Justice Department disrupts vast Chinese hacking operation that infected consumer devices
FBI Director Chris Wray says the FBI has disrupted a group of hackers working at the direction of the Chinese government who targeted universities, government agencies and other organizations.
Chinese aircraft carrier comes closer than ever to Japan
A Chinese aircraft carrier entered an area near Japan's shores for the first time on Wednesday, leading Tokyo to convey its โserious concernsโ to Beijing over Chinaโs increasingly assertive military actions around Japan, officials said.
Trump pledges tariffs and repeats false claim of Chinese automakers building big Mexican factories
Former President Donald Trump has repeated false claims that Chinese automakers are putting up large factories in Mexico.
All welcome: Advocates fight to ensure citizens not fluent in English have equal access to elections
As demographics shift, advocates from Las Vegas to Alaska are fighting to make voting accessible for citizens who speak different languages.
Lawyer says Chinese doping case handled 'reasonably' but calls WADA's lack of action "curious"
An investigator gave the World Anti-Doping Agency a pass on its handling of the case involving Chinese swimmers, but not without hammering away at the nature of WADAโs โsilenceโ after examining a case that did not follow rules designed to safeguard global sports.
US companies see record-low profits in China amid geopolitical tensions and slow growth, report says
A report by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai has found that U.S. companies in China are seeing record-low profits, with business confidence at an all-time low amid U.S.-China tensions and a slowing Chinese economy.
Hong Kong hits out at US Congress for passing a bill that could close its representative offices
Hong Kong's government says the U.S. House of Representatives twisted facts in an attack on the city as it passed a bill that could close its representative offices in America.
China's Football Association bans 43 people for life after corruption investigation
Chinaโs Football Association says it has banned 43 people for life over allegations of match-fixing and other forms of corruption.
Chinese soccer appears to be getting worse despite President Xi's pledge to make it better
Japan defeated Chinaโs menโs national team 7-0 in a World Cup qualifier in Saitama, Japan, a brutal loss that came against one of Chinaโs biggest sporting and geopolitcal rivals in Asia.
Why is Beijing interested in a mid-level government aide in New York State?
The decision by New York prosecutors to charge a former aide to the New York governor this week with acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government has raised concerns about Chinaโs efforts to influence U.S. politics.
The arrest of a former aide to NY governors highlights efforts to root out Chinese agents in the US
The arrest of a former aide to two New York governors highlights a broad effort by the federal government to root out covert agents advancing Chinaโs interests on American soil.
Chinese migrants flock to Mexico in search of jobs, a future and, for some, a taste of freedom
While the U.S. Border Patrol has arrested tens of thousands of Chinese at the U.S.-Mexico border over the past year, thousands are making Mexico their final destination.
Cambodia says China gifting 2 warships as it finishes work expanding strategically important port
Cambodiaโs Defense Ministry says China is giving its navy two warships of the type it has had docked for months at a strategically important base being expanded with Beijingโs funding.
Indonesia arrests a fugitive former Filipino town mayor wanted for illegal online gaming scams
A dismissed town mayor who fled the Philippines after being accused of helping establish an illegal online gaming and scam center catering to clients in China has been arrested near Indonesiaโs capital.
Searchers recover 3 bodies from Thai rail tunnel that collapsed during construction
Thai officials say the bodies of three foreign workers who were trapped for days in a railway tunnel in northeastern Thailand that collapsed while under construction have been retrieved after an intensive rescue effort.
US forces ready with a 'range of options' to deal with South China Sea aggression, US admiral says
A U.S. admiral says American forces are ready with a โrange of optionsโ to deal with increasing acts of aggression in the disputed South China Sea after consultations with treaty ally the Philippines.
Chinese leader Xi meets US national security adviser as the two powers try to avoid conflict
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has met with U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan as the latter wound up a three-day visit to Beijing with the stated aim of keeping communications open in a relationship that has become increasingly tense in recent years.
China and the US will plan a Biden-Xi call in the coming weeks, the White House says
The White House says Beijing and Washington will plan for a phone call in the coming weeks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden.
China accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on electric vehicles
China has accused Canada of protectionism after Prime Minister Justin Trudeauโs government imposed a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles.
A top White House official says US and China are working to avoid conflict at talks in Beijing
A top White House official has arrived in China for talks on a relationship that has been severely tested during President Joe Bidenโs term in office.
US military open to escorting Philippine ships in the South China Sea, senior admiral says
Indo-Pacific commander Adm. Samuel Paparo says the U.S. military is open to the possibility of escorting Philippine ships in the disputed South China Sea, depending on consultations under the alliesโ 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty.
