Philippines, China trade accusations on new South China Sea confrontation
Chinese coast guard vessels fired water cannons and side-swiped a Manila fisheries bureau boat on the way to deliver supplies to Filipino fishermen in the area.
Wed Dec 04 2024
US, China swap detained citizens after years of diplomacy
The US also changes its travel advisory for China, lowering its risk warning.
Thu Nov 28 2024
In South America, Trump already losing a trade battle with China
China's President Xi Jinping expected to attend and inaugurate a major new Chinese-built port in the country.
Tue Nov 12 2024
What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?
Xi Jinping urges Joe Biden to toughen the language the United States uses when discussing its position on Taiwanese independence.
Sat Nov 02 2024
China, queried on Trump comments, says Taiwan could become 'discarded'
Donald Trump says Taiwan should pay to be protected and accusing the island of stealing American semiconductor business.
Wed Oct 30 2024
China's Xi pressed Biden to alter language on Taiwan, sources say
China wants the US to say "we oppose Taiwan independence" instead of the current stance that the US "does not support" it.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Moon sample talks show space engagement by rivals US and China
NASA and Chinese officials are engaged in talks to let American scientists analyze rocks retrieved by China from the moon.
Sat Oct 26 2024
China's exporters run for cover as US election nears
Exports where China has an edge, such as electric vehicles, face high tariffs in the US, Europe, and elsewhere.
Wed Oct 23 2024
West blasts China on rights, China responds: What about Gaza?
Australia, the US and 13 other countries criticised China at the United Nations over alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang and Tibet.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Climate and China weigh on how the US views Pacific relations
Pacific leaders keep their preference for US President quiet, yet viewing relations only through the lens of China does nobody a service.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Billionaire Cuban stumps for Harris as Musk hits trail for Trump
Mark Cuban calls Donald Trump's plan to impose tariffs on 60 pct of Chinese goods a "crazy notion" that will ultimately hurt consumers.
Fri Oct 18 2024
‘Big storm’ coming, ASEAN must strengthen cohesion and unity - Kishore Mahbubani
Amid rising US-China tensions, Kishore Mahbubani urges ASEAN leaders to unite to navigate the challenging geopolitical landscape
Sat Sep 14 2024
Malaysia cannot be forced to choose sides amid US-China tensions
Malaysia is concern about rising tensions between the US and China, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Sep 06 2024
US, China top military officials speak for first time in over a year
The top U.S. military officer held a virtual meeting with his Chinese counterpart on Thursday, the Pentagon said, in the first such conversation in over a year.
Fri Dec 22 2023
Lung cancer could be detected with a urine test after new discovery
Scientists in the United Kingdom have created a world-first urine test which could indicate the first possible signs of lung cancer.
Sun Dec 08 2024
Syrian army command tells officers that Assad's rule has ended, officer says
Syrian rebels said Damascus was "now free of Assad".
Sun Dec 08 2024
Up to 1.5 million people could flee Syrian escalation, UN official says
Syrian rebels press on with their lightning offensive against government forces.
Sun Dec 08 2024
The genetic risk of depression is a stronger predictor of heart problems in women than men: new research
Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally in both men and women.
Sat Dec 07 2024
South Korea's Yoon survives martial law impeachment move after his party boycotts vote
Only 195 votes were cast, below the threshold of 200 needed for the vote to count.
Sat Dec 07 2024
Mammoths topped the menu for North American Ice Age people
The researchers deciphered the diet of a woman who lived roughly 12,800 years ago based on chemical clues in the bones of her son.
Sat Dec 07 2024
Tennis - Sinner and Swiatek doping rows take sheen off stellar campaign
The two cases shocked the tennis world with many fuming at how they were handled by the authorities.
Sat Dec 07 2024
Muhammad was most popular boys' baby name in Britain in 2023
The ONS says the world of celebrity seems to have influenced the rising popularity of some names.
Sat Dec 07 2024
After Trump's win, his election denial movement marches on
Since winning the 2024 election, President-elect Donald Trump has gone quiet on his false claims of voter fraud.
Sat Dec 07 2024
South Korean President Yoon dogged by scandals before botched martial law
South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol was already grappling with controversies, including calls for his impeachment.
Sat Dec 07 2024