China seals off part of South China Sea for military drills

China on Monday closed a part of the South China Sea for military manoeuvres as it moved quickly to assert control over the disputed waters after an international tribunal struck down its claims......

China's new admirals: What it means for the world

At a time when Donald Trump is making belligerent noises, Chinese President Xi Jinping responds by overhauling the People's Liberation Army and restructuring the command of the PLA Navy to......

Stampede at Shanghai New Year's celebration kills 35

A man holds a woman after a stampede during a New Year's celebration on the Bund, a waterfront area in central Shanghai. Photographs: Reuters At least 35 people, including 25women, were killed and......