China
The People's Republic of China is the second-most populous country in the world, with an estimated 1.4 billion people. Governed by the Communist Party of China and led by President Xi Jinping, relations between China and other countries, particularly the United States and European Union member states are often in flux over trade, currency, human rights, and other issues.
Beijing says history supports sweeping claims in South China Sea
China claimed that its maritime features in the South China Sea "fall outside" the Philippine territory.
China issues new demands to Trump's America
The State Department removed a line from a fact sheet saying Washington doesn't support Taiwan's independence, angering Beijing.
Naval base near China gets new US stealth jet carrier
The U.S. Navy said the Indo-Pacific's security environment required it deploy the most capable ships in the region.
China sends ships near US ally in "show of force"
China's coast guard sailed within a few dozen miles of the Philippines' Palawan Province while continuing to patrol waters off Luzon island.
China's DeepSeek AI hit with new setback
Bans on the chatbot in South Korea have curbed DeepSeek's growth in one of the world's most important markets.
US ally responds to China's threat
China has said that the U.S. deployed an offensive weapon in the Philippines, harming its security interests.
China mobilizes military against Canadian warship near coast
China has claimed that it has "sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction" over the 110-mile-wide Taiwan Strait.
Tesla owners ditching cars in protest over Elon Musk
Many people plan to sell due to Musk's political actions, while prospective buyers say the CEO has deterred them from choosing Tesla.
Teslas used to be cool. For liberals, now they're anything but
Elon Musk's political stances and public behavior have put Tesla in an awkward free fall, both in sales and public perception.
China finally agrees with Trump
Trump has called for the U.S. to draw down defense spending and work with Russia and China toward joint nuclear disarmament.
Is TikTok back on the App Store? Users get new message on phones
TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores, marking a significant moment in the app's controversial dance with U.S.-China tech and data privacy discussions.
Map shows countries getting biggest boost from US trade
Donald Trump's White House has cited trade deficits as a reason for more tariffs.
Map shows US and Chinese aircraft carriers in Pacific this week
Newsweek's weekly update maps the locations of 12 aircraft carriers in the Indo-Pacific region as of February 14.
China reacts to Trump and Putin's Ukraine war talks
China has offered to host a summit between the two leaders—without the participation of Ukraine—the WSJ reported.
US sends new Army spy plane to Western Pacific front line
The BD-700 is a modified business jet equipped with a radome and a signals intelligence sensor suite.
Is the TikTok Ban Canceled? App returns to Apple and Google stores
TikTok is finally back in U.S. app stores, but what does that mean for the delayed federal ban that prompted its removal?
Triple aircraft carrier exercise sends warning to China
The tri-carrier war game in the Philippine Sea comes as seven Chinese warships reached the area earlier this week.
Donald Trump reacts to rising US prices after announcing reciprocal tariffs
Trump's administration maintains that its new tariffs are intended to level the playing field for U.S. and foreign manufacturers.
North Korea tourism comes one step closer
North Korea closed its borders five years ago when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and they have remained shut ever since.
US ally makes "dream" submarine plans to counter China
The Philippines awaits the first of 10 ships it ordered from South Korea as Manila's military chief touts the idea of buying subs.
Chinese warships approach Australian coast after South China Sea encounter
Australia, which is a U.S. ally, recently took part in a naval drill in the South China Sea.
Why Tesla's stock is crashing under Trump
Weak sales, Trump tariffs and the actions of their eccentric CEO could all be taking a toll on the electric vehicle powerhouse.
Beijing threatened by US missile launcher on South China Sea edge
The Mid-Range Capability missile system can fire two types of missiles, striking targets up to 1,000 miles away.
China deploys military to counter US in contested waters
China claims sovereignty over most of the South China Sea, potentially bringing it into conflict with neighboring states that have overlapping claims.
Congressman: Stop China's Exploitation Our Student Visa Program | Opinion
Federal authorities recently charged five Chinese nationals who photographed U.S. troops conducting live-fire exercises with the Taiwanese military in Michigan.
Video shows Chinese ship challenged in maritime standoff
The Philippines has, for over a month, been engaged in face-offs with Chinese vessels off the coast of heavily populated Luzon province.
Chinese navy flotilla with laser-armed warship sails into Pacific
The news comes after a U.S. destroyer, which has a high-energy laser weapon, deployed to Japan in October 2024.
US ally scrambles jets to intercept Russian spy plane
The Russian and Chinese militaries have frequently sent aircraft and ships on patrols and drills near Japan.
US and Chinese navy ships in close encounter in Taiwan Strait
Beijing blasted the U.S.'s "wrong signals" following the first transit through the strait of Trump's second term.
