/tags/international-politics international politics en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Fri, 06 Jan 2023 10:02:29 GMT /national/2023-01-06/bidens-national-security-adviser-is-hopeful-war-over-taiwan-can-be-prevented In an exclusive interview at the White House, Jake Sullivan spoke with NPR's Steve Inskeep. They discussed China-Taiwan tensions, the war in Ukraine, and his upcoming trip to Israel. Fri, 06 Jan 2023 10:02:29 GMT /national/2023-01-06/bidens-national-security-adviser-is-hopeful-war-over-taiwan-can-be-prevented H.J. Mai, Steve Inskeep /national/national-politics/2022-12-02/celebs-and-dignitaries-meet-at-the-white-house-for-bidens-state-dinner Foreign and domestic government officials and A-list stars partook in President Biden's black tie event Thursday night, in honor of French President Emmanuel Macron. Fri, 02 Dec 2022 13:00:00 GMT /national/national-politics/2022-12-02/celebs-and-dignitaries-meet-at-the-white-house-for-bidens-state-dinner Dustin Jones /news/2022-12-01/biden-says-u-s-france-will-stand-against-russias-brutality-in-ukraine The president's remarks during a joint press conference with French President Macron also covered the use of clean energy and the Inflation Reduction Act's electric car provisions. Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:30:00 GMT /news/2022-12-01/biden-says-u-s-france-will-stand-against-russias-brutality-in-ukraine Ximena Bustillo /world/national-politics/2022-11-14/biden-and-chinas-xi-met-for-three-hours-heres-what-they-talked-about President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a high-stakes face-to-face meeting in Bali, Indonesia. Mon, 14 Nov 2022 16:00:00 GMT /world/national-politics/2022-11-14/biden-and-chinas-xi-met-for-three-hours-heres-what-they-talked-about Emily Feng, John Ruwitch, Franco Ordoñez /news/2022-08-15/china-announces-new-drills-around-taiwan-as-a-u-s-delegation-visits-the-island The visit comes less than two weeks after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, which prompted days of threatening military exercises by China. Mon, 15 Aug 2022 14:25:19 GMT /news/2022-08-15/china-announces-new-drills-around-taiwan-as-a-u-s-delegation-visits-the-island The Associated Press /news/2022-08-01/pelosi-confirmed-details-of-her-trip-to-asia-but-did-not-say-if-shell-visit-taiwan The speaker of the House will stop in four Asian countries this week, but made no mention of a possible stop in Taiwan. Rumors she might visit the island democracy has fueled tension with China. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:52:43 GMT /news/2022-08-01/pelosi-confirmed-details-of-her-trip-to-asia-but-did-not-say-if-shell-visit-taiwan The Associated Press /news/2022-05-13/biden-looks-to-nudge-asean-leaders-to-speak-out-on-russia Despite Washington's focus on the war in Ukraine, the White House is trying to demonstrate that it is stepping up in the Asia-Pacific. Fri, 13 May 2022 11:17:53 GMT /news/2022-05-13/biden-looks-to-nudge-asean-leaders-to-speak-out-on-russia The Associated Press /news/2022-05-09/jill-biden-visits-ukraine-making-her-first-solo-trip-to-a-combat-zone-as-first-lady On Mother's Day, Biden met with Ukraine's first lady, Olena Zelenska, who has been in hiding with her children since Russia's invasion began. Mon, 09 May 2022 10:15:13 GMT /news/2022-05-09/jill-biden-visits-ukraine-making-her-first-solo-trip-to-a-combat-zone-as-first-lady Scott Detrow /news/2022-04-27/u-n-takes-step-to-put-veto-users-under-global-spotlight For the first time, the General Assembly will be required "to hold a debate on the situation" that sparks a veto in the Security Council within 10 working days. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:42:06 GMT /news/2022-04-27/u-n-takes-step-to-put-veto-users-under-global-spotlight The Associated Press /news/2022-04-25/the-u-s-promises-to-gradually-reopen-its-embassy-in-ukraine Signaling renewed support for Ukraine, the U.S. says it will slowly return diplomats back to the Ukrainian capital. It also promised new military aid for the besieged country. Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:41:21 GMT /news/2022-04-25/the-u-s-promises-to-gradually-reopen-its-embassy-in-ukraine Michele Kelemen, Emma Bowman