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Japanese divided on military response to China over Taiwan, Kyodo poll shows
A survey shows that over half of the population backed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's plan to increase defense spending.
Chinese Coast Guard ship formation sails through Japan-administered Senkaku Islands
Taiwan's new opposition leader takes over, warning against risk of China war
Ellison’s Oracle poised to run TikTok, raising hopes for tougher rules against antisemitism
China says it 'absolutely will not' rule out use of force over Taiwan
A Chinese government spokesperson said that they are "willing to create ample space for peaceful reunification" but "reserve the option to take all necessary measures."
Ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, Taiwan says ties with US 'very stable'
Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung reassures the island’s position won’t be compromised in Trump-Xi talks, citing stable US-Taiwan relations.
Beyond the 'bling', China aims for deterrence in military show
The parade comes amid protracted military tensions across East Asia as China increases deployments around Taiwan and the disputed South China Sea.
South Korea tells China it wants to normalize ties, Yonhap reports
A high-level South Korean delegation, led by Park Byeong-seug, hopes to repair strained relations with China, as President Lee Jae Myung sends a letter to Xi Jinping.
China’s strategic shift: Navigating relations with Israel, Iran in a changing Middle East - opinion
If Israel plays its diplomatic cards wisely, it could redefine its bilateral relationship with China in the wake of the Iran war.
China pits humanoid robots against humans in half-marathon
Beijing officials have described the event as more akin to a race car competition, given the need for engineering and navigation teams.
China slaps restrictions on 18 US firms over Trump tariffs
China sanctioned 18 US defense firms and raised tariffs after Trump imposed a 50% duty on Chinese goods, escalating tensions over trade and Taiwan.
Finally: The direct flight to the East we've been waiting for
Hainan Airlines, the fourth-largest airline in China, will resume operating the direct flight to Beijing starting in April, after it was suspended with the outbreak of the war.
Bangkok to Beijing: Thailand speeds up high-speed rail link to China via Laos by 2030
Government spokesman says the rail line will connect Thailand to the global economy and bring it closer to becoming a logistics hub.
Xi says no one can stop China's 'reunification' with Taiwan
President Xi Jinping's speech highlights heightened tensions between the two countries, as China still views Taiwan as Chinese territory.
China-Middle Eastern relations are a shifting regional landscape - opinion
Over the past two decades, China has rapidly emerged as an economic, political, and security actor in the Middle East.