Coal mine explosion in China kills 90 people, state media say

A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern Shanxi province killed at least 90 people, state media said on Saturday, in the country’s deadliest mining accident in recent years. Official news agency Xinhua said the accident at Changzhi city’s Liushenyu coal mine happened on Friday evening. Around 247 workers were on duty at … Read more

As China tensions loom, US temporarily pauses Taiwan weapons sales due to Iran war, acting Navy secretary says

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The United States has temporarily paused weapons sales to Taiwan in order to ensure readiness for a potential escalation in Iran, acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao testified to the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee on Tuesday. “I have not heard, I have not spoken to the Taiwanese. However, … Read more

China and Russia sign agreements strengthening their ties after Xi-Putin meeting

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing China and Russia sign agreements strengthening their ties after Xi-Putin meeting 04:05 UP NEXT Xi hosts Putin in Beijing less than a week after Trump 00:59 Reflecting on high stakes week in Beijing 01:39 Chinese young adults talk … Read more

Goodbye Trump, hello Putin: China welcomes Russian leader facing pressure at home

HONG KONG — Days after hosting President Donald Trump, Chinese leader Xi Jinping is welcoming another big guest, with Russian President Vladimir Putin arriving Tuesday as Beijing seeks to project itself as a stabilizing force on the world stage. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. If … Read more

Trump’s China thaw leaves Taiwan decision looming as ex-NBA star warns island holds key to US AI race

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump returned from Beijing touting warmer trade ties with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but the summit left unresolved one of the most consequential flashpoints in U.S.-China relations: Taiwan. “Taiwan is the center of the global technology race,” former NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom told Fox … Read more

A trade boost and a new relationship status: U.S. touts modest China deals after summit’s good vibes

HONG KONG — The stakes were high and the deals were modest, but President Donald Trump may have left China last week having laid solid groundwork with Chinese leader Xi Jinping — though a number of issues could still sour ties. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive … Read more

Taiwan representative to U.S. says “we want peace and stability,” but “we’re not the ones creating all this trouble” with China

Washington — Taiwan’s representative to the U.S. Alexander Yui said Sunday that “we want peace and stability” as Taiwan became among the most closely-watched issues in last week’s summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.  “We want to have our lives going on as usual. But we’re not the ones creating all this … Read more

Taiwan’s representative to U.S. says “we’re not the ones creating all this trouble” with China

As Chinese state media reported that President Xi Jinping told President Trump there would be “conflicts” if the situation with Taiwan isn’t “handled properly,” Alexander Yui, Taiwan’s representative to the U.S., told “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that Taiwan is “not the ones creating all this trouble” in the region. Source link

Taiwan gently pushes back on Trump’s warnings after China summit

Only the Taiwanese people can decide their future, Taiwan’s president said ‌Sunday, after President Donald Trump appeared to raise doubts about long-standing U.S. policy on his trip to China. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Trump said he had not yet decided whether to proceed with … Read more