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- 1Second Thomas Shoal stand-off sparks US-China diplomatic clash▼Second Thomas Shoal stand-off sparks sharp exchange between US, China embassies
A stand-off at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea has triggered a sharp public exchange between the United States and Chinese embassies. Washington and Beijing traded accusations over conduct in the disputed waters, where Chinese coast guard vessels have repeatedly confronted Philippine resupply missions to a grounded warship. The row underscores rising tensions over freedom of navigation and territorial claims in the region.
- 2Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan Tour Smithsonian Asian Art Museum▼First Lady Melania Trump and Madame Peng Liyuan Visit Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art
US First Lady Melania Trump and Chinese First Lady Peng Liyuan visited the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art in Washington, according to an announcement by the US Embassy in China. The joint appearance by the two first ladies, both prominent public figures, highlights cultural diplomacy between Washington and Beijing and drew attention from audiences in both countries.