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March 24, 2025 at 3:04 AM

A mix of science and tradition helps restore relics in China's Forbidden City

A team of about 150 restorers fuses scientific analysis and traditional techniques to clean, patch up and otherwise revive the more than 1.8 million relics in the collection of Beijing's Forbidden City
March 24, 2025 at 3:04 AM
The details of an elaborate antique clock is seen in a restoration workshop on the sprawling compound of the Forbidden City also known as the Palace Museum in Beijing, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
March 21, 2025 at 12:14 PM

Musk to be briefed on possible war with China

Elon Musk will be briefed on operations in the event of a war with the Chinese and shown details of potential threats and Chinese targets, according to the New York Times.
March 21, 2025 at 12:14 PM
VIDEO: Musk to be briefed on possible war with China
March 21, 2025 at 7:55 AM

US senator and Trump supporter Steve Daines is visiting Beijing as tariff fight grows

U.S. Senator Steve Daines is visiting Beijing as the U.S. and China swap tariff threats and harsh words over each others’ handling of the illegal trade in fentanyl
March 21, 2025 at 7:55 AM
FILE -Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., speaks at the Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing for Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be Secretary of the Treasury, at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)
March 20, 2025 at 7:31 PM

Small shipments from China drop 5% as Trump administration tariffs take hold

ABC News' Britt Clennett reports on the impact President Trump's tariffs are having on both U.S. and Chinese businesses.
March 20, 2025 at 7:31 PM
VIDEO: Small shipments from China drop 5% as Trump administration tariffs take hold
March 20, 2025 at 5:05 AM

Hong Kong's richest man, Li Ka-shing, is in hot water

Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s business empire is in the crosshairs after CK Hutchison Holdings chose to sell its Panama Canal port assets to a consortium that includes U.S. investment firm BlackRock Inc., apparently angering Beijing
March 20, 2025 at 5:05 AM
A U.S. Coast Guard ship docks at a naval base along the Panama Canal in Panama City, Thursday, March 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
March 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM

Chinese military conducts air and sea drills near Taiwan

Taiwan’s defense ministry says many Chinese military ships, planes and drones have entered its surrounding airspace and waters. ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports.
March 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
VIDEO: Chinese military conducts air and sea drills near Taiwan
March 18, 2025 at 5:46 AM

China conducts air and sea drills near Taiwan

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says an unusually large number of Chinese military ships, planes and drones entered airspace and waters surrounding the self-governing island republic between Sunday and Monday
March 18, 2025 at 5:46 AM
FILE - In this photo released by the Taiwan Presidential Office, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te speaks at a press conference after a security meeting about U.S. President Trump's tariffs on trade partners and semiconductors at the Presidential office in Taipei, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. (Taiwan Presidential Office via AP, File)
March 18, 2025 at 5:43 AM

Hong Kong's leader swipes at Trump

Hong Kong’s leader says his government opposes coercion by foreign governments, an allusion to comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, but stopped short of criticizing a prominent local conglomerate’s decision to sell its Panama Canal port assets to a...
March 18, 2025 at 5:43 AM
A U.S. Coast Guard ship docks at a naval base along the Panama Canal in Panama City, Thursday, March 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
March 17, 2025 at 8:35 AM

China's economy improved at the start of 2025, but challenges remain

The Chinese economy showed signs of improvement in the first two months of the year, though the weak housing market remained a drag on growth
March 17, 2025 at 8:35 AM
A vendor dressed with Monkey King costume sells cotton candy at the Chongwenmen Gate in Beijing, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
March 14, 2025 at 7:43 AM

China, Russia and Iran call for end to US sanctions and the restart of nuclear talks

Representatives of China, Russia and Iran called for an end to U.S. sanctions on Iran over its rapidly advancing nuclear program and a restart to multinational talks on the issue
March 14, 2025 at 7:43 AM
March 13, 2025 at 11:13 AM

