Micah McCartney
China News Reporter
Micah McCartney is a reporter for Newsweek based in Taipei, Taiwan. He covers U.S.-China relations, East Asian and Southeast Asian security issues, and cross-strait ties between China and Taiwan. You can get in touch with Micah by emailing m.mccartney@newsweek.com.
Taiwan may have reason to worry about Trump
The U.S.-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia—without Ukraine's participation—give a glimpse at how Trump may handle a crisis over Taiwan.
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.
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 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.
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.
South Korea population crisis linked to historic tax rises
Despite spending more than $200 billion on pro-natal initiatives since 2006, South Korea has the world's lowest birth rate.
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.
China calls out Trump over "Gulf of America"
The Chinese Foreign Ministry criticized the "Gulf of America" name change.
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.
Russian TV says army "ran out" of North Koreans, "new batch" expected
The Kremlin hasn't publicly admitted that North Korean boots are on the ground in Russia.
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.
China changes rules on military secrets
Beijing is tightening restrictions while encouraging content that features Xi Jinping Thought and military modernization milestones.
China's marriage numbers plunge amid population crisis
Marriages numbers have fallen over 54 percent since 2013.
How USAID cuts hand big win to China
Beijing "will move quickly to replace the U.S. in many countries," a former director of the agency told Newsweek.
North Korea threatens punishment over Ukraine war deployment 'rumors'
North Koreans are increasingly aware of the Russia deployment, despite state efforts to keep a tight lid on it, local sources told Radio Free Asia.
North Korea refuses to give up nuclear weapons
Leader Kim Jong Un pledged to pursue "sustained countermeasures," citing security ties between the U.S. and its regional allies.
China quietly supplies minerals to Russia's war machine in Ukraine: Report
China has presented itself as a neutral party and mediator since Putin launched the full-scale invasion three years ago.
China throws weight behind Panama amid US pressure
Beijing urged Panama to "make the right decision" after the Latin American country announced it was pulling out of the Belt and Road Initiative.
Pictures show Chinese warship shadowing US and allies
U.S., Japanese, Philippine, and Australian naval forces staged their first maritime cooperative activity last April amid rising South China Sea tensions.
Xi fires warning shot at Trump
China, the U.S.'s third-largest trade partner, has restricted exports of the strategic metals tungsten, bismuth, indium, molybdenum and tellurium.
China hoards more gold as US trade war intensifies
Geopolitical tensions have contributed to gold-buying spree, says the World Gold Council.
North Korea's new map shows state of confrontation with South
Since late 2023, the Kim Jong Un regime has been axing organizations and symbols associated with unification with Seoul.
Timelapse shows China's wartime command site 10 times larger than Pentagon
Analysts say hardened bunkers may be under construction at the site, driven by fears of a nuclear strike.
US sends bombers to South China Sea in warning to Beijing
The training involved three Philippine FA-50 fighters and drills to enhance air domain awareness and joint combat capabilities.
US postal service suspends parcels from China—What we know
The move followed President Donald Trump's executive order to close a tax loophole on U.S.-bound shipments.
Trump tariffs could push China closer to "recession": Analyst
The duties will also cause self-inflicted economic damage and drive up inflation, warns Quantum Strategy's David Roche.
US ally alarmed as China's warships stage show of force in coastal waters
The navy ships were observed as China's coast guard presence near the Philippines' main island reached the 30-day mark.
Trump's State Department hire could undermine Rubio on US's China policy
Darren Beattie was fired from the previous Trump administration after taking part in a conference popular among white nationalists.
Satellite photos show North Korea expanding major seaport
The construction will boost Nampho Port's capacity to import and store oil over the limit imposed by the United Nations.
Chinese embassy in Panama reacts to Rubio's China threat
Marco Rubio secured two major concessions from Panama during a visit to the Central American country, his first foreign trip as secretary of state.
