The show of firepower in Beijing, to be attended by President Vladimir V. Putin, is designed to show that China is strong enough to resist pressure from foreign powers.
The show of firepower in Beijing, to be attended by President Vladimir V. Putin, is designed to show that China is strong enough to resist pressure from foreign powers.
China will mark Japan’s defeat in World War II with a parade of missiles, soldiers and leaders like Kim Jong-un of North Korea and Vladimir Putin of Russia.
Security in Beijing is tight, including around Tiananmen Square, ahead of a military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory over Japan and the end of World War II.
With the leaders of Russia and India visiting, China’s president will show how he can use statecraft, military might and history to push for global influence.
With the leaders of Russia and India visiting, China’s president will show how he can use statecraft, military might and history to push for global influence.
As the outspoken Hong Kong publisher awaits a verdict, his trial has become a test of China’s resolve to crush dissent, and of whether President Trump can free him.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had been moving to align India with the United States and freeze out China. Now, efforts to rebuild ties between the Asian giants are gaining momentum.
Beijing is betting that economic pressure and diplomatic defiance will force concessions, but its stance could put more strain on its ties with Europe at a crucial time.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is trying to deepen ties with China, his country’s biggest trading partner, while being under pressure from the United States.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio wants to bolster ties with Asia to counter Beijing’s power, but President Trump’s tariff threats have nations asking why they should align with Washington.
Beijing has a history of warning Washington about the safety of its Treasury holdings. This time it may have reasons to stay silent, at least publicly.
The deal involves loosening exports of rare earths to the United States and the lifting of some restrictions on U.S. goods to China, China’s Ministry of Commerce said.
Two chemicals used to make the powerful opioid will be more strictly regulated, but an official said it was “the United States’ responsibility to solve the issue.”