China is taking issue with Trump's move to link tariffs to fentanyl

U.S. President Donald Trump threw a curve ball at China by linking the fentanyl issue to his tariffs on imports
March 13, 2025 at 11:13 AM
March 12, 2025 at 8:38 AM

Son of Hong Kong ex-publisher Jimmy Lai says he could die in jail, calls for release

The son of prominent Hong Kong former publisher Jimmy Lai, who is facing possible life imprisonment in the Chinese city, has called for his father’s release in a high-profile national security case
March 12, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Sebastien Lai, son of imprisoned Hong Kong media publisher Jimmy Lai, speaks, during a preview of the Geneva Summit for Human Rights, at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. (Salvatore Di Nolfi/Keystone via AP)
March 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM

China ending annual Congress with questions over how to revive slowing economy

China has wrapped up its biggest political event of the year leaving one question unanswered: How far will it go to try to revive economic growth in 2025
March 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Former Chinese basketball player Yao Ming, right and other delegates press buttons to vote during the closing ceremony of the National People's Congress held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
March 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM

China’s retaliatory tariffs take effect on US agricultural products

ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports on how the trade war could impact China’s economy and food supply.
March 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
VIDEO: China’s retaliatory tariffs take effect on US agricultural products
March 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM

Tibetans scuffle with police outside Chinese Embassy in India on uprising anniversary

Dozens of Tibetan protesters have clashed with police outside the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi as Tibetans living in exile mark the 66th anniversary of their uprising against China
March 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Exiled Tibetans mark the 66th anniversary of an uprising in Tibetan capital Lhasa, as they participate in a march in Dharamshala, India, Monday, March 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia)
March 8, 2025 at 2:14 AM

Active-duty Army soldier accused of selling classified info to China

An active-duty Army soldier was arrested Thursday after allegedly selling classified information to buyers in China. Another soldier is accused of selling sensitive information to a former soldier.
March 8, 2025 at 2:14 AM
VIDEO: Former Army soldiers accused of selling military secrets to China
March 8, 2025 at 2:00 AM

Active-duty Army soldier charged with selling classified info to China

An active-duty U.S. army sergeant has been charged with selling sensitive national defense secrets, according to court documents.
March 8, 2025 at 2:00 AM
In these images from court documents, prosecutors say Zhao snapped pictures of military  documents and also negotiated with buyers to sell military hard drives.
March 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM

2 Army soldiers, ex-soldier charged with selling military secrets to China

Prosecutors say Jian Zhao, a supply sergeant stationed at Joint Base Lewis McCord in Washington State, received thousands in exchange for selling sensitive material and encrypted hardware.
March 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
VIDEO: 2 Army soldiers, ex-soldier charged with selling military secrets to China
March 6, 2025 at 12:19 AM

US exposes Chinese 'hacker-for-hire' network

ABC News chief investigative correspondent Aaron Katersky delivers the latest on the Chinese “hacker-for-hire” network that carried out a vast range of cyberattacks.
March 6, 2025 at 12:19 AM
VIDEO: US exposes Chinese 'hacker-for-hire' network
March 5, 2025 at 10:21 PM

Automakers applaud Trump's tariff exemption for industry

The exemption was granted at the request of Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.
March 5, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Flags of the United States and Canada fly at a Customs station at the Ambassador Bridge on the first day of President Donald Trump's new 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, Mar. 4, 2025 in Windsor, Canada.
March 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM

China retaliates against Trump's historic tariffs

ABC News' Britt Clennett reports on the additional 10 to 15% tariffs imposed on U.S. goods like beef, chicken, wheat, and soybean.
March 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM
VIDEO: China retaliates against Trump's historic tariffs
March 4, 2025 at 11:28 AM

What to know as tariffs go into effect on Mexico, Canada, China

The stock market tumbled Monday after President Donald Trump said tariffs would go into effect for Mexico, Canada and China as planned on Tuesday.
March 4, 2025 at 11:28 AM
The flags of Mexico, Canada and the United States are shown near the Ambassador Bridge, Feb. 3, 2025, in Detroit.
February 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM

