Philippine senator says China should do more to help fight cybercrime gangs
China should do more to battle the illegal online gambling and scam call centers run by Chinese criminal syndicates in Southeast Asian countries often using forced labor, a Philippine senator who led an investigation into the centers said Friday.
Seeking to counter China, US awards $3 billion for EV battery production in 14 states
The Biden administration is awarding $3 billion to U.S. companies to boost domestic production of advanced batteries and other materials used for electric vehicles, part of a continuing push to reduce China’s global dominance in battery production.
Families of Americans detained in China share their pain and urge US to get them home
The families of four Americans detained in China say their loved ones are suffering both physically and mentally, and they are urging the U.S. government to take action to bring then home.
Lessons from Red Sea and Ukraine's Black Sea fight help prep Navy for possible conflict with China
The Navy is taking lessons from its combat in the Red Sea and from what Ukraine has done to hold off the Russians in the Black Sea, and using them to help U.S. military leaders for a potential future conflict with China.
2 people reported dead in China as Typhoon Bebinca is downgraded to a tropical storm
Chinese state media say two people have died in eastern Jiangsu province as Typhoon Bebinca brought torrential rains and powerful winds before easing into a tropical storm.
Strongest typhoon since 1949 hits Shanghai and knocks out power to some homes
The strongest typhoon to hit Shanghai since 1949 has flooded roads with water and broken tree branches and knocked out power to some homes.
China is raising its retirement age, now among the youngest in the world's major economies
China is raising its retirement age for workers, which is now among the youngest in the world’s major economies.
Congress targets Chinese influence in health tech. It could come with tradeoffs
A San Jose-based biotechnology company that helps doctors detect genetic causes for cancer is among those that could be cut out of the U.S. market over ties to China.
European business confidence in China is at an all-time low, report says
A European business group says China must reprioritize economic growth and reforms and boost investor confidence by leveling the playing field for all companies in the country.
Hunter Woodhall wins Paralympic sprint title to join his wife as a gold medalist
One month after Tara Davis-Woodhall’s Olympic title in the long jump, her husband Hunter Woodhall, a double amputee, won his own Paralympic gold medal.
A million people are relocated as Typhoon Yagi makes 2 landfalls in southern China
A powerful typhoon has made two landfalls in southern China after it swept south of Hong Kong, bringing many aspects of life in the region to a halt.
Chinese migrants flock to Mexico in search of jobs, a future and, for some, a taste of freedom
While the U.S. Border Patrol has arrested tens of thousands of Chinese at the U.S.-Mexico border over the past year, thousands are making Mexico their final destination.
The AP Interview: East Timor's president says the pope's visit isn't time to dwell on past sins
The president of East Timor sees Pope Francis’ upcoming visit as a prime opportunity to promote Asia’s youngest country on the world stage, not a time to confront the legacy of abuse by influential members of the clergy in the deeply Catholic nation.
Cambodia says China gifting 2 warships as it finishes work expanding strategically important port
Cambodia’s Defense Ministry says China is giving its navy two warships of the type it has had docked for months at a strategically important base being expanded with Beijing’s funding.
Pacific leaders' summit erases mention of Taiwan after Chinese anger, fracturing a shaky accord
Turmoil over China’s influence in the affairs of South Pacific island nations has flared as it emerged that a Pacific leader at the region’s most important diplomatic summit apparently pledged to erase an affirmation of Taiwan’s involvement in the meeting from its closing statement.
In latest-ending women's match in US Open history, Zheng beats Vekic again in Olympic rematch
Zheng Qinwen beat Donna Vekic in a rematch of their Olympic final, advancing to the U.S. Open quarterfinals with a 7-6 (2), 4-6, 6-2 victory in the latest finish of a women’s match in tournament history.
Having Orbán in charge of EU's presidency raises key question: Is Hungary for or against the EU?
As soon as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán assumed Hungary's presidency of the European Union in July, one thing was clear: he increasingly stands for everything the EU opposes.
Canada imposes a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, matching the US
Canada’s government says it is imposing a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles that matches U.S. tariffs and follows similar plans announced by the European Commission.
New Zealand official says Western neglect of Pacific Islands let other nations boost their influence
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters says Western nations, including the United States and New Zealand, failed to understand swiftly enough the geopolitical importance of island nations in the South Pacific, leaving a power vacuum that allowed other countries to increase their diplomatic influence.
