John Ruwitch
Stories
-
Politics
White House tells China of its 'deep concerns' about providing assistance to Russia
U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan met with Chinese diplomats in Rome on Monday in what a senior administration adviser described as an "intense" seven-hour session.
-
Politics
Putin's invasion of Ukraine may be putting Russia's alliance with China to the test
Ahead of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, China was widely seen as one of Moscow's few allies. But the recent actions of President Vladmir Putin now has China trying to distance itself from Russia.
-
Business
How the U.S. benefits when China turns its back on Bitcoin
Until the middle of last year, most cryptocurrency mining took place in China. Then authorities pulled the plug. So Chinese bitcoin miners began moving their gear to U.S. towns like Kearney, Nebraska.
-
Politics
Russia's Putin and China's Xi will meet in Beijing ahead of Olympics opening ceremony
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are meeting Friday in Beijing on the eve of the Winter Olympics.
-
Sports
The significance of Beijing hosting both the Summer and Winter Olympics
Next week, Beijing will become the first city to host both Summer and Winter Olympics. To China, it's a big deal — even if a handful of countries are protesting China's human rights record.
-
World
Not invited to Biden's democracy summit, China launches a propaganda blitz
President Biden's Summit for Democracy has kicked off. China is not invited — but it's still trying to project its own narratives about democracy.
-
Politics
U.S. has announced a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
The Biden administration will not send any diplomatic or official representatives to Beijing for the winter Olympics given the "ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity" in the Xinjiang region.
-
Politics
The U.S. may start to clarify its Taiwan policy
Rather than clarify its political intentions, the U.S. has stayed vague about Taiwan for four decades to maintain peace. But there are signs of a shift toward more clarity these days.
-
Politics
Biden and China's Xi strike 'respectful' tone in video chat amid tension
The meeting lasted more than three hours as the two sides sought to make sure their competition does not turn into conflict
-
Asia
Suicide bomb explosion rips through a Shiite mosque in northern Afghanistan
Dozens of worshipers in Afghanistan died during Friday prayers, after their mosque was targeted by an Islamic State suicide bomber.