestinian counterparts that Beijing is ready to help facilitate peace talks.

Fire kills more than two dozen patients in Beijing hospital

Authorities are investigating Beijing's deadliest fire since at least 2002.

 An ambulance parks outside the Changfeng Hospital following a fire, in Beijing, China April 19, 2023.

China’s Middle East policies could harm Israel’s interest - opinion

Whether America wants to leave the Middle East, as many suspect, or whether it wants to stay, this would not be in America’s own national interest.

 CHINA’S TOP diplomat, Wang Yi, flanked by senior security officials of Iran and Saudi Arabia, announces that the two countries have agreed to restore diplomatic relations, in Beijing, earlier this month.

Iran expecting significant progress out of Raisi's trip to China - analysis

Iran also believes trade with China will result in the development of projects in Iran. So far, it appears Iran is disappointed.

 A child holds a Chinese national flag to celebrate Chinese National Day in Hong Kong, China October 1, 2022.

A new geostrategic reality: Saudi Arabia’s growing role

Xi’s visit to Saudi Arabia is his second in six years, indicating that China is seeking to expand its ties with Saudi partners at the strategic level.

 SAUDI CROWN Prince Mohammed bin Salman shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Riyadh, earlier this month.

Taiwan urges China to stop saber-rattling and start talking

Chinese officials continue their threats against Taiwan, while Taiwan calls for dialogue.

 Illustration shows Chinese and Taiwanese flags

China likely to ramp up diplomatic 'attacks' on Taiwan, island's foreign minister says

China's efforts have pushed at least six of Taiwan's allies into recognizing Beijing over Taipei in diplomatic measures.

Honour guard members take part in a flag-raising ceremony at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei, Taiwan August 6, 2022.

Meet Maya, the world's first cloned arctic wolf

The announcement was made on the wolf's hundredth day of life, during a ceremony celebrating the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement between Sinogene and the Beijing Wildlife Park. 

 Olaf, a 9-month-old Arctic wolf, is pictured inside an open-air enclosure at the Royev Ruchey Zoo in Krasnoyarsk, Russia January 11, 2019.

Taiwan vows to counterattack if China's forces enter its territory

Chinese armed forces have increased military exercises near Taiwan this month in response to a visit to Taiwan by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi

Taiwanese Army representatives attend a baseball game with face masks adorned with the Taiwanese flag, May 7, 2020