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Cross-Strait Tensions Grow as Washington and Beijing Test Limits Over Taiwan

As Beijing ramps up pressure on Taiwan, analysts are now questioning whether China’s military and political system are fully prepared for the risks of a potential confrontation wit...

From Beijing Diplomacy To Taiwan Defense Debate: Pressure Points In US–China Relations

Two separate developments involving Communist China and Taiwan have drawn attention amid broader U.S.–China geopolitical tensions. One concerns the death of a long-serving Chinese...

Scepticism and tight security as Beijing braces for Trump visit

US’s apparent decline has fuelled growing Chinese nationalism while US president has lost his novelty valueFive key issues for Xi-Trump summitYaoji Chaogan, a no-frills canteen nex...

Beijing Is Trying to Break U.S. Narratives Over Taiwan

A key meeting with the Taiwanese opposition signals a different model of cross-strait stability.

Beijing and Hong Kong march in lockstep on 'security education day'

From tea talks to spy wars: The hidden battle inside the Beijing summit

ALBAWABA - The last summit in Beijing between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping portrayed an appearance of stability and cooperation, but beyond the form...

Questions Mount Over Li Xi as Politburo Meeting Signals Uncertainty in Beijing

A late-April meeting of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) top leadership has drawn attention among China watchers, with analysts pointing to both the official readout and recent...

Mixed Feelings in Beijing Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

People in Beijing shared their views on the relationship between the United States and China as the city prepared for President Trump’s state visit.

Beijing Expands Security Measures After Gasoline Incident at Tiananmen Square

Beijing authorities have expanded security measures across the city after a tourist was found carrying gasoline into Tiananmen Square, triggering tighter inspections at major trans...

Why Is China's Embassy In D.C. Hardening Security Perimeter With Barbed Wire

Why Is China's Embassy In D.C. Hardening Security Perimeter With Barbed WireTYLER DURDENWashington, D.C.-focused local outlet Popville, short for Prince of Petworth, posted several...

EDITORIAL: Waking up to Beijing’s repression

The Handshake in Beijing

Trump Arrives in Beijing for High-Stakes Summit Amid Taiwan, Iran Tensions

By Michael Zhuang President Donald Trump landed in Beijing on May 13 for his first trip to China in nearly nine years. Ahead of the trip, Beijing has revived familiar rhetoric abou...

Beijing defies US sanctions, escalating tensions ahead of Trump-Xi summit

The escalation in U.S.-China tensions may disrupt global oil markets and complicate diplomatic relations, impacting future economic stability. The post Beijing defies US sanctions,...

Privacy screens and police dogs: how Beijing is preparing for Trump’s visit

Beijing intensified security and prepared key venues on Tuesday as the Chinese capital awaited the arrival of US President Donald Trump and his high-stakes talks with Chinese Presi...

China Faces Growing Internal Pressure

By Dr. Lamont Colucci U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to meet in person later this spring, after a brief delay tied in part to the conflic...

Trump heads to Beijing for high-stakes Xi talks as Taiwan tensions, trade disputes test US strength

President Donald Trump meets with Xi Jinping in Beijing for talks on Taiwan, trade, Iran and China's support for Russia amid rising U.S.–China tensions.

CCDI Secretary Li Xi Faces Pressure Amid Reported Political Ties in Beijing

Political analysis Since the beginning of this year, former Xinjiang Party Secretary Ma Xingrui has fallen from power, while Evergrande boss Xu Jiayin and former Minister of Justic...

Canadian Parliament Hearing Spotlights Beijing’s Transnational Repression Tactics

Witnesses detail intimidation, surveillance, and United Front operations as Beijing’s overseas influence raises concerns over national security and democratic integrity

Beijing accused of "transnational repression" as global rights summit in Zambia collapses over Taiwan row

Taipei [Taiwan], May 10 (ANI): China has been accused of pressuring Zambia to block Taiwanese participation and censor discussions critical of Beijing ahead of the RightsCon digita...

Trump China visit live: Xi Jinping warns US and China could ‘come into conflict’ if Taiwan issue mishandled

Security was heightened in Beijing ahead of the two leaders’ crucial talks, which were set to be dominated by trade, AI and the war in IranTrump lands in China for high-stakes summ...

The world may or may not be entering ‘Beijing time’

In recent weeks, the back-to-back state visits to Beijing by Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump have put China in the global spotlight. For some interna...

Beijing Prefers Peace to Force on Taiwan

China sees the potential for conflict as a tragedy, not an opportunity.

Beijing condemned for blocking Lai’s trip