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December 26, 2024 at 8:38 AM
Chinese automaker BYD slams reports of poor conditions at a factory site in Brazil
A spokesperson for Chinese automaker BYD has objected to reports about poor conditions at a construction site in Brazil where it is building a factory, saying the allegations were aimed at “smearing” China and Chinese brands
December 26, 2024 at 8:38 AM
December 24, 2024 at 9:54 AM
Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants and bounties for six activists
Hong Kong police have announced a fresh round of arrest warrants for six activists based overseas, with bounties set at $1 million Hong Kong dollars for information leading to their arrests
December 24, 2024 at 9:54 AM
December 24, 2024 at 3:15 AM
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.
December 24, 2024 at 3:15 AM
December 23, 2024 at 9:09 AM
Many Americans have come to rely on drones. Now lawmakers want to ban them.
The economic and technological rivalry between the U.S. and China has come to the drone market, where Chinese-made flying devices are a dominant player in America
December 23, 2024 at 9:09 AM
December 22, 2024 at 5:58 AM
China says US is 'playing with fire' after latest military aid for Taiwan
The Chinese government is protesting the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning the United States that it is “playing with fire.”
December 22, 2024 at 5:58 AM
December 19, 2024 at 6:10 PM
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.
December 19, 2024 at 6:10 PM
December 19, 2024 at 2:20 PM
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.
December 19, 2024 at 2:20 PM
December 18, 2024 at 4:11 PM
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.
December 18, 2024 at 4:11 PM
December 16, 2024 at 10:14 AM
China retail sales slow as consumers hold back, while home prices fall
Chinese retail sales slowed in November and housing prices fell, with demand still lackluster despite a flurry of stimulus measures over the past few months
December 16, 2024 at 10:14 AM
December 16, 2024 at 12:46 AM
Chinese AI technology has caught up at a ‘remarkable’ speed: Eric Schmidt
George Stephanopoulos interviews former Google CEO Eric Schmidt on “This Week.”
December 16, 2024 at 12:46 AM
December 13, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Suspected Chinese spy with business ties to Prince Andrew barred from UK
A suspected Chinese spy with business ties to Prince Andrew has been barred from the United Kingdom because of concerns that he posed a threat to national security
December 13, 2024 at 9:02 PM
December 13, 2024 at 5:02 PM
China jails former national football coach for 20 years for bribery
The former coach of the Chinese men's national soccer team Li Tie has received a 20-year prison sentence for bribery
December 13, 2024 at 5:02 PM
December 13, 2024 at 3:43 PM
US Navy ship will make first port call in 8 years in Cambodia, close ally of China
A U.S. Navy warship will make a port call next week in Cambodia, China’s close ally in Southeast Asia, the first such visit in eight years
December 13, 2024 at 3:43 PM
December 12, 2024 at 9:01 PM
Trump has invited China's Xi to inauguration, spokesperson says
Karoline Leavitt told Fox News Trump wants to create dialogue with adversaries.
December 12, 2024 at 9:01 PM
December 6, 2024 at 9:17 PM
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.
December 6, 2024 at 9:17 PM
December 5, 2024 at 6:00 AM
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.
December 5, 2024 at 6:00 AM
December 5, 2024 at 12:05 AM
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.
December 5, 2024 at 12:05 AM
December 4, 2024 at 5:40 PM
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.
December 4, 2024 at 5:40 PM
December 4, 2024 at 3:01 PM
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.
December 4, 2024 at 3:01 PM
December 4, 2024 at 12:29 AM
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.
December 4, 2024 at 12:29 AM
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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.
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Plane carrying Americans wrongfully jailed in China lands on US soil
Three Americans who were wrongfully detained in China have landed on U.S. soil as part of a prisoner swap, a senior U.S. official told ABC News.
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US secures release of 3 Americans in prisoner swap with China
Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung made their anticipated landing at Joint Base San Antonio after a major prisoner swap between the U.S. and China.
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3 Americans, including 1 held for over 12 years in Chinese prison are now free
On Wednesday, three Americans were released from prisons in China, reportedly as part of a swap deal facilitated by the Biden administration, according to the State Department.
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3 Americans held in China have been released
Three American citizens imprisoned for years by China have been released and are returning to the United States.
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China's been trying to 'Trump-proof' its economy amid his tariff threats, experts say
U.S. trading partners are better equipped now to deal with President-elect Donald's tariff threats than they were during his first administration, according to experts.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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FBI investigates reported Chinese phone hackers
A report has emerged that Chinese hackers targeted the cell phones of officials for both campaigns.
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Chinese hackers believed to have targeted Trump, Vance cellphones: Sources
Chinese hackers believed to have targeted Trump, Vance cell phones, according to reports.
2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
3 months ago
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China test-fires test ballistic missile
Local media reported that the launch was the first such test since 1980.
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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.
3 months ago
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US seeks to ban Chinese software from cars, citing national security concerns
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said GPS, cameras could pose a "serious risk."
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China ending foreign adoptions, likely impacting 'hundreds of families'
China confirmed it will end foreign adoptions of Chinese children to the United States.
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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.
4 months ago
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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."
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US intercepts Chinese, Russian military planes near Alaska
United States and Canadian fighter jets intercepted four Russian and Chinese bombers near Alaska.
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Chinese, Russian military planes intercepted near Alaska
ABC News senior Pentagon reporter Luis Martinez has the details on the interception.
5 months ago
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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.
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