Beijing announced new rules for the area’s management in recent days that prohibit fishing and mining without prior approval.
The U.S. Is Burning Through Weapons in Iran. Russia and China Are Taking Note.
The Iran war has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, resulting in a significant erosion of firepower. A more drawn-out Iran conflict benefits Moscow and Beijing, some analysts say.
Typhoon Dolphin batters Japan’s Okinawa before bearing down on China
The storm has cut power to at least 44,000 buildings and injured five people on the Japanese island.
Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan’s Okinawa, China shuts ports ahead of landfall
By Satoshi Sugiyama and Eduardo Baptista TOKYO/BEIJING, Aug 8 (Reuters) – Typhoon Dolphin lashed Japan’s southern Okinawa prefecture on Saturday, injuring six people and cutting power to more than 50, …
Eastern China braces for Typhoon Dolphin, shutting schools and tourist activities
Authorities in eastern China shut schools and tourist sites as Typhoon Dolphin made its way toward land on Saturday. The storm’s maximum sustained winds were estimated at about 162 kilometers per hour …
The US Navy’s plan for almost 20 guided-missile subs and why that will matter around China
The US Navy this week announced a “pivotal shift” in its future submarine force, and it’s a move analysts say provides important insights into how Washington would fight any possible conflict in the …
Heavy rains drench Beijing as China braces for Typhoon Dolphin
BEIJING, Aug 7 – Multiple districts in Beijing issued heavy rainfall warnings on Friday evening with authorities warning residents of disasters including floods in the city centre and also mudslides …
Taipei says China’s traffic control order for Taiwan Strait during typhoon is ‘ridiculous’
TAIPEI, Aug 8 (Reuters) – China’s attempt to implement traffic control measures on shipping heading into the Taiwan Strait during Typhoon Dolphin is “ridiculous”, Taipei said, adding that Beijing has …
China’s Beijing further relaxes homebuying curb, authorities say
HONG KONG, Aug 7 (Reuters) – China’s capital Beijing has further relaxed homebuying curbs, cutting social security tax payment requirements for non-Beijing families to buy homes across the city to one …
US sanctions Cuba over military cooperation with Russia, China, Iran
The U.S. imposed new restrictions on five Cuban state entities over alleged roles in facilitating military cooperation with Russia, China and Iran.