China strongly opposes Trump’s tariff threat

ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports on China’s response to President Trump saying that China will be charged an additional 10 percent tariff.
February 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM
VIDEO: China strongly opposes Trump’s tariff threat
1 month ago

Lawmakers worry China could take over after Trump pauses foreign aid

Lawmakers from both political parties invoked China as a potential winner in international development as the U.S. reviews its foreign assistance programs.
1 month ago
The national flags of the United States and China flutter at the Fairmont Peace Hotel on April 25, 2024 in Shanghai, China.
2 months ago

Chinese tech giant quietly unveils advanced AI model amid battle over TikTok

The Chinese tech giant behind TikTok has quietly unveiled an advanced AI model for generating video that raises new concerns about the threat of deepfake content.
2 months ago
TikTok app logo is seen in this illustration taken, Aug. 22, 2022.
2 months ago

Cameras made in China may be used to spy on US: DHS

Internet-connected cameras made in China are giving the Chinese government the ability to "conduct espionage or disrupt US critical infrastructure," according to the DHS.
2 months ago
IT specialist working on a laptop computer in a big data center.
2 months ago

Internet-connected cameras made in China may be used to spy on US: DHS

ABC News' Aaron Katersky reports on the cameras that typically lack data encryption and security settings and, by default, communicate with their manufacturer.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Internet-connected cameras made in China may be used to spy on US: DHS
2 months ago

Trump’s tariffs on China could increase prices for smartphones, sneakers and toys

President Donald Trump’s administration placed 10% tariffs on a wide-ranging set of products from China.
2 months ago
President Donald Trump’s administration placed 10% tariffs on a wide-ranging set of products from China.
2 months ago

China strikes back at Trump, retaliating with tariffs as it 'firmly opposes' US plan

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to talk in "the next couple days," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday.
2 months ago
In this file photo, then-U.S. President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands ahead of their bilateral meeting during the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019.
2 months ago

US pauses tariffs on Mexico, Canada for a month

Trump told reporters on Sunday he planned to speak with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday.
2 months ago
President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he signs an executive order to create a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, in the Oval Office of the White House, Feb. 3, 2025, in Washington.
2 months ago

USPS lifts temporary suspension on parcels from China, Hong Kong

The United States Postal Service had temporarily suspended “inbound parcels from China and Hong Kong until further notice,” as it works to implement the new tariffs in effect.
2 months ago
VIDEO: USPS temporarily suspends parcels from China and Hong Kong
2 months ago

New warning issued about Chinese AI company DeepSeek

A security expert warns DeepSeek, the no. 1 downloaded app on Apple and Google, could pose potential privacy concerns for American users.
2 months ago
VIDEO: New warning issued about Chinese AI company 'Deepseek'
2 months ago

DeepSeek AI app coding can transfer users' data directly to the Chinese government

DeepSeek coding has the capability to transfer users' data directly to the Chinese government
2 months ago
This photo illustration shows the DeepSeek app logo displayed on a mobile phone in Brussels on Jan. 28, 2025.
2 months ago

How Trump’s tariff plan for China could impact online shopping

New tariffs get rid of a loophole, called de minimis exemption, where a Chinese retailer could ship up to $800 in goods directly to U.S. customers duty free.
2 months ago
VIDEO: How Trump’s tariff plan for China could impact online shopping
2 months ago

China fires back after Trump's 10% tariffs go into effect

Beijing has retaliated to President Donald Trump's tariffs with tariffs on American goods including coal, liquified natural gas, crude oil, agricultural machinery and pickup trucks.
2 months ago
VIDEO: China fires back after Trump's 10 percent tariffs go into effect
2 months ago

Mexico, Canada respond to tariffs: 'Difficult times in the coming days and weeks'

