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China blasts US and Taiwan statements on 37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square military crackdown

Rubio said on Wednesday that Beijing's censorship could not erase memories of the military assault.

U.S. and China’s national flags flutter in Tiananmen Square, ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China, in Beijing, China, May 13, 2026.
A police officer guards next to the Tiananmen Gate in Beijing, China, June 4, 2026.

China imposes travel ban on New Zealand lawmakers after Taiwan visit, sparking backlash

Chinese porcelain discovered in 18th century shipwreck in Norway, June 3, 2026.

WATCH: Norway recovers Chinese porcelain, European-made goods from 18th-century shipwreck

Destroyed building in central Israel following Iranian missile strikes on February 28, 2026.

The Iran war exposed the weakness of old strategic assumptions - opinion


Robot patrol dogs could be coming to Taiwan's South China Sea islands

Robot patrol dogs are one way the Taiwanese military is modernizing itself against the looming threat from China.

Taiwanese soldiers leave Qingtian Hall, an underground military tunnel built inside Taiwu Mountain in the 1960s, after attending a performance commemorating the Battle of Guningtou, in Kinmen, Taiwan, October 18, 2025

Taiwan opposition leader aims to meet Trump on US trip, discuss avoiding conflict with China

Cheng, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's largest opposition party, leaves for a two-week US trip later on Monday, following on from her April visit to China, where she met President Xi.

Cheng Li-wun, chairperson of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's largest opposition party, speaks at party headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan April 15, 2026.

China issues sweeping new controls of overseas trade, counter sanctions with new restrictions

The rules, published by the State Council, will take effect from July 1. One of the most significant articles requires authorization for exports of restricted Chinese goods, technologies, and data.

Factories are silhouetted during sunset, in Handan, Hebei province, China April 7, 2026.

Online shopping in Israel: Beware of foreign marketplaces and unverified products - opinion

The contribution of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to dealing with Israel’s cost of living problem further increased online purchases in Israel. Israel Post is finding it difficult to keep up with

"Designkit helps e-commerce sellers quickly create professional product visuals without a studio."

Beyond embassies: Israel can deepen regional cooperation without recognition - opinion

Between normalization and isolation, Israel could pursue structured economic ties that build real partnerships without formal embassies.

US President Donald Trump gestures at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, March 11, 2026.

Chinese military technology allowed Iran to shoot down US fighter jet during war - report

NBC report suggests Chinese-made missile may have downed US fighter jet while Beijing-linked systems allegedly supported Iranian air defenses and targeting capabilities.

Members of the People's Liberation Army stand as the strategic strike group displays DF-61 nuclear missiles during a military parade in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025.

Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defense spending

Trump, who met with China's President Xi Jinping earlier this month, has pointedly said European and NATO partners should reduce reliance on Washington.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army honor guard marches past during a welcome ceremony for U.S. President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People on May 14, 2026 in Beijing, China.

China is building launch pads near its nuclear missile silos

While China can fire nuclear weapons from submarines and aircraft, the silo fields in the northwestern Xinjiang region and Gansu province are the core of its nuclear forces.

A satellite image shows military activity underway at the Xinjiang octagon-shaped installation, with large tents and a range of military vehicles, in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China, April 30, 2026.

Taiwan's envoy to ‘Post’: ‘If we put down our weapons, there will be no Taiwan’ - interview

Trump discussed Taiwan arms sales with Xi and later suggested he may speak directly with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te before deciding whether to approve a reported $14 billion arms package.

Taiwanese military personnel take part in a spring military exercise in Taichung on January 27, 2026.

Iran avoids US sanctions via ship-to-ship transfers of oil, may receive payment for months - report

The ships receiving the oil are often part of Iran’s “shadow fleet,” a fleet of old, rusting tankers that obscure their owners and may switch their flags to those of countries with little oversight.

A cargo ship unloads imported crude oil at the Qingdao crude oil terminal in China's eastern Shandong province on May 11, 2026.