BEIJING (Reuters) – China described its military exercises near Taiwan as “combat drills” on Tuesday, hours before the arrival of senior former U.S. officials in Taipei on a trip to signal President …
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‘We Face Very Tough Challenges.’ How Mongolia Typifies the Problems Posed to Small Countries by China’s Rise
“It was really great,” Elbegdorj tells TIME in an exclusive interview. “Later, [Xi] delivered a big speech in our parliament saying that China will respect your way of life, Mongolia’s independence, …
Mainland China reports 12 new COVID-19 cases vs 9 a day earlier
BEIJING (Reuters) – China reported 12 new mainland COVID-19 cases on April 13, up from nine a day earlier, the country’s national health authority said on Wednesday. The National Health Commission, in …
US seeks China climate agreements ahead of Biden summit
image captionUS envoy on climate John Kerry is visiting countries around the world ahead of the summit US envoy John Kerry is heading to Shanghai to woo China in advance of a climate summit President…
China Poses Biggest Threat to U.S., Intelligence Report Says
The annual intelligence assessment does not predict a military confrontation with either Russia or China, but it suggests that so-called gray-zone battles for power will intensify. A Chinese soldier …
John Kerry Says U.S. Will Hold China to Account on Climate Pledges
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry tells WSJ’s Timothy Puko that the issue of climate is ‘not for trade’ against other critical differences the U.S. has with China. Photo: Rob Alcaraz/The Wall Street …
Biden administration sends unofficial delegation to Taiwan amid heightened tensions with China
Chris Dodd and former deputy Secretaries of State Richard Armitage and James Steinberg left for Taiwan on Tuesday at President Biden’s request as tensions rise between the self-ruled island nation and …
Ghana star Wakaso opens up on leaving Jiangsu Suning for Shenzhen
The midfielder talks about his transfer to the Youth Army after just one season with their Chinese Super League rivals Ghana international Mubarak Wakaso has revealed the bankruptcy of his former club …
China to use ‘vaccine diplomacy’ to increase influence, US intel community warns
The U.S. intelligence community warned that China will attempt to use “vaccine diplomacy” to increase its influence around the world amid the coronavirus pandemic. Director of National Intelligence …
China, other countries now top U.S. intel’s global threat list, not terror groups
WASHINGTON — China is working to challenge the U.S. by doubling its nuclear capacity, besting American capabilities in space and expanding its influence abroad, according to a threat assessment by the …
China maneuvering to expand global influence, undercut U.S., intelligence report finds
China is engaged in a “whole-of-government” effort to spread its influence around the world, undercut U.S. alliances and “foster new international norms that favor the authoritarian Chinese system,” …
Intelligence report: China, Iran, North Korea, Russia pose threats to U.S.
April 13 (UPI) –The United States faces a “diverse array of threats,” particularly from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia, amid disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, an annual U.S.
Intelligence agencies highlight threats from China, COVID-19 and cyberattacks in new report
WASHINGTON — A 27-page report released ahead of testimony by the president’s top intelligence officials identifies China as the biggest threat to U.S. global influence. The annual threat assessment …
