PLA says US warship’s Straits transit ‘provocative’
The guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson made a transit through the Taiwan Straits on Saturday (Feb 26).
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China backs resumption of dialogue over Ukraine
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi also noted that China does not approve of solving problems by sanctions.
Chinese social media awash with praise for Russian President Putin
As the Russia-Ukraine crisis escalated, news of it dominated Chinese social media, with hundreds of millions of views for each hashtag.
North Korea fires ballistic missile, resumes show of force after month-long hiatus
The launch came at a sensitive time after a 28-day hiatus of weapons tests during the Beijing Winter Olympics that ended on Feb 20.
Jim Rogers still bullish on united Korea
The 79-year-old investor noted that opening the border won’t happen immediately, but could take more than 20 to 25 years.
China’s foreign ministry says comparisons by DPP authorities lack understanding
The comments came after Taiwan authorities compared the situation in Ukraine to the Taiwan question.
Taiwan warns Chinese aircraft in its air defense zone
The ministry said the latest mission involved eight Chinese J-16 fighters and one Y-8 reconnaissance aircraft.
Japan announces sanctions against Russia, bans trade with separatist regions in Ukraine
The economic sanctions include suspending the issuance of visas and freezing assets of parties in the two regions.
China accuses US of adding fuel to Ukraine crisis
Washington has not responded to Russia's security guarantee proposals, a spokesman for the Foreign Ministry said.
Taiwan urged not to exploit Ukraine crisis
China's Foreign ministry says comparisons by DPP authorities lack understanding