California Ex-Mayor Admits Acting As China Agent

By BPN News Desk May 12, 2026

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Former Arcadia mayor Eileen Wang has agreed to plead guilty in the United States to acting as an illegal agent of China, according to American authorities. Former Arcadia Mayor China Agent Case US authorities said Wang acted as an agent of a foreign government from late 2020 to 2022 without

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China Foreign Minister To Skip BRICS Delhi Meet

By BPN News Desk May 12, 2026

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to skip the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi due to scheduling reasons, with Beijing likely to send a senior deputy-level representative instead. Wang Yi To Miss BRICS Delhi Meeting Wang Yi’s absence comes as India prepares to host the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi. […]

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Trump To Visit China From May 13 To 15

By BPN News Desk May 11, 2026

US President Donald Trump will pay a state visit to China from May 13 to 15 at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, with trade, Taiwan and Iran expected to dominate the high-level talks. Trump China Visit Confirmed By Beijing China’s foreign ministry confirmed that Trump will visit the country for a three-day state […]

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US Warns Taiwan Over Defence Delay

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2026

The United States has raised concern over Taiwan’s delay in approving full defence spending, calling further postponement a concession to China. The warning came after Taiwan’s opposition-controlled parliament approved only part of a special defence budget proposed by President Lai Ching-te. Taiwan Defence Budget Faces Delay President Lai had sought nearly $40 billion in

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US Sanctions Firms Aiding Iran Weapons Sector

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2026

The United States has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and companies accused of helping Iran obtain weapons and raw materials for its drone and missile programmes. The action comes as Washington increases pressure on Tehran amid the continuing Iran war and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. US Targets Iran Weapons Procurement Network The U.S. […]

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China Admits Support To Pakistan In Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2026

China has publicly acknowledged that it provided on-site technical support to Pakistan during last year’s conflict with India under Operation Sindoor. The disclosure marks the first open confirmation of Chinese personnel assisting Pakistan during the four-day military confrontation. China Confirms Technical Support To Pakistan Chinese state media reported that engineers

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China Sentences Ex-Defence Ministers

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

China has sentenced former defence ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu to death with a two-year reprieve after they were convicted in corruption cases linked to a widening military graft crackdown. China Sentences Former Defence Ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu were handed suspended death sentences by a Chinese military court after being found guilty […]

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Iran Foreign Minister Meets Wang Yi In Beijing

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2026

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing amid the continuing West Asia crisis and growing concern over tensions involving Iran, the United States and the Strait of Hormuz. Iran China Talks In Beijing The meeting took place on Wednesday as Tehran continued diplomatic outreach during a period of heightened […]

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Australia, Japan Deepen Critical Minerals Ties

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2026

Australia, Japan Deepen Critical Minerals Ties Australia and Japan have announced a major push to strengthen critical minerals cooperation, with both countries committing A$1.67 billion to support new projects. The move is aimed at reducing supply chain risks in minerals used for clean energy, batteries, defence, advanced manufacturing and digital technologies. Australia

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China Fireworks Factory Blast Kills 21

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2026

At least 21 people have been killed and 61 others injured after a powerful explosion ripped through a fireworks factory in central China’s Hunan province. Emergency teams were deployed to the site as authorities began rescue work and launched an investigation into the cause of the blast. China Fireworks Factory Explosion In Hunan The explosion […]