Why Antiwar Protesters Are Rallying in Japan
Demonstrators are opposed to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s efforts to build up military power and move the country away from its pacifist identity.
International Relations
Canada and the European Union Are in Love. Where Can It Lead?
A rapid trip with the prime minister to Armenia highlighted the new era of amity between Canada and the European Union. We examine what that can and can’t do for Canadians.
How China May Have Sought to Recruit a House Aide to Spy on the U.S.
A staff member on the House China Committee was promised $10,000 for U.S. policy insights, on issues like Venezuela and rare-earth minerals.
China’s Exports and Imports Set Records in April Amid High Energy Costs
The country’s exports surged and its trade surplus with the United States widened ahead of President Trump’s scheduled visit next week to Beijing.
Why the Trump-Xi Summit Matters, Even if Little Seems to Come of It
The war in Iran, trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan are expected to be on the agenda. But expectations are modest.
How China’s Leader Lost Faith in His Generals
Xi Jinping spent 13 years building a military to rival that of the United States. But the stronger the Chinese forces grew, the less he trusted the generals he had handpicked to run them.
Mysterious American Man Makes Mysterious Proposal in Greenland
The police in Greenland are investigating the case of a lone man from Las Vegas who goes by Cliff. Locals said he had offered money to Greenlanders to join the United States.
Four Men Found Guilty of Haiti President’s Assassination
President Jovenel Moïse of Haiti was shot in his bedroom in July 2021, but the convictions for conspiracy have not revealed who ordered his assassination.
Two Men Are Convicted of Spying for China in Britain
The men were arrested in 2024, accused of surveilling dissidents from Hong Kong in Britain. The case sent a chill through pro-democracy protesters who have fled the territory.
Taiwan Breaks Political Deadlock to Approve $25 Billion U.S. Arms Purchase
With time running out, Taiwanese lawmakers approved funds for buying U.S. weapons, fearing they could lose support if they didn’t act now.