A U.S. scientist specializing in underground nuclear test detection has been detained in China for more than a year and a half on suspicion of spying, according to his family, a U.S. lawmaker, and a nonprofit advocating for his release.
A bipartisan bill introduced Tuesday would stiffen penalties for foreign agents who threaten individuals on American soil, targeting what officials describe as a rising pattern of cross-border intimidation by Beijing and Tehran.
A new report in The Telegraph details rising arrests, nighttime raids, and legal harassment targeting unregistered Christian communities across China, as Beijing intensifies its campaign to force all religious practice under state control.
Taiwan’s government hosted a group of foreign lawmakers aboard a Coast Guard vessel near the sensitive Kinmen islands, aiming to spotlight Beijing’s expanding maritime patrols and rally international support amid rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
Beijing’s launch of a nuclear-capable missile into the South Pacific this week was more than a routine drill—it was a calculated message aimed at Washington, analysts say, while stirring unease among island nations still scarred by Cold War-era nuclear tests.
China’s military conducted a long-range ballistic missile test from a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific on Monday, prompting sharp criticism from Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Taiwan over security and nuclear-free zone concerns.
A Chinese court ruled that Molly Tea's logo infringed on Louis Vuitton's four-petal flower design, ordering the bubble tea chain to pay $1.5 million in damages and fueling a heated online debate over intellectual property and cultural borrowing.
BEIJING, July 5 (Reuters) — ChinaAid, a Christian relief organization, said Sunday it welcomed the release of Zion Church Pastor Jin Mingri, who had been held in detention in the southern city of Beihai since last October and arrived in Los Angeles over the weekend.
A man died after setting himself on fire outside the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan on Thursday evening, according to New York Police Department officials. Activists and local media identified the individual as a pro-Tibet campaigner, though investigators have not officially confirmed a motive.
A new industry survey shows global financial firms are increasingly targeting South Korea for expansion, while taking a more cautious stance on China and India due to regulatory hurdles and geopolitical concerns.
In recent weeks, Chinese civilian ships have pushed farther from the mainland than ever before, mapping contested seabeds and asserting authority near Taiwan — a classic case of Beijing’s incremental, low-risk strategy to redraw the region’s maritime map.
Hong Kong police arrested two individuals Wednesday under the city's 2024 national security law, accusing them of selling seditious materials and receiving funds from foreign political groups. Local media identified one of the detainees as Leticia Wong, a pro-democracy former district councilor and owner of Hunter Bookstore, raising concerns about escalating censorship ahead of the 29th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese rule.
In a coordinated diplomatic push, the United States, Britain, France and Germany on Wednesday condemned recent Chinese Coast Guard operations off Taiwan's eastern coast, warning that such actions undermine regional stability and maritime freedom.
While Washington and Tehran signed a ceasefire, Beijing secured diplomatic victories, energy resilience, and a stronger hand in global influence.
Colorful dragon boat races, lion dances, and festive gatherings marked the Dragon Boat Festival across China, Hong Kong and Taiwan on Friday. The 2,000-year-old holiday, rooted in myths surrounding poet Qu Yuan and ancient beliefs about harmony with nature, continues to unite communities through sport, food, and cultural pride.
TAIPEI, June 18 (Reuters) — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said Thursday he hopes a new U.S. arms sale package gets the green light soon, arguing that the island's self-defense efforts and refusal to be ruled by Beijing should not be misinterpreted as provocation, even as China intensifies pressure on the democratically governed island.
Defence Minister Richard Marles confirmed Wednesday that U.S. Marine Corps plans to pre-position weapons, ammunition and vehicles in Australia are part of a deliberate, growing American presence — one he argued is critical to Australian security and regional deterrence.
A cyberespionage campaign tied to China targeted dozens of academic, medical and military research institutions across North America, stealing sensitive data on defense strategy, AI and public health, according to a new report from Google's Threat Intelligence Group.
China’s Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing urged inclusive growth and free trade during a video conference initiated by French President Emmanuel Macron, just days before G7 leaders gather to address concerns over a surge of low-cost Chinese exports.
Manila, June 12 (Reuters) — Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro on Friday pledged to continue his duties despite being sanctioned by Beijing, calling China's actions 'wickedness' and vowing not to be intimidated.
