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November 20, 2024 at 6:28 PM

Jailed Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai testifies for 1st time in landmark trial

Pro-democracy activist and media mogul Jimmy Lai took the stand Wednesday in his national security trial in Hong Kong.
November 20, 2024 at 6:28 PM
Media mogul Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily, arrives at the Court of Final Appeal, in a prison van in Hong Kong, China Feb. 9, 2021.
November 20, 2024 at 2:14 PM

Japan will watch China's military after Beijing admits violating Japanese airspace

Japanese officials say they are closely watching to see if China keeps its promise to prevent further violations of Japan’s airspace after explaining that an incursion by a Chinese military aircraft nearly three months ago was unintentional and caused ...
November 20, 2024 at 2:14 PM
FILE - This photo provided by Japan's Ministry of Defense shows a Chinese Y-9 reconnaissance plane Monday, Aug. 26, 2024.(Japan's Ministry of Defense via AP, File)
November 19, 2024 at 11:42 PM

45 pro-democracy activists get 4 to 10 years in prison in Hong Kong

Forty-five ex-lawmakers and activists have been sentenced to four to 10 years in prison in Hong Kong’s biggest national security case under a Beijing-imposed law that crushed a once-thriving pro-democracy movement
November 19, 2024 at 11:42 PM
People wait outside the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts in Hong Kong Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, ahead of the sentencing in national security case. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)
November 19, 2024 at 5:19 PM

A surge in mass attacks has killed dozens in China in recent months

Dozens of people have been killed in China in the past three months in a series of mass attacks using vehicles or knives
November 19, 2024 at 5:19 PM
FILE -Guardians gather in front of the Wuxi Vocational Institute of Arts and Technology in Yixing, eastern Chinese city of Wuxi Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, a day after a stabbing attack took place. (Kyodo News via AP, File)
November 19, 2024 at 3:18 PM

Children injured as car crashes into primary school in China

The Xinhua News Agency says several adults were also injured in the incident in China’s Hunan Province. ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports.
November 19, 2024 at 3:18 PM
VIDEO: Children injured as car crashes into primary school in China
November 18, 2024 at 5:02 AM

45 pro-democracy activists face sentencing in Hong Kong. Here's who some of them are

Dozens of prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activists are scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday in the biggest case under a national security law that critics say has crushed political activism in the semi-autonomous Chinese city
November 18, 2024 at 5:02 AM
FILE - Pro-democracy lawmaker Wu Chi-wai gestures during an interview at his office in Legislative Council in Hong Kong on Nov. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu, File)
November 18, 2024 at 1:26 AM

Japanese troops will train with US and Australian forces as concerns over China grow

The defense ministers from the U.S., Japan and Australia have agreed to step up military cooperation and expressed concern about a spate of confrontations with China’s increasingly assertive military
November 18, 2024 at 1:26 AM
November 17, 2024 at 5:37 PM

AI, North Korea, Trump: What Biden and Xi discussed in their final meeting

President Joe Biden met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC conference in Lima, Peru -- their last meeting of Biden’s presidency.
November 17, 2024 at 5:37 PM
President Joe Biden meets with China's President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC Summit in Lima, Peru, Nov. 16, 2024.
November 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Biden to meet with China's Xi Jinping

President Joe Biden is taking his final lap on the world stage this week with a trip to South America and attending two major summits.
November 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM
VIDEO: Biden to meet with China's Xi Jinping
November 14, 2024 at 5:23 PM

Biden's trip to Peru will include last meeting with China's president

ABC News’ Alex Presha reports on Joe Biden’s possibly final lap on the world stage as president.
November 14, 2024 at 5:23 PM
VIDEO: Biden's trip to Peru will include last meeting with China's president
November 12, 2024 at 6:33 PM

