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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


Israel’s recent strikes reveal a new Middle East security order - opinion

Israel moves from the coalition’s edge to its center, reshaping the Middle East’s strategic balance.

An Israel Air Force fighter jet on the way to strike targets in Iran on March 4, 2026.

The Jews of China: Harbin (part three)

In the third episode of their China series, Mark and David arrive in Harbin—the unlikely northern city that became home to one of the most vibrant Jewish communities of the 20th Century.

China

Australian navy ship crosses strategic Taiwan Strait, drawing Chinese military response

US warships traverse the strait every few months, enraging Beijing, and some US allies, such as France, Australia, Britain, and Canada, have also made occasional transits.

Royal Australian Navy vessel, HMAS Toowoomba, is docked at Changi Naval Base at the display of warships during IMDEX Asia 2023, a maritime defence exhibition in Singapore May 4, 2023.

China’s disappearing elite: The high-stakes gamble behind Xi’s crackdown - analysis

Empty seats define President Xi’s rule, as China’s political elite faces a relentless purge.

PRESIDENT OF CHINA Xi Jinping reviews troops during a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end, in Beijing, Sept. 3, 2025.

Hong Kong hands media mogul Jimmy Lai 20-year prison sentence

The sentence ends Hong Kong's highest-profile national security trial and a legal sagathat has spanned nearly five years.

FILE PHOTO: File Photo: Media mogul Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, founder of Apple Daily arrives at West Kowloon Magistrates's Courts to face charges related to an illegal vigil assembly commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, in Hong Kong, China November 3, 2020.

Trump warns Britain on China business ventures, as Starmer calls for closer relationship

In three-hour talks with President Xi Jinping on Thursday, the British leader called for a "more sophisticated relationship" with improved market access, lower tariffs and investment deals.

BRITAIN'S PRIME Minister Keir Starmer shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping, ahead of a bilateral meeting in Beijing, China, January 29, 2026.

Jews of China special: Tianjin (part two)

From forgotten addresses to unexpected discoveries, we explore what remains—and what has vanished—of a remarkable chapter of Jewish life in eastern China.

Tianjin's stunning riverfront is a mix of Austro-Hungarian, French, British and other colonial architectural styles.

Beijing tells Chinese firms to stop using US, Israeli cybersecurity software, sources say

Reuters was not able to establish how many Chinese companies received the notice, which the sources said was issued in recent days.

China password protection. Internet protection concept.

Top Chinese official meets with Disney CEO amid strained US-China relations

Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang encouraged Iger to invest further in China, a notable shift from Beijing's threat last April that it would further restrict imports of Hollywood films.

BOB IGER, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, speaks during the grand opening ceremony of Shanghai Disney Resort's Zootopia-themed area at Shanghai Disney Resort on December 19, 2023 in Shanghai, China.

Moscow and Tehran’s new partnership is bad news for the West - opinion

New Russia-Iran treaty deepens cooperation, challenging Israel's influence in the Middle East.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attend a documents signing ceremony in Moscow, Russia January 17, 2025.