Trump Pledges Patriot Missiles to Ukraine as EU Covers Costs
President Trump announced the U.S. will send Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine, with the EU reimbursing costs, in response to Zelenskyy’s call for stronger protection.
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Mainland Scholar Tallies 10 Flaws in Lai Ching-te’s Unity Speech
A scholar from the Chinese mainland outlines 10 flaws in Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te’s June 24 unity speech, challenging press freedom, democracy and cross-Strait unity claims.
Germany Urges EU to Brace for U.S. 30% Tariff Showdown
German finance minister Lars Klingbeil warns the EU to prepare countermeasures after Trump threatens 30% tariffs on EU imports.
Xi Jinping Congratulates Jennifer Simons on Suriname Election
Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated Jennifer Simons on her election as president of Suriname, highlighting strong bilateral ties and paving the way for deeper cooperation.
Chinese Mainland Defends Airspace Response After Japan Complaint
Chinese mainland defends maneuvers in the East China Sea after Japan’s complaint over close military aircraft approaches and urges cooperation to ease tensions.
Gaza Ceasefire Talks Stall Over Withdrawal Row as 17 Aid-Seekers Are Killed
Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha stall over Israeli withdrawal demands, while 17 Palestinians seeking food aid are killed amid rising tensions.
Nine Years On: Why Dialogue Is Key to South China Sea Peace
On the ninth anniversary of the 2016 South China Sea arbitral award, regional leaders and experts call for dialogue over disputes to secure lasting peace and cooperation.
Trump Threatens 30% Tariffs on EU and Mexico Amid Trade Standoff
President Trump has threatened 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico imports after stalled negotiations, sparking fresh tensions and prompting swift responses from Brussels and Mexico City.
China and ASEAN Forge Deeper Bonds, Call for Openness Amid U.S. Tariffs
At the annual ASEAN Plus meetings, FM Wang Yi highlights China-ASEAN Free Trade 3.0, urges openness against U.S. tariffs, and reframes the South China Sea narrative.
China Dismisses 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award as “Illegal, Null and Void”
China brands the 2016 South China Sea arbitral award “waste paper,” argues it violates UNCLOS and key principles of international law.