The meeting took place amid rising tensions across the Taiwan Strait after China staged large-scale exercises in the sea and air spaces near democratic Taiwan.

Authorities accused six Hongkongers of publishing ’seditious’ posts on social media ahead of ‘upcoming sensitive date.’

Chinese regime is making efforts to strengthen relationships with Tokyo and Seoul as the two major trade partners move closer to Washington

The three-way talks came as Tokyo and Seoul bolstered security and economic ties with Washington in light of increasing threats from the CCP and North Korea.

US called on Beijing to stop using Taiwan’s political transition as a ‘pretext or excuse for provocative or coercive measures.’

The men were allegedly part of a transnational organization laundering millions in drug money for Mexican drug traffickers.

Zhang Zhan has been released from prison but remains under police surveillance, rights advocates say.

‘China is at war with faith. It is a war they will not win,’ Benedict Rogers said.

Russia and communist China’s common goal is to challenge the international-ruled based order, White House says.

The visit took place amid heightening concerns among Washington and Brussels over China’s role in aiding Russia to rebuild its defense industrial base.