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US calls on a silent China to use its sway over Russia and North Korea
Read full article: US calls on a silent China to use its sway over Russia and North KoreaThe U.S. and South Korea have called on China to use its influence over Russia and North Korea to prevent escalation after North Korea sent thousands of troops to aid Moscow’s war against Ukraine.
China's new crew has arrived at space station in sign of growing influence in space field
Read full article: China's new crew has arrived at space station in sign of growing influence in space fieldA Chinese space ship carrying a three-person crew has docked with its orbiting space station as the country seeks to expand its exploration of outer space.
The EU is imposing duties on electric vehicles from China after trade talks fail
Read full article: The EU is imposing duties on electric vehicles from China after trade talks failThe European Union says it will impose duties on imports of electric vehicles from China on Wednesday after talks between Brussels and Beijing failed to find an amicable solution to their trade dispute.
Treasury issues rule to block US investors from helping China develop advanced military technology
Read full article: Treasury issues rule to block US investors from helping China develop advanced military technologyThe U.S. Treasury Department, seeking to keep the Chinese military from gaining an edge in advanced technologies, issued a rule Monday to restrict and monitor American investments in China in artificial intelligence, computer chips and quantum computing.
State alien land laws drive some China-born US citizens to rethink their politics
Read full article: State alien land laws drive some China-born US citizens to rethink their politicsAt least two dozen states have passed or proposed “alien land laws” targeting Chinese nationals and companies from purchasing property or land because of China’s status as a foreign adversary.
US approves $2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan including advanced missile defense system
Read full article: US approves $2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan including advanced missile defense systemThe United States has approved $2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, including the delivery for the first time to the island of an advanced surface-to-air missile defense system.
Australia's leader rejects Beijing's claims that his country is rife with 'racism and hate crimes'
Read full article: Australia's leader rejects Beijing's claims that his country is rife with 'racism and hate crimes'Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected accusations from Beijing that his country is “plagued by systemic racism and hate crimes” after an Australian diplomat led a group of Western nations in renewing concerns about human rights violations in China.
IMF chief warns that world risks falling into slow-growth rut and urges China to enact reforms
Read full article: IMF chief warns that world risks falling into slow-growth rut and urges China to enact reformsThe world economy, buffeted by conflict and growing geopolitical rivalries, is in danger of getting stuck in a slow-growth, high-debt rut, the head of the International Monetary Fund warned Thursday.
Indonesia says its coast guard drove away Chinese ship that interrupted survey in disputed sea
Read full article: Indonesia says its coast guard drove away Chinese ship that interrupted survey in disputed seaIndonesian patrol ships drove a Chinese coast guard vessel away from a survey vessel in a disputed area of the South China Sea for the second time in four days, Indonesian authorities said Thursday.
China has deported a VW executive for allegedly using drugs while in Thailand
Read full article: China has deported a VW executive for allegedly using drugs while in ThailandA senior executive for Volkswagen in China has been deported for allegedly using cocaine and marijuana while on vacation in Thailand.
GOP lawmakers seek investigation of consulting firm over its work in China
Read full article: GOP lawmakers seek investigation of consulting firm over its work in ChinaA group of Republican lawmakers is demanding a federal investigation into the U.S. consulting firm McKinsey over its work with the Chinese government and state-owned enterprises.
US imposes sanctions on Chinese companies accused of helping make Russian attack drones
Read full article: US imposes sanctions on Chinese companies accused of helping make Russian attack dronesThe U.S. Treasury Department has announced sanctions against two Chinese companies accused of directly helping Russia build long-range attack drones used in the war in Ukraine.
China's leader makes rare visit to province facing Taiwan following major war exercises
Read full article: China's leader makes rare visit to province facing Taiwan following major war exercisesChina’s President Xi Jinping has made a rare visit to a province facing Taiwan, following military exercises mobilizing China’s navy, air force, missile force and land troops to simulate a blockade of the self-governing island democracy that Beijing claims as its own territory and threatens to annex by force.
Moscow and Beijing announce further cooperation during international group meeting in Pakistan
Read full article: Moscow and Beijing announce further cooperation during international group meeting in PakistanLeaders and top officials from an international group founded to counter Western alliances have met in Pakistan’s capital, with Moscow and Beijing announcing they will boost cooperation.
