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China sends naval forces to monitor US warship near disputed shoal
China accused a US Navy warship of illegally entering disputed South China Sea waters, while Taiwan reported a separate confrontation with a Chinese Coast Guard vessel near the Pratas Islands.
Trump says US is holding denuclearization talks with Russia, China
Trump press secretary Zacharia failed US bar exam despite claiming to practice law - report
China militia boat spotted for first time off Taiwan's east coast, patrol finds
Trump and Xi's 'stalemate' summit was a glitzy gift to China - analysis
Washington has cast the busy summit schedule with Xi as important to keeping ties on even keel between the world's two biggest economies.
Taiwan denounces Xi's comments to Trump as 'distortion of facts'
China claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, a position President Lai Ching-te and his administration reject.
Taiwan to maintain 'close contact' with US on arms sales ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
Speaking to reporters in southern Taiwan's Tainan during a media trip, Taiwan defense ministry deputy spokesperson Chiao Fu-chun said maintaining security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region was
Beijing pushes Tehran to help stop Houthi attacks following appeal from Saudis, Iranian sources say
China remains a factor Tehran cannot afford to ignore, but two Iranian sources said Beijing's interests were only one of many considerations.
Autonomous AI threats leave US and China minutes to prevent nuclear crisis, experts warn
Proposals include redlining nuclear systems, requiring human control over consequential cyberattacks, and establishing a hotline for incidents involving autonomous AI.
US allies in Asia concerned Trump may use Taiwan as 'negotiating chip' to secure Beijing trade
Xi will likely press Trump on Taiwan during their expected summit on September 24, and even a subtle change in US rhetoric could embolden Beijing and risk the region's fragile peace.
China to impose no-fly zone over Beijing after light aircraft crashed into city's tallest tower
China's skies are among the most tightly controlled in the world, with the military retaining primary authority over airspace access and allocation.
Mao Zedong, Israel and the road not taken - 50 years after leader’s death
Israel was the first Middle Eastern country to recognize Mao Zedong’s Communist China, and briefly came close to establishing full diplomatic relations.
Voices from the Arab Press: China’s Iran dilemma, Israel elections, Hezbollah US talks
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses of the Arab media around the world.
Chinese robots break Usain Bolt's 100-meter record at Beijing World Humanoid Robot Games
Braking was an issue, as the machines slammed into a thick mat that organizers placed several meters after the finish line.