The US defends new arms sales and urges ‘meaningful’ dialogue, but analysts warn the deepening rift risks hollowing out the agenda for the Trump-Xi summit next year.

China has run wargames near Mexico and Cuba, with Beijing becoming increasingly brazen in brandishing its military might in the Western Hemisphere. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted military exercises in Xuchang,

Chinese President Xi Jinping installed new military leadership for its central and eastern regions amid an unprecedented purge of the top defense echelons.

Japan's Cabinet has approved a record-breaking defense budget exceeding ¥9 trillion ($58 billion) for fiscal 2026, marking a 9.4% increase to bolster strike capabilities with missiles and drones. This move accelerates Japan's plan to reach 2% of GDP in military spending,

Chinese Commerce Minister ‍Wang Wentao met with U.S. computer processor ‌manufacturer Advanced ‌Micro Devices' CEO Lisa Su in Beijing on Thursday, ​according to a ‍statement ​released by ​Wang's ministry on ‍Friday.

Beijing city is relaxing home-purchase rules for non-residents in its latest effort to support a housing market that’s been in a prolonged slump.

The vote in Myanmar, widely seen as a sham, is a bid for legitimacy by the military government. It is also a way for Beijing to exert its influence there.

Beijing's municipal authorities further eased curbs on home purchases on Wednesday, lowering the threshold for home-buying qualifications, in the latest efforts to boost demand amid worsening home prices in the Chinese capital.

As the world approaches 2026, Beijing will host a citywide celebration rooted in ancient ritual music while reflecting modern vitality. On the evening of December 31, 2025, the Beijing New Year Countdown Event,

The Chinese Foreign Ministry, in a statement, warned that Beijing would issue a stern response if attempts are made to provoke China on the Taiwan issue.