One woman's custody battle highlights the challenges facing same-sex couples in China
Zhang Peiyi, a Shanghai resident, has been fighting for custody for her two children from a former marriage in a case that has lasted for more than four years.
Palau's president says China is weaponizing lucrative tourism over his refusal to break Taiwan ties
Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. says Beijing weaponizes tourism to the Pacific Island archipelago in an effort to force it to sever ties with Taiwan.
U.S. again beats China in Olympic medals table after they tie for gold; France exceeds expectations
The contest for most gold medals at the Paris Olympics ended in a 40-40 tie between China and the United States.
Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif filed a legal complaint for online harassment against her
The French lawyer for Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif has filed a legal complaint in France for online harassment.
Great haul of China: Cao Yuan wins Olympic gold to give his nation an unprecedented diving sweep
Cao Yuan has defended his title in the men’s 10-meter platform to give China an unprecedented sweep of the diving gold medals at the Paris Olympics.
China hits back at the US in response to doping allegations dogging its swimmers
China is trying to fight fire with fire in the face of persistent doping allegations that have dogged its swimmers at the Paris Olympics.
Those Samsung smartphones given to Olympic athletes? They may violate sanctions on North Korea
South Korean officials say providing Samsung smartphones to North Korean athletes at the Paris Olympics would violate U.N. Security Council sanctions against the country over its nuclear ambitions.
China cracks down on 'fan culture' during the Olympics, arresting a woman for social media posts
A Chinese woman has been detained for allegedly slandering others on social media in a crackdown on what Chinese authorities see as harmful negativity during the Olympics from super-zealous fans and online fan clubs.
Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million cars in China for a remote software fix
Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million cars in China for a remote software upgrade to ensure that they warn the driver when the trunk is not locked shut.
Chinese businesses hoping to expand in the US and bring jobs face uncertainty and suspicion
In 2022, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer welcomed a Chinese battery company’s plan to build a $2.36 billion factory and bring a couple thousand jobs to Big Rapids.
China beats Puerto Rico in Olympic women's hoops, puts itself in contention to advance to quarters
Li Meng scored 18 points and China topped Puerto Rico 80-58 in the Olympic women’s basketball tournament to keep alive its chances of reaching the quarterfinals.
North Korea wins first diving medal ever, as China continues dominance with another gold
North Korea won the silver in the women’s synchronized 10-meter platform event to capture the nation’s first ever Olympic diving medal, as China continued its dominance of the sport with another gold.
Another Chinese doping controversy pops up during Olympic swimming competition
Another Chinese doping allegation has flared up at the Paris Games, angering some swimmers who say officials need to enforce drug-testing rules consistently.
China's top leaders vow to support consumers and improve confidence in its slowing economy
China’s powerful Politburo has endorsed the ruling Communist Party's strategy for growing the economy by encouraging more consumer spending and weeding out unproductive companies to promote “survival of the fittest.”.
Mudslide kills 15 people near tourist site in China as rains from tropical storm Gaemi drench region
Chinese state media say 15 people were killed after a mudslide hit a homestay house in a mountainous tourist area as heavy rains drenched southeastern China.
With uncertainty across the Atlantic, Europe worries about its own security
When Donald Trump suggested during the 2016 presidential campaign that he might not honor a U.S. commitment to defend other NATO countries if they were attacked, it triggered alarm throughout the trans-Atlantic alliance.
Typhoon Gaemi hits China's coast after leaving 25 dead in Taiwan and the Philippines
A strong typhoon has made landfall on China’s southeastern coast after sweeping across the nearby island of Taiwan, where it caused landslides and flooding in low-lying areas and left three dead.
Chinese and Russian bombers patrolling off Alaska raise concerns about growing military cooperation
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says that Russian and Chinese bombers flying together for the first time in international airspace off the coast of Alaska is a new show of expanding military cooperation and it raises concerns.
Amid tensions with China, some US states are purging Chinese companies from their investments
Some U.S. states are scrapping investments in Chinese companies amid tensions between countries with the world's largest economies.
A typhoon kills 3 as it nears Taiwan. It killed 13 in the Philippines, where people plead for rescue
A typhoon killed has three people in Taiwan as it approaches the island where air travelers have rushed to board remaining overseas flights.
A very strong quarter at General Motors is overshadowed by potential headwinds for industry
U.S. customers who bought a new General Motors vehicle last quarter paid an average of just under $49,900, a price that helped push the company’s net income 15% above a year ago.
