Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/new-zealand-china-mps-banned-taiwan-beijing-3b2745d7fe9e9db7f26b56187d82b07e This article reports that China banned two New Zealand lawmakers from entering the country after they publicly supported Taiwan and criticized Beijing’s policies. The lawmakers had planned to visit China as part of a parliamentary delegation, but Chinese authorities denied them entry, reportedly due to their political positions on Taiwan and human rights issues. The incident… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/satellite-images-show-suspected-structure-disputed-south-china-sea-atoll-later-2026-06-04/ This article reports that satellite images showed a suspected structure appearing near the entrance of the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea before disappearing days afterward. The structure, which analysts believed may have been a floating raft, buoy, or barrier, was visible in images taken between May 27 and May 30, 2026, but was… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/china-mine-collapse-yunnan-illegal-mining-baiwu-a70c25659ca412414f3e4f518634157b This article reports that a collapse occurred during an illegal mining operation in Yunnan province, China, killing five people and injuring another. The accident took place in Baiwu village in Huize County early in the morning, trapping six individuals underground. Rescue teams recovered all six workers and transported them to hospitals, but five later died from… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/live/trump-administration-updates-05-14-2026 This article covers several developments involving the Trump administration on May 14, 2026, focusing on domestic and international political actions. The updates include discussion of the administration’s ongoing policy decisions, congressional reactions, legal disputes, and foreign policy developments. A major theme throughout the coverage is the expansion of executive authority and the political debate surrounding Trump’s… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/philippines-dela-rosa-senate-icc-killings-fd768b3cf67a4a3b3246140e83baebae This article reports that Philippine Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa stated he is prepared to surrender himself to the International Criminal Court, if an arrest warrant is issued against him over the deadly anti-drug campaign carried out during former President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration. Dela Rosa, who previously served as the national police chief and helped lead… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/china-xi-trump-taiwan-independence-5d26e536240b881b06c26cd2be9ba632 This article reports that Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against support for Taiwanese independence during a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, emphasizing that the Taiwan issue remains the most sensitive topic in U.S.–China relations. Xi urged the United States to avoid actions that China views as encouraging separatism in Taiwan, while Trump reportedly reiterated the… Read more »