Canada imposes a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, matching the US
Canadaโs government says it is imposing a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles that matches U.S. tariffs and follows similar plans announced by the European Commission.
Taiwan bans concert by Chinese rapper over insulting 'Taipei, China' promotional materials
Taiwan has cancelled a planned Taipei concert by a Chinese rapper over his use of the insulting term โTaipei, Chinaโ in promotional materials.
China is conducting military patrols near the Myanmar border as civil war rages on the other side
Chinaโs military is carrying out armed patrols near the Myanmar border this week, where the government is concerned about potential fallout from fierce fighting in a civil war on the other side.
China opposes US sanctions on firms over alleged ties to Russia's war efforts
China has expressed its opposition to the latest U.S. sanctions on Chinese companies over their alleged ties to Russiaโs war in Ukraine, saying it would adopt necessary measures to safeguard the rights and interests of the countryโs businesses.
Biden to dispatch adviser to China as he looks to manage complex US-China relations in final months
President Joe Biden is dispatching his national security adviser Jake Sullivan to China next week.
Chinese and Philippine ships collide again in disputed waters, and the countries are trading blame
Chinese and Philippine coast guard ships have collided at sea, damaging at least two of the vessels, in an encounter near a new flashpoint in their increasingly alarming confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.
Jailed Chinese activist faces another birthday alone in a cell, his wife says
Ding Jiaxi knew he would spend his 57th birthday alone in a Chinese prison cell, without a phone call from family or a chance to stretch in the sunlight.
Palau's president says China is weaponizing lucrative tourism over his refusal to break Taiwan ties
Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. says Beijing weaponizes tourism to the Pacific Island archipelago in an effort to force it to sever ties with Taiwan.
Attorney calls Olympic sprinter Erriyon Knighton 'collateral damage' in widening anti-doping feud
The doping case involving U.S. sprinter Erriyon Knightonโs claims of eating contaminated meat is being appealed and will be sent to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
China's foreign minister meets with Myanmar's military boss as civil war strains their relations
Chinaโs top diplomat has visited Myanmar and met with the leader of its military government as growing instability from the neighboring countryโs civil war causes concern in Beijing.
The Berlin Zoo is hoping for more German-born giant pandas as scans confirm a pregnancy
The Berlin Zoo has much anticipated news: Meng Meng the panda is pregnant again, months after the first giant pandas born in Germany were sent to China.
Philippine military says Chinese air force jets endangered its patrol plane with flares, risky moves
The Philippine military chief has condemned what he said was the provocative actions of two Chinese air force aircraft that executed a dangerous maneuver and dropped flares in the path of a Philippine air force plane on routine patrol in the South China Sea.
US Coast Guard patrol spots Russian military ship off Alaska islands
Officials say a U.S. Coast Guard cutter on routine patrol south of Alaska's Aleutian Islands came across a Russian ship in international waters but within the U.S. exclusive economic zone.
China files WTO complaint against EU over tariffs on electric vehicles
The Chinese government has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization over European Union tariffs on electric vehicles made in China.
China hits back at the US in response to doping allegations dogging its swimmers
China is trying to fight fire with fire in the face of persistent doping allegations that have dogged its swimmers at the Paris Olympics.
China cracks down on 'fan culture' during the Olympics, arresting a woman for social media posts
A Chinese woman has been detained for allegedly slandering others on social media in a crackdown on what Chinese authorities see as harmful negativity during the Olympics from super-zealous fans and online fan clubs.
One and done: Michael Phelps calls for a lifetime ban for anyone who's caught doping
In the wake of a Chinese doping scandal, Michael Phelps doubled down on his support for tougher sanctions โ including a lifetime ban for anyone who tests positive.
Vietnam's coast guard visits Philippines for joint drills as both face maritime tensions with China
A Vietnamese coast guard ship arrived in Manila on Monday for a four-day goodwill visit and joint exercises as the two countries attempt to put aside their own territorial disputes in the face of rising tensions with China over control of key features in the South China Sea.
Chinese businesses hoping to expand in the US and bring jobs face uncertainty and suspicion
In 2022, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer welcomed a Chinese battery companyโs plan to build a $2.36 billion factory and bring a couple thousand jobs to Big Rapids.
Olympic swimmers speak out about Chinese doping; and Britain's Adam Peaty says they should be out
Olympic swimmers spoke out about the Chinese doping scandal that has hung over these Paris Olympics as the events finished.
Uber, China's BYD, form partnership to deploy 100,000 EVs in EU and Latin America
The ride sharing giant Uber and Chinese automaker BYD say they have agreed on a partnership to introduce 100,000 BYD model EVs on the Uber platform in Europe and Latin America.
