Tag: China
The Troubles of Kenya’s China-Funded Train
MOMBASA, Kenya — Fireworks popped and confetti rained down in the seaside city of Mombasa when Kenya’s president…
China Military Drills Appear to Simulate Attack on Taiwan
China’s military continued on Saturday to menace Taiwan with a series of drills, a show of force intended…
In Turbulent Times, Xi Builds a Security Fortress for China, and Himself
Over informal, private meals with American leaders, China’s Xi Jinping let his guard down a little. It was…
China Sends Ships and Planes Toward Taiwan Despite Rising Criticism
China sent warships and aircraft into waters near Taiwan on Friday despite growing international criticism of its military…
Chinese Missiles Strike Seas Off Taiwan, and Some Land Near Japan
At least 11 Chinese missiles struck seas north, south and east of Taiwan on Thursday, less than 24…
As China Plans Drills Circling Taiwan, U.S. Officials Fear a Squeeze Play
WASHINGTON — For years the deliberate “strategic ambiguity” in Washington’s China policy has left unclear how the United…
Why Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit Is Raising U.S.-China Tensions
Follow our live coverage of Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan visit.Taiwan, an island of 23 million people 80 miles off…
Why Pelosi’s Visit to Taiwan Is Utterly Reckless
I have a lot of respect for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. But if she does go ahead with…
U.S. Warns China Not to Turn Pelosi’s Expected Trip to Taiwan Into a ‘Crisis’
WASHINGTON — The United States warned China on Monday not to respond to an expected trip to Taiwan…
A Pelosi Trip to Taiwan Would Test China’s Appetite for Confrontation
Soon after Beijing’s last big confrontation with Washington over Taiwan, Xi Jinping, then a rising official in a…
Nancy Pelosi Headed to Singapore, Silent on Taiwan
Speaker Nancy Pelosi was expected to appear in Singapore on Monday as part of a closely watched tour…
Climate Bill ‘Transformative’ for Auto and Energy Industries
Making electric cars more affordable.For the auto industry, one of the most important provisions in the climate bill…