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U.S. sanctions officials from Afghanistan to China on declaration of human rights anniversary
The U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on 20 people, from Afghanistan to China to Haiti to Iran, accused of violating human rights in their respective nations.
Taiwan鈥檚 presidential candidates will hold a televised debate as the race heats up
The three candidates running in Taiwan鈥檚 presidential election will hold a televised debate on Dec. 30 as the race heats up under pressure from China.
New US-Mexico agreement to monitor foreign investments comes as more Chinese money flows into Mexico
The United States and Mexico have agreed to monitor foreign investments and regularly share information about the screening process.
Chinese navy ships are first to dock at new pier at Cambodian naval base linked to Beijing
Chinese naval vessels have become the first ships to dock at a new pier at a Cambodian naval base that the United States and some international security experts say is destined to serve as a strategic outpost for Beijing鈥檚 navy.
A China, EU summit exposes divisions over Ukraine, trade and subsidies
The leaders of China and the European Union have held wide-ranging talks that included their disputes over trade and a deep divide over the war in Ukraine.
China鈥檚 exports in November edged higher for the first time in 7 months, while imports fell
Customs data show that China鈥檚 exports rose in November, indicating that demand may be picking up following months of decline.
Volkswagen-commissioned audit finds no signs of forced labor at plant in China鈥檚 Xinjiang region
An audit commissioned by Volkswagen has found no indication of forced labor at its plant in China鈥檚 Xinjiang region, where Western governments have accused the Chinese government of human rights violations against the Uyghur ethnic minority.
Teenager Jaedyn Shaw helps the US women to a 2-1 victory over China in year-ending exhibition match
Jaedyn Shaw scored the go-ahead goal in the 79th minute to give the United States a 2-1 comeback victory over China on Tuesday night in the Americans鈥� final match of the year.
China raises stakes in cyberscam crackdown in Myanmar, though loopholes remain
China has intensified a crackdown on online scams operated in border areas of Myanmar. The drive has been showcased by confession videos and national TV broadcasts of arrests of high-profile suspects.
Chinese comedians living abroad are winning fans. But some topics are off limits
Standup comedy is booming in China, and Chinese people living around the world are setting up local Mandarin-language comedy clubs as far afield as Tokyo, Madrid and New York.
Janet Yellen is heading to Mexico after Treasury launches a new fentanyl trafficking strike force
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is heading to Mexico this week, a trip announced shortly after her agency created a new strike force to help combat illicit fentanyl trafficking.
China says a US Navy ship 鈥榠llegally intruded鈥� into waters in the South China Sea
The Chinese military said that an American naval ship had 鈥渋llegally intruded鈥� on Monday into waters near the Second Thomas Shoal, the site of a hot territorial dispute between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea.
Rodman鈥檚 goal caps 3-0 victory for the US women over China
Trinity Rodman had a goal and two assists for the United States in a 3-0 victory against China in an exhibition match.
Philippines says China has executed two Filipinos convicted of drug trafficking despite appeals
The Philippine government says China has executed two Filipinos for drug trafficking despite its appeals to commute their death sentences to life in prison.
A secret trip by Henry Kissinger grew into a half-century-long relationship with China
Henry Kissinger is being remembered positively in China as an envoy who was willing to overlook ideological differences at the height of the Cold War and long after.
The Taliban鈥檚 new ambassador arrives in China as Afghanistan鈥檚 rulers court foreign investment
The Taliban government鈥檚 new ambassador to China has arrived in Beijing. It is the first time Afghanistan鈥檚 rulers have officially sent an ambassador to another country since returning to power more than two years ago.
COP28 talks turn to a power game with Modi and bin Salman speaking 鈥� as Biden and Jinping are absent
Dozens of world leaders said they know the planet鈥檚 dangerously overheating and they are trying to keep it from getting worse.
Montana鈥檚 first-in-the-nation ban on TikTok blocked by judge who says it鈥檚 unconstitutional
A federal judge has blocked Montana鈥檚 first-in-the-nation law banning the video-sharing app TikTok in the state while a legal challenge to the law moves through the courts.
Thousands of fake Facebook accounts shut down by Meta were primed to polarize voters ahead of 2024
Meta says it has found and disabled thousands of fake Facebook accounts linked to China that were used to spread politically partisan content in the United States before next year鈥檚 election.
China says US arms sales to Taiwan are turning the island into a 鈥榩owder keg鈥�
The Chinese defense ministry鈥檚 top spokesperson has said that the U.S. should stop interfering in both Taiwan and the South China Sea. Senior Col.
Henry Kissinger鈥檚 complicated legacy draws admiration and scorn from across the globe
The death on Wednesday of former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has drawn admiration and scorn from political leaders around the world, highlighting the complicated legacy of Kissinger鈥檚 views about what it meant to serve America鈥檚 interests during the Cold War 鈥� and how the country should
Congress members, activists decry assaults against anti-China protesters during San Francisco summit
A man protesting against the Chinese government during the recent Asia-Pacific economic summit in San Francisco says he was attacked by supporters of the Chinese ruling party and is urging local police to take action.
China presents UN with vague Mideast peace plan as US promotes its own role in easing the Gaza war
China has presented the United Nations Security Council with a four-point plan for Middle East peace in a demonstration of its ambitions to be a global superpower.
The world economy will slow next year because of inflation, high rates and war, OECD says
The global economy, which has proved surprisingly resilient this year, is expected to falter next year under the strain of wars, still-elevated inflation and continued high interest rates.
Myanmar and China conduct naval drills together as fighting surges in border area
Myanmar and China are conducting naval drills together as the military government in the Southeast Asian nation loses ground in the northeast to a coalition of armed ethnic militias that also has strong ties to Beijing.
A Hong Kong court hears final arguments in the subversion trial of pro-democracy activists
A Hong Kong court has started hearing the final arguments of some of the city鈥檚 best-known pro-democracy activists tried under a law imposed by China鈥檚 ruling Communist Party to crush dissent.
11 die in coal mine accident in China鈥檚 Heilongjiang province
A violent rock burst in a coal mine has killed 11 people in China鈥檚 northeastern Heilongjiang province.
127 Malaysians, suspected to be victims of job scams, rescued from Myanmar fighting
Malaysia鈥檚 government says more than 120 suspected victims of job scams have been rescued after being stranded by fighting in northern Myanmar between the military and armed ethnic groups.
One year after protests shook China, participants ponder the meaning of the brief flare of defiance
A year ago, Li Houchen was on the streets of Shanghai, hollering 鈥淔reedom!鈥� to protest China鈥檚 harsh 鈥渮ero COVID鈥� controls and growing authoritarianism.
Japan and Vietnam agree to boost ties and start discussing Japanese military aid amid China threat
Japan and Vietnam have agreed to boost their security and economic ties in the face of China鈥檚 growing influence in the region.
Beijing police investigate major Chinese shadow bank Zhongzhi after it says it鈥檚 insolvent
Police are investigating a Chinese wealth management company owned by Zhongzhi Enterprise Group days after the firm told investors it was insolvent.