The flap with the United States raises concerns about how China wields its power in a climate where one wrong move could set off an accidental conflict.
Tag: China
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A Chinese Balloon and a Diplomatic Showdown
Over the past week, an object of curiosity in the sky over Montana turned into a crisis between Washington and Beijing.
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In Hong Kong, 47 Democracy Leaders on Trial for Security Charges
Forty-seven defendants, including well-known figures like Joshua Wong, are charged with subversion under the national security law that China imposed in 2020.
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Balloon Incident Reveals More Than Spying as Competition With China Intensifies
There is nothing new about superpowers spying on one another, even from balloons. But for pure gall, there was something different this time.
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Navy Divers Work to Recover Debris From Chinese Spy Balloon
The effort off the coast of South Carolina is expected to take days. Navy and Coast Guard ships have been sent to the scene.