China is restricting export of drones that can be used for military purposes and some drone features
China will ban the export of all unregulated civilian drones that can be used for military purposes or in terrorist activities and restrict certain drone features.
Another Chinese doping controversy pops up during Olympic swimming competition
Another Chinese doping allegation has flared up at the Paris Games, angering some swimmers who say officials need to enforce drug-testing rules consistently.
Russia is relying on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, US officials say
Top U.S. intelligence officials say Russia, China and Iran are continuing to target voters in the U.S. with disinformation and propaganda related to the upcoming presidential election.
Italy and China sign a 3-year action plan as Italian leader Meloni tries to reset relations
Italyโs Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says Italy and China have signed a three-year action plan to implement past agreements and experiment with new forms of cooperation.
The US and China air global differences as their top diplomats meet for sixth time since last year
The United States and China have renewed their mutual grievances as Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his Chinese counterpart held their sixth meeting since last year amid an uncertain political situation in the U.S. and growing concerns about China's increasing assertiveness in Asia and elsewhere.
Justice Department says TikTok collected US user views on issues like abortion and gun control
In a fresh broadside against one of the worldโs most popular technology companies, the Justice Department has accused TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on views on divisive social issues like gun control, abortion and religion.
Philippine forces sail to hotly disputed shoal without incident for first time since deal with China
Philippine government personnel have transported food and other supplies to a fiercely disputed shoal occupied by a Filipino navy contingent without any clashes with China.
Southeast Asia top diplomats condemn Myanmar violence, urge peaceful means to settle sea disputes
Southeast Asian top diplomats have condemned violence in Myanmarโs ongoing civil war and urged for โpracticalโ means to defuse rising tensions in the South China Sea during the last of the three-day regional talks with allies including the U.S., Russia and China.
With Palestinian deal and Ukrainian foreign minister's visit, China shows its rising influence
In consecutive days this week, China brokered a deal between rival Palestinian factions and hosted Ukraineโs foreign minister at a key moment in the grinding war there.
Typhoon Gaemi weakens to a tropical storm as it moves inland carrying rain toward central China
What was Typhoon Gaemi has weakened to a severe tropical storm and is moving inland toward central China on after making landfall Thursday night on the east coast.
Southeast Asian diplomats meet with China as friction mounts over Beijing's sweeping maritime claims
Top diplomats from Southeast Asia have met with Chinaโs foreign minister for talks that come as friction escalates over Beijing's growing effort to press its sweeping maritime claims.
An Olympic-sized fight erupts among anti-doping officials, and it's just getting started
Global regulators hinted at sanctioning Americaโs drug-fighting watchdog, a suggestion that further ratchets up tensions between those in charge of keeping sports clean.
North Korean charged in cyberattacks on US hospitals, NASA and military bases
Federal authorities say a North Korean military intelligence operative has been indicted in a conspiracy to hack into American medical centers, military bases and even NASA.
China issues rare praise to Philippine president for his ban on Chinese online gambling operators
China has issued a rare compliment to the administration of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his order banning widespread and Chinese-run online gaming operations.
Chinese and Russian bombers patrolling off Alaska raise concerns about growing military cooperation
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says that Russian and Chinese bombers flying together for the first time in international airspace off the coast of Alaska is a new show of expanding military cooperation and it raises concerns.
Amid tensions with China, some US states are purging Chinese companies from their investments
Some U.S. states are scrapping investments in Chinese companies amid tensions between countries with the world's largest economies.
Myanmar violence, South China Sea tensions are top issues as Southeast Asian diplomats meet in Laos
Southeast Asian foreign ministers have gathered in the capital of Laos for a regional forum that runs through Saturday.
Chinese officials warn of risks from higher US tariffs, urge US business leaders to help mend ties
Chinese officials have warned a delegation of top U.S. executives visiting Beijing this week that higher tariffs on imports from China will harm their businesses inside the country.
Ukraine's foreign minister seeking 'common ground' with China in talks on ending war with Russia
Ukraineโs foreign minister says he is seeking โcommon groundโ in talks with his Chinese counterpart on ending his countryโs war with Russia.
Philippine president orders shutdown of Chinese-run online gambling industry employing thousands
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered an immediate ban on the mostly Chinese-run online gaming operations in the country.
China and the Philippines announce deal aimed at stopping clashes at fiercely disputed shoal
China and the Philippines have reached a deal intended to end confrontations at the most fiercely disputed shoal in the South China Sea.
11 dead and dozens missing after a highway bridge in China crumbles in flooding and heavy storms
Chinese authorities say 11 people have died in the partial collapse of a highway bridge in the country's northwest following heavy storms and flooding.
Stock market today: Asian shares sink, weighed down by Wall St tech retreat, China policy questions
Shares have fallen in Asia after a broad washout across Wall Street dragged U.S. stocks lower.
