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Chinese firm behind ‘news’ websites pushes pro-Beijing content globally, researchers find

More than 100 websites disguised as local news outlets in Europe, Asia and Latin America are pushing pro-China content in a widespread influence campaign linked…

China expresses concerns to U.S. over tariffs, sanctions in Beijing talks

China’s financial officials expressed concerns to visiting U.S. Treasury officials about U.S. tariffs, investment restrictions and sanctions set up to…

U.S. Treasury team heads to China to talk subsidies, economic policies

The Biden administration has sent five senior U.S. Treasury officials to Beijing this week for economic talks that will include China’s “non-market” policies that are adding excess industrial capacity,…

Chinese hackers are determined to ‘wreak havoc’ on U.S. critical infrastructure, FBI director warns

Chinese government hackers are busily targeting water treatment plants, the electrical grid, transportation systems and other critical infrastructure inside the…

Beijing intensifies military pressure on Taiwan as U.S.-China talks resume

Beijing sent dozens of military aircraft and naval ships toward Taiwan on Friday, the same day of a low-profile meeting…

‘Taiwan is China’s Taiwan’: Beijing says Taiwan’s ruling party is not representative of popular opinion

TAIPEI — China dismissed the outcome of Taiwan’s Saturday elections, saying its ruling Democratic Progressive Party does not represent mainstream…

China skeptic Lai Ching-te wins Taiwan’s presidential election

TAIPEI — Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party won an unprecedented third-straight presidential term, as incoming leader Lai Ching-te pledged to…

White House prepares for Taiwan presidential elections and ‘period of higher tension’

The Biden administration doubled down on its support for Taiwan’s democratic process ahead of a presidential election on the island…

BYD beats Tesla for a second straight year after producing more than 3 million cars in 2023

BEIJING — BYD produced more than 3 million new energy vehicles in 2023, surpassing Tesla‘s production for a second straight…