China

Top leadership dominated by Xi allies and protégés, with no clear successor

Footage of China's former leader, Hu Jintao, being asked to leave the stage at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing during the Communist Party Congress is drawing global attention as people try to work out what has just happened.

Beijing and Taipei have spoken out after Tesla chief executive Elon Musk said Taiwan should become a special administrative zone of China.

Xi on Tuesday visited an exhibition in Beijing showcasing China’s achievements over his decade in power, according to state broadcaster CCTV. 

The move eliminates a major irritant to businesses, as the city tries to defend its status as a key hub

World leaders have reacted to Vladimir Putin’s chilling speech announcing the partial mobilisation of troops in Russia.

US President Joe Biden has again said the US would defend Taiwan in the event of an attack by China.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping looked to rally Asian leaders behind a new "international order" as they met Friday for a summit aimed at challenging Western influence.

The two leaders meet in person for the first time since the start of the Ukraine war

Tokyo reportedly seeks to deploy upgraded long-range cruise missiles to the southern Nansei Islands

Indonesia claims that the leaders of Russia and China have confirmed that they’ll attend the event in person

Moscow plans to hold drills in its Far East region near the border with China and North Korea from Aug. 30 to Sept. 5

Top military experts have been quietly simulating the war that could break out over Taiwan. The results are grim for everyone involved.

A US congressional delegation has arrived for an unannounced visit to Taiwan, 12 days after a tour of the island by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

There are many advantages for China if its blow-up over Taiwan turns into war – but there’s one move that could bring the Asian superpower to its knees.

The military has announced the successful completion of assignments around the island, but added that regular patrols will continue

Foreign meddling means Beijing must retain use of force as an option, paper outlines

China has announced it is severing ties with the United States on a litany of key issues over the countries’ disagreement over Taiwan.

Restrictions on the US House speaker and family members come in response to her visit to Taiwan

U.S. House speaker meets with Taiwan’s president, key lawmaker during a trip that has heightened tension