Violence-hit Pakistan locks down its capital for an Asian security meeting
Read full article: Violence-hit Pakistan locks down its capital for an Asian security meetingPakistani authorities have locked down the capital in a major security move as senior officials from several nations arrive for an Asian security group meeting.
Paris Motor Show opens during a brewing EV trade war between the EU and China
Read full article: Paris Motor Show opens during a brewing EV trade war between the EU and ChinaAuto manufacturers competing to persuade drivers to go electric are rolling out cheaper, more tech-rich models at the Paris Motor Show.
Most AAPI adults think legal immigrants give the US a major economic boost: AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll
Read full article: Most AAPI adults think legal immigrants give the US a major economic boost: AP-NORC/AAPI Data pollAccording to a new poll, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults are more likely than the overall U.S. population to view legal immigration as an asset to the country’s economy and workforce.
China deploys record 125 warplanes in large-scale military drill in warning to Taiwan
Read full article: China deploys record 125 warplanes in large-scale military drill in warning to TaiwanTaiwan's defense ministry says China used 125 military aircraft in exercises aimed at Taiwan, a record for a single day.
China's finance minister says there is room for more economic stimulus but offers no plan
Read full article: China's finance minister says there is room for more economic stimulus but offers no planChina's finance minister says the government is looking at additional ways to boost the economy, but he didn't unveil a major new stimulus plan at a news conference Saturday.
Blinken tells ASEAN the US is worried about China's 'dangerous' actions in disputed sea.
Read full article: Blinken tells ASEAN the US is worried about China's 'dangerous' actions in disputed sea.U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Southeast Asian leaders Friday that the U.S. is concerned about China’s “increasingly dangerous and unlawful” activities in the disputed South China Sea during an annual summit meeting, and pledged the U.S. will continue to uphold freedom of navigation in the vital sea trade route.
China defiant over South China Sea skirmishes in ASEAN talks and blames meddling by foreign forces
Read full article: China defiant over South China Sea skirmishes in ASEAN talks and blames meddling by foreign forcesSoutheast Asian leaders have stepped up pressure on China to respect international law following clashes in the disputed South China Sea, but Chinese Premier Li Qiang remained defiant during annual summit talks as he blamed “external forces” for interfering in regional affairs.
Taiwan celebrates its National Day holiday against a background of Chinese threats
Read full article: Taiwan celebrates its National Day holiday against a background of Chinese threatsTaiwan celebrated its National Day holiday against the background of threats from China, which claims the self-governing island republic as its own territory.
Blinken heads to Asia this week for a summit of regional leaders
Read full article: Blinken heads to Asia this week for a summit of regional leadersSecretary of State Antony Blinken will make his 19th trip in office to Asia this week when he leads the U.S. delegation to a meeting of East Asian leaders in Laos.
Former Taiwan leader Tsai to visit Czech Republic, other European destinations, drawing China's ire
Read full article: Former Taiwan leader Tsai to visit Czech Republic, other European destinations, drawing China's ireFormer Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen is to visit Czech Republic, and other European destinations, drawing China’s ire.
China puts provisional tariffs on European brandy after EU OKs duties on Chinese EVs
Read full article: China puts provisional tariffs on European brandy after EU OKs duties on Chinese EVsChinese drinkers may pay more for Remy Martin and other European brandies after the government announced provisional tariffs of 30.6% to 39%.
A Pakistani separatist group claims bombing that killed 2 Chinese near Karachi airport
Read full article: A Pakistani separatist group claims bombing that killed 2 Chinese near Karachi airportA Pakistani separatist group has claimed responsibility for a late-night bombing that targeted a convoy with Chinese nationals outside Karachi's airport, killing two workers from China and wounding eight people.
EU countries vote to impose duties on China EVs ahead of an end-of-October deadline
Read full article: EU countries vote to impose duties on China EVs ahead of an end-of-October deadlineEuropean Union countries have voted to impose duties on imports of electric vehicles from China, as talks continue between Brussels and Beijing to end the standoff before an end-of-October deadline.
US bans new types of goods from China over allegations of forced labor
Read full article: US bans new types of goods from China over allegations of forced laborThe Department of Homeland Security has announced that it would ban the import of goods from a Chinese steel manufacturer and a Chinese maker of artificial sweetener.
Tibetan group in India protests against China and human rights situation in homeland
Read full article: Tibetan group in India protests against China and human rights situation in homelandDozens of Tibetans living in India protested outside China’s embassy against the human rights situation in their homeland, which China annexed in 1951.
