Taiwan’s military has signaled that it isn’t changing its defense posture because of the falloff in Chinese warplane activity. Defense Minister Wellington Koo noted that China’s navy has remained active in nearby waters, even as military flights have fallen off.

WASHINGTON/TAIPEI, March 13 (Reuters) - A major U.S. arms ⁠package ⁠for Taiwan that includes advanced interceptor missiles is ready ⁠for President Donald Trump's approval and could be signed after his trip to China this month, sources briefed on the discussions ​said.

China's Foreign Ministry criticized the Trump administration's trade investigation as a "pretext" for tariffs. Meanwhile, China is moving ahead with a five-year plan that may rankle trade partners.

In an era marked by President Donald Trump’s wars and trade turbulence, Chinese leader Xi Jinping is counting on a plan to shield his country from the storm and win its race with the US: driving innovation to transform China into a global tech superpower.

Air China Ltd. will resume direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang on March 30, according to booking information on travel platform Ctrip.com.

China is signaling it will stay focused on technology and economic growth, even as U.S. tensions with Iran rise.

China imports 40 percent of its oil through the Strait of Hormuz.