Taiwan urges China to stop ‘continuous military harassment’

Taiwan’s defence ministry has called on China to stop its “military harassment” of the self-ruled island after detecting more than 100 Chinese military aircraft in the latest of a series of military manoeuvres designed to assert Beijing’s claim to sovereignty.

US believes China defense chief under investigation by Beijing

The US government believes China's Defense Minister Li Shangfu is the subject of an investigation by Beijing and has been relieved of his duties, The Financial Times reported Thursday citing American officials. 

Taiwan reports 40 Chinese military aircraft in its air defense zone

Taiwan's defense ministry said on Thursday that in the past 24 hours it had detected 40 Chinese air force aircraft entering the island's air defense zone, mostly flying to the south of Taiwan and into the Bashi Channel.

Beijing Calls on US to Avoid Undermining Peace in Asia Ahead of Biden's Trip to Vietnam

The United States should avoid undermining peace in Asia and refrain from targeting any third party in developing relations with the nations in the region, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Monday, days before US President Joe Biden is set to visit Vietnam.

Russia vetoes UN resolution to extend sanctions, "monitoring" in Mali

Russia has vetoed efforts to keep a team of United Nations experts in Mali who had accused foreign fighters – a veiled reference to Russia’s Wagner mercenary force – of involvement in widespread abuses in the military-run West African country.

Taiwan says 25 Chinese military planes crossed Taiwan Strait median line

Taiwan's defense ministry said on Sunday morning that in the past 24 hours 25 Chinese air force planes had crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line, when China was carrying out military drills around the island.

China launches drills around Taiwan in angry response to VP’s US trip

China’s military began drills around Taiwan on Saturday, saying it was a “serious warning” to separatist forces in an angry and widely expected response to a visit by Vice President William Lai to the United States, drawing condemnation from Taipei.

Taiwan sees no large-scale Chinese military activities near island

Taiwan’s defense ministry said on Tuesday it has not seen large-scale drills or actions by the Chinese military near the island so far after China condemned a brief US visit by Taiwan Vice President William Lai.

China condemns visit of 'troublemaker' Taiwan VP to US

China's foreign ministry on Sunday condemned a brief U.S. visit by Taiwan Vice President William Lai, saying he is a separatist and "troublemaker through and through".

China Complains to US about 'Dangerous' Weapons Aid to Taiwan

China said on Tuesday it has complained to the United States about a weapons aid package to Taiwan, urging Washington to refrain from going further down a "wrong and dangerous" path.

Taiwan stages military drill at largest airport against simulate Chinese attack

Taiwan staged its first-ever military drill at Taoyuan International Airport on Wednesday, briefly halting commercial traffic as soldiers practiced defending the facility against a simulated attack by Beijing.

Antony Blinken visits Tonga, warns of ‘predatory’ Chinese aid

Antony Blinken, the United States secretary of state, has pledged to step up support for Pacific nations and reiterated a warning about the perils of “predatory” Chinese investment as he dedicated a new embassy in the island nation of Tonga.

Chinas Consulate-General In Odessa Hit By Blast Wave, Staff Not Injured

A blast wave from an explosion in the city of Odessa on Thursday caused damage to the Chinese Consulate-General in the city, but no one was hurt, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said.

Taiwan says Chinese air force, navy stage mass drill near island

China’s air force and navy are staging a large-scale drill involving fighter jets, bombers and warships off the south and southwest of Taiwan, according to the self-ruled island’s defence ministry.

Nine People Missing After Landslide In Central China

 Nine people are missing after a landslide occurred in the city of Yichang in China's Hubei province, the country's Ministry of Emergency Management informed on Sunday.

China hosts Russian warships that passed by Taiwan, Japan

China hosted two Russian warships that had earlier sailed past Taiwan and Japan, and the vessels are expected to hold a joint drill with the Chinese navy during their visit, demonstrating the enduring military cooperation between the two countries.

China cancels visit from EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, EU could trust China only if it also seeks peace in Ukraine

China has reportedly cancelled a visit from the European Union’s foreign affairs minister, who was due to visit Beijing next week. It did not give a reason.

Blinken says China promised not to send lethal arms to Ukraine

China has renewed promises not to send arms to Russia to fight in Ukraine, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters as he wrapped up a two-day visit to Beijing.

US understands bullying, intimidation better than any other country: Chinese FM

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Wednesday said the United States understands bullying and intimidation better than any other country in the world, and there is no room for China to concede or back down when it comes to safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

People's Republic of China inaugurates embassy in Republic of Honduras

The People's Republic of China officially inaugurated its embassy in the Republic of Honduras on Monday, following the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries on March 26.