Tag: china

Xi urges caution over US supplying arms to Taiwan in Trump call

International February 5, 2026 at 16:29

Taiwan raised as top China–US concern China’s President Xi Jinping has called Taiwan “the most important issue” in China–US relations during a phone call with...

Starmer China visit signals cautious reset in UK–China ties

International January 30, 2026 at 15:24

A diplomatic thaw after years of tension Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to China this week is the clearest sign yet that the two countries are...

ON THIS DAY: Wuhan lockdown announced, history made (2020)

On this Day January 23, 2026 at 15:25

January 23, 2020: A city sealed off On this day in 2020, Chinese authorities placed the city of Wuhan under lockdown, confining more than nine...

China launches military drills around Taiwan

International December 29, 2025 at 13:38

China is holding military drills around Taiwan simulating the seizure and blockade of the island's key areas, as a warning against "separatist forces". The army,...