China Complains About Biden Official Before Key Visit to Soothe Tensions
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will become the highest-ranking Biden official to visit China when she lands in Tianjin on Sunday.
'No Chance' U.S. Can Stop Chinese Invasion of Taiwan, Military Expert Says
China's drills north of Taiwan show the People's Liberation Army is capable of reaching the island "within a day," says Chinese commentator Du Wenlong.
China Says U.K. 'Flexing Muscles' After Britain Commits 2 Warships to Asia
The Chinese Foreign Ministry said it opposed military signaling against China after Britain said it would permanently deploy two warships to Asia.
China Refuses to Cooperate on WHO Plan to Trace COVID Origins—'Impossible'
A senior health official said the WHO's proposal lacked "common sense," arguing that the next phase of origin studies should be done globally instead.
China Develops Drone That Can Fly Underwater
Researchers have noted a number of challenges in the concept, including the need for underwater communication technology.
Senators Propose Enhancing Taiwan Defense in Face of China Threat
The Taiwan Partnership Act, introduced in both chambers of Congress on July 20, proposes defense cooperation between the National Guard and the Taiwanese military.
Typhoon Thwarts China's Patrols Around Disputed Senkaku Islands
The incoming storm, which is expected to pass the island chain later this week, brought an end to 157 consecutive days of China Coast Guard patrols.
China Flooding Leaves Train Passengers Trapped for Nearly 50 hours
More than 700 passengers, stranded at a station in central China since Monday, were sent emergency supplies on Wednesday.
China Flooding Update As Photos, Videos Show Catastrophic Damage
The central Chinese city of Zhengzhou, where a dozen people have been confirmed dead, is bracing for more heavy rain.
China Sends Warning to Taiwan Amid De Facto Embassy Opening in Europe
Taiwan's plans to open the country's first representative office in Europe for nearly two decades "cannot change the fact that Taiwan is a part of China," a Chinese government spokesperson said Tuesday.
Videos Capture Moments Dams Collapse After Heavy Rainfall
Authorities in northern China said more than 16,000 residents were affected by the incidents on Sunday, but no casualties were reported as floodwaters receded on Monday.
UK to Permanently Deploy Two Warships to Indo-Pacific—Defense Minister
Ben Wallace, currently on a two-day visit to Japan, confirmed the deployments of HMS Spey and HMS Tamar to Asia on Tuesday.
China Accuses CIA of Hacking Beijing for Over a Decade
A Chinese government spokesperson dismissed hacking allegations as a "political smear" on Tuesday.
Flooding at Aluminum Plant Causes It to Suddenly Explode in Dramatic Videos
Authorities in central China say the plant was evacuated after floodwaters breached the outer walls about two hours before the explosion on Tuesday.
China Dismisses Claims They Are Dumping Human Waste in the Sea As 'Joke'
A government spokesperson accused a U.S.-based firm of "fabricating facts" after a report said hundreds of Chinese fishing boats were killing coral reefs.
China Says People of Xinjiang Happier Despite Condemnation Over Camps
A government white paper released on Wednesday praised the Chinese Communist Party's policies in the region as well as the leadership of its chair, Xi Jinping.
China Says U.S. Trespassing in Its Airspace After Docs Sent to Taiwan
China's Defense Ministry issued a strong statement on Thursday after a U.S. Air Force plane left Okinawa and delivered "diplomatic mail" to Taipei.
Democrats and Republicans Team Up To Punish China Over Xinjiang
The bipartisan Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act will place the burden of proof on U.S. companies seeking to import goods made in China's Xinjiang region.
China Officials Share Viral Video Calling for Atomic Bombing of Japan
The video, created by a Chinese military commentator, proposes a "Japan Exception Theory"—exempting the country from Beijing's "no first use" nuclear strike policy.
China Building Hypersonic Jet to Ferry Passengers Around Globe and to Space
A fleet of advanced hypersonic aircraft could be ferrying cargo and passengers to space by the middle of the century, according to a new report.
China Sends Ships to Senkakus After Japan Names Country Top Security Threat
The Chinese government vessels sailed into the territorial sea around the disputed East China Sea islets on Wednesday morning.
China Scoffs at Genocide Charges, Calls Human Rights Report 'Waste Paper'
A State Department report promised to continue pressing China on its ongoing "genocide" and "crimes against humanity" against Uyghurs in Xinjiang.
China, After Mocking Surfside Rescue, Hit by Hotel Collapse Disaster
Chinese diplomats may have added extra scrutiny to the urgent rescue work in eastern China after ridiculing U.S. efforts in Florida less than a week ago.
Japan Ignores China Warnings, Raises Alarm Over Taiwan in Defense Report
The United States is Japan's "only ally," Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said in Tuesday's defense white paper.
9 Missing in China Hotel Collapse, Official Says Rescue 'Very Difficult'
Authorities in eastern China said on Tuesday that eight people had died as search-and-rescue efforts continue.
Chinese Tech Firm Trials Facial Recognition in Late-Night Gamer Crackdown
Game publisher Tencent said it would be trialing the feature on 60 of its most popular games in order to prevent online gaming addiction.
U.K. Lawmakers Seek China Olympic Games Boycott After Pelosi Rallying Call
"The evidence of severe human rights abuses and crimes against the Uyghur people is already overwhelming and indisputable," said the U.K. Foreign Affairs Committee chair.
Dancing Cactus Toy Sings Polish Rap Song About Cocaine
A spokesperson for major retailer Carrefour told Newsweek it would pull the toy from its shelves if the product is found to be unsuitable for children.
Protester Arrested After Shooting Olympic Torch With Water Pistol
The 53-year-old woman was filmed trying to drench a torch bearer in eastern Japan while shouting slogans such as "No Olympics" and "Stop the Games."
China Asks for 'Rational' Policies From U.S. After Biden Official's Remarks
Beijing responded on Wednesday after White House adviser Kurt Campbell described how "very assertive, determined" China is challenging the international order.