October 14 Trump calls Xi’s rare earth move a ‘bad moment’ — why it matters for US national security, China ties President Donald Trump called China's rare earth export controls a 'bad moment' as both countries navigate tensions over critical defense materials, and potential tariff increases.
October 13 Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka nearly strikes ballboy with racket throw in frustrating loss Aryna Sabalenka's racket throw nearly hit a ballboy during her semifinal loss to Jessica Pegula at the Wuhan Open tennis tournament in China.
October 11 Chinese underground church pastor, father of US citizens, detained by authorities, family says Chinese authorities arrested the head pastor of Zion Church and several religious leaders in sweeping crackdown across multiple provinces.
October 10 Kim Jong Un shows off 'most powerful' ballistic missile as foreign leaders watch North Korea military parade North Korean leader Kim Jong Un unveiled the untested Hwasong-20 ICBM at a Worker's Party 80th anniversary parade, Friday, calling it the most powerful nuclear strategic weapons system.
October 10 Uproar as UN elects China and Iran to Human Rights Council positions: ‘Without shame’ UN Watch and human rights activists criticize the Human Rights Council's appointment of Iranian and Chinese officials as experts amid genocide allegations.
October 10 Trump threatens 'massive' China tariffs, sees 'no reason' to meet with Xi President Trump calls off efforts to meet Xi Jinping after China imposes new rare earth export controls, warning the move is hostile and threatens global supply chains.
October 10 US turns to Finland to close Arctic ‘icebreaker gap’ as Russia, China expand polar presence Finland will provide four new icebreakers to America under a $6.1 billion agreement as the U.S. seeks to strengthen Arctic defense against Russia and China.
October 9 Top insurance CEO in the hot seat after scathing ad campaign exposes China ties A new ad from a consumer advocacy group blasted one of the world's largest insurers over it's CEO's deep entanglements with the Chinese government.
October 9 US diplomat fired for romantic relationship with woman with ties to Chinese Communist Party The State Department said it fired a U.S. diplomat who concealed his relationship with a woman who had known ties to the Chinese Communist Party.
October 9 Trump’s aircraft carrier visit sends China a message: US sea power still rules the waves President Donald Trump visits USS George H. W Bush aircraft carrier for Navy's 250th Anniversary celebrations, highlighting U.S. naval power against China.