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Russia, China navies hold joint patrol in Pacific

Russian and Chinese warships have conducted the first ever joint patrol in the western part of the Pacific Ocean, Moscow and Beijing confirm.

China says no compromising on Taiwan

Beijing has announced Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory and that Taiwan-related issues are purely China's internal affairs. The comment by the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson comes in response to US President Joe Biden’s remark over quote defending Taiwan against Beijing.

US says committed to one China policy, promises help for Taiwan

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has reiterated Washington’s pledge to help Taiwan strengthen its defense, but says Washington remains committed to One China policy.

Biden says concerned about China hypersonic missile test

US President Joe Biden has expressed concern about a possible Chinese hypersonic missile test. China has refuted a recent report over a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile test. Beijing announced it was a “routine test” for reusable space rocket technology.

Gas explosion rips through Chinese city

At least four people were killed and 47 others wounded in a powerful gas explosion in the Chinese northeastern city of Shenyang on Thursday. The incident reduced nearby buildings to rubble.

China demands US explanation about nuclear sub accident

China has expressed concern about a collision between a nuclear submarine belonging to the United States Navy and an "unknown object" in the South China Sea. Beijing has once again stressed Washington is obligated to explain the incident in detail.

Taliban’s acting FM to hold talks with Chinese counterpart

China has promised to organize a meeting between Taliban’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and Wang Yi, top Chinese diplomat. The date and venue of the meeting is yet to be announced.

China rejects FT report about ‘hypersonic missile test’

Beijing has refuted a recent report by The Financial Times which says China tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile in August. China says it was a "routine test" for reusable space rocket technology.

NATO chief raises the alarm over ‘Rise of China’

NATO secretary-general says countering ‘the security threats’ from the rise of China will be an important part of the alliance’s future rationale. Jens Stoltenberg has predicted Beijing rising will impact NATO’s security.

China: US, Canada threatening peace and stability in Taiwan Strait

The Chinese military has lashed out at the United States and Canada for sending warships through the Taiwan Strait. Beijing says the North American nations were threatening peace and stability in the region.

China tests ‘nuclear capable hypersonic missile’

China’s military carried out its first-ever test of a “nuclear capable hypersonic missile” in August, a report has revealed. The space capability has reportedly surprised the US intelligence.

China warns US over irresponsible remarks on Taiwan

China has rejected as irresponsible accusation by the US regarding Beijing military drills near the Island of Taiwan. A spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry has urged Washington to stop making such remarks on Taiwan issues.

China urges US to lift all “illegal sanctions” on Iran

China has called on the United States to end the wrong policy of maximum pressure on Iran and to remove entire illegal sanctions against Tehran.

Taiwan says not to start war with China but to defend itself

Taiwan has ruled out the possibility of starting a war with China but stressed it will defend itself "full on" if attacked. Tensions between the two sides have escalated in recent weeks over a range of issues. China regards Taiwan as part of its own territory.

China says drills near Taiwan for peace, stability

China has defended its recent military exercises near Taiwan. The Asian power says the drills are aimed at protecting the country's sovereignty and integrity against Taipei's collusion with foreign powers.

China, India ramp up rhetoric in border row

Beijing and New Delhi doubled down on their rhetoric over border tensions on Wednesday. China and India held the 13th round of talks in an effort to settle the conflict, but failed to come to a compromise.

China says conducted beach landing drills amid tension with Taiwan

China's military announced it has carried out beach landing and assault drills in a province directly across the sea from Taiwan amid heightening tensions between Beijing and the self-ruled island.

China, India talks to ease border tensions fail

Talks between Chinese and Indian army commanders to defuse border tensions ended in a stalemate and failed to ease months-long standoff which has sometimes led to deadly clashes, the two sides announced.

Ex-Pentagon software chief: US has lost AI battle to China

Pentagon’s former software chief has admitted China is heading for global dominance and ‘and control of everything’ because of its advances in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning as well as cyber capabilities.

China condemns ex-Australian PM visit to Taiwan

China has lodged solemn representations with Canberra over former Australian Prime Minister's visit to Taiwan. Beijing has advised Australia to abandon the ‘Cold War mentality and ideological prejudice’.

China denounces Taiwan chief’s ‘anti-Beijing’ comments

China has slammed remarks by Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen during ‘national day’ speech. She said the island will not bow to pressure from Beijing and will continue to bolster its defense capability.

China’s Xi: Taiwan independence a dead end

China’s President Xi Jinping has warned "Taiwan independence" drive goes against the trend of history and will lead to a dead end. Beijing considers the island as part of the People’s Republic of China.

Beijing: CIA China center shows cold-war mentality

The China Mission Center launched by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) reflects US Cold-War mentality, Beijing says. The CIA has announced the formation of a new China Mission Center which will focus solely on Beijing.

China invited to Russia-sponsored Afghanistan meeting

Beijing has received an invitation to attend the Moscow summit on Afghanistan, China has confirmed. Earlier, Russia has invited the Taliban representatives to the international forum, scheduled for October 20.

China calls U.S. to provide details of nuclear submarine incident

China says Washington must release the details of the recent incident in the South China Sea involving a U.S. nuclear submarine. Reports say the US submarine collided with an unknown object off the sea.

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