China
Trump warns Britain on China business ventures, as Starmer calls for closer relationship
In three-hour talks with President Xi Jinping on Thursday, the British leader called for a "more sophisticated relationship" with improved market access, lower tariffs and investment deals.
RISK Initiative: Taiwan's bold step to safeguard undersea cables - opinion
Purges, investigations in China’s PLA: Is Xi preparing for war or weakening the army? - opinion
Jews of China special: Tianjin (part two)
US forces seize Chinese cargo ship delivering military equipment to Iran - WSJ
The ship was boarded on the Indian Ocean a month ago, with military equipment being seized, officials revealed to the Wall Street Journal.
Police arrest Cathay passenger who tried to open aircraft door mid-flight from Boston to Hong Kong
A passenger on Cathay Pacific flight CX811 from Boston to Hong Kong tried to open the aircraft door mid-flight. No injuries occurred, and the incident is under investigation by Hong Kong police.
Taiwan's deputy foreign minister made secret trip to Israel, sources say
Sources declined to give details of Deputy Foreign Minister Francois's trip, including whether he touched upon Taiwan's new multi-layered air defense system called T-Dome.
US bombers join Japanese jets in show of force after China–Russia drills, Tokyo says
In response to China and Russia's military moves, US bombers join Japan's fighter jets in a display of strength.
Saudi Arabia, Iran abide by Beijing-brokered peace as both look to reset the Middle East - analysis
According to the official Saudi Press Agency, the Saudi and Iranian sides “affirmed their commitment to implementing the Beijing Agreement in its entirety."
Twelve killed in residential fire in southern China, Xinhua reports
The incident comes as the death toll from Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades climbed to 160 on Tuesday.
China using cyber weapons to instill societal havoc, chaos across US and West - CISA official
This is a shift over the last decade or so, given that Moscow was once considered the number one cyber threat.
Japan threatening China militarily, Chinese FM claims to German counterpart
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that Japan's "current leader recently made reckless remarks on hypothetical situations on Taiwan."
Chinese Traders Key to Next Gold Surge
Traders on the Shanghai Futures Exchange have played a key role in driving gold’s bull market over the past two years, and they may soon help push gold over $5,000.
Trump's equity stake plan doesn't apply to 'legacy defense contractors', Boeing says
Steve Parker, Chief Executive Officer of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, pointed to Boeing's recent investment of billions in St. Louis, Missouri, where the company makes fighter jets.
