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WHO Failed to Use Word 'Pandemic' Until March 11, China Too Slow: Panel
A U.N. panel of health experts released a report Monday that highlights slow responses to COVID-19 in early 2020.
China Counters Trump Admin Sanctions, Takes Parting Shots at Pompeo
While announcing new sanctions on U.S. officials, a Chinese official criticized Mike Pompeo's tenure as secretary of state for undermining U.S.-China relations.
Taiwan Could Be America's 'Maritime Israel,' Says Taipei Defense Guru
Taiwan's foremost defense analyst said a successful takeover by Beijing would turn the island into "China's Hawaii," giving the Chinese military the ability to strike at the U.S. West Coast.
China Accuses U.S. of Abusing National Security Excuse for Latest Measures
On Monday, President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to investigate the risks of using Chinese-made drones.
Despite Biden Win, Europeans Don't Want to Take U.S. Side vs. China, Russia
A new poll of 15,000 people across 11 nations found skepticism of the continent's close relationship with the U.S. after four tumultuous years of President Donald Trump.
Husband Kills Judge During Divorce Trial, Is Sentenced to Death
Wu Deren reportedly stabbed judge Hao Jian with a knife he brought to court in Heilongjiang Province, China. Dissatisfied with the divorce settlement and armed with a knife, Deren waited for Jian in the court hall before stabbing him in the chest.
What Crucial Central Asian Elections Mean for Biden's Eurasian Policy
The dual elections in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan offer crucial insights for Biden's approach toward to those critical neighbors of Russia—and vital corridors for China's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative.
Trump's Parting Shot To China Should Be Full U.S. Recognition of Taiwan
Trump could both box in his successor and solidify his recalibration of U.S.-China policy with one brilliant diplomatic move.
Joe Biden Taps China Coronavirus Disinformation Expert for NSC
Laura Rosenberger has warned that Beijing is spreading disinformation to try and dodge blame for the pandemic.
Joe Biden Warned That Taiwan Must Not 'Fall Prey' to China
Beijing is becoming increasingly belligerent, but like-minded countries could help ensure China's "heavy-handed" tactics do not work, Taiwan's foreign minister Joseph Wu said Wednesday.
Taiwan to Continue Front-line Role in Joe Biden's Strategy to Contain China
Taiwan can expect to play a similar role as Joe Biden ushers in his own Indo-Pacific strategy consistent with the views of top advisers such as Kurt Campbell, a Taipei analyst said.
China Says U.S. Xinjiang Forced Labor Order Based on 'Fabricated' Evidence
The U.S. has banned cotton and tomato imports from Xinjiang, which are reportedly harvested using the forced labor of Muslim prisoners.
China Bars Two COVID Investigators As WHO Team Lands in Wuhan
The WHO's 15-person delegation was cut by two after the members tested positive for coronavirus antibodies while in Singapore.
China Is Becoming a Military State
Xi Jinping continues to consolidate his power in harrowing fashion.
The Trump Admin's Taiwan Policy is a Boon to America's National Interest
Now, as the Trump presidency comes to a close, the administration is taking a final major step to cement U.S.-Taiwan relations.
Chinese State Media Declares U.S. 'Most Failed Country of 2020'
"The U.S.' political focus is always far away from the public's urgent needs," The Global Times editorial said.
Pompeo's Last-Minute Moves are About Damaging Biden, Not Securing America
From Yemen to China and Taiwan, the departing administration is doing all it can to hamstring its successor's diplomats.
New China Defense Law Could 'Justify' PLA Action Against U.S.—Think Tank
Taiwan's national security think tank told Newsweek that Beijing could use the amended legislation to legitimize military action in defense of its national interests.
China Must Exploit 'Crippled' Trump Administration's Final Days
China's hawkish state media personality called for a firm response to new developments in U.S.-Taiwan ties, but an analyst told Newsweek the Chinese military was unlikely to act in the coming days.
Taiwan Seeks Closer US Ties After Trump Lifts Limits, China Protests
"Every time there's a positive movement, Beijing reacts irrationally, including military intimidation or inflammatory rhetoric," the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York told Newsweek as the Chinese Foreign Ministry warned of a "dangerous path."
Taiwan 'Closely Monitoring' PLA Exercises Ahead of U.S. Official Visit
Kelly Craft, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, is scheduled to visit Taipei in another high-level diplomatic call which has drawn Beijing's ire.
Chinese Delivery Driver Sets Himself on Fire to Protest Unpaid Wages
Local media reports said the 48-year-old employed by Alibaba-owned delivery service Ele.me was now in critical condition after suffering burns on 80 percent of his body.
China Warns Joe Biden Administration Against Further Taiwan Pronouncements
After Mike Pompeo made the unprecedented move to remove restrictions on U.S.-Taiwan diplomatic exchanges on Saturday, a Biden spokesperson said the president-elect would continue to support Taiwan.
The World Cannot Ignore Beijing's Assault on Uighurs and Christians
At the outset of 2021, few Americans understand the disturbing degree to which Christians and Uighur Muslims in China are persecuted.
China Warns of 'Final Madness' in Last Days of Trump Presidency
"If the U.S. side insists on going its way, it will pay a heavy price for its wrong words and deeds," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying warned.
China Warns Joe Biden Administration to Stay Out of Hong Kong Affairs
President-elect Biden's pick for secretary of state, Antony Blinken, had tweeted in support of Hong Kong, saying the new administration would stand up to Beijing.
America's Adversaries Revel in Capitol Chaos
Moscow joined China and Iran among U.S. adversaries who blamed the U.S. political system for the violence.
Trump Seeking to 'Hamstring' Biden With Anti-China Moves, State Media Says
The president's most recent orders include a ban on transactions with eight Chinese software applications, including popular mobile payment platforms Alipay and WeChat Pay.
Capitol Hill Riots 'Karma' for Supporting Hong Kong, Chinese Media Jeers
China's foreign ministry further pushed the false equivalence on Thursday when its spokesperson accused the United States of double standards.
Trump's Most Meaningful China Move Could Still be to Come
the president has one unresolved China item on his desk that could be his administration's most consequential China policy yet: a formal finding, under the Genocide Convention, of genocide in Xinjiang.