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Chinese astronauts stranded in space after debris strikes return capsule during mission

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Chinese space crew is stranded at the country’s Tiangong space station after tiny pieces of space debris were believed to have struck their return capsule, China’s spaceflight agency said Wednesday. The three-member Shenzhou-20 team had been scheduled to return to Earth on Wednesday, but their mission has been temporarily extended as …

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Trump cuts China tariff after Xi signals tougher fentanyl enforcement, rare-earth pause

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday met face-to-face with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea – just hours after Trump hinted online at potential shifts in U.S. defense and trade policy.  The meeting marked the final stop of Trump’s Asia trip, which also included stops in Malaysia and Japan, and …

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US figure skating champion Alysa Liu opens up on being targeted by Chinese spying operation, FBI’s protection

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Alysa Liu was just 16 years old when she met with an FBI agent at a Japanese restaurant to find out she and her family were being spied on by the Chinese government. It was early 2022, Liu was just about to compete in figure skating at the Winter Olympics in Beijing. …

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Trump arrives in South Korea for key talks ahead of APEC summit, Xi meeting — no Kim Jong Un reunion

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A busy two days ahead for President Donald Trump began when he arrived in South Korea on Wednesday. While a meeting with Kim Jong Un wasn’t worked out for this trip, his itinerary includes talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, attendance at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Meeting and important talks …

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Taiwan general warns China’s military drills could be preparation for blockade or war, vows to resist

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense said China has been conducting training missions in the western Pacific aimed at limiting U.S. and allied military access. The exercises reflect Beijing’s effort to expand its anti-access/area-denial, or A2/AD, capabilities – a strategy meant to keep opposing forces from entering or operating freely …

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Japan’s first female PM to meet Trump: What to know about the heavy metal fan

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump offered complimentary words about Sanae Takaichi — Japan’s first female prime minister — upon arriving in Japan on Monday. Takaichi’s resume blends her strong brand of conservatism with a rock-and-roll streak while drawing inspiration from former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Takaichi, 64, came to power earlier this month after …

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3 Chinese nationals arrested in Georgia for trying to buy $400K worth of black-market uranium

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Authorities in the country of Georgia say they have disrupted a major nuclear smuggling attempt involving several Chinese nationals accused of trying to buy uranium on the black market, according to The Associated Press (AP). The State Security Service of Georgia (SSSG) announced Saturday that three Chinese citizens were detained in Tbilisi …

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Trump administration works to break China’s rare earth mineral stranglehold on Africa

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The State Department has told Fox News Digital it is working to reduce the “national security” threat to the U.S. from China’s domination of the rare earth minerals market, with new signs that Africa can assist Washington in breaking Beijing’s stranglehold on this vital sector.  The 17 rare earth elements (REE) are …

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Rubio says commitment to Taiwan won’t change amid trade talks with China

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday reaffirmed long-standing U.S. support for Taiwan, stressing that the island will not be abandoned during trade talks with China. Speaking to reporters while traveling between Israel and Qatar en route to join President Donald Trump in Asia, Rubio said Taiwan should not be concerned about …

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North Korea launches ballistic missiles days before Trump’s visit to the peninsula

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! North Korea test fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday, just days before President Donald Trump is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders in South Korea. South Korea’s military said the missiles, which were the first launched by its neighbor in five months, originated from an area …

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