Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
The Latest
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China Rejects U.S. Defense Meeting Amid Taiwan Arms Sale Tensions
China's refusal to meet with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin this week has further strained the already fraught relationship between the two nations' defense leaders. The rejection came as Austin attended the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting-Plus in Laos, an event often used for high-level dialogues. Beijing's decision highlights its protest against a recent $2 billion U.S. arms sale to Taiwan, which it claims undermines its sovereignty and security interests. 
China's refusal to meet with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin this week has further strained the already fraught relationship between the two nations' defense leaders. The rejection came as Austin attended the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting-Plus in Laos, an event often used for high-level dialogues. Beijing's decision highlights its protest against a recent $2 billion U.S. arms sale to Taiwan, which it claims undermines its sovereignty and security interests. -
China and Brazil Forge Deeper Ties with Dozens of Trade and Development Agreements
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Chinese President Xi Jinping took significant steps to deepen their nations' relationship by signing nearly 40 agreements during Xi's visit to Brasília. The deals, which span trade, technology, and environmental protection, underscore a growing partnership between the two major players in the BRICS bloc. 
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Chinese President Xi Jinping took significant steps to deepen their nations' relationship by signing nearly 40 agreements during Xi's visit to Brasília. The deals, which span trade, technology, and environmental protection, underscore a growing partnership between the two major players in the BRICS bloc. -
Jailed Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Testifies in High-Stakes National Security Trial
Hong Kong media mogul and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai appeared in court Wednesday, taking the stand for the first time since his arrest nearly four years ago. The 77-year-old founder of the now-shuttered pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily faces charges under the city's sweeping national security law. If convicted, Lai could face a life sentence, marking a significant test case in Beijing's crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong. 
Hong Kong media mogul and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai appeared in court Wednesday, taking the stand for the first time since his arrest nearly four years ago. The 77-year-old founder of the now-shuttered pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily faces charges under the city's sweeping national security law. If convicted, Lai could face a life sentence, marking a significant test case in Beijing's crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong. -
Alibaba Raises $5 Billion in Dual-Currency Bond Offering to Repay Debt and Fund Buybacks
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., China's largest e-commerce platform, has successfully priced a $5 billion dual-currency bond deal aimed at funding general corporate needs, including offshore debt repayment and share repurchases. 
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., China's largest e-commerce platform, has successfully priced a $5 billion dual-currency bond deal aimed at funding general corporate needs, including offshore debt repayment and share repurchases. -
Children and Adults Injured as SUV Plows into Crowd Outside Chinese Elementary School
In a harrowing incident on Tuesday morning, a driver in a white SUV rammed into a crowd of students and adults outside Yong'an Elementary School in Changde, a city in China's Hunan province. 
In a harrowing incident on Tuesday morning, a driver in a white SUV rammed into a crowd of students and adults outside Yong'an Elementary School in Changde, a city in China's Hunan province. -
Hong Kong Court Sentences 45 Pro-Democracy Activists in Landmark National Security Trial
A Hong Kong court on Tuesday sentenced 45 prominent pro-democracy activists to prison terms of up to 10 years. 
A Hong Kong court on Tuesday sentenced 45 prominent pro-democracy activists to prison terms of up to 10 years. -
Xi Jinping Outlines 'Red Lines' to Biden, Sends Cautionary Message to Incoming Trump Administration
Xi used the platform to underscore four "red lines" that he said the United States must not cross, sending a strong signal to both Biden and incoming president-elect Donald Trump about China's non-negotiable stances. 
Xi used the platform to underscore four "red lines" that he said the United States must not cross, sending a strong signal to both Biden and incoming president-elect Donald Trump about China's non-negotiable stances. -
China Criticizes U.S. for Escalating Ukraine War After Long-Range Missile Approval
China has strongly criticized the United States' decision to allow Ukraine to use long-range U.S.-supplied missiles to strike targets inside Russia, warning that such a move could exacerbate the conflict and hinder diplomatic efforts for peace. 
China has strongly criticized the United States' decision to allow Ukraine to use long-range U.S.-supplied missiles to strike targets inside Russia, warning that such a move could exacerbate the conflict and hinder diplomatic efforts for peace. -
Kim Jong Un Calls for 'Limitless' Nuclear Expansion and Pushes for Enhanced War Capabilities
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has renewed his call for an aggressive expansion of his country's nuclear arsenal, citing what he describes as mounting threats from the United States and its allies. 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has renewed his call for an aggressive expansion of his country's nuclear arsenal, citing what he describes as mounting threats from the United States and its allies. -
Scholz Faces Criticism Over Phone Call With Putin as NATO Allies React
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is defending his recent phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin-a move that has drawn ire from NATO allies, including Poland and Ukraine. The one-hour conversation, held late last week, marked the first direct communication between the leaders in nearly two years and comes as tensions escalate over Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. 
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is defending his recent phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin-a move that has drawn ire from NATO allies, including Poland and Ukraine. The one-hour conversation, held late last week, marked the first direct communication between the leaders in nearly two years and comes as tensions escalate over Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine.
