Mr. Xi said there were “1,000 reasons” to make the relationship work. Earlier, the Senate majority leader had criticized Beijing for its response to the attack by Hamas in Israel.
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An 8-Year-Old Is at the Heart of a Fight Over Tibetan Buddhism
He may have to defend the faith in Mongolia against pressure from China’s ruling Communist Party.
Here’s What to Know About Tensions Over Tibetan Buddhism
Much centers on the question of who gets to choose the successor of the Dalai Lama when he dies.
A Rural Michigan Town Is the Latest Battleground in the U.S.-China Fight
Firestorms over Chinese investments, like a battery factory in Green Charter Township, are erupting as officials weigh the risks of taking money from an adversary.
Chinese Activist Camps Out at Airport in Taiwan in Bid for Asylum
Chen Siming fled China and awaits refugee assistance in Taiwan, which is wary of raising tensions with Beijing by being seen as a haven for China critics.
China Flies Record Number of Military Planes Near Taiwan
Taiwan’s defense ministry criticized the uptick in Chinese military activity, saying Beijing should “stop such destructive unilateral actions.”
U.S. and Chinese Officials Meet in Malta to Discuss Ukraine and Other Flashpoints
The talks between Jake Sullivan, the White House national security adviser, and Wang Yi, China’s top diplomat, took place as the two governments are trying to set up a Biden-Xi meeting.
China Is Investigating Its Defense Minister, U.S. Officials Say
General Li Shangfu’s recent absence from the public eye, which follows the removal of two top commanders, has raised questions about Xi Jinping’s confidence in his military.
China’s Defense Minister Has Not Been Seen in Weeks, Fueling Intrigue
General Li Shangfu was promoted to his position in March. His absence points to questions about the highest-level upheaval in China’s military in years.
U.K.’s Arrest of Suspected Spy Fuels Calls for Tougher Stance on China
Allegations that a researcher in Parliament was a foreign agent have intensified a fiery debate over Britain’s relations with Beijing.