China, at UN, warns against 'expansion of the battlefield' in the Ukraine war
Read full article: China, at UN, warns against 'expansion of the battlefield' in the Ukraine warThree days before his communist government turns 75, China’s foreign minister is warning fellow leaders against an “expansion of the battlefield” in Russia’s war with Ukraine.
New Chinese nuclear attack submarine sank during construction, US defense official says
Read full article: New Chinese nuclear attack submarine sank during construction, US defense official saysA senior U.S. defense official says satellite imagery shows that China's newest nuclear submarine sank while under construction.
Australia's treasurer will visit China this week in the latest sign that bilateral ties are mending
Read full article: Australia's treasurer will visit China this week in the latest sign that bilateral ties are mendingAustralian Treasurer Jim Chalmers will become the first government minister from Australia in that key economic role to visit China in seven years.
China says it will investigate fashion firm PVH for suspected boycott of Xinjiang products
Read full article: China says it will investigate fashion firm PVH for suspected boycott of Xinjiang productsChina's Commerce Ministry says it will investigate the fashion company PVH, which owns brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, for suspected violations of trade rules.
US-China research has given Beijing's military technology a boost, House GOP says
Read full article: US-China research has given Beijing's military technology a boost, House GOP saysA new report by congressional Republicans asserts that partnerships between the U.S. and China at universities over the past decade have allowed hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding to aid Beijing in developing critical technology that could be used for military purposes.
Biden administration seeks to ban Chinese, Russian tech in US autonomous vehicles
Read full article: Biden administration seeks to ban Chinese, Russian tech in US autonomous vehiclesThe U.S. Commerce Department is seeking a ban on the sale of connected and autonomous vehicles in the U.S. that are equipped with Chinese and Russian software and hardware with the stated goal of protecting national security and U.S. drivers.
Philippine senator says China should do more to help fight cybercrime gangs
Read full article: Philippine senator says China should do more to help fight cybercrime gangsChina should do more to battle the illegal online gambling and scam call centers run by Chinese criminal syndicates in Southeast Asian countries often using forced labor, a Philippine senator who led an investigation into the centers said Friday.
Justice Department disrupts vast Chinese hacking operation that infected consumer devices
Read full article: Justice Department disrupts vast Chinese hacking operation that infected consumer devicesFBI Director Chris Wray says the FBI has disrupted a group of hackers working at the direction of the Chinese government who targeted universities, government agencies and other organizations.
Chinese aircraft carrier comes closer than ever to Japan
Read full article: Chinese aircraft carrier comes closer than ever to JapanA Chinese aircraft carrier entered Japan’s contiguous waters for the first time on Wednesday, leading Tokyo to convey its “serious concerns” to Beijing over China’s increasingly assertive military actions around Japan, officials said.
Trump pledges tariffs and repeats false claim of Chinese automakers building big Mexican factories
Read full article: Trump pledges tariffs and repeats false claim of Chinese automakers building big Mexican factoriesFormer President Donald Trump has repeated false claims that Chinese automakers are putting up large factories in Mexico.
All welcome: Advocates fight to ensure citizens not fluent in English have equal access to elections
Read full article: All welcome: Advocates fight to ensure citizens not fluent in English have equal access to electionsAs demographics shift, advocates from Las Vegas to Alaska are fighting to make voting accessible for citizens who speak different languages.
Lawyer says Chinese doping case handled 'reasonably' but calls WADA's lack of action "curious"
Read full article: Lawyer says Chinese doping case handled 'reasonably' but calls WADA's lack of action "curious"An investigator gave the World Anti-Doping Agency a pass on its handling of the case involving Chinese swimmers, but not without hammering away at the nature of WADA’s “silence” after examining a case that did not follow rules designed to safeguard global sports.
US companies see record-low profits in China amid geopolitical tensions and slow growth, report says
Read full article: US companies see record-low profits in China amid geopolitical tensions and slow growth, report saysA report by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai has found that U.S. companies in China are seeing record-low profits, with business confidence at an all-time low amid U.S.-China tensions and a slowing Chinese economy.
Hong Kong hits out at US Congress for passing a bill that could close its representative offices
Read full article: Hong Kong hits out at US Congress for passing a bill that could close its representative officesHong Kong's government says the U.S. House of Representatives twisted facts in an attack on the city as it passed a bill that could close its representative offices in America.
