China
Taiwan vows to expel Chinese vessels after Beijing claims jurisdiction over eastern waters
China, which claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, was angered after Japan and the Philippines said last month they would begin formal talks on their maritime boundaries.
Explosion in China's Guangxi region kills seven, injures 17
UK says new law will crack down on Iranian, Chinese, Russian proxies from next month
China and North Korea expand ties at Pyongyang summit as Xi Jinping visits Kim Jong Un
Robot patrol dogs could be coming to Taiwan's South China Sea islands
Robot patrol dogs are one way the Taiwanese military is modernizing itself against the looming threat from China.
Taiwan opposition leader aims to meet Trump on US trip, discuss avoiding conflict with China
Cheng, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's largest opposition party, leaves for a two-week US trip later on Monday, following on from her April visit to China, where she met President Xi.
China issues sweeping new controls of overseas trade, counter sanctions with new restrictions
The rules, published by the State Council, will take effect from July 1. One of the most significant articles requires authorization for exports of restricted Chinese goods, technologies, and data.
Online shopping in Israel: Beware of foreign marketplaces and unverified products - opinion
The contribution of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to dealing with Israel’s cost of living problem further increased online purchases in Israel. Israel Post is finding it difficult to keep up with
Beyond embassies: Israel can deepen regional cooperation without recognition - opinion
Between normalization and isolation, Israel could pursue structured economic ties that build real partnerships without formal embassies.
Chinese military technology allowed Iran to shoot down US fighter jet during war - report
NBC report suggests Chinese-made missile may have downed US fighter jet while Beijing-linked systems allegedly supported Iranian air defenses and targeting capabilities.
Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defense spending
Trump, who met with China's President Xi Jinping earlier this month, has pointedly said European and NATO partners should reduce reliance on Washington.
China is building launch pads near its nuclear missile silos
While China can fire nuclear weapons from submarines and aircraft, the silo fields in the northwestern Xinjiang region and Gansu province are the core of its nuclear forces.
Taiwan's envoy to ‘Post’: ‘If we put down our weapons, there will be no Taiwan’ - interview
Trump discussed Taiwan arms sales with Xi and later suggested he may speak directly with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te before deciding whether to approve a reported $14 billion arms package.
Iran avoids US sanctions via ship-to-ship transfers of oil, may receive payment for months - report
The ships receiving the oil are often part of Iran’s “shadow fleet,” a fleet of old, rusting tankers that obscure their owners and may switch their flags to those of countries with little oversight.