Dozens dead in China after driver rams car into crowd

President Xi Jinping ordered all-out efforts to treat the injured and demanded severe punishment for the perpetrator, Chinese state television CCTV reported.
November 12, 2024 at 6:33 PM
President Xi Jinping ordered all-out efforts to treat the injured and demanded severe punishment for the perpetrator, Chinese state television CCTV reported.
November 12, 2024 at 10:30 AM

Hong Kong reporter says she'll sue Wall Street Journal for dismissal over union role

A former Hong Kong reporter of The Wall Street Journal says she'll sue the publication for sacking her because she joined a trade union
November 12, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Selina Cheng, a former reporter at the Wall Street Journal, and chairperson of the Hong Kong Journalists Association speaks to media in Hong Kong on Tuesday, Nov.12, 2024. Cheng said she'll sue the publication for sacking her because she joined a trade union. (AP Photo/ Kanis Leung)
November 12, 2024 at 3:42 AM

Research reveals China has built prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier

U.S. researchers have concluded that China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor to power future aircraft carriers
November 12, 2024 at 3:42 AM
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, conventionally powered Chinese aircraft carriers Liaoning and Shandong carry out a dual aircraft carrier formation exercise for the first time in the South China Sea in late October 2024. (Chen Mengxi/Xinhua via AP)
November 11, 2024 at 1:58 PM

The Singles' Day shopping festival loses its shine under China's lagging economy

The Singles’ Day shopping festival looks less attractive this year amid a sluggish economy, forcing e-commerce firms to look abroad for growth
November 11, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Pedestrians walk near an advertisement promoting a sales festival in Beijing, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
November 10, 2024 at 12:38 PM

China delimits contested South China Sea shoal in dispute with Philippines

China has published baselines for a contested shoal in the South China Sea it had seized from the Philippines, a move that’s likely to increase tensions over overlapping territorial claims
November 10, 2024 at 12:38 PM
A Chinese coast guard vessel stays beside suspected Chinese militia ships near Thitu island, locally called Pag-asa island on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 ahead of a Philippine military multi-service joint exercise at the disputed South China Sea, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
November 10, 2024 at 11:26 AM

Indonesia's new leader calls for collaboration with China before heading to US

Indonesia's new leader has called for collaboration rather than confrontation with China
November 10, 2024 at 11:26 AM
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto gestures as he delivers a speech on stage during the Indonesia-China Business Forum in Beijing, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
November 8, 2024 at 10:38 PM

Chinese hacking effort is far more pervasive than previously reported, sources say

The Chinese effort to hack prominent Americans' mobile devices is far more pervasive than previously reported, ABC News has learned.
November 8, 2024 at 10:38 PM
In this undated stock photo, a man is seen using a smartphone on a city street.
November 8, 2024 at 1:58 PM

Italian President Mattarella meets Chinese leader Xi in Beijing amid complex ties

Italian President Sergio Mattarella has met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping Friday on an official visit to China
November 8, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Chinese President Xi Jinping, second from left, attends a meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella, fourth from right, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Florence Lo/Pool Photo via AP)
November 8, 2024 at 1:42 AM

Trump defense attorney's cellphone compromised by Chinese hackers: Sources

Hackers working for China's intelligence service broke into the cellphone of Todd Blanche, the president-elect's lead criminal defense attorney, ahead of Tuesday's election, sources told ABC News.
November 8, 2024 at 1:42 AM
Trump defense attorney's cellphone compromised by Chinese hackers: Sources
November 7, 2024 at 3:53 PM

Germany arrests a US citizen over accusations of spying for China

Germany’s federal prosecutor office said it arrested an American citizen who allegedly spied for China
November 7, 2024 at 3:53 PM
November 7, 2024 at 9:50 AM

China's exports grew 12.7% in October, fastest pace in more than 2 years

China has reported its exports rose 12.7% in October from a year earlier, the fastest monthly growth in more than two years
November 7, 2024 at 9:50 AM
New trucks for export wait for transportation at a port in Yantai in eastern China's Shandong province, on Oct. 28, 2024. (Chinatopix via AP)
1 month ago

