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"We believe China's legitimate security concerns must be taken into account, and a convincing explanation must be provided to China," said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, while conceding South Korea had the right to make its own decisions. "I don't think it's too much to ask." (Associated Press)

China grudgingly accepts U.S. missile shield deployment to South Korea

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

South Korean protesters shout slogans during a rally to oppose the possible deployment of the United States' advanced defense system THAAD, or Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense, on Korea Peninsula, in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016. The United States and China have reached agreement on a U.N. resolution that would impose tougher sanctions on North Korea as punishment for its latest nuclear test and rocket launch, U.N. diplomats said Wednesday. The signs read &quot; Oppose deployment of the THAAD.&quot; (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

U.S. calls proposed sanctions on NKorea a ‘major upgrade’

By MICHAEL ASTOR - Associated Press

Woody Island, South China Sea. (Map Data: Google, DigitalGlobe)

JAMES LYONS: Countering China’s aircraft carriers

By James A. Lyons and Richard D. Fisher Jr.

South Korean protesters stage a rally to oppose the possible deployment of the United States' advanced defense system THAAD, a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense, on Korea Peninsula, near the presidential house in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 1, 2016. North Korea may be preparing to launch a rocket or missile, according to a U.S. defense official and expert analysis of commercial satellite imagery. The signs read " Oppose the deployment of THAAD." (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

THAAD system: China says it might accept U.S. missile shield in South Korea

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un salutes at a parade in Pyongyang on Oct. 10, 2015. (Associated Press)

U.S., China agree on resolution to punish North Korea

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

A dilapidated Philippine Navy ship LT 57 (Sierra Madre) with Philippine troops deployed on board is anchored off Second Thomas Shoal, locally known as Ayungin Shoal, Sunday, March 30, 2014 off South China Sea. On Saturday, China Coast Guard attempted to block the Philippine government vessel AM700 carrying fresh troops and supplies, but the latter successfully managed to docked beside the ship to replace troops who were deployed for five months. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez) (Associated Press)

Inside the Ring: U.S. mulls pledge on disputed Philippines outpost

By Bill Gertz

A Chinese military refueling tanker flies with fighter jets during a parade commemorating the 70th anniversary of Japan's surrender during World War II held in front of Tiananmen Gate in Beijing on Sept. 3, 2015. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

China bent on ‘hegemony in East Asia,’ Navy Adm. Harry Harris Jr. warns

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Obama toast during a state dinner Friday at the White House. (AP Photo)

U.S.-China clash over South China Sea control intensifies after missile deployment

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

Chinese officials are casting about for scapegoats to blame for the country's mishandling of a recent stock bubble that dented the country's economy. (Associated Press)

EDITORIAL: China against the wall

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, the former general who took power in a military coup nearly two years ago and shows no signs of preparing to step aside. He will meet with President Obama at a summit of Southeast Asian leaders this week. (Associated Press)

Prayuth Chan-ocha’s push for new constitution tests Thailand’s relations with U.S.

By Richard S. Ehrlich - Special to The Washington Times

U.S. Patriot missiles are deployed in South Korea to respond to North Korea's nuclear testing. (Associated Press)

U.S. deploys more Patriot missiles in South Korea

By Hyung-jin Kim - Associated Press

Chinese tourists cross the street in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015. The bomb blast that ripped through a Bangkok shrine, leaving scores of casualties, may take a toll on the country's tourism industry, the one bright spot in Thailand’s blighted economy. (AP Photo/Penny Yi Wang)

Inside China: Chinese tourism on the uptick

By Miles Yu

Under army patrol, South Korean cargo trucks head to Kaesong, North Korea. South Korea said it will shut down the joint industrial park there and accused Pyongyang of using hard currency from Kaesong to develop its nuclear and missile programs. (Associated Press)

North Korea penalized by U.S., Japan, China, South Korea for hostility

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

South Korean army soldiers watch a news program about North Korea's rocket launch Sunday at Seoul Railway Station. (Associated Press)

North Korea launches rocket; U.S. and South Korea formalize missile shield talks

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

In this April 29, 2015 photo, actor Zhang Jinlai in a Monkey King costume poses next to a wax figure base on his stage performance during a ceremony at the Madame Tussauds in Beijing. The Year of the Monkey gives a little-needed excuse to reference the much loved Monkey King character from the 16th century adventure novel “Journey to the West.” The supernatural Monkey King, also known as Sun Wukong, accompanied a monk on a journey to retrieve sacred scriptures and the story has inspired countless TV shows and movies over the years. Unashamedly trying to capitalize on the new zodiac year, yet another Monkey King adaptation will be released on the first day of the lunar new year - Feb. 8. (Chinatopix via AP) CHINA OUT

Monkey Year inspires kung fu, predictions

By LOUISE WATT - Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the deployment of S-400 missiles in Syria as he and other officials in Moscow escalated a war of words with Ankara after Tuesday's shootdown, which Turkey claims was justified on grounds that two Russian fighters ignored repeated warnings to change direction after entering Turkish airspace. (Associated Press)

Inside the Ring: New Russian beachhead in Syria

By Bill Gertz - The Washington Times

Chinese journalist Li Xin talks to an Associated Press reporter over Skype, at the Associated Press office in New Delhi, India, in this Nov. 20, 2015, file photo. A Chinese journalist who disappeared while seeking asylum abroad turned up Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, telling his wife by phone he voluntarily returned to China for an investigation, in the latest case of Beijing’s increasingly strong reach beyond its borders for wanted people. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das, File)

Li Xin, Chinese reporter who was missing, tells his wife he’s back home

By Didi Tang - Associated Press

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made it clear in a meeting with President Obama that his intent to engage in the peace process is predicated on actions by Palestinians as well as U.S. actions on Iran.

Iran claims $100 billion windfall from sanctions relief — double what White House estimated

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

In this Oct. 17, 2015 photo, students learn to operate drones at a school run by TT Aviation Technology in Beijing. TT Aviation Technology Co. - and their instructors - are part of a new cottage industry sprouting up in China, where drones are being deployed in rising numbers and touted as a game-changer in agriculture, logistics, film production and law enforcement. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Drone schools spread in China to field pilots for new sector

By GERRY SHIH - Associated Press