Asia
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China imposes export controls on two U.S. rare earth producers, citing 'national security'
The companies are now forbidden from importing Chinese goods that can be used for both commercial and military purposes.
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Taiwan conducts 5-day military drills amid ongoing pressure from China
Taiwan conducts 5-day set of military drills amid ongoing grey-zone Chinese warfare, says it may conduct impromptu exercises in response to Chinese military drills in the future
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Taiwan creates website for Chinese nationals to report intelligence
Taiwanese officials have said they are looking to broaden their intelligence-gathering capabilities as security pressures increase
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Taiwan votes for status quo with China, electing ruling party candidate as next president
China has grown more aggressive in language and action against Taiwan, but winner rejects Beijing’s sovereignty claims over the island.
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Taiwan holds presidential election this weekend, outcome will impact strained China relation
As China's military threats continue to escalate, the U.S. continues to show support and backing for Taiwan.
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South Korea says North Korea fired artillery shells along its sea boundary
The joint chiefs said that South Korea strongly urges North Korea to halt these acts and will take military steps if necessary.
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Japan earthquake death toll rises to 55, officials say
The region has suffered from hundreds of aftershocks over the past two days.
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Five Japan Coast Guard members die after plane collides with passenger jet at Tokyo airport
Videos posted online show the passenger jet engulfed in flames, but the airline says all passengers and crew evacuated safely.
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South Korean opposition leader stabbed during event
Lee Jae-myung narrowly lost the country’s 2022 presidential election.
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Japan issues tsunami warnings, orders evacuations after series of quakes
The quake and series of aftershocks caused multiple buildings to collapse, officials said.
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Xi Jinping vows China 'will inevitably be reunified' with Taiwan
Xi previously threatened to reunify China with Taiwan by force if necessary.
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China appears to rebuff U.S. calls for aid in safeguarding Red Sea
The Iran-backed group has, in recent months, conducted a litany of maritime raids against commercial vessels and has further forced U.S. military vessels to intercept missiles fired from their territory.
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Survivors and first responders face frigid temperatures in China after earthquake kills over 120
Temperatures in the region reached a low of around 3 degrees Fahrenheit, as more than 1,000 people spent the night in tents.