China investigators suspect construction work caused fire that killed 16 people in shopping mall
Chinese investigators suspect construction work sparked a fire that caused 16 deaths in a shopping mall in the southwestern city of Zigong.
Buses carrying Chinese tourists veer off New Zealand road in 2 crashes at the same spot. 15 hurt
Two buses carrying Chinese tourists have veered off a road on New Zealandโs South Island in separate crashes, and 15 passengers were taken to hospital.
IMF's economic view: Brighter outlook for China and India but tepid global growth
The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its economic outlook this year for China, India and Europe while modestly lowering expectations for the United States and Japan.
New deal establishes a hotline Chinese and Philippine presidents can use to stop clashes at sea
A recently signed agreement will open a direct line of communication between presidential offices of China and the Philippines to help prevent any new confrontation from spiraling out of control in the disputed South China Sea.
Border arrests plunge 29% in June to the lowest of Bidenโs presidency as asylum halt takes hold
Arrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico plunged 29% in June, the lowest month of Joe Bidenโs presidency, according to figures released Monday that provide another window on the impact of a new rule to temporarily suspend asylum.
Border arrests plunge 29% in June to the lowest of Biden's presidency as asylum halt takes hold
Arrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico plunged 29% in June to the lowest month of Joe Bidenโs presidency.
T-shirts with image of Trump raising his fist after assassination attempt are for sale in China
Images of the moment have already been splashed across the worldโs front pages and papered many corners of the internet.
China's Communist Party will signal its approach to the country's challenges at a meeting this week
Chinaโs ruling Communist Party is starting a four-day meeting that is expected to lay out a strategy for self-sufficient economic growth in an era of heightened national security concerns and restrictions on access to American technology.
Hungary's nationalist leader visits Trump at Mar-a-Lago following NATO summit
Hungaryโs nationalist prime minister, Viktor Orbรกn, has traveled to Florida and met with former President Donald Trump following a NATO summit in Washington.
Germany to bar Chinese companies' components from core parts of its 5G networks
Germany's top security official says the country will bar the use of critical components made by Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE in core parts of its 5G networks in two steps starting in 2026.
China tells NATO not to create chaos in Asia and rejects label of 'enabler' of Russia's Ukraine war
China has accused NATO of seeking security at the expense of others and told the alliance not to bring the same โchaosโ to Asia.
A second critically endangered Chinese pangolin is born in the Prague zoo in less than 2 years
A second Chinese pangolin was born in the Prague zoo in less than two years and is doing well, defying the odds and surprising park officials.
China launches investigation in response to EU probes of solar, wind power and other products
Chinaโs Commerce Ministry has announced it will launch an investigation into whether unfair trade practices were adopted by the European Union in its probe of Chinese companies.
New top US envoy to Taiwan pledges to help the island with self-defense as threats from China loom
The United Statesโ new top envoy to Taiwan has promised Washington will help the self-ruled island defend itself as China ramps up its military threats against Taipei.
Takeaways from AP's report on how China's textile recycling efforts take a back seat to fast fashion
China is the worldโs largest textile producer and consumer, throwing away 26 million tons of clothes each year, mostly made of unrecyclable synthetics.
Views toward China diverge between rich and middle-income nations, Pew report shows
New poll data released by the Pew Research Center show that global views towards China appear to be divided between high-income countries and middle-income ones, and the gap is apparently widest among Chinaโs neighbors in the Indo-Pacific region.
WADA made reasonable decision in China doping case despite doubts of its own scientist, probe says
An investigator backed the World Anti-Doping Agencyโs handling of a doping case involving 23 Chinese swimmers, while also publishing notes indicating WADAโs own science director doubted Chinaโs explanation that the athletes had been subject to contamination.
A driverless car hits a person crossing against the light in China
A driverless ride-hailing car in China hit a pedestrian, and people on social media are taking the carmakerโs side, because the person was reportedly crossing against the light.
To counter China, NATO and its Asian partners are moving closer under US leadership
New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and Australia are sending leaders or their deputies to the NATO summit in Washington this week as the military alliance shows growing interest beyond Europe and the Western Hemisphere.
World Anti-Doping Agency 'disappointed' at US investigation into Chinese doping case
The World Anti-Doping Agency says it is โdisappointedโ to learn of a U.S. criminal investigation into the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who were allowed to continue competing despite testing positive for a banned substance in 2021.
World swimming federation confirms US federal investigation into Chinese swimmers' doping tests
The international swimming federation says its executive director has been ordered to testify as a witness in a U.S. criminal investigation into the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance in 2021 yet were allowed to continue competing.