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- 1US and China embassies clash over Second Thomas Shoal stand-off▼Second Thomas Shoal stand-off sparks sharp exchange between US, China embassies
A tense stand-off at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea has prompted a sharp diplomatic exchange between the United States and Chinese embassies. The two sides traded accusations over the incident, underscoring rising friction between Washington and Beijing over freedom of navigation and territorial claims in the contested waterway.
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The United States is set to begin construction of a permanent embassy complex in Jerusalem, moving beyond the interim facility opened after the embassy's relocation. The announcement is drawing attention given Jerusalem's contested status, with Israelis likely to welcome the step while Palestinians and much of the international community do not recognise the city as Israel's capital.
- 3Melania 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.