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asiaone.comTrump Says He Will Speak to Taiwan Leader Ahead of Arms Decision
President Trump said he plans to speak directly with Taiwan's leader about a proposed $14 billion arms sale. The move would break with more than four decades of U.S. diplomatic practice. Taiwan's president said he would be happy to take the call.
ncbi.nlm.nih.govCalifornia Treasurer Fiona Ma Received Donations From Donors With China Ties
California Treasurer Fiona Ma accepted more than $100,000 from donors with reported ties to the Chinese government and affiliated organizations. A Daily Caller News Foundation investigation examined campaign finance records and public meetings involving Ma and individuals connect…
France 24Trump Says He Will Speak With Taiwan's President Lai
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will speak with Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te, a step that would end more than four decades without direct contact between the leaders. The planned call comes as the United States weighs a large arms package for Taiwan.
Japan TimesTrump Says He Will Speak With Taiwan Leader, Calls Island a Problem
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he plans to speak with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te before deciding on a new arms package. The planned call would be the first direct dialogue between the U.S. and Taiwan presidents since 1979.
usmagazine.comPresident Trump Discusses Cyber Issues With Chinese Leader Xi Jinping
President Trump stated that both the United States and China engage in spying activities during remarks after a recent meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The comments addressed U.S. concerns about Chinese cyberattacks on American infrastructure and institutions.
msnbc.comTrump Seeks Veto Power Over Chinese and Russian Investment in Greenland
President Trump has requested authority to block future Chinese or Russian investment in Greenland. The request aims to limit access to the island's mineral resources.
focustaiwan.twTaiwan President Defends U.S. Arms Purchases After Trump Comments
Taiwan’s president on Sunday said arms purchases from the United States remain the most important deterrent against regional conflict. President Trump had described a potential new arms package as a negotiating chip during his recent visit to China.
thehindu.comTrump Says U.S. Policy on Taiwan Unchanged After China Summit
President Trump stated that U.S. policy toward Taiwan remains the same following his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. He described a pending arms sales package as leverage in negotiations and warned Taipei against moves toward formal independence.
Washington ExaminerTrump Defends Allowing Chinese Farmland Purchases and Student Enrollment in U.S. During Hannity Interview
President Donald Trump said pushing Chinese entities out of U.S. farmland would cause farm prices to drop and defended Chinese students attending American universities. He made the remarks on Fox News’s Hannity on Thursday night following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.…
realitytea.comU.S. President Expresses Optimism on Securing Chinese Help Regarding Iran
The U.S. president expressed optimism about obtaining assistance from China's leader on Iran during recent discussions. A Reuters podcast noted uncertainty over specific commitments made. The comments were reported on the Reuters World News podcast.
opindia.comTrump Says US Will Not Fight a War Over Taiwan
President Donald Trump declared the United States will not fight a war over Taiwan, stating he does not want to travel 9,500 miles to engage in conflict with China. The comments come as the administration seeks to extend a shaky ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Trump also vo…
nypost.comArcadia Mayor Eileen Wang Resigns After Pleading Guilty to Acting as Chinese Agent
Eileen Wang, 58, resigned as mayor of Arcadia, California on May 12, 2026, the same day she pleaded guilty in federal court to acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government. Wang admitted to working with Yaoning “Mike” Sun to promote Chinese government content through a me…
Fox NewsNeville Roy Singham Donates $278 Million to Progressive Nonprofits Since 2017
Lawmakers from both chambers of Congress voiced concerns over Singham's network and its ties to the Chinese Communist Party. The funding has supported groups including The People’s Forum and CodePink, co-founded by Singham's wife Jodie Evans. Officials from the Justice, State and…
Nbc NewsOfficials Say Chinese President Offered Help on Iran Negotiations
Officials stated that the Chinese president offered to assist the United States in reaching a deal with Iran. A congressional committee chair discussed potential effects on Taiwan and the Iran situation during a China summit. The segment also covered comments that the United Stat…
