China
The People's Republic of China is the most populous country in the world, with an estimated population of 1.4 billion people. Officially governed by the Communist Party of China and led by President Xi Jinping, relations between China and other countries, particularly the United States and the European Union, is often in flux over issues concerning trade, currency, human rights and other issues.
Allies, Pals or Foes? Putin's Russia and Xi's China's Relationship Explored
The Ukraine war is turning Russia into "Beijing's junior partner," according to one analyst.
Criminal Case Filed Against China Alleging Genocide of Minorities
Uyghur groups that accuse Beijing of crimes against humanity have taken their case to a court in Argentina.
China Keeps Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud on Taiwan
China recently issued a white paper showcasing two of its policies on Taiwan. First, the CCP claims that it will embark on a "peaceful reunification" of Taiwan with the mainland, and secondly, once "re-unified," Taiwan would be governed under a benevolent "One Country, Two Systems" model. But history and the white paper itself expose both policies as complete frauds.
Russia Says 'No Reason' U.S. Can't Accept Iran's Final Nuclear Deal Notes
"The latest (and the last) Iranian drafting suggestions are not controversial," Russia's lead JCPOA negotiator Mikhail Ulyanov told Newsweek.
Taiwan's Best Fighter Jet Compared to China's J-20 Mighty Dragon
Taiwan deployed six of its most powerful jets late Wednesday in response to ongoing drills from Beijing's fighters.
China Joining Russia Military Exercise to Help Address 'Security Threats'
Military exercises will take place in eastern Russia for the first time since 2018, the year that Chinese troops first participated.
If Biden Wants to Talk Nuclear Weapons, China Says U.S. Needs Less of Them
A U.S. official argued China had a "responsibility" to discuss arms control; a Chinese official called it an attempt to "deflect blame and distract attention."
China Fires Warning Shot at Next U.K. PM About Taiwan 'Red Line'
Chinese envoy Zheng Zeguang said Britain's China policy is being "followed closely from all quarters."
Nancy Pelosi Rebukes Biden's China Policy
Unnamed White House officials leaked Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan travel plans and sought to spike the trip.
Why Are We Sleepwalking Away From the One China Policy?
Comments and actions by both President Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi raised serious questions about U.S. commitment to the One China policy, a shift that would have enormous ramifications for U.S. national security and economic interests.
UN Report Points to Modern Slavery Practice in China's Xinjiang
Governments and rights groups are still waiting for a long overdue assessment by the UN's top human rights official, Michelle Bachelet.
U.S. Must Challenge 'Gorilla' China Over Taiwan Missile Tests: Official
A senior official with the U.S. Seventh Fleet said China's actions risked creating a new normal in the region.
Deadly War Robot Showcased by Russia Is Actually a Pet Dog Bot
A new Russian RPG rocket-launching robot has been revealed to be a modified Chinese "companion" robot dog.
The U.S. and China Want Influence in the Pacific. Here's How to Earn It
What the U.S. and China need to show is a deep, abiding commitment to climate action that proves they appreciate what's at stake for the Pacific Islands.
U.S. Carrier Watched by China Will Maintain 'Warfighting Prowess': Captain
The movements of the Japan-based aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan have been of particular interest to members of China's war studies community this month.
China's Strategic Incoherence on Taiwan Shows Ominous Mindset | Opinion
Because China is doing something that makes no strategic sense, there must be something terribly wrong inside the Chinese political system at the moment.
Putin Says U.S. Using Ukrainians as 'Cannon Fodder', Trying to Prolong War
The Russian leader also told a Moscow security conference that Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan this month was a "carefully planned provocation."
In a Rare Move, China Sanctions Seven Taiwanese Officials
It was only the second time the Chinese government announced largely symbolic sanctions against Taiwan's democratically elected representatives.
Russia, China Keep Channels Open With Taliban as Western Isolation Endures
Both China and Russia have publicly shown a willingness to cooperate with the Taliban one year after the fall of Kabul.
We Are Far From WW3
I understand that these are difficult times, but I'm not sure that we've ever had a time in U.S. history that hasn't been difficult for one reason or another.
Exclusive: Pakistan's Sharif Says World Can't Afford U.S.-China Cold War
In a Newsweek interview one year after the Taliban's Afghan takeover, Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif calls for greater international cooperation.
WW3 Has Already Started
Prices are actually going up in the United States continually for basic staple goods. It's directly caused by an enemy.
Elon Musk Criticized for Writing in China's Censorship Agency's Magazine
The Tesla CEO, who once called himself a "free speech absolutist," is being slammed on social media for contributing to the Chinese censors' publication.
Fentanyl Is the Leading Cause of Death for Young Americans. Thank China
Drug poisonings are the leading cause of death for Americans 25-44. China is shipping record amounts of fentanyl here where it is killing Americans.
Chaos at Shanghai Ikea After Store Attempted To Lock Down Over COVID Threat
Authorities in the city said a close contact of a COVID-19 patient had visited the store, which prompted the action.
U.S. Senator Lands in Taiwan Weeks After Nancy Pelosi Visit Sparked Fury
The delegation is set to meet with senior leaders in the country to discuss multiple issues of mutual interest between the U.S. and Taiwan.
U.S. to Put Hypersonic Missiles on Warships as Russia Leads in Arms Race
Guided-missile destroyers USS Zumwalt and USS Michael Monsoor will be fitted with the cutting-edge missiles.
U.S. Will Continue to Defend Taiwan From China's Threats: White House
A top White House official for the Indo-Pacific said the U.S. will seek closer ties with Taiwan despite objections from China.
Taiwan Can't Be Allowed to Become Another Ukraine
This week the Chinese ambassador to France said that Taiwanese citizens would need to be 're-educated' if the island was 're-unified' with China. This was not a slip of the tongue. Meanwhile, China's first white paper on Taiwan in 22 years dropped the promise not to deploy soldiers in Taiwan in case of 're-unification.'
China Military Drills Post-Pelosi Leave Taiwan Unfazed, Poll Suggests
One in 10 Taiwanese remain untroubled by the prospect of a hot war across the Taiwan Strait, a recent survey found.