FBI investigates reported Chinese phone hackers

A report has emerged that Chinese hackers targeted the cell phones of officials for both campaigns.
1 month ago
VIDEO: FBI investigates reported Chinese phone hackers
1 month ago

Chinese hackers believed to have targeted Trump, Vance cellphones: Sources

Chinese hackers believed to have targeted Trump, Vance cell phones, according to reports.
1 month ago
Former resident Donald Trump and Senator JD Vance, Republican vice-presidential nominee, stand together during a campaign event at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich., July 20, 2024.
1 month ago

Sources: Chinese hackers believed to have targeted presidential campaigns

Chinese hackers have targeted cell phones connected with both campaigns, including phones formerly used by former President Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, sources told ABC News.
1 month ago
Sources: Chinese hackers believed to have targeted presidential campaigns
1 month ago

China hackers targeted Trump, Vance phones: Report

Chinese hackers are believed to have targeted cellphones used by former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, according to sources familiar with the matter.
1 month ago
VIDEO: China hackers targeted Trump, Vance phones: Report
1 month ago

China holds military drills around Taiwan

China is conducting large-scale military drills around Taiwan, simulating a blockade and practicing attacking targets on land and sea.
1 month ago
China holds military drills around Taiwan
1 month ago

Group with close ties to Trump presumed to have been attacked by Chinese hackers

A group with close ties to Donald Trump is presumed to have been attacked by Chinese hackers.
1 month ago
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the spin room after an ABC News presidential debate with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, Sept. 10, 2024, in Philadelphia.
2 months ago

Japan flexes in Taiwan Strait, sending warship through disputed waters

A Japanese destroyer passed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, marking the first time a modern Japanese warship has navigated this strategically sensitive waterway.
2 months ago
Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida speaks during the High-Level Meeting to Launch the Friends of Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty at UN headquarters in New York City, Sept. 23, 2024.
2 months ago

China test-fires test ballistic missile

Local media reported that the launch was the first such test since 1980.
2 months ago
Local media reported that the launch was the first such test since 1980.
2 months ago

China test-fires ICBM with 'dummy' warhead into Pacific, 1st launch in decades

The Chinese military test-fired on Wednesday the first intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific that it's launched since 1980, officials said.
2 months ago
A Chinese national flag flutters during at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Sept. 5, 2024.
2 months ago

US seeks to ban Chinese software from cars, citing national security concerns

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said GPS, cameras could pose a "serious risk."
2 months ago
Gina Raimondo, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, speaks during the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago.
2 months ago

China ending foreign adoptions, likely impacting 'hundreds of families'

China confirmed it will end foreign adoptions of Chinese children to the United States.
2 months ago
In this file photo, newly-naturalized Jillian, 4, originally from China, is held by her adoptive mother Eileen Kalerduring during a ceremony at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services offices in New York City, Nov. 18, 2010.
3 months ago

China rams Philippines ship

Both countries accused the other of hitting each other’s ships in the South China Sea as new images emerge of the incident.
3 months ago
VIDEO: China rams Philippines ship
3 months ago

GOP's Comer launches investigation into Walz's 'engagement' with China

House Oversight Committee chair James Comer is launching an investigation into what he says is Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's "extensive engagement with China."
3 months ago
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer speaks during a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 20, 2024.
4 months ago

US intercepts Chinese, Russian military planes near Alaska

United States and Canadian fighter jets intercepted four Russian and Chinese bombers near Alaska.
4 months ago
VIDEO: US intercepts Chinese, Russian military planes near Alaska
4 months ago

Chinese, Russian military planes intercepted near Alaska

ABC News senior Pentagon reporter Luis Martinez has the details on the interception.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Chinese, Russian military planes intercepted near Alaska
4 months ago

