Ralph Jennings
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Taiwan, Province of China
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China's Hopes High as Space Station Nears Completion
Chinese taikonauts and crew hope to finish construction this year of three-part Tiangong space station, state-run Xinhua News Agency reports → Read More
Analysts: China's Taiwan Strategy Signals Growing Resolve to Unify
China points to ‘comprehensive strength’ as a peaceful way of unifying China and Taiwan, but Beijing warns of ‘taking all necessary measures’ against pro-independence forces → Read More
China, US Meeting Could Slowly Mend Relations
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken jousted, but may have begun to clear the air, analysts say → Read More
China Tests New Philippines Government for Chance to Improve Relations; Analysts
In Manila the two sides agreed to look for a solution to a maritime sovereignty dispute → Read More
US, Allies Seek to Meet Chinese Challenge With ‘Blue Pacific’ Grouping
Australia says the new group was launched to ensure a 'rules-based free and open international order' in the South Pacific → Read More
Economic Stability, Chinese Control Expected in Hong Kong for Next 25 Years
Beijing working to link Hong Kong more closely with the mainland → Read More
Why Has China Increased Military Flights off Taiwan Coast?
Beijing is warning the United States, a historic backer of Taiwan, to retreat from the waters of East Asia. China and Taiwan have been at odds for more than 70 years. → Read More
Amid COVID Battle, China Pledges to Bolster Economies of 4 Nations, Including Russia
Chinese leaders have a record of giving aid and investment to poorer countries to forge relationships that can counter West's global influence → Read More
Taiwan Lodges Protest With World Cup Over Nonrecognition
Taiwan's soccer association sent letter to FIFA Tuesday after citizen said he was required to declare China as nationality to get visa for event in Qatar → Read More
China Expected to Mount Strong Defense Against US-Backed Maritime Surveillance
The Quad-backed initiative will use satellite technology to create a tracking system for illegal fishing in Asia and beyond → Read More
China’s End Game for South Pacific and Why it Matters Now
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has been visiting countries in Oceania and Southeast Asia; experts say Beijing seeks long-term trade and strategic benefits → Read More
US State Department Walks Back Biden's Unusually Strong Comments on Taiwan
U.S. President Joe Biden and the State Department said that nothing has changed in U.S. policy toward Taiwan after Biden's unusually hardline statement Monday of military support for the self-governed island prompted anger from China and gave a boost to the western Pacific island where many... → Read More
China’s COVID Lockdowns May Affect iPhone Shipments
Because Apple outsources production to Chinese factories, consumer prices may rise as shipments of certain models are delayed → Read More
California Church Shooting Reveals Little-Known Tension Between 2 Groups of Taiwanese
The suspected shooter, who once lived in Taiwan, opened fire on a church frequented by Taiwanese whose ancestors came from mainland China → Read More
Will Top Vote-getting Philippine Presidential Candidate Back China Over US? Maybe
Ferdinand Marcos Jr, son of a late dictator, says he would try to improve relations with China but gave few specifics during the campaign → Read More
Poll: Americans Distrust China But Still Respect It
Opinions about the Asian superpower vary by age, occupation and location, a survey finds → Read More
Censorship of Hollywood Blockbuster Films Intensifies in China
Authorities have blocked 'Spider-Man' and 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' over scenes that riled the Communist government → Read More
Foreign Businesses Consider Leaving China Amid Lockdowns
As many as 48% of foreigners in Shanghai aim to leave within a year, one survey says, though many are expected to hold out for a lifting of restrictions → Read More
Experts: China Deploying J-20 Fighters in Asia to Counter US F-35s
China flying modern jets over nearby seas in answer to Washington sending, selling more military aircraft on continent, analysts say → Read More
China’s Lessons From Russia’s War in Ukraine
Chinese officials are eyeing ways to take over Taiwan relatively fast by targeting the island’s communications hubs and major political institutions, some analysts believe → Read More