China
The People's Republic of China is the most populous country in the world, with an estimated population of 1.4 billion people. Officially governed by the Communist Party of China and led by President Xi Jinping, relations between China and other countries, particularly the United States and the European Union, is often in flux over issues concerning trade, currency, human rights and other issues.
U.S. Triples Vaccine Doses to Taiwan as China Denies Blocking Access
"We are not allocating these doses, or delivering these doses, based on political or economic conditions. We are donating these vaccines with the singular objective of saving lives," an administration official said.
Museum Removes 'Uglier & Uglier' Exhibit That Ranked Women's Looks
Shanghai's OCAT gallery is under scrutiny after an exhibit was put on display that ranked women from most to least attractive. The artist has been under fire for projects like this in the past.
China Says Kim Jong Un's Concerns With U.S. 'Should Be Valued' by Biden
"We hope the DPRK and the U.S. can meet each other halfway, earnestly accommodate each other's legitimate concerns on the basis of mutual respect and promote the political settlement of the Peninsula issue," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said.
Bernie Sanders Urges Cooperation Over Confrontation With China
The Vermont senator said Washington should cooperate with Beijing on issues such as climate change, pandemics, nuclear proliferation and economic inequality.
Stop Relying on China. We Need to Start Manufacturing PPE Here in America
We witnessed during the COVID-19 pandemic how a vulnerable healthcare system exposes our communities to a cascading set of problems, highlighting just how important it is to strengthen our public health infrastructure.
China's Countering Foreign Sanctions Law Shows its Wolf Warrior Diplomacy
Nearly six months since Biden took office, China has clearly demonstrated that Washington must shed the illusion that U.S.-China relations can return to some sort of pre-Donald Trump status quo.
China Pushes Russia, U.S. to cut Nuclear Arsenal After Leaders Dismiss war
While China urged other countries to cut their nuclear arsenal, an editor for a state-run publication advocated for China's beefing up of its nuclear supply.
China Targets Taiwan, U.S. As 36 Warplanes Buzz Island in 72 Hours
China's record-breaking air defense zone incursion of 28 aircraft on Tuesday followed a rebuke by the G7, likely pushed by President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga.
China Arrests 5 Pro-Democracy Newspaper Editors, Executives
"Today's Hong Kong feels unfamiliar and leaves us speechless. It feels as though we are powerless to stop the regime from exercising its power as it pleases," the Apple Daily newspaper said in a letter.
China Space Station First Step in Country's Plans to Colonize Space
Having already sent rovers to the moon and Mars, China will have a permanent human presence in space when astronauts occupy its completed space station next year.
China Celebrates As Space Station Launch Signals Its Growing Ambitions
The first of four crewed missions to the Chinese space station was successfully launched early Thursday as the nation's deep-space ambitions took another meaningful step forward.
China Launches Manned Space Mission For First Time in Five Years
The three-person crew is headed to China's own space station, the Tianhe—or Heavenly Harmony—for three months.
Joe Biden Wrecks China's Plans to Divide U.S. and Europe
Despite hesitation among European leaders to overtly challenge China, President Joe Biden ends his eight-day trip to Europe having secured back-to-back statements calling out Beijing's policies in a wide range of sectors.
China Dismisses Concerns That Rocket Launch Could Pose Danger Upon Reentry
Though the launch of a previous spacecraft, Tianhe, was recorded as a success, China was criticized on an international stage for allowing the uncontrolled reentry to Earth of part of the rocket that carried it into space.
NIH Director Calls on China to 'Open Up' for Investigation Into Wuhan Lab
If China's offended by skepticism over its lab, Dr. Francis Collins said its "best defense" is to have a transparent investigation.
Nuclear Watchdog Direct China Statement Comes Amid Post-Wuhan Skepticism
The International Atomic Energy Agency release addressed speculation of a crisis brewing at the Taishan nuclear plant in southern China.
Journalist Mistaken for Sexual Predator Convicted of Resisting Arrest
Police claim an officer thought the reporter was a man trying to take photos inside a woman's restroom. The reporter, Ho Ka-yan, was sentenced to four weeks in jail.
4 New Lincoln EVs Planned as Company Focuses on China, North America
Lincoln Motor Company plans to electrify its entire portfolio by 2030 and debut its first electric model in 2022. Three additional EVs will follow. All models will be part of a new generation of Lincoln design and connectivity that features hands-free driving technology and sanctuary-like interiors.
China Blasts 'Condescending' U.S. and EU After Joe Biden Secures Statement
Joe Biden's post-summit statement with the EU addressed the "systemic rivalry" with China and touched on issues ranging from human rights in Xinjiang and Hong Kong to security in the Taiwan Strait.
China Says Radiation Has Not Escaped Taishan Plant: 'There Is No Leak'
In a point-by-point rebuttal published online on Wednesday, China's Environment Ministry said CNN's reporting had an "erroneous concept" of nuclear safety.
China Calls Attempts to Break Up Russia Relationship 'Doomed to Fail'
Biden's Wednesday meeting with Putin could be a strategic move in dealing with China and threats it poses to the United States.
China Insists Taishan Nuclear Plant Radiation Levels Normal, Despite Fears
The French minority owner of the Taishan power plant in China says it is investigating reports of a fission gas leak, but that it is too soon to say whether the site requires a complete shutdown.
HHS Reviewing Research Grants Amid Concerns Wuhan Lab Used Money Improperly
Funding to the Wuhan Institute of Virology has been called into question as Republicans push for probe into lab as source of COVID-19 pandemic.
Wuhan Lab Video Appearing to Show Bats in Cages Fuels Pandemic Speculation
The footage, said to have been taken from inside a Wuhan lab, was unearthed by a team of self-described "underground detectives" who say they are dedicated to exposing the origins of COVID-19.
China Sends 28 Warplanes Into Taiwan Air Defense Zone, Tensions Escalate
A similar military exercise was conducted by the Chinese in late January, which reportedly simulated a strike on a U.S. aircraft carrier in the region.
Jon Stewart's Wuhan Lab Leak Rant Leaves People Confused
During a Monday appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", Stewart shared his belief that COVID-19 originated from within the walls of China's Wuhan Institute of Virology.
China Says U.S. Is 'Very Sick' After Joe Biden Rallies G7 and NATO
Beijing on Tuesday dismissed the communiques coming out of the G7 and NATO summits, accusing Western countries of forming a "clique" to suppress China's development.
Taiwan Air Force Warns China of 'Consequences' As Warplanes Intrude
A rare intercept appeared to capture a Taiwanese radio operator's stark warning to Chinese military aircraft detected inside Taiwan's air defense identification zone on Tuesday.
Meeting Putin: Biden's Historic Challenge
When Joe Biden confronts the strongman of Russia on June 16th, the global balance of power will be at stake.