China's Football Association bans 43 people for life after corruption investigation
Read full article: China's Football Association bans 43 people for life after corruption investigationChina’s Football Association says it has banned 43 people for life over allegations of match-fixing and other forms of corruption.
Chinese soccer appears to be getting worse despite President Xi's pledge to make it better
Read full article: Chinese soccer appears to be getting worse despite President Xi's pledge to make it betterJapan defeated China’s men’s national team 7-0 in a World Cup qualifier in Saitama, Japan, a brutal loss that came against one of China’s biggest sporting and geopolitcal rivals in Asia.
Why is Beijing interested in a mid-level government aide in New York State?
Read full article: Why is Beijing interested in a mid-level government aide in New York State?The decision by New York prosecutors to charge a former aide to the New York governor this week with acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government has raised concerns about China’s efforts to influence U.S. politics.
The arrest of a former aide to NY governors highlights efforts to root out Chinese agents in the US
Read full article: The arrest of a former aide to NY governors highlights efforts to root out Chinese agents in the USThe arrest of a former aide to two New York governors highlights a broad effort by the federal government to root out covert agents advancing China’s interests on American soil.
Chinese migrants flock to Mexico in search of jobs, a future and, for some, a taste of freedom
Read full article: Chinese migrants flock to Mexico in search of jobs, a future and, for some, a taste of freedomWhile the U.S. Border Patrol has arrested tens of thousands of Chinese at the U.S.-Mexico border over the past year, thousands are making Mexico their final destination.
Cambodia says China gifting 2 warships as it finishes work expanding strategically important port
Read full article: Cambodia says China gifting 2 warships as it finishes work expanding strategically important portCambodia’s Defense Ministry says China is giving its navy two warships of the type it has had docked for months at a strategically important base being expanded with Beijing’s funding.
Indonesia arrests a fugitive former Filipino town mayor wanted for illegal online gaming scams
Read full article: Indonesia arrests a fugitive former Filipino town mayor wanted for illegal online gaming scamsA dismissed town mayor who fled the Philippines after being accused of helping establish an illegal online gaming and scam center catering to clients in China has been arrested near Indonesia’s capital.
Searchers recover 3 bodies from Thai rail tunnel that collapsed during construction
Read full article: Searchers recover 3 bodies from Thai rail tunnel that collapsed during constructionThai officials say the bodies of three foreign workers who were trapped for days in a railway tunnel in northeastern Thailand that collapsed while under construction have been retrieved after an intensive rescue effort.
US forces ready with a 'range of options' to deal with South China Sea aggression, US admiral says
Read full article: US forces ready with a 'range of options' to deal with South China Sea aggression, US admiral saysA U.S. admiral says American forces are ready with a “range of options” to deal with increasing acts of aggression in the disputed South China Sea after consultations with treaty ally the Philippines.
Chinese leader Xi meets US national security adviser as the two powers try to avoid conflict
Read full article: Chinese leader Xi meets US national security adviser as the two powers try to avoid conflictChinese leader Xi Jinping has met with U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan as the latter wound up a three-day visit to Beijing with the stated aim of keeping communications open in a relationship that has become increasingly tense in recent years.
China and the US will plan a Biden-Xi call in the coming weeks, the White House says
Read full article: China and the US will plan a Biden-Xi call in the coming weeks, the White House saysThe White House says Beijing and Washington will plan for a phone call in the coming weeks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden.
China accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on electric vehicles
Read full article: China accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on electric vehiclesChina has accused Canada of protectionism after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government imposed a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles.
A top White House official says US and China are working to avoid conflict at talks in Beijing
Read full article: A top White House official says US and China are working to avoid conflict at talks in BeijingA top White House official has arrived in China for talks on a relationship that has been severely tested during President Joe Biden’s term in office.
US military open to escorting Philippine ships in the South China Sea, senior admiral says
Read full article: US military open to escorting Philippine ships in the South China Sea, senior admiral saysIndo-Pacific commander Adm. Samuel Paparo says the U.S. military is open to the possibility of escorting Philippine ships in the disputed South China Sea, depending on consultations under the allies’ 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty.
Canada imposes a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, matching the US
Read full article: Canada imposes a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, matching the USCanada’s government says it is imposing a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles that matches U.S. tariffs and follows similar plans announced by the European Commission.
