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Yulin Dog Meat Survivor's Happy New Life in U.S.: 'Endless Treats and Toys'
Little Ricky was saved from a "horrible" slaughterhouse in 2015 ahead of the annual festival in China, during which thousands of dogs are killed for their meat.
Forget College. Skilled Trades Are the Future of the U.S. Economy
At a time of growing income inequality and diminished opportunity, a return to basic skills education promises a new future for America's working class.
China Warns of Taiwan Demise After Official Claims Missiles Can Hit Beijing
Officials in Taipei and Beijing traded barbs amid heated discussions about the likelihood of a Chinese attack on Taiwan.
China Says Signal From Alien Civilization May Have Been Detected: Updated
Scientists said they discovered a "suspicious" signal with the 1,600ft alien-hunting FAST telescope.
China Says Taiwan Exaggerating Threat as General Accused of Declaring War
Taiwan was alarmed by the remarks of Gen. Wei Fenghe over the weekend after China's defense minister said his country would "fight to the very end."
Putin Is Making More on Oil Than He's Spending on Ukraine War
According to a recent report, Russia made nearly $100 billion in fossil fuel exports during the first 100 days of the war in Ukraine.
China Defends Pilots After Accusation They Gave Canadians the Middle Finger
Canada and Australia have reported unprofessional behavior by Chinese pilots in recent weeks.
China Accuses U.S. of 'Fueling Militarization' in Asia
Chinese officials appear unconvinced by recent assurances by senior U.S. officials.
U.S. Nuclear Weapons Spending Compared to China and Russia
The world's nine nuclear-armed countries have increased their nuclear spending by $6.5 billion in 2021 from the previous year, a report by ICAN has found.
China and Taiwan at Odds Over U.S. Military Presence in Taiwan Strait
China's latest protests relate to the regular transits of U.S. Navy warships through the Taiwan Strait.
Biden Hopes to 'Work Together' with Xi on North Korea Amid U.S.-China Feud
A senior Biden administration official said the North Korea nuclear issue "is an area where the United States and China should be able to work together."
Pictures From Yulin Dog Meat Festival Show Heartbreaking Cruelty of Event
It is estimated that around 10 million dogs are killed for their meat every year in China, although only a small portion of the population consume this food.
The U.S. and Our Allies Must Stand Up to China on the Human Rights Council
No one expects the Human Rights Council to become a beacon of freedom and justice. Yet we should still expect the council to do its job and debate real human rights abuses, particularly the most egregious violations
China's 'Unsafe' Aerial Intercepts at Sea 'Should Worry Us All': Austin
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin slammed China's harassment of "allied aircraft operating lawfully in the East China and the South China Seas" on Saturday.
China's Military Buildup Is 'Most Ambitious' Since WWII, Australia Warns
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also accused China of "provocative and destabilizing military activity" at a conference in Singapore.
Yulin Dog Meat Festival 2022: When Is It, Why Is It Held and What Happens?
"Cruelty and suffering exist at every part of this trade," Peter Li, the Humane Society International's China policy expert, told Newsweek.
Barack Obama Urges 'Fight' Against Autocracies at Home and Abroad
The former president told the Copenhagen Democracy Summit that the U.S. and others must address "toxic" political discourse.
Is China Slowly Turning Its Back to Russia?
Russia's biggest bank, Sberbank, has suspended yuan transactions and Huawei is closing outlets in the country.
China Says U.S.-Taiwan Arms Package 'Seriously Undermines' Peace
The Pentagon announced the third arms package of the year for Taiwan on Wednesday.
U.S. Economy to Slump While China, Others Soar: Study
GDP growth in 2023 is expected to lag behind other industrialized economies such as Australia and Canada.
Russia's War in Ukraine Highlights 'New World Order,' Ex-NATO Chief Says
Anders Fogh Rasmussen told Newsweek the invasion is spurring the development of "two camps"—one led by the U.S., one by China.
Possible Chinese Invasion of Taiwan Snagged by Ukraine War: Ex-NATO Chief
Anders Fogh Rasmussen believes China's plans have been postponed by the war in Ukraine. The Pentagon's assessment is less definitive.
U.S. Forces Must Not Let China 'Dictate the Terms' in the Pacific: Admiral
Adm. Philip Davidson testified last year on the possibility of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan before the end of the decade.
Yulin Dog Meat Festival Set To See Thousands Slaughtered Over 10 Days
The festival in southern China's Guangxi province was launched more than a decade ago, but local and international activists are calling for it to be blocked.
Biden Is Making the Sun Shine—for China
Instead of strengthening America, Biden has used the DPA to help Communist China, a geo-political adversary we could be at war with at any time.
China Moves to Stabilize Japan Ties Plagued by 'Old and New Issues'
China and Japan are marking half a century of diplomatic relations this year.
Lloyd Austin to Meet Chinese Defense Minister: Four Things on the Agenda
Both defense heads are scheduled to deliver major speeches at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue defense summit, which kicks off in Singapore this Friday.
China's Eileen Gu Enrages Nationalists by Taking U.S. Olympics Role
The California-born skiing sensation, who competed for China at the Beijing Winter Olympics, says she's American when stateside and Chinese when in China, but some find this hard to accept.
'Top Gun' China Snub Helps 'Maverick' Movie Take Off in Taiwan
'Top Gun: Maverick' had its third-largest Asia-Pacific release in Taiwan's cinemas.
Military Jet Incident in Hawaii Points to U.S.-Taiwan Cooperation
A fighter jet identified as belonging to Taiwan's air force, although it lacked insignia, suffered a "hard landing" at Honolulu airport on Monday afternoon.