In Maps: China’s Military Activity in the Indo-Pacific
China is expanding its military reach throughout the Indo-Pacific, challenging U.S.-led security that has dominated global sea lanes for decades. The Chinese Communist Party...
South Africa Asks China to Postpone Naval Exercises That Coincide With Possible Trump Trip for G20
CAPE TOWN, South Africa—South Africa’s Department of Defense said Thursday it has asked China to postpone naval exercises that would have brought Chinese and...
South Korea, Japan, US to Hold Defence Drills on Heels of North Korea Attending China Parade
SEOUL—South Korea, Japan, and the United States will conduct annual defensive drills starting on Sept. 15 to upgrade aerial, naval, and cyber operational capabilities...
China Hits EU Pork With up to 62 Percent Tariff, Escalating Trade Dispute
China has intensified its trade clash with Europe by slapping anti-dumping duties of up to 62.4 percent on European Union pork, in a move...
Mexico Considers Placing Tariffs on China, President Sheinbaum Says
The Mexican government is considering new tariffs on countries without trade agreements with Mexico, including China, according to President Claudia Sheinbaum. The proposed tariffs...
State Department Tightens Visas on Central Americans Over CCP Ties
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Sept. 4 a new visa restriction policy against Central American nationals controlled by Beijing, calling the...
State Department Officer Gets 4 Years in Prison for Selling Defense Secrets to China
A State Department staffer was sentenced on Sept. 4 to four years in prison for selling defense intelligence to individuals believed to be working...
New Zealand Party Calls to Quit Paris Climate Accord, PM Says No
The ACT Party has called for New Zealand to reconsider its commitments under the Paris Climate Accord, or withdraw from it entirely, as U.S....
Trump Signs Order Implementing Trade Deal With Japan
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Sept. 4 to impose new 15 percent tariffs on Japanese goods and enact other provisions of...