China

No love lost as Saudi Arabia, China tie up

Mar 18, 2017 09:32

Saudi Arabia has clinched a raft of economic deals with China to reverse or slow down the pace at which the kingdom is losing its status as China's predominant oil supplier.
Tillerson in Beijing amid rising tensions over N Korea, THAAD

Mar 18, 2017 09:32

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is visiting China amid new tensions between the two powers over a series of issues, including North Korea and Washington’s deployment of the THAAD missile system to South Korea.
China to construct permanent station in South China Sea island

Mar 17, 2017 13:02

China has plans to build a permanent environmental monitoring station on one of its islands in the South China Sea despite an ongoing territorial dispute with the Philippines over the shoal.
Philippines halts visits by officials to contested territory in South China Sea

Mar 17, 2017 11:16

The Philippines’ military has blocked a group of lawmakers and security chiefs from visiting one of nine Philippine-held features in the disputed South China Sea due to safety issues, defense officials said on Friday.
China proposes dialog to avoid potential conflict on Korean Peninsula

Mar 15, 2017 05:45

China’s prime minister has warned that escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula could lead to an armed conflict, urging action to ratchet down tensions to avoid war.
Taiwan starts to brandish ‘the China threat’

Mar 15, 2017 05:37

A Taiwanese defense report has raised concerns over China’s military modernization efforts and its recent drills around Taiwan.
Japan to send its largest warship to disputed South China Sea

Mar 13, 2017 12:50

Japan plans to send its largest warship on an extended mission to the disputed South China Sea before it heads to the Indian Ocean for joint naval drills with the United States and India.
China’s Xi stresses further military advancement

Mar 13, 2017 12:48

China’s President Xi Jinping has emphasized the need to enhance the country’s military through deepening the integration of the military and civilian sectors as well as technological innovation.
China warns US of 'painful' outcomes of trade war

Mar 11, 2017 16:14

China has warned the administration of US President Donald Trump of the ramifications of waging a trade war, saying both countries will suffer if Washington continues its threats against Beijing.
China leader wants ‘Great Wall of Steel’ around restive Xinjiang

Mar 11, 2017 12:37

The Chinese president has called on military forces to erect a “Great Wall of Steel” around the restive western region of Xinjiang, which is home to the largely Muslim Uighur minority.