The Latest Breaking News on China

Taiwan's Lai Visits Palau As China Fumes Over Pacific Tour

Taiwan's largest coast guard patrol ship took part in a joint rescue drill in Palau on Friday, as visiting President Lai Ching-te fortifies ties in the Pacific where China has been poaching its allies.

International Business Times · Dec 6, 2024

South Korean Ruling Party Demands Yoon Step Down

South Korea's ruling party chief demanded Friday that President Yoon Suk Yeol stand down over his martial law attempt, warning he posed a great danger to the country.

International Business Times · Dec 6, 2024

Paraguay expels visiting Chinese envoy who urged lawmakers to reject Taiwan

China has made diplomatic inroads in Latin America where trade concerns have led countries to end relations with Taiwan.

Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2024

South Korea’s economy rattled by martial law decree

South Korean president’s bid to erase ‘Korea discount’ sputters after martial law declaration unnerves markets.

Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2024

How South Korea’s impeachment process works after Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law bid

Removing the president requires a parliamentary two-thirds majority, which the opposition lacks, and approval by a constitutional court that technically might not have enough judges

The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2024

Taiwan's Lai Kicks Off Visit To US Territory Guam

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Thursday called on like-minded governments to "safeguard democracy" during a visit to US territory Guam, his second stop on American soil in a Pacific tour that has angered Beijing.

International Business Times · Dec 5, 2024

Undocumented Chinese Immigrant Arrested in California on Suspicion of Secretly Shipping Millions of Dollars Worth of Weapons and Tech to North Korea

A Chinese immigrant living in California was arrested for allegedly conspiring with North Korea to smuggle weapons, ammunition and military-grade tech.

Latin Times · Dec 4, 2024

South Korea’s opposition parties move to impeach president over sudden declaration of martial law

South Korea’s opposition parties moved to impeach the president over the shocking and short-lived declaration of martial law that drew heavily armed troops to encircle parliament

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024

Armed ethnic rebels in northeast Myanmar declare ceasefire and seek talks with military government

A major ethnic rebel group in Myanmar has announced a unilateral ceasefire in its conflict with the ruling military and called for a dialogue under Chinese auspices to help restore peace in the country’s northeast

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024

In Angola, Biden Promises To Invest Differently To China

President Joe Biden will make the case on Wednesday in Angola that the United States must do better rather than more than China to regain influence in Africa.

International Business Times · Dec 4, 2024