Why Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin Aren’t the BFF They Seem
“The bottom line for China and Russia now is that disagreement does not equate to opposition.”
Queen Elizabeth II in Asia: Notable Moments and Controversies
The UK’s longest serving monarch made many notable visits to Asia and maintained amicable ties with foreign leaders in the region.
China Accuses NSA of Hacking Its Military Research University
Staff and students received phishing emails disguised as invitations to academic events and scientific review.
Video Captures Moment Man Tries to Shoot Argentina’s Vice President in the Face
Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner was greeting supporters outside her home when the would-be assassin held a gun to her face and pulled the trigger.
A Taiwanese Chip Giant Is Caught Between the US and China—and It’s Thriving
“Frankly, they’re in a pretty good spot. So long as we don’t have World War III,” an analyst says.
Is China Replacing the US in Afghanistan? A Reality Check.
Some small-time Chinese entrepreneurs are thriving in Afghanistan, but state-backed mining and infrastructure projects are still in talks.
Chinese Official Says Taiwan Is Part of China Because It Has Many Chinese Restaurants
“The equivalent is like saying the Americans belong to the United Kingdom because they speak English and have fish and chips restaurants.”
China Is Encircling Taiwan and Dropping Bombs Near Its Coast
The three-day military exercise is “designed to intimidate.”
Taiwan Hit by Cyberattack as Tensions Rise Over Nancy Pelosi’s Visit
Taiwanese government websites went down on the eve of the U.S. House speaker’s expected arrival in the self-ruled democracy.
Assassination of Former Japanese Leader Shinzo Abe Took the World By Shock
“It cannot be denied that he had been one of the most important politicians in Japanese history.”
Beijing’s Reengineering of Hong Kong in 14 Photos
Hong Kong commemorates the 25th anniversary of its return to China. Some residents find no reason to celebrate.
China’s Leader Is Leaving His Cocoon for the First Time in 2 Years
President Xi Jinping of China heads to Hong Kong for a two-day visit that is of “utmost symbolic importance.”