The American “hillbilly” versus China’s so-called “peasants.” Vice President JD Vance finds himself in a war of words across the Pacific. Controversy over VP's 'Chinese peasants' remark sparks patriotic outrage on China's social media, as Beijing vows it "will not flinch" in

One week after Chinese warships and fighter jets encircled Taiwan for 'surprise' military drills, Beijing is now slamming new U.S. tariffs as “economic bullying.” Military pressure + trade threats = chilling and uncertain times as tensions surge in the Taiwan Strait and beyond.

First images emerge from Sagaing, the epicenter of Myanmar’s devastating earthquake. The old bridge collapsed, cutting off food, water, and medical aid. But there are heroic stories too—like a teacher who saved all 50 of her young students. MORE: https://t.co/sgBoyQ8AmC

Voices slowly emerging from quake-ravaged Myanmar. Survivors in Mandalay describe devastating losses, collapsed mosques, and overcrowded hospitals. Civilians, left without aid, are digging through rubble with bare hands. More than 1,600 dead, toll expected to rise. MORE:

URGENT: The quake triggered the collapse of buildings hundreds of miles away in Thailand. At least 10 people have died in the nation’s capital and dozens are believed to be trapped under the rubble of an under-construction high-rise, officials said. Earlier, the country’s Deputy

BREAKING: The death toll from the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck central Myanmar could surpass 10,000, the United States Geological Survey says. The USGS issued a red alert for the estimated fatalities of the quake, indicating “high casualties and extensive damage.” The

URGENT: Friday’s earthquake in Myanmar, along the dangerous Sagaing Fault, is the largest since 1946 and possibly the strongest in modern times. Nearly 5 million people were exposed to violent shaking—almost double the 2023 Turkey quake that killed 50,000. I’m en route to the

BREAKING: Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Myanmar near Mandalay (pop. 1.5M), causing bridge and building collapses. Many older structures increase risk of severe damage. Rescue efforts face major challenges due to civil war, poor communications, and fragile

China’s war prep? Satellite images reveal massive barges near a key Chinese naval base—possibly for rapid tank landings in a potential Taiwan invasion. At the same time, China unveils a deep-sea cable cutter that could sever Taiwan’s crucial internet and power lines. READ MORE:

‘Invasion’ barges and deep-sea cable cutters: why new Chinese maritime tech is spooking defense watchers — and fueling concerns about their potential role in a future invasion of Taiwan. https://t.co/l2GQsF6731 @Nectar_Gan @EricCheungwc @yongxiong2008 @JohnMeesCNN

Trump says Musk wasn’t briefed on China war plan in Pentagon meeting. Musk has publicly praised China’s leadership, raising alarm here in Taiwan. He once questioned whether Taiwan's status is similar to Hawaii's in the US, even suggesting it could be “special administrative zone”

CNN’s signal was just censored in China as we reported on Beijing celebrating cuts to U.S. state-funded media like VOA and RFA—longtime counters to China’s narratives. Their future is now uncertain, while China expands its global state-run media influence.

North Korea’s shiny new high-rises might look impressive, but you’d better have strong legs! Frequent power outages often leave elevators useless, so younger residents usually get the higher floors while older ones move lower to avoid endless stair climbs.

Taiwan’s “silicon shield” is under scrutiny. Trump’s TSMC deal is a massive boost to U.S. chip production, but some in Taiwan fear it weakens their security. Will the island democracy lose its tech edge—and its strategic leverage? Taipei insists its most advanced AI chip

A lot of people in Taiwan are nervous about this… #TSMC #chips #semiconductors #Trump #China #Taiwan

Taiwan hopes this commitment secures Trump’s support—because if Beijing escalates, the stakes are far bigger than chips. Taiwan welcomes closer U.S. ties, reassuring its people it will stay ahead in chipmaking. Semiconductors are Taiwan’s silicon shield—vital for security amid

See North Korean state media’s warning to Trump ahead of his address to congress https://t.co/QN8uLE8Gkj

North Korea warns of ‘nuclear consequences’ over U.S. ‘provocations.’ Kim Yo Jong, powerful sister of Kim Jong Un, blasts U.S. for ‘hostile actions’ as aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson arrives in South Korea in a "show of force." All of it happening ahead of Trump's congressional

North Korea reopens to Western tourists, with influencers flocking to visit the isolated country and share their experiences on social media. To bypass the US travel ban, some are spending up to $250K on second passports. Despite strict COVID-19 protocols and paranoia, the tours

A Chinese-crewed cargo ship is detained in Taiwan’s southern port of Tainan after a key Taiwan-Penghu internet cable was mysteriously severed. Prosecutors are investigating whether this was an accident or part of a broader pattern of disruptions to vital communication lines.