China stages drills around Taiwan to warn ‘external forces’ after US, Japan tensions
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s military on Monday dispatched air, navy and missile units to conduct joint live-fire…
Japanese Cabinet approves record defense spending
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58…
China exploits US-funded nuclear research, congressional report says
WASHINGTON (AP) — China is exploiting partnerships with U.S. researchers funded by the Department of Energy to provide…
How Trump’s trade deal and aid package affect American farmers
RANDOLPH, Minn. (AP) — When Donald Trump promised new tariffs while running for president, Gene Stehly worried that…
Canadian Ambassador to the US Kirsten Hillman resigning next year
TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. for the last six years said Tuesday she’s resigning next…
Japan protests after China military jet locks radar on Japanese aircraft
TOKYO (AP) — Japan said Monday that Chinese military aircraft locked radar on its fighter jets even though…
Deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to resume Dec. 30
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s transport ministry said Wednesday that the deep-sea hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight…
Taiwan puts $40 billion toward buying US weapons and building a defense dome
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday announced a special $40 billion budget for arms…
Trump to visit Beijing and host Xi for a state visit in 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he has accepted an invitation from Chinese leader Xi…
US defense secretary urges Southeast Asia to counter China’s actions
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Southeast Asian nations to stand…
China and Canada leaders Xi Jinping and Mark Carney seek to mend ties
GYEONGJU, South Korea (AP) — The leaders of China and Canada took a step toward mending the long-fractured…
Agreement between Trump and Xi turns back the clock
BUSAN, South Korea (AP) — Three-digit tariffs are off the table, but import duties on each other are…