China

Biden says US would come to Taipei's defense

Oct 22, 2021 05:10

US President Joe Biden says the United States would come to Taipei's defense, claiming it had a commitment to defend the self-ruled island China asserts sovereignty over.
China 'teapots' eye Iranian crude in fresh buying frenzy

Oct 21, 2021 02:57

China's independent refiners, also known as teapots, are set to ramp up crude oil purchases from Iran as they seek to use import quotas before they expire in less than three months, a report says.
China, Russia vessels sail through Tsugaru Strait for first time, Japan claims

Oct 19, 2021 14:22

A group of Russian and Chinese naval vessels have for the first time on record sailed through a strait separating the Sea of Japan from the Pacific, Japan has claimed.
Russia backs China’s right to test hypersonic missiles

Oct 19, 2021 13:21

The Russian government has backed China’s reported test of a hypersonic missile, saying that the test did not breach any of Beijing’s international obligations, posed no threat to Russia, and followed similar moves by the US.
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.