Swans rest in the Qingshui River at the Miyun Reservoir basin in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 20, 2025. The Miyun Reservoir basin in Beijing has recently seen a surge in the number of migratory birds. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

Now, China has an army of over 2 million, making it the most powerful force in the world. However, the Chinese military lacks much combat experience, and its last major military engagement was in 1979 on the border against Vietnam,

What to buy: If you want to dress like a local, grab yourself a pair of Feiyue athletic shoes from one of the brand's Hutong stores. They cost around 60 yuan ($8), last for years, and complete the Beijing hipster look.

Weeks into the job, Japan’s new leader has come face-to-face with what it means to cross China’s red line on Taiwan.

Conservation specialists repair monument on Woody Island in the disputed Paracel Islands, with more preservation work planned.

HONG KONG -- China will suspend imports of Japanese seafood, according to ABC News partner NHK, escalating a diplomatic dispute triggered by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent comments suggesting Tokyo could take military action if China attacks Taiwan.

China's Wingtech said on Thursday that its control over Netherlands-based Nexperia must be restored, a day after the Dutch government suspended its seizure of the chipmaker that has

The six-storey INS Land complex in Shanghai is usually thronged with partygoers swarming nightclubs dedicated to hip hop, disco and metal. But this month it made a very different pitch to the city’s young: as a venue for wedding ceremonies.

The Beijing-based AI startup is in talks with global investors, including investment firm IDG Capital, for the fundraise, which could total several hundred million dollars, some of the people said

From a study of China’s lending since 2000 to analysts’ views on Beijing’s spat with Tokyo, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.