China has showcased its advanced YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile, a weapon that analysts believe could significantly challenge the dominance of U.S. aircraft carriers in the Pacific.

State media footage reportedly shows a Chinese Type 055 destroyer launching the YJ-20, also known as the Eagle Strike-20. The missile is designed to travel at hypersonic speeds, maneuver during flight, and evade interception, making it one of Beijing's most advanced anti-ship weapons.

China Unveils YJ-20 Hypersonic Missile | New Threat to U.S. Aircraft Carriers?

US President Donald Trump has once again accused China of interfering in the 2020 US Presidential Election, claiming Beijing obtained American voter data and attempted to influence the election. Speaking at the White House, Trump said the alleged interference happened "a long time ago" but confirmed that the United States would raise the issue with China. The remarks come just ahead of the expected Xi Jinping visit to Washington, as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met China's top diplomat in Manila to prepare the groundwork for high-level talks. However, Rubio reportedly did not raise Trump's election interference allegations during the meeting, instead focusing on Iran, trade, fentanyl trafficking, and broader US-China relations.

Trump accuses China of 2020 Election Interference again | Xi Visit, Rubio talks & US-China tensions

The 156-page assessment examined how a potential conflict over Taiwan could unfold across multiple military domains. The report warned that both sides could target critical command, communications, intelligence and surveillance systems in a conflict scenario. 

US-China tensions over Taiwan may spiral towards nuclear escalation, study warns

The Biden administration on Tuesday approved a new USD 360 million weapons sale to Taiwan, sending the island hundreds of armed drones, missile equipment and related support material, the State Department said in a statement that is sure to draw condemnation from China.

Taiwan thanks US for latest arms sale at a time of growing US-China tensions

As tensions between the US and China continue to rise, the latter has warned its citizens who are "military fans" against posting photos of things and objects considered sensitive.

'Cool hobby, but be very careful': China warns 'military fans' against posting photos of its military hardware

Rising tensions between the world’s two largest economies are piling miseries on Chinese nationals living overseas, who are now forced to move back home in unprecedented numbers.

US-China tensions: Record number of graduates returning to China from abroad

A Reuters report has indicated that the US is working to resuscitate its Cold War-era submarine surveillance network in the wake of China’s rising naval power. According to the report, the US Navy has renamed its monitoring system at Whidbey Island off Seattle to Theater Undersea Surveillance Command, with the new mission of modernising America’s existing network of underwater acoustic spy cables and retrofitting a fleet of surveillance ships with cutting-edge sensors and subsea microphones.

US reviving Cold War-era underwater surveillance network to tackle China

The U.S. has hit back at China over its ban on purchase of Micron Technology memory chips. US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Saturday said Washington 'won't tolerate' the pressure tactics of China and that it will work closely with allies to address 'economic coercion' measures taken by Beijing in recent times.

'Won't tolerate', says USA after China's ban on chipmaker Micron

For the first time in decades, the United States and the Philippines on Tuesday launched their largest combat exercises including live-fire drills in waters across the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait, that will probably inflame China.

US and Philippines hold largest war drills near disputed waters after Chinese exercises

World leaders will this week attend the Munich Security Conference ahead of the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and with tensions between China and the United States rising over espionage claims.

War in Ukraine, US-China tensions in focus at Key Security Meet

The White House announced on Thursday (November 10) that United States President Joe Biden will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the G20 meeting in Bali, Indonesia on November 14.

G20 summit: Joe Biden to meet Xi Jinping in Bali amid escalating tensions over trade, Taiwan

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has landed in Taiwan. Her visit puts an end to all the speculation over the days. Pelosi is the first House speaker to visit Taipei in 25 years. Her visit comes as tensions escalate between Washington and Beijing.

China launches special military operations, condemns Pelosi visit as a 'serious violation'

China's foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin has accused the United States of ''inciting violence'' and ''instigating confrontation.'' It comes after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken asked Beijing to stop ''aggressive actions'' in the Indo-Pacific region.

China accuses US of 'inciting violence' and 'instigating confrontation'

The United States will block imports of cotton and tomato products from western China's Xinjiang region due to allegations that they are produced with forced labour.

US-China tensions: US to block cotton, tomato imports from Xinjiang over forced labour

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged China to reveal all it knows about the coronavirus outbreak in a meeting with a top Chinese official in Hawaii on Wednesday as new revelations about President Donald Trump and China rocked Washington.

US-China tensions: Pompeo meets Chinese officials, US sanctions over Uighur atrocities

Asia equities extended a global rally on Tuesday, with the US decision to no longer designate China a currency manipulator a further sign of easing tensions between the economic titans.

Asian markets, yuan rise as US-China tensions ease further

A four-day rally that had lifted world stocks to near-record highs stalled on Thursday after China said it would retaliate for US legislation backing Hong Kong's protesters, leaving investors concerned as to the extent of the Chinese response.

World stocks stall as US-China tensions flare again

WION speaks exclusively to K. Shanmugam, Singapore's Minister for Home Affairs and Law. In conversation with WION's Molly Gambhir, the Minister speaks on a host of issues ranging from the India-ASEAN relationship, the Hong Kong unrest and Singapore's legislation to combat misinformation to US-China tensions, the war against terror and opportunities for deepening ties between India and Singapore.

WION speaks exclusively to Singapore Home Minister K. Shanmugam

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