Nbc NewsCalifornia Mayor Resigns After Pleading Guilty to Acting as Agent for China
A mayor in Arcadia, California, resigned after pleading guilty to acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government. The case involved promoting propaganda through a media platform previously operated with another individual who was sentenced to prison. The announcement prompt…
foxnews.comArcadia Mayor Eileen Wang Resigns After Federal Charge of Acting as Agent for China
Eileen Wang, 58, was charged in April with one count of acting in the United States as an illegal agent of a foreign government. She has resigned as mayor of the city of about 53,000 located 13 miles northeast of Los Angeles and is expected to formally plead guilty in the coming…
nypost.comForensic Expert Henry Lee Says His Connecticut Institute Trained Over 10,000 Chinese Police Officers
Henry Lee, an expert who worked on O.J. Simpson's defense, said he trained more than 10,000 Chinese police personnel in the United States through his forensic institute in Connecticut. The institute receives federal funding. The Daily Caller News Foundation first reported Lee's c…
Nbc NewsArcadia Mayor Resigns, Agrees to Plead Guilty to Acting as Agent of China
Eileen Wang, mayor of the Los Angeles suburb of Arcadia, resigned Monday and agreed to plead guilty to one count of acting in the United States as an illegal agent of the Chinese government. Prosecutors said she worked with an associate to post pro-PRC content on a website at the…
citizen.co.zaIranian Official Says China Is Part Of Political Balancing Amid Conflict
An adviser to Iran’s supreme leader said China forms part of Iran’s political balancing strategy as the country navigates its conflict with the United States. Aides to the U.S. president indicated that resuming combat operations in Iran is under more serious consideration after t…
koreaherald.comChinese National and Las Vegas Man Charged With Importing Protonitazene
A federal grand jury in the Southern District of Florida indicted a Chinese national and a Las Vegas resident for conspiring to import protonitazene, a potent synthetic opioid, and distribute it disguised as counterfeit pills. The charges trigger mandatory minimum sentences and s…
Japan TimesJapan to Consider Labeling China a Threat in Security Documents
The government will examine whether to describe China as a "threat" when it revises three major security documents by the end of 2026. Tensions between the countries have risen since parliamentary remarks last November on a possible Taiwan contingency. The current documents were…
asiaone.comTaiwan Parliament Approves Extra Defense Spending Below Government Request
Taiwan's parliament has approved additional defense funding that falls short of the amount sought by the government. The decision comes amid ongoing tensions with China. Lawmakers allocated resources for military improvements but at a reduced level from what officials proposed.
jpost.comSaudi Arabia Denies Authorizing U.S. Use of Bases or Airspace for Strait of Hormuz Escort Operation
Saudi Arabia has denied the United States access to its military bases and airspace for a proposed shipping protection operation in the Strait of Hormuz. The decision forced the cancellation of the plan. Saudi Arabia's $1 trillion sovereign wealth fund separately opened a second…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIran's Foreign Minister Arrives in Beijing for Talks with Chinese Counterpart
Iran's foreign minister has arrived in Beijing to hold discussions with his Chinese counterpart amid ongoing regional tensions. The visit follows stops in several other countries seen as potential mediators or allies. Separately, a new defense agreement between Pakistan and Saudi…
Washington ExaminerTrump Directs Federal Agencies to Halt Use of Anthropic AI Over Security Concerns
President Donald Trump directed all federal agencies to immediately stop using products from AI firm Anthropic after the company's CEO raised concerns over potential uses. The order followed Anthropic's supply of AI to the U.S. government, including the War Department. War Secret…
nbcnews.comSen. Coons Questions Commerce Secretary on Nvidia H200 Exports to China
Democratic Senator Chris Coons sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick seeking clarification on Nvidia H200 AI chip sales to China, citing conflicting statements from Lutnick and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The inquiry follows a Senate hearing where Lutnick said no such c…
Pivox / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Suspect Arrested in Attempted Attack on Trump at Correspondents’ Dinner
Cole Allen was arrested at the Washington Hilton after allegedly attempting to kill President Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night. Allen, an active user of the social media platform Blue Sky, frequently liked posts from accounts including those o…