Who Gets the Most Chinese Loans? The U.S.
The United States gets more loans from China than any other country in the world, according to a massive new dataset spanning 24 years that turns conventional wisdom on its head—and shows that China’s overseas loans are geared toward increasing its own national power. While most people had long believed that China’s overseas lending and […]
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Chinese Diplomat Threatens To Cut Off Japan’s Leader Head
A Chinese diplomat has sparked a diplomatic firestorm in Japan over a statement widely seen as threatening toward Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, following her recent remarks on Taiwan. The controversy erupted after Takaichi, who was sworn into office last month, told a parliamentary committee on Friday that a Chinese military blockade of Taiwan, which Beijing […]
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US Deploys Warship As Russian and Chinese Naval Flotilla Approaches Alaska
A United States warship has been deployed in the North Pacific Ocean as a naval flotilla of Russian and Chinese vessels approached Alaska’s outlying islands during a joint patrol. A spokesperson for the U.S. Third Fleet confirmed to Newsweek on Wednesday that the destroyer USS Carl M. Levin was underway for “routine operations,” adding that […]
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US Ally Responds to Chinese Activity in Disputed Waters
South Korea dispatched a coast guard vessel last week to monitor Chinese survey ships operating in a contested part of the Yellow Sea, according to Stanford-affiliated maritime analysis group SeaLight. Newsweek reached out to the Korean coast guard and Chinese Foreign Ministry by email with requests for comment outside office hours. Why It Matters The […]
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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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