2026-09-22
The White House has announced detailed arrangements for Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the US, including President Trump personally going to Andrews Joint Base to greet him, holding a welcoming ceremony and state dinner at the White House, and the leaders of the two countries and their spouses will visit the US National Archives together.
2026-09-21
Xinhua News Agency officially released a press release on September 21 at Beijing time, confirming that Chinese top leader Xi Jinping will pay a two-day state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25. Previously, Xi Jinping had not made a public appearance for seven consecutive days.
2026-09-17
Russia launched airstrikes on Ukraine from the night of September 17 to the early morning of September 18, hitting Zhytomyr, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa, resulting in three deaths, multiple injuries, and several fires. Meanwhile, voting began on Friday for the first State Duma parliamentary elections since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
2026-09-18
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te inspected a joint land‑sea‑air missile drill that included drones, stressing that the combined use of unmanned platforms and conventional weapons is a response to modern warfare and demonstrating the armed forces' confidence in defending the homeland.
2026-09
U.S. President Trump said on social media that a Ukrainian drone attack caused a Russian diesel refinery to be bombed and temporarily shut down, and he said the war must end.
2026-09
Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 450 drones were shot down, and a Moscow refinery and a residential building were damaged, resulting in three deaths.
2026-09
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bastian said the talks with China on artificial intelligence, trade and other issues were very successful, and both sides agreed to establish an AI dialogue mechanism and plan to meet again.
Location: New York, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-09
Reporters Without Borders released a report exposing how China uses media diplomacy and other strategies to export an authoritarian information control model abroad, aiming to amplify its own narrative and marginalize unfavorable information.
2026-09
Several U.S. lawmakers said that a meeting between U.S. and Chinese leaders would help prevent misunderstandings, clarify the United States' stance on national and economic security issues, and emphasized the need to remain strategically vigilant.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-09
The report of the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission notes that China is Iran's most important economic lifeline, providing revenue by purchasing Iranian oil and supplying components for its war machines.
2026-09
Analysts note that the Taiwan issue could become a strategic test for President Trump to maintain the deterrence balance across the Taiwan Strait while stabilizing US‑China relations, and they are watching indicators such as arms sales to Taiwan, policy statements, and military pressure.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-09
The UK Maritime Safety Agency reported that an oil tanker entering the Strait of Hormuz was hit by an unidentified projectile, causing minor injuries to two crew members. International oil prices fell slightly at the time of the attack.
2026-09
The U.S. Central Command said that in the past few months it has helped more than 2,000 merchant vessels pass through the Strait of Hormuz and has prevented Iran from exporting oil. As of September 20, it has rerouted 109 merchant vessels to ensure compliance with the blockade order.
2026-09
Ukrainian President Zelensky responded to Trump's remarks, saying the war must end, and looks forward to meeting Trump during this week's UN General Assembly in New York.
2026-09
Ukrainian President Zelensky said that Russia attacked Zaporozhye on Sunday evening, hitting an apartment building, a university and a shopping centre, injuring five people.
2026-09
The national emergency services department of the Kharkiv region reported that a drone attacked a residential house, killing a 45-year-old woman and seriously injuring her 13-year-old son.
2026-09
A 45-day-old infant was rescued in the recent Nepal flood disaster area, considered a miracle. The report criticizes the Chinese Communist Party for being busy expanding border interests during this period instead of focusing on the disaster.
2026-07-08
China test-fired an intercontinental-range ballistic missile without a warhead. The US State Department criticized Beijing's rapid and opaque nuclear weapons expansion and urged China to engage in arms control discussions.
2026-07-08
The US men's national soccer team was eliminated from the World Cup in the Round of 16 after a 1-4 loss to Belgium, ending their journey in this tournament.
2026-07-08
Iran seized a Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, causing international oil prices to rise.
2026-07-08
美国财政部撤销了此前向伊朗颁发的批准其生产、运输和销售石油的临时许可证。
2026-07-07
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has announced a series of multi-billion dollar new defense deals aimed at strengthening the military capabilities of allies and persuading member states to increase defense spending.
2026-07-07
U.S. President Trump stated he would consider selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey and reiterated that Greenland should be under U.S. control, accusing Denmark of insufficient investment in ensuring Greenland's security.
2026-07-06
Japanese journalist Akio Yaita was attacked after a speech in Taichung, Taiwan. The Taiwanese government stated that this case is the first instance of transnational repression since the implementation of the Chinese Patriotic Education Law.
2026-07-06
美国参议员塔米达克沃斯抵达台湾访问，会晤总统赖清德等领导人，强调美台伙伴关系对区域安全的重要性。
2026-06-26
On the evening of June 26, a sudden incident occurred at Beijing CITIC Tower (China Zun), where a small aircraft struck the building, causing a fire.
2026-06-26
The World Meteorological Organization said the Western European heatwave will move eastward over the weekend, with France and the United Kingdom breaking June temperature records, and Italy's temperature expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius.
2026-06-25
Dozens of bipartisan members from the US House of Representatives and Senate met with a cross-party delegation of legislators from Taiwan's Legislative Yuan, led by its President Han Kuo-yu, on Capitol Hill to discuss US-Taiwan relations and defense cooperation.
2026-06-25
Chair of the House Fundraising Committee Jason Smith warned that many U.S. tax‑exempt organizations are funded by foreign governments and pro‑China individuals to undermine American institutions, and the committee is requesting information from the relevant organizations.
2026-06-24
US President Trump stated that Iran has informed the United States that it has no intention of levying tolls or other fees on maritime traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz, and the US and Iran are in contact regarding the safe passage of commercial vessels.
2026-06-24
The US State Department and the representative offices in Taiwan of the UK, France, and Germany have expressed concern over Chinese coast guard vessels patrolling and harassing merchant ships in waters east of Taiwan, urging Beijing to stop its pressure.
2026-06-24
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi stated that verification work will be conducted in Iran, and the agency will cooperate with Tehran to determine specific implementation methods.
2026-06-24
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that as the US and Iran work to end the war, the US hopes to consult with Middle Eastern allies on related decision-making and listen to their opinions.
2026-06-24
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that a confirmed case of Ebola has been discovered in mainland France. The patient is a doctor who returned from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but the global risk remains low.
2026-06-23
US Secretary of War Hegseth announced that the US military has successfully completed the first milestone test of the national missile defense system, known as the US Golden Dome, against aerial threats.
2026-06-23
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense announced that China's latest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, and the Taiwanese military closely monitored it using joint intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance methods.
2026-06-23
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Washington from June 23 to 25, meeting with US lawmakers and attending an Atlantic Council panel discussion.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-06-22
The Taiwan military has begun a five-day immediate combat readiness drill aimed at enhancing the armed forces' rapid response capabilities against potential threats from mainland China.
2026-06-17
Leaders of the Group of Seven issued a declaration at the summit in France, pledging to significantly reduce their reliance on single overseas suppliers for rare earths and permanent magnets, and establishing the Critical Minerals Resilience and Production Alliance.
2026-06-12
The US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs held a hearing where bipartisan lawmakers emphasized the necessity of maintaining leadership in artificial intelligence and guarding against the technological advantages of the Chinese Communist Party.
2026-06-11
OpenAI reported that it banned two sets of China-linked accounts that used ChatGPT to generate posts and images, attempting to influence debates on US artificial intelligence and tariff policies.