The policy risks raising prices for essential products like gas and groceries.
2 months ago
President Donald Trump talks to reporters after signing an executive order to appoint the deputy administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration in the Oval Office at the White House, Jan. 30, 2025 in Washington.
2 months ago

Trump announces new tariffs targeting Canada, Mexico and China

On “This Week,” ABC News senior White House correspondent Selina Wang reports on the new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump Saturday. 
2 months ago
VIDEO: Trump announces new tariffs targeting Canada, Mexico and China
2 months ago

Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China take effect 

Consumers brace for rising prices as President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. 
2 months ago
VIDEO: Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China take effect 
2 months ago

Trump imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

Economist Kimberly Clausing joined ABC News Live to talk about the possible effects for Americans of Trump’s newly imposed tariffs.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Trump imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
2 months ago

Why is DeepSeek a 'big moment' for AI? Experts explain.

The emergence of DeepSeek has sent some tech stocks tumbling.
2 months ago
The DeepSeek application arranged on a smartphone in Hong Kong, China, Jan. 27, 2025.
2 months ago

DeepSeek Chinese app impacting US markets

Bankrate senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick explains why the free AI app is causing a shift in the stock market.
2 months ago
VIDEO: DeepSeek Chinese app impacting US markets
2 months ago

Nvidia, Microsoft shares tumble amid rise of China-based AI DeepSeek

DeepSeek chatbot tops Apple's app-store charts.
2 months ago
Traders and financial professionals work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York City, Jan. 27, 2025.
2 months ago

Trump speaks to China's Xi Jinping days before inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump said on Friday he spoke to China's Xi Jinping about TikTok and other issues as he prepares to take office in a matter of days.
2 months ago
Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Pittsburgh, Nov. 4, 2024, and Chinese President Xi Jinping at a press conference in Belgrade, May 8, 2024.
2 months ago

US to ban Russian, Chinese software and hardware in vehicles

The United States is going to ban Russian and Chinese software in vehicles, according to the Department of Commerce, due to national security concerns.
2 months ago
The Department of Commerce building in Washington, D.C., Jan. 26, 2022.
3 months ago

Chinese city unveils magical ice and snow festival

China's city of Harbin unveiled its annual Ice and Snow Festival this week, which features sculptures, castles and even huge ice slides.
3 months ago
VIDEO:  Chinese city unveils magical ice and snow festival
3 months ago

Treasury department claims ‘major’ breach by Chinese hackers

The department says in a letter to Congress it learned hackers were able to infiltrate third-party software, remotely log into Treasury employees’ workstations and access to unclassified documents.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Treasury department claims ‘major’ breach by Chinese hackers
3 months ago

Treasury Department hit in cyberbreach by China-sponsored actor, officials say

The “major” breach was achieved by gaining access to a third party cybersecurity service.
3 months ago
Exterior of the Treasury Department building in Washington D.C.
3 months ago

Leader of Tibet’s government-in-exile on the Dalai Lama, China

ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos spoke to exiled Sikyong Penpa Tsering about President Joe Biden’s efforts to enhance U.S. support for Tibet while China seeks to eventually choose the next Dalai Lama.
3 months ago
Leader of Tibet’s government-in-exile on the Dalai Lama, China
3 months ago

Man pleads guilty to operating secret Chinese police station in NYC

Lu Jianwang and Chen Jinping were accused of working on behalf of China's Ministry of Public Security in violation of the Espionage Act.
3 months ago
Lu Jianwang and Chen Jinping were accused of working on behalf of China's Ministry of Public Security in violation of the Espionage Act.
3 months ago

Operator of secret Chinese police station in NYC pleads guilty

Lu Jianwang and Chen Jinping were accused of working on behalf of China's Ministry of Public Security in violation of the Espionage Act.
3 months ago
Federal Bureau of Investigation seal on the Headquarters Edgar Hoover FBI Building in Washington, D.C., June 02, 2018.