US firepower reaches 'historic' new location amid China tensions
The MRC launch system deployed in the Philippines can be loaded with Tomahawk cruise missiles, whose 1,500-mile range puts parts of China's coast within range.
Leading Russia watcher in China makes surprise Ukraine war prediction
A Chinese academic's forecast that Russia will eventually be defeated is a dramatic departure in messaging from Beijing.
US ally reveals threshold for triggering Article 5 against China
Analysts have said Beijing is taking advantage of vague wording in the U.S.-Philippine Mutual Defense Treaty to use increasingly forceful tactics.
China says Iran can 'handle the situation well' as Israel mulls response
Beijing's top envoy has not condemned Iran's weekend attack on Israel, reiterating Beijing's position that it was a spillover from the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Chinese runner's half marathon win raises questions: "Extremely odd"
One of He Jie's competitors said he let the Chinese marathoner win because they were "friends."
China intercepts US ally's ships near disputed waters
A China Coast Guard ship homed in on a research vessel and its escort just 40 miles off the coast of populous Luzon Province.
China responds to Iran military strike on Israel
Beijing stopped short of criticizing Tehran for the attack, stressing the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages.
China's banks hit Russia's war economy
Sanctions-wary Chinese banks are blocking payments from a key industry, Russian importers say.
China issues demands to US ally over disputed territory
Philippine President Maros denied knowledge of his predecessor's alleged "gentlemen's agreement" with China on disputed waters.
Kim Jong Un "desperate" to control narrative in North Korea: US official
North Korea has been axing symbols of hoped-for unification with the South, which the Kim regime labels its primary foe.
Biden says US will defend Philippines from South China Sea attacks
The pledge came ahead of the inaugural U.S.-Japan-Philippines summit as Washington seeks to rally its allies to counter China in the region.
How China is driving up global gold prices
China's central bank increased its gold reserves for the 17th straight month as it seeks to hedge against geopolitical headwinds.
Satellite images show Russia-North Korea arms trade
Analysts say the pictures provide a snapshot of Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin's sanctions-busting trade.
China's Xi and Taiwan's ex-President Ma meet in Beijing
The encounter was the second between Xi Jinping and Ma Ying-jeou, who made headlines when he became the first Taiwanese leader to meet his Chinese counterpart.
Chinese economy dealt a blow as outlook sours
Fitch joins credit rating agency Moody's in downgrading its outlook for China, an economy in transition.
China's nuclear safety agency responds to Russian radiation levels
A far eastern Russian city bordering China reported radiation levels 1,600 times higher than usual last week.
Russian and China warn NATO to stay out of Asia
Moscow and Beijing's top diplomats discussed a "new security architecture in Eurasia" as the two countries mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
Xi Jinping's likeness ripped apart in protest outside China's Consulate
Beijing claims most of the South China Sea as its territory, including areas within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone.
US ally launches spy satellite against North Korea
Both North and South Korea plan more spy satellite launches this year amid rising tensions between the uneasy neighbors.
China protests after US rallies allies in South China Sea
Biden's upcoming summit with Japanese and Philippine leaders is expected to address countering China in the Asia-Pacific.
China trades barbs with US ally over territorial dispute
Beijing said Philippine government vessels were "illegally" operating in the Philippines' own exclusive economic zone, 700 miles from Chinese shores.
What is UNCLOS? US advised to ratify law of the sea treaty
Proponents warn the U.S. is losing credibility in the South China Sea and access to critical mineral reserves.
China tops US in popularity in strategic region
However, it lags in the perceived trust department, with nearly half of respondents saying Beijing could threaten their country's sovereignty.
US and allied navies patrol China-claimed waters amid territorial tensions
The exercises came just days ahead of the first-ever trilateral dialogue between President Biden and his Philippine and Japanese counterparts.
Japanese executive found dead in Moscow hotel
The CEO is the latest in a series of executives who have turned up dead in the Russian capital.
Over 60 miners still trapped after Taiwan's biggest earthquake in 25 years
Helicopters brought six of the stranded miners to safety early Thursday morning.
US ambassador explains Biden's game-changing plan for Asia allies
Rahm Emanuel says China is driving Asia-Pacific countries closer to the U.S.
US ally seizes Chinese vessels
South Korea's coast guard says an average of 300 Chinese fishing boats operate illegally in the country's waters each day.
US ally investigates alleged Chinese drone footage of Navy carrier
The first-in-its-class JS Izumo is poised to become Japan's first aircraft carrier since World War II.
Taiwan rocked by magnitude 7.2 earthquake
Four are dead and 57 reported injured so far in the most powerful quake to hit the island in a quarter century.