Taiwan bans concert by Chinese rapper over insulting 'Taipei, China' promotional materials
Read full article: Taiwan bans concert by Chinese rapper over insulting 'Taipei, China' promotional materialsTaiwan has cancelled a planned Taipei concert by a Chinese rapper over his use of the insulting term “Taipei, China” in promotional materials.
China is conducting military patrols near the Myanmar border as civil war rages on the other side
Read full article: China is conducting military patrols near the Myanmar border as civil war rages on the other sideChina’s military is carrying out armed patrols near the Myanmar border this week, where the government is concerned about potential fallout from fierce fighting in a civil war on the other side.
China opposes US sanctions on firms over alleged ties to Russia's war efforts
Read full article: China opposes US sanctions on firms over alleged ties to Russia's war effortsChina has expressed its opposition to the latest U.S. sanctions on Chinese companies over their alleged ties to Russia’s war in Ukraine, saying it would adopt necessary measures to safeguard the rights and interests of the country’s businesses.
Biden to dispatch adviser to China as he looks to manage complex US-China relations in final months
Read full article: Biden to dispatch adviser to China as he looks to manage complex US-China relations in final monthsPresident Joe Biden is dispatching his national security adviser Jake Sullivan to China next week.
Chinese and Philippine ships collide again in disputed waters, and the countries are trading blame
Read full article: Chinese and Philippine ships collide again in disputed waters, and the countries are trading blameChinese and Philippine coast guard ships have collided at sea, damaging at least two of the vessels, in an encounter near a new flashpoint in their increasingly alarming confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.
Jailed Chinese activist faces another birthday alone in a cell, his wife says
Read full article: Jailed Chinese activist faces another birthday alone in a cell, his wife saysDing Jiaxi knew he would spend his 57th birthday alone in a Chinese prison cell, without a phone call from family or a chance to stretch in the sunlight.
Palau's president says China is weaponizing lucrative tourism over his refusal to break Taiwan ties
Read full article: Palau's president says China is weaponizing lucrative tourism over his refusal to break Taiwan tiesPalau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. says Beijing weaponizes tourism to the Pacific Island archipelago in an effort to force it to sever ties with Taiwan.
Attorney calls Olympic sprinter Erriyon Knighton 'collateral damage' in widening anti-doping feud
Read full article: Attorney calls Olympic sprinter Erriyon Knighton 'collateral damage' in widening anti-doping feudThe doping case involving U.S. sprinter Erriyon Knighton’s claims of eating contaminated meat is being appealed and will be sent to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
China's foreign minister meets with Myanmar's military boss as civil war strains their relations
Read full article: China's foreign minister meets with Myanmar's military boss as civil war strains their relationsChina’s top diplomat has visited Myanmar and met with the leader of its military government as growing instability from the neighboring country’s civil war causes concern in Beijing.
The Berlin Zoo is hoping for more German-born giant pandas as scans confirm a pregnancy
Read full article: The Berlin Zoo is hoping for more German-born giant pandas as scans confirm a pregnancyThe Berlin Zoo has much anticipated news: Meng Meng the panda is pregnant again, months after the first giant pandas born in Germany were sent to China.
Philippine military says Chinese air force jets endangered its patrol plane with flares, risky moves
Read full article: Philippine military says Chinese air force jets endangered its patrol plane with flares, risky movesThe Philippine military chief has condemned what he said was the provocative actions of two Chinese air force aircraft that executed a dangerous maneuver and dropped flares in the path of a Philippine air force plane on routine patrol in the South China Sea.
US Coast Guard patrol spots Russian military ship off Alaska islands
Read full article: US Coast Guard patrol spots Russian military ship off Alaska islandsOfficials say a U.S. Coast Guard cutter on routine patrol south of Alaska's Aleutian Islands came across a Russian ship in international waters but within the U.S. exclusive economic zone.
China files WTO complaint against EU over tariffs on electric vehicles
Read full article: China files WTO complaint against EU over tariffs on electric vehiclesThe Chinese government has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization over European Union tariffs on electric vehicles made in China.
China hits back at the US in response to doping allegations dogging its swimmers
Read full article: China hits back at the US in response to doping allegations dogging its swimmersChina is trying to fight fire with fire in the face of persistent doping allegations that have dogged its swimmers at the Paris Olympics.
