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February 18, 2025 at 9:39 AM

Chinese navy helicopter flies within 10 feet of Philippine plane over disputed shoal

A Chinese navy helicopter flew within 10 feet of a Philippine patrol plane on Tuesday in a disputed area of the the South China Sea, as the Filipino pilot warned by radio: “You are flying too close, you are very dangerous.”
February 18, 2025 at 9:39 AM
A Chinese military helicopter flies close to a Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic (BFAR) aircraft above Scarborough shoal on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Joeal Calupitan)
February 17, 2025 at 7:21 PM

China says US has 'gravely backpedaled' on Taiwan

China’s Foreign Ministry has taken issue with a revised U.S. government fact sheet that removed a line on American opposition to independence for Taiwan
February 17, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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)
February 17, 2025 at 11:34 AM

China's Xi meets with business leaders to boost economy

China’s President Xi Jinping has met with the country’s top business leaders, state media reported, including Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba who had kept a low public profile after angering Chinese officials a few years ago
February 17, 2025 at 11:34 AM
February 17, 2025 at 9:20 AM

China says US has 'gravely backpedaled' on Taiwan

China’s Foreign Ministry has taken issue with a revised U.S. government fact sheet that removed a line on American opposition to independence for Taiwan
February 17, 2025 at 9:20 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)
February 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM

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.
February 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The national flags of the United States and China flutter at the Fairmont Peace Hotel on April 25, 2024 in Shanghai, China.
February 14, 2025 at 1:56 AM

Why some Hong Kongers live in homes smaller than a parking space, by the numbers

Landlords in Hong Kong, a city with a notoriously high cost of housing, have found they can make more money by dividing a flat into two or more units
February 14, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Multi-plug electric sockets are seen at a bed space in Sham Shui Po district of Hong Kong, on Feb. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)
February 13, 2025 at 5:32 AM

New coal power plant projects in China hit the highest level in nearly 10 years, report says

A new report says China’s power industry began construction on nearly 100 gigawatts of new coal plant capacity last year, the most in nearly a decade
February 13, 2025 at 5:32 AM
FILE - Guohua Power Station, a coal-fired power plant, operates in Dingzhou, Baoding, in the northern China's Hebei province, Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)
February 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM

A timeline of US-China tit-for-tat tariffs since Trump's first term

China’s tit-for-tat duties on U.S. imports have taken effect
February 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
FILE - A woman tends to a child near a promotional gimmick in the form of a bomb and the U.S. flag outside a U.S. apparel shop in Beijing on April 12, 2018. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)
February 8, 2025 at 1:41 AM

Trump pauses tariffs on millions of low-value packages from China

President Donald Trump has paused the imposition of tariffs on small-value packages arriving from China
February 8, 2025 at 1:41 AM
China and U.S. national flags are seen on display outside a souvenir shop in Beijing on Jan. 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
February 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM

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.
February 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
TikTok app logo is seen in this illustration taken, Aug. 22, 2022.
February 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM

China lashes out at US 'coercion' as Panama declines to renew agreement

China on lashed out at what it called U.S. “coercion” after Panama declined to renew a key infrastructure agreement with Beijing following Washington’s threat to take back the Panama Canal
February 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Cargo containers sit stacked as cranes load and unload containers from cargo ships at the Cristobal port, operated by the Panama Ports Company, in Colon, Tuesday, Panama, Feb. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
February 7, 2025 at 8:45 AM

Hong Kong's post office continues to suspend packages for US

Hong Kong’s post office has announced it would continue to suspend shipping items containing goods to the United States until further notice, despite its American counterpart having reversed its ban on packages from the city and other parts of China
February 7, 2025 at 8:45 AM
FILE - Packages are seen stacked on the doorstep of a residence, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Upper Darby, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
February 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM

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.
February 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
IT specialist working on a laptop computer in a big data center.
February 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM

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.
February 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
VIDEO: Internet-connected cameras made in China may be used to spy on US: DHS
February 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM

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.
February 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
President Donald Trump’s administration placed 10% tariffs on a wide-ranging set of products from China.
February 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM

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.
February 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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.
February 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM

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.
February 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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.
February 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM

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.
February 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
VIDEO: USPS temporarily suspends parcels from China and Hong Kong
February 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM

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.
February 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
VIDEO: New warning issued about Chinese AI company 'Deepseek'
February 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM

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
February 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This photo illustration shows the DeepSeek app logo displayed on a mobile phone in Brussels on Jan. 28, 2025.
February 5, 2025 at 12:38 PM

China’s DeepSeek chatbot ties to state telecom spark privacy fears

Security researchers say the website of the Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek has computer code that could send some user login information to a Chinese state-owned telecommunications company that's been barred from operating in the Unit...
February 5, 2025 at 12:38 PM
FILE - The smartphone app DeepSeek page is seen on a smartphone screen in Beijing, Jan. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)
February 5, 2025 at 4:57 AM

Fast fashion, laptops and toys are likely to cost more due to US tariffs on Chinese imports

A sweeping new U.S. tariff on products made in China is expected to increase the prices American consumers pay for a wide array of products
February 5, 2025 at 4:57 AM
FILE - Packages are seen stacked on the doorstep of a residence, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Upper Darby, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
February 4, 2025 at 2:53 PM