Pentagon Arctic report calls for more investment in sensors, equipment to keep up with Russia, China
A new Pentagon strategy says the U.S. must invest more to upgrade sensors, communications and space-based technologies in the Arctic to keep pace with China and Russia who are increasingly operating there, including in joint military exercises.
Rescuers search for dozens missing after flooding and a bridge collapse in China kill at least 25
Rescuers are searching for dozens missing after heavy rains caused flash flooding and a bridge collapse in different parts of China, killing at least 25 people.
Stock market today: Asian stocks are mixed after Dow sets a new record
Asian stocks are mixed as investors grappled with weak economic data from China and waited to see the outcome of a top Communist Party policy meeting in Beijing.
A second critically endangered Chinese pangolin is born in the Prague zoo in less than 2 years
A second Chinese pangolin was born in the Prague zoo in less than two years and is doing well, defying the odds and surprising park officials.
China launches investigation in response to EU probes of solar, wind power and other products
China’s Commerce Ministry has announced it will launch an investigation into whether unfair trade practices were adopted by the European Union in its probe of Chinese companies.
Chinese firms eye Morocco as way to cash in on US electric vehicle subsidies
Investment in electric vehicle manufacturing is booming in Morocco, a country that neighbors Europe and enjoys a free trade agreement with the United States.
Son's soccer academy in South Korea denies bullying allegations involving coaches
The soccer academy that Premier League star Son Heung-min helped establish in South Korea is facing bullying allegations involving coaches and a young player.
UN adopts Chinese resolution with US support on closing the gap in access to artificial intelligence
The U.N. General Assembly has adopted a Chinese-sponsored resolution urging wealthy and developed nations to close the widening gap with poorer developing countries and ensure they have equal opportunities to use and benefit from artificial intelligence.
What to know about Mongolia as it holds a democratic election in the shadow of authoritarian giants
Mongolia, where parliamentary elections are being held Friday, is a sparsely populated and landlocked Asian nation known for its bitter winter cold and independent spirit.
China calls on scientists of all nations to study lunar samples, but notes obstacle with the US
China’s space officials said Thursday they welcomed scientists from across the world to apply to study the lunar rock samples the Chang’e 6 probe brought back to Earth in a historic mission, but noted there were limits to that cooperation, specifically with the U.S. Officials said at a televised press conference in Beijing meant to introduce the mission’s achievements that any cooperation with the U.S. would be hinged on removing a U.S. law that bans direct bilateral cooperation with NASA,...
Prospect of low-priced Chinese EVs reaching US from Mexico poses threat to automakers
America’s auto industry has grown concerned that Chinese carmakers may be preparing to set up shop in Mexico to exploit North American trade rules.
Olympic champion swimmers tell Congress U.S. athletes have lost faith in anti-doping regulator
Two former U.S. Olympic gold medalists say they've lost faith in the World Anti-Doping Agency to rid their sports of cheaters ahead of next month’s Summer Games in Paris.
U.S. sanctions 'sprawling' shadow banking network for supporting Iranian military
A group of 50 people and firms across across Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates and the Marshall Islands that have been acting as a “sprawling shadow banking network” for Iran’s military have been hit with U.S. economic sanctions.
China, EU are open to talks on plans to hike tariffs on Chinese EVs
Officials say that China and the European Union are open to holding talks on the EU's recent decision to sharply raise tariffs on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles.
India boosts defense ties with Bangladesh as it tries to become a counterweight to China
India and Bangladesh on Saturday moved to bolster their defense relationship and signed agreements for expanding cooperation in maritime security, ocean economy, space, and telecommunication sectors, as New Delhi tries to present itself as a regional power and a counterweight to China.
Rescuers find family of 6 dead in landslide in eastern China, as severe weather warning extended
Six people who were missing were found dead by rescuers in Fujian province, state media reported Saturday, adding to the extreme weather deaths after downpours caused landslides in the area, even as authorities extended a warning of more severe weather ahead.
US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as a show of force against nuclear-armed North Korea
A nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in South Korea for a three-way exercise involving Japan as they step up military training to cope with North Korean threats, which have escalated following a security pact with Russia.
US proposes rules to stop Americans from investing in Chinese technology with military uses
The Treasury Department has fleshed out its proposed rule that would restrict and monitor U.S. investments in China for artificial intelligence, computer chips and quantum computing.
China sanctions several Lockheed Martin units, three executives over arms deals with Taiwan
China says it has banned a number of business units of American aviation maker Lockheed Martin Corporation and three of its executives over arms deals with Taiwan, the self-ruling island it claims as its own territory.