China cracks down on 'fan culture' during the Olympics, arresting a woman for social media posts
Read full article: China cracks down on 'fan culture' during the Olympics, arresting a woman for social media postsA Chinese woman has been detained for allegedly slandering others on social media in a crackdown on what Chinese authorities see as harmful negativity during the Olympics from super-zealous fans and online fan clubs.
One and done: Michael Phelps calls for a lifetime ban for anyone who's caught doping
Read full article: One and done: Michael Phelps calls for a lifetime ban for anyone who's caught dopingIn the wake of a Chinese doping scandal, Michael Phelps doubled down on his support for tougher sanctions — including a lifetime ban for anyone who tests positive.
Vietnam's coast guard visits Philippines for joint drills as both face maritime tensions with China
Read full article: Vietnam's coast guard visits Philippines for joint drills as both face maritime tensions with ChinaA Vietnamese coast guard ship arrived in Manila on Monday for a four-day goodwill visit and joint exercises as the two countries attempt to put aside their own territorial disputes in the face of rising tensions with China over control of key features in the South China Sea.
Chinese businesses hoping to expand in the US and bring jobs face uncertainty and suspicion
Read full article: Chinese businesses hoping to expand in the US and bring jobs face uncertainty and suspicionIn 2022, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer welcomed a Chinese battery company’s plan to build a $2.36 billion factory and bring a couple thousand jobs to Big Rapids.
Olympic swimmers speak out about Chinese doping; and Britain's Adam Peaty says they should be out
Read full article: Olympic swimmers speak out about Chinese doping; and Britain's Adam Peaty says they should be outOlympic swimmers spoke out about the Chinese doping scandal that has hung over these Paris Olympics as the events finished.
Uber, China's BYD, form partnership to deploy 100,000 EVs in EU and Latin America
Read full article: Uber, China's BYD, form partnership to deploy 100,000 EVs in EU and Latin AmericaThe ride sharing giant Uber and Chinese automaker BYD say they have agreed on a partnership to introduce 100,000 BYD model EVs on the Uber platform in Europe and Latin America.
China is restricting export of drones that can be used for military purposes and some drone features
Read full article: China is restricting export of drones that can be used for military purposes and some drone featuresChina will ban the export of all unregulated civilian drones that can be used for military purposes or in terrorist activities and restrict certain drone features.
Another Chinese doping controversy pops up during Olympic swimming competition
Read full article: Another Chinese doping controversy pops up during Olympic swimming competitionAnother Chinese doping allegation has flared up at the Paris Games, angering some swimmers who say officials need to enforce drug-testing rules consistently.
Detroit’s Chinatown neighborhood to receive million-dollar renovation
Read full article: Detroit’s Chinatown neighborhood to receive million-dollar renovationIt was a year ago Tuesday when the Chinese Merchant Association building in Detroit was demolished, a devastating blow to the Chinese American community.
Russia is relying on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, US officials say
Read full article: Russia is relying on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, US officials sayTop U.S. intelligence officials say Russia, China and Iran are continuing to target voters in the U.S. with disinformation and propaganda related to the upcoming presidential election.
Italy and China sign a 3-year action plan as Italian leader Meloni tries to reset relations
Read full article: Italy and China sign a 3-year action plan as Italian leader Meloni tries to reset relationsItaly’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says Italy and China have signed a three-year action plan to implement past agreements and experiment with new forms of cooperation.
The US and China air global differences as their top diplomats meet for sixth time since last year
Read full article: The US and China air global differences as their top diplomats meet for sixth time since last yearThe United States and China have renewed their mutual grievances as Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his Chinese counterpart held their sixth meeting since last year amid an uncertain political situation in the U.S. and growing concerns about China's increasing assertiveness in Asia and elsewhere.
Justice Department says TikTok collected US user views on issues like abortion and gun control
Read full article: Justice Department says TikTok collected US user views on issues like abortion and gun controlIn a fresh broadside against one of the world’s most popular technology companies, the Justice Department has accused TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on views on divisive social issues like gun control, abortion and religion.
Philippine forces sail to hotly disputed shoal without incident for first time since deal with China
Read full article: Philippine forces sail to hotly disputed shoal without incident for first time since deal with ChinaPhilippine government personnel have transported food and other supplies to a fiercely disputed shoal occupied by a Filipino navy contingent without any clashes with China.