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.
February 4, 2025 at 2:53 PM
VIDEO: How Trump’s tariff plan for China could impact online shopping
February 4, 2025 at 1:28 PM

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.
February 4, 2025 at 1:28 PM
VIDEO: China fires back after Trump's 10 percent tariffs go into effect
February 4, 2025 at 9:09 AM

US, Philippine fighter aircraft jointly patrol disputed shoal region guarded by China

U.S. and Philippine fighter aircraft have staged a joint patrol and training over a disputed South China Sea shoal where Chinese fighter jets fired flares last year to drive away a Philippine aircraft
February 4, 2025 at 9:09 AM
February 2, 2025 at 10:16 PM

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.
February 2, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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.
February 2, 2025 at 6:09 PM

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. 
February 2, 2025 at 6:09 PM
VIDEO: Trump announces new tariffs targeting Canada, Mexico and China
February 2, 2025 at 2:25 AM

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. 
February 2, 2025 at 2:25 AM
VIDEO: Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China take effect 
February 2, 2025 at 2:22 AM

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.
February 2, 2025 at 2:22 AM
VIDEO: Trump imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
January 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM

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

The emergence of DeepSeek has sent some tech stocks tumbling.
January 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The DeepSeek application arranged on a smartphone in Hong Kong, China, Jan. 27, 2025.
January 27, 2025 at 5:38 PM

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.
January 27, 2025 at 5:38 PM
VIDEO: DeepSeek Chinese app impacting US markets
January 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM

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

DeepSeek chatbot tops Apple's app-store charts.
January 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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.
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
1 month ago
The Department of Commerce building in Washington, D.C., Jan. 26, 2022.
1 month 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.
1 month ago
VIDEO:  Chinese city unveils magical ice and snow festival
2 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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Treasury department claims ‘major’ breach by Chinese hackers
2 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.
2 months ago
Exterior of the Treasury Department building in Washington D.C.
2 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.
2 months ago
Leader of Tibet’s government-in-exile on the Dalai Lama, China
2 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.
2 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.
2 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.
2 months ago
Federal Bureau of Investigation seal on the Headquarters Edgar Hoover FBI Building in Washington, D.C., June 02, 2018.
2 months ago

China nearly triples nuclear arsenal since 2020, Pentagon report says

Despite economic and corruption-related setbacks, China's military is making steady progress in modernizing its non-nuclear capabilities as well, according to the U.S.
2 months ago
China's President Xi Jinping speaks upon his arrival at Macau's international airport in Macau on Dec. 18, 2024, ahead of celebrations for the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Portugal to China.
2 months ago

Chinese AI technology has caught up at a ‘remarkable’ speed: Eric Schmidt

George Stephanopoulos interviews former Google CEO Eric Schmidt on “This Week.”
2 months ago
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with Eric Schmidt
2 months ago

Trump has invited China's Xi to inauguration, spokesperson says

Karoline Leavitt told Fox News Trump wants to create dialogue with adversaries.
2 months ago
In this Nov. 9, 2017 file photo President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands during a joint statement in Beijing.
2 months ago

Chinese entrepreneur sued for fraud invests $30 million in Trump crypto venture

A $30 million investment in Donald Trump's new crypto venture made by a Chinese billionaire accused of fraud by the SEC is sparking concerns from government watchdogs.
2 months ago
Justin Sun, founder of Tron, during the Token2049 conference in Singapore, Sept. 14, 2023.
2 months ago

Chinese hacking campaign stole thousands of US mobile phone users' data: Sources

The intelligence-gathering operation exploited weaknesses in the networks of the nation's top telecommunications companies, officials said. It appeared to focus on users in Washington, D.C.
2 months ago
Chinese hacking campaign stole thousands of US mobile phone users' data: Sources
2 months ago

Chinese espionage campaign scooped up data on thousands of US mobile users: Sources

A Chinese espionage campaign scooped up data on hundreds of thousands of American mobile phone users, likely stealing information more than 1 million customers.
2 months ago
The Chinese and United States flags are flown outside the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024.
2 months ago

New details on Chinese espionage campaign

ABC News has learned that U.S. officials suspect that a sweeping Chinese hacking and espionage campaign scooped up data on hundreds of thousands of American mobile phone users.
2 months ago
VIDEO: New details on Chinese espionage campaign
2 months ago

Undocumented Chinese immigrant charged with shipping weapons to North Korea

Shenghua Wen allegedly moved items to North Korea by concealing them in shipping containers from Long Beach, California, through Hong Kong and then North Korea.
2 months ago
Federal Bureau of Investigation seal is seen on J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building in Washington D.C., July 12, 2024.
3 months ago

Chinese national sold weapons to North Korea: Feds

Prosecutors say Shenghua Wen was allegedly moving items to North Korea by concealing them in shipping containers.
3 months ago
Prosecutors say Shenghua Wen was allegedly moving items to North Korea by concealing them in shipping containers.
3 months ago

Rising tensions in the resource-rich arctic

The U.S. is monitoring military cooperation between Russia and China in the resource-rich arctic. ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos travels to Alaska with special ops forces as tensions rise in the region.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Rising tensions in the resource-rich arctic