China

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.
US nuclear sub hits object in South China Sea, multiple injured

Oct 08, 2021 04:57

Multiple sailors were injured after a US nuclear attack submarine hit an unknown underwater object in the South China Sea, a report says.
US-China confrontation detrimental to both nations, world: Senior Chinese official

Oct 07, 2021 08:15

The latest round of high-level talks between the representatives of the United States and China has ended with both sides describing the meeting as constructive and candid, with the Chinese side stressing that confrontation between Beijing and Washington would damage both countries and the world.
What AUKUS means for the world?

Oct 06, 2021 14:36

At the center of AUKUS are technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), quantum and cyber. The US, the UK and Australia want to use these technologies to build a new kind of footprint in the Indo-Pacific.
US, China agree to abide by Chinese Taipei agreement: Biden

Oct 06, 2021 06:32

US President Joe Biden says he and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, have agreed to abide by an agreement on Chinese Taipei, after they talked about the self-ruled island amid heightened tensions between the two sides.
Chinese UN envoy: Dialogue, cooperation right way to resolve Syrian chemical file

Oct 06, 2021 04:08

China’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations has described dialogue and cooperation as the most appropriate and viable path to resolving the Syrian chemical file.
China calls on US to withdraw support for separatist forces in Chinese Taipei

Oct 05, 2021 14:59

China has called on the United States to withdraw support for anti-Beijing separatist forces in Chinese Taipei.