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Xi Jinping is in North Korea as Kim Jong Un doubles down on his nuclear weapons program. Is a new axis of power forming in Northeast Asia? Experts weigh in. Beijing sent four ships east of Taiwan on Saturday, sparking a tense exchange with Taiwan's coast guard. Why this area matters in a Taiwan invasion. Christian persecution in China continues. Two pastors and an elder from an underground ch...

President Donald Trump’s eldest son says he wouldn’t consider investing in China and is warning others about the risks. An American journalist pleads guilty to acting as a foreign agent of the Chinese Communist Party. Trump was asked whether he’s concerned China is funding the anti-data center movement in the United States. We unpack the controversy. The head of the Chinese Communist Party, Xi Jin...

Newly released photos shed light on the Tiananmen Square massacre in Beijing decades later, as commemorations take place around the world. One witness recalls what he saw back then. Tang Kai, witness, 1989 Tiananmen massacre: “Many people were crushed [by tanks]. They had their brains, blood, and intestines scattered all over the ground—it was horrific. For many years afterward, I would have night...

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Beijing appears to be increasing its ability to launch nuclear strikes against countries such as the United States. What do satellite images reveal about a mysterious complex taking shape in a desert in the Xinjiang region? Drones are changing the battlefield—not only in the sky, but also at sea. The United States and two allies are working together to strengthen their maritime dominance and count...

America’s message to its allies is getting sharper: Spend more—and do more. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is rolling out a new standard for Indo-Pacific allies as China remains at the center of U.S. security concerns. On America’s China policy, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is delivering a blunt message. “The truth is that for too long America had been asleep. ... But America has awakened,” he...

The United States is doubling down on squeezing Iran's economic lifeline. The Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on several Hong Kong companies accused of facilitating Iran's oil trade. We break it down. The former mayor of Arcadia, California, pleads guilty to acting as a foreign agent for China. More on the key takeaways. War Secretary Pete Hegseth lands in Singapore. Will he dr...

Scientist and podcaster Lex Fridman’s road trip in China sparks viral speculation—why a simple ride is fueling global spy jokes online. President Donald Trump says he’s not comfortable with Iran transferring enriched uranium to China or Russia. China is accelerating development of humanoid robots for factory work, with systems emerging at prices cheaper than a used car. A royal welcome in Tokyo—an...

Nvidia is doubling down on Taiwan, with plans to invest up to $150 billion a year for the new headquarters in Taipei. Meanwhile, Jensen Huang met with TSMC's chairman to explore expanding advanced packaging. A special gift for President Donald Trump: Taiwan's president presents a tech memoir at a major U.S. celebration aimed at boosting ties. The United States is set to begin the process...

The United States, Australia, India, and Japan are bolstering their cooperation to counter China, with a $20 billion plan to secure critical minerals, energy, and maritime security. Taiwan is tracking a second Chinese military patrol around the island in just one week, calling Beijing the main source of instability in the region. In a historic naval shift in Seoul, South Korea announces plans for...

One of China's top CEOs lost $1.7 billion in just a single day. Beijing just ordered millions of investors to exit overseas markets, with the massive regulatory raid triggering a global panic sale. Huawei has unveiled a plan to build some of the world's most advanced computer chips within the next five years despite U.S. sanctions, as China pushes to reduce its reliance on foreign semico...

A U.S. Navy chief says a $14 billion U.S. arms sale to Taiwan is now on pause due to the Iran war. Could there be other factors at play? Taiwan goes after illegal advanced chip exports to China. Suspected Nvidia chip smuggling is in the spotlight. Up next in the fight against the fentanyl crisis in the United States: China says it's taking aim at the fentanyl supply chain, tightening export c...

One week, two world leaders—U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin—were both in Beijing on different days. Same stage, very different agendas. So who came out on top? Following closely on the heels of Trump’s visit, Putin was in Beijing on Wednesday, securing some new China-Russia agreements and drawing reactions from U.S. allies across the Indo-Pacific. Taiwan President...

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Just days after President Donald Trump’s visit to China, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit. He met with Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping on Monday, looking to boost energy and security ties. We break down what’s on the table. Russia is conducting nuclear weapons drills involving thousands of troops across the country. The exercises run from Tuesday th...

President Donald Trump makes no promises to Beijing—but gives no clear answer on defending Taiwan. After the Trump–Xi summit, Taiwan’s leader responds to Trump’s concerns. Russian President Vladimir Putin is heading to China, just days after  Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping. The Kremlin says it has “serious expectations” for the meeting. More on what Russia hopes to get out of the talks. A powerfu...

While both sides in this week's summit with U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping emphasized stability, they also exposed sharp fault lines between the world's two largest powers, from political prisoners to tariffs and Taiwan. Trump says he did not ask China's Xi to pressure Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, but he believes Xi may still step in to help remedy the...

President Donald Trump and Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping meet face-to-face in Beijing. But on Taiwan, the divide is unmistakable. Will the island nation become a bargaining chip in a deal between Washington and Beijing? How was Secretary of State Marco Rubio able to enter China after being sanctioned by Beijing and barred from entry? A workaround appears to have been made. Top U.S. bus...

The world is watching as U.S. President Donald Trump makes his first trip to China since 2017. At stake are Taiwan, business, and human rights. What cards does each side have to play? And what would a win look like for Trump at the Xi Jinping summit? NTD spoke with retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General David Stilwell, former Assistant Secretary of State and former U.S. defense attaché in Beijin...

President Donald Trump is heading to China. He says he’ll have a long talk with China’s Xi Jinping about Iran, though he does not believe he needs Xi’s help. The United States is sanctioning China again—targeting 12 companies accused of helping transport Iranian oil to China. The move aims to cut off funding for Tehran’s military and nuclear programs. The Justice Department says a California mayor...

Three days remain until President Donald Trump will meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping. What are the biggest flashpoints? Trump has already confirmed that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan will be on the agenda. Two Americans have been imprisoned in China for more than a decade. Now, their families are asking Trump for help. Tim Hunt, brother of an American detained in China, said, “My dad passed away in Janu...

Iran seized a Chinese-owned tanker carrying Iranian oil in the Gulf of Oman. Analysts say the move may point to internal disputes over control of the country's oil exports. Could Washington and Beijing find common ground on Iran, Taiwan, and trade? We map out the fault lines between the world's two largest economies—and what to expect from the upcoming summit. Taiwan is passing a $25 bil...

The United States is preparing to reject more visa applications from China—if Beijing does not speed up accepting deported Chinese nationals. The message comes just days before President Donald Trump visits China. A Chinese-owned oil tanker has been struck near the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with Iran. It's a rare attack involving a Chinese-linked vessel in the region. A Chines...

President Donald Trump says a deal to end the Iran war is possible before his visit to China next week. This comes as Iran’s foreign minister meets with China’s top diplomat in Beijing at China’s invitation. We have the key takeaways. A man accused of opening a secret Chinese police station in New York is on trial this week. What prosecutors say he did to help Beijing carry out its agenda on U.S....

Iran’s top diplomat is heading to Beijing to meet his Chinese counterpart, as U.S. military blockades and economic sanctions tighten around Tehran’s oil exports. The visit comes just days ahead of the Trump–Xi summit. Follow Washington’s sanctions, or get sued in Chinese courts: We unpack a new dilemma facing companies involved in China’s purchasing of Iranian oil. Canceled by hoax bomb threats tr...