Historic flooding in southern China kills 47, with more floods feared in coming days
At least 47 people have died as downpours in southern China’s Guangdong province caused historic flooding and slides, state media reported Friday, while authorities warned of more extreme weather in other parts of the country.
Japan, New Zealand agree on intel sharing pact amid growing regional security concerns
Japan and New Zealand have agreed in principle on an intelligence sharing pact as their leaders shared concern about the increasingly challenging security environment in the region, including closer ties between Russia and North Korea.
US approves new $360 million arms sale to Taiwan for drones, related equipment
The Biden administration has approved a new $360 million weapons sale to Taiwan, sending the island hundreds of armed drones, missile equipment and related support material.
Adidas is investigating allegations of embezzlement and bribery in China, according to news reports
Adidas has launched an investigation into allegations of “compliance violations” in China after receiving an anonymous letter earlier this month accusing local executives of embezzling millions of euros.
Chinese soccer fans are pouring money into a food stall run by Singapore's goalkeeper. Here's why
Chinese soccer fans have poured their love — and money — into a Singaporean goalkeeper’s food stall after his performance in a game this week indirectly helped China advance to the third qualifying round for the World Cup in 2026.
Cars? Pork? Perfume? China has many options if a trade war breaks out with Europe
Now that Europe has announced tariffs on China-made electric cars, the continent is bracing to see if the other shoe drops.
The Latest | Group of Seven summit turns to migration after promising tens of billions to Ukraine
A summit meeting of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations has focused on migration on its second day, seeking ways to combat trafficking and increase investment in countries from where migrants start out on often life-threatening journeys.
World Bank boosts forecast: Strength of US economy will support global growth of 2.6% this year
The World Bank has upgraded its outlook for the global economy, estimating that it will expand 2.6% this year on the strength of sustained growth in the United States.
Record-breaking Diede de Groot and teenager Tokito Oda win wheelchair titles at French Open
Top-ranked Diede de Groot has won a record 22nd Grand Slam wheelchair singles title when she rallied to beat unseeded Zhu Zhenzhen 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 in the French Open women’s final.
China's exports grow 7.6% in May, beating expectations despite trade tensions
Official statistics say that China’s exports for May grew at their fastest pace in more than a year despite trade tensions, though imports fell short of analyst expectations.
Scientists have traced the origin of the modern horse to a lineage that emerged 4,200 years ago
Scientists have traced the ancestry of the modern horse to a lineage that emerged 4,200 years ago and quickly became dominant across Eurasia.
US defense secretary says war with China neither imminent nor unavoidable, stressing need for talks
United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has told a gathering of top security officials he doesn’t see war with China as imminent, nor unavoidable, despite rapidly escalating tensions in the Asia-Pacific region.
IMF upgrades its forecast for China's economy, but says reforms are needed to support growth
The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its forecast for China's economy, while warning that reforms are needed to sustain growth.
University of Florida employee, students implicated in illegal plot to ship drugs, toxins to China
A University of Florida research employee and students have been implicated in an illegal, multi-million dollar scheme investigated by the Justice Department to fraudulently buy thousands of biochemical samples of dangerous drugs and toxins that were delivered to a campus laboratory then illicitly shipped to China over seven years, according to federal court records.
China has threatened trade with some countries after feuds. They're calling 'the firm' for help
The U.S. State Department has set up an eight-person team known as “the firm” to provide help to countries cut off from Chinese trade.
US pushes for Ukraine aid, united front against China's trade practices at G7 finance meeting
The U.S. is seeking to build support for squeezing more money for Ukraine out of frozen Russian assets as finance ministers from the Group of Seven rich democracies open a two-day meeting Another key topic pushed by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will be building a united front against China’s subsidies for solar panels and electric cars.
Malaysia PM says his country keeps good ties with US but not China phobia, wants to engage both
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said his country does not have a “China-phobia” policy and wants to engage both Beijing and Washington, expressing hopes for both powers to resolve their differences.
EV maker Tesla breaks ground on Megapack energy storage battery factory in Shanghai
Chinese state media have reported that electric vehicle maker Tesla has begun construction of a factory in Shanghai to make its Megapack energy storage batteries.
Senate report finds parts made with China's forced labor in cars by BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and VW
A Senate inquiry has found BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and Volkswagen have bought parts made by a Chinese company sanctioned under a 2021 law for using forced labor.