China urges Canada to break from US influence as PM Carney visits Beijing

By KEN MORITSUGU, BEIJING (AP):- As Canadian leader Mark Carney arrives in China on Wednesday, his hosts see an opportunity to peel the longtime U.S. ally away from their rival, at least a..

More diplomatic and economic tensions surface between China, Japan as a bumpy week ends

By TED ANTHONY and MARI YAMAGUCHI, BEIJING (AP):- A week in which longtime tensions between neighbors China and Japan ratcheted up economically and politically drew to a close with no sign of..

China bans exports to Japan of dual-use goods that could enhance Tokyo’s military power

BEIJING (AP):- China on Tuesday banned exports of dual-use goods that can serve military purposes to Japan, a move that comes at time of heightened tensions between the two countries over Taiwan, a..

Taiwan’s president pledges to defend island’s sovereignty after Chinese military drills

By TAIJING WU and SIMINA MISTREANU, TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP):- Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Thursday vowed to defend the self-ruled island’s sovereignty in the face of China’s..

China announces it ‘successfully completed’ Taiwan military maneuvers

By TED ANTHONY, BEIJING (AP):- China’s People’s Liberation Army said Wednesday that it “successfully completed” two days of military exercises in the waters off Taiwan, concluding a set..

China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan on second day of military drills

By JOHNSON LAI and KANIS LEUNG, TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP):- China’s People’s Liberation Army staged a second day of large-scale military drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, unleashing a live-fire..

Beijing condemns the demolition of a monument honoring the Chinese community in Panama

By ABRAHAM FELIPE TERÁN and MEGAN JANETSKY, PANAMA CITY (AP):- China on Monday condemned the demolition of a monument honoring the Chinese community in Panama, the latest development as the Trump..

Takeaways from AP’s report on banned Uyghur songs

By SIMINA MISTREANU, TAIPEI, (AP):- Authorities in China’s Xinjiang region are threatening detention over downloading, sharing or listening to a wide range of Uyghur-language songs, the AP has..

US tech enabled China’s surveillance empire. Now Tibetan refugees in Nepal are paying the price

By ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL and DAKE KANG, KATHMANDU, (AP):- The white dome of Boudhanath rises like a silent guardian over the chaotic sprawl of Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, crowned by a golden spire..

US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion, angering China

By MATTHEW LEE and SIMINA MISTREANU, WASHINGTON (AP):- President Donald Trump’s administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion that..

China exploits US-funded research on nuclear technology, a congressional report says

By DAVID KLEPPER and DIDI TANG, WASHINGTON (AP):- China is exploiting partnerships with U.S. researchers funded by the Department of Energy to provide the Chinese military with access to sensitive..

China puts anti-dumping tariff of up to 18.9% on imports of pork from the EU

By ELAINE KURTENBACH, BANGKOK, (AP):- China will impose tariffs of up to 19.8% on pork imports from the European Union, a drastic drop from preliminary tariffs of up to 62.4%, its Commerce..

Volkswagen’s $3.5B gamble: Can it win back share in the competitive Chinese market

By KEN MORITSUGU, HEFEI, China (AP):- Volkswagen is making a major bet in China, the largest and one of the most cutthroat auto markets in the world. The question is whether it will..

Trump is proposing a $12B aid package for farmers hit hard by his trade war with China

By SEUNG MIN KIM, JOSH FUNK and DIDI TANG, WASHINGTON (AP):- President Donald Trump is planning a $12 billion farm aid package, according to a White House official — a boost to farmers who..

China’s factory activity contracts for 8th month in November despite trade war truce

HONG KONG (AP):- China’s factory activity contracted for the eighth straight month in November, according to an official survey on Sunday, underscoring challenges for the country’s economy..