Latest—Photos Show Chinese Aircraft Carriers Fueling Naval Rivalry With US
China released photos showing its aircraft carriers conducting “training exercises” in the western Pacific beyond the first island chain, which is intended to keep its navy in check. “The training complies with relevant international law and practice, and is not targeted at specific countries or entity,” a Chinese navy spokesperson said in a statement on […]
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US Ally Intercepts Chinese Naval Fleet Crossing Near Territory
China has deployed naval vessels beyond an island chain in the Western Pacific—a strategic barrier to contain its forces—passing through waterways near Japan, a close United States ally. Newsweek has reached out to the Chinese Defense Ministry for comment by email. Why It Matters Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines form the First Island Chain—an arc […]
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Marco Rubio Announces New Plan to Revoke Chinese Student Visas
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new plan on Wednesday to “aggressively revoke” student visas issued to international students from China. Newsweek reached out to the State Department via email and online form for additional comment. Why It Matters The Trump administration has cracked down on Ivy League institutions and sought to revoke the […]
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U.S. Ally Looks to Buy Chinese J-35 Stealth Jets
Egypt, traditionally a U.S. ally, could be seeking to acquire Chinese J-35 fighter jets, according to aviation and defense outlets. Newsweek has contacted the Egyptian Foreign Ministry and China’s State Council Information Office (SCIO) for comment. Why It Matters The J-35 fighter jet, modeled after the American F-35, is gaining more appeal as China, competing […]
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Chinese College Gives Harvard International Students ‘Unconditional Offers’
By Khaleda Rahman is Newsweek’s National Correspondent based in London, UK. Her focus is reporting on education and national news. Khaleda joined Newsweek in 2019 and had previously worked at the MailOnline in London, New York and Sydney. She is a graduate of University College London. Languages: English. You can get in touch with Khaleda […]
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Chinese Warship Shows Up Amid Rising US-Iran Threat of War
China dispatched a warship to the Persian Gulf for a visit as tensions between Iran, Beijing’s strategic partner, and the United States continue to grow over the nuclear program of Tehran. The Chinese naval port call in the United Arab Emirates, a vital U.S. security partner, comes ahead of President Donald Trump‘s scheduled visit to […]
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Russia ‘Isn’t As Strong’ As It Says, Captured Chinese Soldiers Say
Two Chinese citizens captured fighting for Moscow in President Vladimir Putin‘s war against Ukraine claimed Russian soldiers aren’t as strong at they say they are. Wang Guanjung and Zhang Renbo made the remarks during a press conference in Kyiv on Monday after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky released footage he said showed Chinese troops were fighting […]
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US Ally Arrests Chinese Students for Filming Military Base
Police in South Korea, a key United States treaty ally in Northeast Asia, caught two Chinese teenagers for illegally photographing fighter aircraft near a major air base. Newsweek has reached out to the Chinese Embassy in South Korea for comment by email. Why It Matters Several Chinese nationals have been apprehended for alleged suspicious activities […]
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Jeremy Clarkson Questions Lewis Hamilton’s Bizarre Chinese GP Weekend After Unexpected Penalty
Celebrity Formula One fan Jeremy Clarkson, famous for being the former co-presenter of Top Gear and Amazon Prime’s The Grand Tour, has questioned Lewis Hamilton‘s penalty-stricken Chinese Grand Prix weekend for the way it started on a high note but ended disastrously. Clarkson is known for his bold opinions on several matters concerning F1 and […]
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Pro-Beijing Chinese Influencers Kicked Out in Test for Small Democracy
A Chinese online influencer was forced to leave Taiwan after authorities revoked her visa, citing videos she had made that called for a military takeover of the self-ruled island claimed by Beijing. Her departure—and the expected removal of two other pro-Beijing influencers—comes as Taiwan adopts a tougher stance amid ongoing pressure from China, but the […]
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