China

Two northern Chinese areas enforce lockdown in COVID-19 outbreak

Oct 19, 2021 10:38

China reported nine new domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases on Oct. 18, the highest daily tally since the end of September, with the latest outbreak prompting two northern border areas to enforce a lockdown.
China tested ‘nuclear-capable’ hypersonic missile in August: Report

Oct 17, 2021 05:55

China reportedly tested a “nuclear-capable” hypersonic missile in August that travelled around the Earth at a low orbit before reaching its target.
Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran resolute on implementing strategic partnership deal with Beijing

Oct 16, 2021 03:03

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the Islamic Republic is determined to implement the 25-year comprehensive strategic partnership agreement that was signed by Iran and China in March, hailing Beijing’s “valuable” efforts to send Chinese-made coronavirus vaccines to Tehran.
Russia, China kick off joint naval drills in Sea of Japan

Oct 15, 2021 04:38

Russia and China have commenced four-day joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan with the participation of several warships and at least a dozen military aircraft, the Russian military says.
China defends recent drills near Taipei

Oct 13, 2021 05:16

China says recent military drills near Chinese Taipei were a "just" move aimed at protecting the country's sovereignty and integrity against Taipei's "collusion" with foreign forces.
China urges Australia to drop ‘Cold War mentality’ after ex-PM Abbott visited Taipei, pledged support

Oct 12, 2021 04:59

China has called on Australia to abandon its “Cold War mentality” and re-evaluate its relationship with Beijing, following former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s visit to Chinese Taipei, during which he pledged that Canberra would support the self-ruled island against Beijing.
Taipei president vows to bolster military, not ‘let our guard down’ against China

Oct 10, 2021 05:57

Striking a defiant tone against Beijing, the president of Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) has vowed to bolster the self-ruled island’s military capabilities in the face of what she called China’s attempt to “compromise its sovereignty.”
US approves sale of 12 attack helicopters to Australia amid AUKUS row

Oct 10, 2021 05:45

The United States has approved the sale of a dozen attack helicopters and an electronic warfare plane to Australia, as part of a deal worth around $1.3 billion.
Xi: Taipei’s reunification with China 'must be fulfilled'

Oct 09, 2021 06:46

China’s President Xi Jinping has reiterated opposition to the Chinese Taipei’s “independence separatism” and vowed to realize a peaceful reunification with the self-ruled island.
China urges US to reveal details of submarine incident in South China Sea

Oct 08, 2021 13:18

China has voiced concern about a recent incident involving a US nuclear submarine in the South China Sea, urging Washington to explain the accident and its purpose of cruising in the international waters in detail.