Yellen says Iran's actions could cause global economic spillovers as White House vows new sanctions
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is warning of potential global โeconomic spilloversโ from rising tensions in the Middle East as the White House pledged to exact new sanctions against Iran.
US Pentagon chief speaks with Chinese counterpart for first time since November 2022
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has spoken with Chinaโs national defense minister in the latest in a series of U.S. steps to improve communications with the Chinese military and reduce unsafe and aggressive incidents in the Indo-Pacific.
US and Philippines step up strategic partnership as China threats loom in South China Sea
The Biden administration is again reassuring the Philippines the U.S. commitment to the islandsโ defense is steadfast amid increasing concerns about provocative Chinese actions in disputed areas of the South China Sea.
New US-China talks will address a top American complaint about Beijing's economic model, Yellen says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says upcoming U.S.-China talks will tackle a top Biden administration complaint that Beijingโs economic model and trade practices put American companies and workers at an unfair competitive disadvantage.
Philippine president warns of countermeasures in response to Chinese aggression at sea
The Philippine president says his government will take action against what he called dangerous attacks by the Chinese coast guard and suspected militia ships in the disputed South China Sea, saying, โFilipinos do not yield.โ.
US and UK go after Chinese hackers accused of state-backed operation against politicians, dissidents
Hackers linked to the Chinese government launched a sweeping, state-backed operation that targeted U.S. officials, journalists, corporations, pro-democracy activists and the U.K.โs election watchdog.
Philippines lodges its 'strongest protest' against China over a water cannon assault in disputed sea
The Philippines has lodged its โstrongest protestโ against Beijing over a water cannon assault by the Chinese coast guard that injured Filipino navy crew members and damaged their boat in the disputed South China Sea.
Buddhists use karmic healing against one US city's anti-Asian legacy and nationwide prejudice today
A group of Buddhist faith leaders and community members gathered in the city of Antioch, California, for the โfirst national Buddhist memorial service and pilgrimage in response to anti-Asian hate.โ.
Behind the doors of a Chinese hacking company, a sordid culture fueled by influence, alcohol and sex
Chinaโs hacking industry, leaked internal documents reveal, is vast in size and scope but also suffers from shady business practices, disgruntlement over pay and work quality, and poor security protocols.
US diplomat criticizes China for using coercion and intimidation as it presses maritime claims
The top American diplomat for East Asia and the Pacific is criticizing China for using intimidation tactics against other countries in the region to press its sweeping maritime claims in the South China Sea.
The Philippines says it won't let China remove a Filipino military outpost on a disputed shoal
The Philippine navy says it will not allow China to remove a Philippine military outpost in a fiercely disputed South China Sea shoal where four Filipino navy personnel were injured in a confrontation between Chinese and Philippine ships.
Singapore's prime minister says a South China Sea code of conduct will take time
Singaporeโs prime minister says Southeast Asian countriesโ quest to reach agreement with China on a code of conduct in the contested South China Sea will take time, with difficult issues yet to be resolved despite recent efforts to accelerate the process.
Philippine and Chinese vessels collide in disputed South China Sea and 4 Filipino crew are injured
Chinese and Philippine coast guard vessels have collided in the disputed South China Sea, slightly injuring four Filipino crewmen in a new confrontation that unfolded as Southeast Asian leaders gathered for an Asian summit where alarm over Beijingโs aggression at sea was expected to be raised.
Congress' top China critics arrive in Taiwan for a visit that's sure to draw scrutiny from Beijing
Some of the U.S. Congress' staunchest critics of China are visiting Taiwan in a show of support that's certain to draw scrutiny from Beijing, which views such interactions as a challenge to its claim of sovereignty over the island.
An online dump of Chinese hacking documents offers a rare window into pervasive state surveillance
Chinese police are investigating an unauthorized and highly unusual online dump of documents from a private security contractor linked to Chinaโs top policing agency and other parts of its government.
Tribal bloodshed shines spotlight on instability in strategically vital Papua New Guinea
A tribal clash in Papua New Guineaโs remote highlands in which at least 26 people were killed has put a growing internal security problem under the microscope in the strategically vital South Pacific island nation that has garnered closer military attention from the United States and China.
China's coast guard to ramp up patrols near Taiwan's Kinmen archipelago after 2 fishermen drown
China is stepping up patrols in the waters off the coast of Taiwanโs Kinmen archipelago, days after two of its fishermen drowned being chased by the Taiwanese coast guard, which accused the boat of trespassing.
Americans divided on TikTok ban even as Biden campaign joins the app, AP-NORC poll shows
President Joe Bidenโs campaign is embracing TikTok to court younger voters ahead of the presidential elections, but U.S. adults have mixed views about whether the video-sharing app should even operate in the country.
Chinese technology company lashes back at US claims it has ties to military
A Nasdaq-listed Chinese technology company that makes parts for self-driving vehicles has threatened to sue the U.S. government after it was included in a list of companies the Pentagon says have links to the Chinese military.
US says it disrupted a China cyber threat, but warns hackers could still wreak havoc for Americans
FBI Director Chris Wray has told House lawmakers that Chinese government hackers are busily targeting critical infrastructure inside the United States, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid and transportation systems.
Order to liquidate property giant China Evergrande is just one step in fixing China's debt crisis
A Hong Kong court's order to liquidate the worldโs most heavily indebted real estate developer is only a tentative step toward resolving a debt crisis that is haunting financial markets and dragging on the Chinese economy.