US ally reports confrontation with Chinese coast guard
Philippine boats shown under fire from water cannon in area contested by Beijing.
China may be preparing to deploy economic 'nuclear option'
China is rapidly building up its reserves of key commodities, but why?
Japan map shows where it intercepted Chinese and Russian warships
The Japanese Defense Ministry has released more than 100 reports of suspicious ship movements in the past 12 months.
Japanese yen's rollercoaster ride raises eyebrows
Japan's central bank ended its eight-year negative interest rates regime last month.
China's military ships watch US and allied navies
Chinese warships are shadowing the U.S.-Philippine-French joint flotilla within Manila's internationally recognized exclusive economic zone.
US ally's map reveals positions of Chinese destroyers
Japan's Defense Ministry tracked the warships on maneuvers in and out of the Pacific Ocean last week.
Japan's leader Fumio Kishida on countering threat of China and North Korea
In an exclusive interview with Newsweek, the Prime Minister of Japan talks about the growing geopolitical tensions in East Asia.
Xi Jinping Is Playing Mao's Game: Waging War to Protect Himself at Home
It looks like China's leader is reacting primarily—maybe even solely—to domestic pressures.
China warns America not to 'sow chaos' during largest US and allied drills
Some 17,000 military personnel from the U.S., Philippines, Australia and France are taking part in this year's Balikatan exercise amid tensions with China.
How China's economy compares to the US
The IMF forecasts that the U.S. and Chinese economies will grow by 2.7 percent and 4.6 percent, respectively, in 2024.
China warns military "always ready" after US admiral sounds invasion alarm
The head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said he expects China to proceed with its military buildup "despite a failing economy."
Chinese state media backs US college campus protesters: 'Justified'
An editorial in China Daily blasted the Biden administration's response to what it called the valid demands of student demonstrators.
China harbors Russian North Korea arms ship, images show
The Russia-flagged cargo ship is suspected to have delivered thousands of containers of North Korean munitions to be used in Ukraine.
Chinese firms flout US sanctions for lucrative Russia deals
Newsweek analysis of a major Moscow event this month hints at Beijing's growing footprint in Russia's military-industrial sector.
Biden signs foreign aid bill—how many US troops are in Taiwan?
The 2024 NDAA greenlit a greater role for the United States in preparing Taiwan's troops for battle.
China defends its involvement in Antigua after Newsweek article
China's involvement in Antigua has always been for the benefit of its people and is not targeted at any other country, the embassy spokesperson said.
US sends Antony Blinken to China amid geopolitical tensions
America's top diplomat is there to press China on a range of sensitive issues, from trade practices to Russia.
Cuba will pursue China ties "to maximum extent" but rules out military base
"We don't know of any hostile act against the U.S. by China in the region," Deputy Foreign Minister de Cossío tells Newsweek.
NATO members "chasing shadows" with spying cases, China says
Germany and the United Kingdom each made high-profile arrests this week related to suspected espionage for China.
Chinese warships permanently deployed at new overseas naval base
An expert believes the five-month-long presence of the Chinese naval vessels at Cambodia's Ream Naval Base is the beginning of the permanent deployment.
Chinese vessels detected massing near US-led military exercise
A maritime expert says he suspects China is putting on a display of force for the U.S.-Philippine exercise.
Republican demands investigation into "dangerous dollars" sent to China
Sen. Joni Ernst told Newsweek that the U.S. needs "greater transparency and accountability" in taxpayer dollars sent overseas.
Every US senator using TikTok who voted to ban it
The TikTok bill passed by Senate could see the app banned in the U.S. if it doesn't get sold by its Chinese owner.
Pentagon dismisses China's B-21 stealth bomber rival: Reports
Beijing has kept details about the Xi'an H-20, which analysts have dubbed "Storm," tightly under wraps since the project was first announced in 2016.
Republican blames China for pro-Palestinian college protests
Pro-Palestinian protests have taken over parts of the Columbia University campus in a "Gaza Solidarity Encampment."
China map shows cities that could sink below sea level by 2120
Subsidence and rising sea levels pose a long-term crisis for China's heavily urbanized coast if left unchecked.
Map shows where US ally intercepted Russian and Chinese aircraft
Japan shares maritime borders—and territorial disputes—with potential adversaries Russia, China and North Korea.
Congress passes Ukraine bill with support for Taiwan—China's response
Chinse Embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu expressed "strong dissatisfaction" over the bill, telling Newsweek "the Taiwan question is a matter for the Chinese."
When will TikTok be banned?
The Senate voted to force a sale of TikTok or ban it outright in the U.S. But the app isn't going anywhere — for now.
Chinese exports to Russia plummet for first time since war began
U.S. secondary sanctions pose "the most serious challenge" to Russia's trade relationship with China, an analyst said.