Russian and Chinese bombers intercepted off Alaska

NORAD said that American and Canadian fighter jets conducted the intercept and noted that the Russian and Chinese remained in international airspace and did not enter American or Canadian airspace.
4 months ago
NORAD said that American and Canadian fighter jets conducted the intercept and noted that the Russian and Chinese remained in international airspace and did not enter American or Canadian airspace.
4 months ago

China responds to NATO accusations over Russian war

A spokesperson for China's mission to the European Union said a declaration issued by NATO members was "filled with Cold War mentality and belligerent rhetoric."
4 months ago
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden pose with NATO allies and partners ahead of a dinner at the White House during NATO's 75th anniversary summit in Washington, U.S., July 10, 2024.
4 months ago

China 'firmly' rejects NATO accusations that it's an 'enabler' of Russian war

NATO members had included the accusations against China as part of a wide-ranging declaration.
4 months ago
NATO members had included the accusations against China as part of a wide-ranging declaration.
5 months ago

FBI launches criminal investigation into 23 Chinese swimmers for doping

Eleven of the swimmers who were allowed to compete at the Tokyo Olympics are also set to compete in Paris at the end of July.
5 months ago
VIDEO: FBI launches criminal investigation into 23 Chinese swimmers for doping
5 months ago

China’s lunar probe lands with 1st samples from far side of moon

The return vehicle touched down in China’s Siziwang Banner after a 53-day mission.
5 months ago
The return vehicle touched down in China’s Siziwang Banner after a 53-day mission.
5 months ago

China's lunar probe returns with 1st samples collected from far side of the moon

China's lunar probe Change'6 returned to Earth Wednesday with the first-ever samples of rock and soil collected from the far side of the moon.
5 months ago
Officials prepare to recover the landing module of the Chang'e-6 moon probe after it landed in Inner Mongolia, in northern China on June 25, 2024.
5 months ago

Chinese coast guard collides with Philippine ship in disputed South China Sea

Chinese coast guard sailors were seen with long knives and machetes, swarming Philippine vessels on a resupply mission.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Chinese coast guard collides with Philippine ship in disputed South China Sea
5 months ago

US renews warning after officials say Chinese forces seized 2 boats in Philippines

ABC News' Britt Clennett reports on the Philippines accusing China of piracy after China rammed a vessel from the Philippines that was on a re-supply mission in disputed waters.
5 months ago
VIDEO: US renews warning after officials say Chinese forces seized 2 boats in Philippines
5 months ago

Putin to visit Kim Jong Un in North Korea

Kim Jong Un “cordially” invited the Russian president after Kim visited Russia last September.
5 months ago
Kim Jong Un “cordially” invited the Russian president after Kim visited Russia last September.
5 months ago

4 Iowa college instructors stabbed while visiting China

A suspect has been arrested in the daytime attack against the visiting educators as they were sightseeing in a park on Sunday.
5 months ago
VIDEO: 4 Iowa college instructors stabbed while visiting China
5 months ago

4 US college professors stabbed in China

The Cornell College professors, taking part in an exchange program, were stabbed in broad daylight while walking in a park in the northeastern Chinese city of Jilin.
5 months ago
VIDEO: 4 US college professors stabbed in China
5 months ago

4 instructors from Iowa college stabbed in China in 'horrifying attack': Officials

The instructors, from Cornell College in Iowa, were visiting a partner institution in Jilin City, China.
5 months ago
Tourists walk past a gateway with the name "Beishan" seen at the Beishan Park in northeastern China's Jilin province on Jan 23, 2020.
5 months ago

4 instructors from Iowa college injured in China in 'horrifying attack': Governor

The instructors, from Cornell College in Iowa, were visiting a partner institution in Jilin City, China.
5 months ago
The instructors, from Cornell College in Iowa, were visiting a partner institution in Jilin City, China.
6 months ago

Austin expresses concern over Cambodia's growing relationship with China

But both the U.S. and Cambodia see room for better ties.
6 months ago
In this photo released by Agence Kampuchea Press (AKP), U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, left, shakes hands with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, June 4, 2024.