Secretary of State Marco Rubio has condemned China’s Tiananmen Square censorship on the anniversary of the 1989 protest crackdown.
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China bans New Zealand lawmakers over Taiwan trip
WELLINGTON — China has slapped a travel ban on a group of New Zealand lawmakers after they recently visited Taiwan, Wellington said Thursday. The four MPs hail from across the political spectrum and …
Taiwan presses China to confront Tiananmen past
By Ben Blanchard and Liz Lee TAIPEI/BEIJING, June 4 (Reuters) – Taiwan has pressed China to recognise the deadly crackdown on protesters in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square 37 years ago, in commemorating …
China bans 4 New Zealand lawmakers after their Taiwan trip
Beijing says it is barring a group of New Zealand lawmakers from entering China for having visited Taiwan in May. It is the first time such a ban has been imposed on politicians from New…
South China Sea tensions drive a quiet realignment against Beijing
By Mark Buckton in Taipei The geopolitical map of maritime Asia is gradually changing. Not dramatically so and not by way of formal alliances, but through a steady coming together of interests among …
India, Afghanistan discuss strengthening ties at Beijing envoy meeting
Indian Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami and Afghan envoy Asadullah Karimi met in Beijing to discuss strengthening cooperation. They exchanged views on historical ties and welcomed efforts to deepen …
Beijing bans 4 New Zealand lawmakers from entering China because they visited Taiwan
New Zealand’s government plans to express concern to Beijing after four lawmakers were banned from visiting China for a year.
Lao president arrives in Beijing
General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith arrives in Beijing, capital of China, June 4, 2026. Thongloun is in China for a …
Shenzhen International Museum of Art opens with seven exhibitions and global masterpieces
Shenzhen International Museum of Art (SIMoA) opens with seven exhibitions, from bronze relics to contemporary installations.
China bans four New Zealand MPs over Taiwan visit
In a first, China has banned four New Zealand Members of Parliament for a year over their visit to Taiwan, New Zealand’s foreign ministry says. The MPs learned of the ban – which the Chinese…
Guests attend 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue – Beijing
Guests watch robots dancing at Zhongguancun International Innovation Center on the sidelines of The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue in Beijing, capital of China, June 2, 2026. The 2026 Global Mayors …
US and intelligence allies issue rare joint warning about China
Nations in the Five Eyes intelligence partnership warned that fake profiles and job offers are targeting military officers, spies, and others with access to classified or sensitive information.
Grab what you can while you can: The new reality in the South China Sea
After years of watching China create land to back its expansive claims, others are doing the same.
