IMF Urges China to Shift From Exports to Consumption
The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Dec. 10 urged China to rebalance its economy away from exports and investment toward domestic...
Ex-NY Aide Did China’s Bidding to ‘Get Rich,’ Prosecutor Says in Closing Arguments
NEW YORK CITY—Linda Sun, former aide to New York governors, did Beijing’s bidding to enrich herself and her family, prosecutors said in closing arguments...
Russian Bombers Join Chinese Air Patrol Near Japan as Tokyo-Beijing Tie Strains
TOKYO/MOSCOW—Japan has scrambled jets to monitor Russian and Chinese air forces conducting joint patrols around the country, the Japanese defence ministry said late Tuesday,...
‘If It Wasn’t Leaked’: The Secret Pact That Nearly Put Chinese PLA Troops on Australia’s Doorstep
Had news of the 2022 signing of a defence pact between the Solomon Islands and Beijing not been leaked, there would now be Chinese...
Japan Did Not Interfere With Chinese Jets During Incidents, Defense Minister Says
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Dec. 10 dismissed China’s claims of interference during close encounter incidents over the weekend. His remarks followed a...
US Stands With Japan After China Targeted Japanese Aircraft With Radar
The United States has issued its first criticism of China after Chinese fighter jets intermittently locked their radar on Japanese military aircraft over international...
What to Know About Trump’s Plan to Prevent States From Regulating AI
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order this week that aims to preempt states from establishing their own regulations on artificial intelligence (AI)...
South Korea Scrambles Fighter Jets as Chinese, Russian Warplanes Enter Air Defence Zone
SEOUL—South Korea’s military said it had scrambled fighter jets when Chinese and Russian military planes entered and left its air defense zone on Tuesday....
Global Pushback Builds Against China’s Export Strategy as Trade Imbalances Deepen
As the Trump administration implements tariffs to correct decades of trade imbalances with China, Beijing’s export-driven playbook is drawing fresh scrutiny around the world....