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Typhoon Dolphin causes severe flooding in Shanghai, grounds hundreds of flights across east China

Many streets in Shanghai, the country's second most populated city, were flooded, including in the main commercial centers.

People wade through a flooded street after Typhoon Dolphin brought heavy rain to Shanghai, China, August 10, 2026.
A China Coast Guard ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, as Philippine Coast Guard aircraft carrying journalists patrols the area, days after two Chinese vessels collided in the area while allegedly trying to block a Philippine supply mission, in the South China Sea, August 13, 2025.

At least 17 missing in South China Sea after Vietnamese vessel sinks, rescuers search for survivors

A Navy miniature is seen in front of displayed Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration taken, April 11, 2023.

China expands coast guard patrols off Taiwan’s coast, as Taiwan tracks 'upward trend' of movement

China's national flag flutters in the wind next to the CITIC tower ahead of Brunei's Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah and China's President Xi Jinping meeting on May 12, 2026 in Beijing, China.

One killed, 13 injured as small Aircraft crashes into Beijing skyscraper


Chinese Coast Guard ship formation sails through Japan-administered Senkaku Islands

China and Japan have repeatedly faced off around the Japan-administered islands, which Beijing calls Diaoyu and Tokyo calls the Senkaku.

An aerial view of a China Coast Guard ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in the South China Sea, August 13, 2025.

Taiwan's new opposition leader takes over, warning against risk of China war

Cheng, 55, has already signaled a swing towards even closer ties with Beijing than her urbane, internationalist-minded predecessor Eric Chu, who did not visit China during his term.

Cheng Li-wun, the new chairwoman of Taiwan's largest opposition party, the Kuomintang, interacts with supporters in Taipei, Taiwan, November 1, 2025.

Ellison’s Oracle poised to run TikTok, raising hopes for tougher rules against antisemitism

For the leader of one of the largest and most broadly representative Jewish groups in the country, these developments are hopeful.

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison speaks during a news conference with US President Donald Trump in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on January 21, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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."

Chinese President Xi Jinping stands in a car to review the troops during a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025.

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.

A 3D-printed miniature model depicting US President Donald Trump, Chinese flag and fragment of Taiwanese flag in this illustration taken, April 17, 2025.

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.

An employee at a business centre watches the Chinese national flag being raised, in Beijing, China August 26, 2025.

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.

An illustration of Chinese, South Korean flags, diplomats shaking hands.

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.

CHINESE AMBASSADOR Fu Cong addresses the UN Security Council following Israel’s attack on Iran last month. Chinese scholars have branded Iran a ‘paper tiger,’ implying that it is weak and unsustainable as a strategic partner, says the writer.

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.

 Humanoid robot "Tiangong" participates along with human runners in the E-Town Half Marathon & Humanoid Robot Half Marathon in Beijing, China April, 19 2025.

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.

Chinese and US flags flutter outside the building of an American company in Beijing, April 8, 2025.