Category: China

U.S. Marines and their Filipino counterparts darted out of Black Hawk helicopters during combat drills Monday in the Philippines’ northernmost island town along the strategic Bashi Channel off southern Taiwan — a flashpoint in the military rivalry between Washington and Beijing. The show of allied battle readiness in Itbayat in Batanes province is part of … Continue reading US and Philippine forces stage combat drills near strategic channel off southern Taiwan

Beijing supports a peace conference on the Ukraine war that would see equal participation of all parties, Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui said in an interview with Russia's RIA state news agency in remarks published on Tuesday. "China supports a timely convening of an international peace conference, approved by the Russian and Ukrainian sides, … Continue reading Ukraine peace talks should include Russia, Chinese diplomat says

Chinese provinces are urging companies to offer women flexible job roles called "Mama's Posts" that make it easier to balance work and childcare, the official Xinhua news agency said on Monday. Authorities are trying to encourage more women to have children after China's population fell for a second consecutive year in 2023 and births touched … Continue reading China offers flexible jobs for women after childbirth

China regards Europe as a priority of its foreign policy, and sees China-EU relations from a strategic and long-term perspective, President Xi Jinping said on Monday in Paris. China and the EU should stay committed to partnership, Xi said in opening remarks at a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission chief Ursula … Continue reading China regards Europe as priority of foreign policy, Xi says

China's National Health Commission said it was investigating a hospital in the southwest megacity of Chongqing for its alleged involvement in surrogacy, which is illegal in China, after wide circulation of the issue on social media. The incident comes after a series of official investigations last year related to the issuance of fake birth certificates … Continue reading China’s health body probes hospital after surrogacy claims

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Monday the country will not use water cannons or any offensive weapons in the South China Sea. The last thing the Philippines wants to do is to raise tensions in the strategic waterway, Marcos told reporters. "We will not follow the Chinese coast guard and Chinese vessels down … Continue reading Philippines says won’t raise South China Sea tensions, won’t use water cannons

With the return of the Shenzhou-17 manned spacecraft, a new batch of scientific experimental samples from China's space station have arrived on Earth, including seeds for breeding experiments. Forage seeds, including alfalfa and oats, provided by the Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences under the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, underwent 11 months of … Continue reading Seeds from China’s space station applied in breeding experiments

The Cuban government announced on Saturday that it will adopt a visa-free policy for Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports, starting this month. The announcement was made by Tourism Minister Juan Carlos Garcia during the 42nd Cuban International Tourism Fair (FITCuba 2024), which was held in the seaside resort of Cayo Coco in the province of … Continue reading Cuba announces unilateral visa exemption for Chinese citizens holding ordinary passport

China's National Committee for Disaster Reduction has issued an emergency notice recently to require all relevant departments to make comprehensive efforts to thoroughly investigate and address the hidden risks of disasters in infrastructure such as highways during the flood season. The notice emphasizes the need to focus on areas with sustained large-scale rainfall and in … Continue reading China’s disaster relief authorities issue safety warnings during return travel for May Day holidays

China's President Xi Jinping heads to Paris on Sunday for a rare visit, with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron set to press him to reduce trade imbalances and try to convince him to use his influence on Russia over the war in Ukraine. Neither aim will be easily fulfilled during Xi's two-day stay in France, … Continue reading France’s Macron set to press visiting Xi on trade, Ukraine

A Chinese truck driver was praised in local media Saturday for parking his vehicle across a highway and preventing more cars from tumbling down a slope after a section of the road in the country’s mountainous south collapsed and killed at least 48 people. Wang Xiangnan was driving Wednesday along the highway in Guangdong province, … Continue reading A Chinese driver is praised for helping reduce casualties in a highway collapse that killed 48

The United States, boosted by allies and the private sector, is delivering for Pacific islands even if Washington alone cannot match China's growing footprint, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said late Friday. Blinken spoke after lawmakers in Solomon Islands, whose warming security relationship with China has sparked alarm in the United States and Australia, choose … Continue reading Blinken says US delivering for Pacific islands despite China’s reach

Damage to Philippine vessels and injuries to their crew in the South China Sea is "irresponsible behaviour" in disregard of international law, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Thursday, weighing in on the latest flare-up involving China. Manila and Beijing have traded barbs almost daily since Tuesday's confrontation at the disputed Scarborough shoal, where … Continue reading Philippine ship damage, injury to crew ‘irresponsible behaviour’, says US Defense Secretary

China is set Friday to launch a probe to collect samples from the far side of the Moon, a world first as Beijing pushes ahead with an ambitious programme that aims to send a crewed lunar mission by 2030. A rocket carrying the Chang'e-6 lunar probe is scheduled to blast off from the Wenchang Space … Continue reading China to launch first probe to return samples from Moon’s far side

New Zealand's foreign minister on Friday hit out at China's bid for an increased security presence in the Pacific Islands, warning against actions that could "destabilise" or undermine regional security. "China has a long-standing presence in the Pacific, but we are seriously concerned by increased engagement in Pacific security sectors," Winston Peters said in a … Continue reading N.Zealand says ‘seriously concerned’ by China’s increased security actions in Pacific

Beijing on Thursday said it would take "necessary measures" after the United States announced fresh sanctions aimed at crippling Russia's military and industrial capabilities, punishing companies in China and elsewhere that help Moscow acquire weapons for its war in Ukraine. "The Chinese side urges the US to stop smearing and containing China and stop wantonly … Continue reading China says to take ‘necessary measures’ after fresh US sanctions

The Philippines summoned a Chinese diplomat on Thursday to protest Beijing's use of water cannon against Filipino vessels at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, describing it as harassment and "dangerous manoeuvres". Its foreign ministry said the deputy chief of mission was summoned to hear the 20th protest made by the Philippines against … Continue reading Philippines summons Chinese diplomat over South China Sea flare-up

Chinese tourists are headed overseas for the extended May Labor Day holiday at near pre-pandemic levels, accelerating a rebound of what used to be the world’s biggest travel market. Outbound trips between April 27 to May 5, which includes the five-day break that started Wednesday, are just 7% below 2019 levels, according to ForwardKeys, a … Continue reading An Influx of Chinese Tourists Is Coming to a Country Near You

Solomon Islands lawmakers selected Jeremiah Manele as their new prime minister on Thursday, elevating the former foreign minister who has pledged to continue the Pacific Island nation's international policy that drew it closer to China. Manele won 31 votes to Opposition leader Matthew Wales' 18 votes in the 50-seat parliament, Governor General Sir David Vunagi … Continue reading Solomon Islands picks China-friendly Manele as new prime minister

President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that "xenophobia" from China to Japan and India is hobbling their growth, as he argued that migration has been good for the U.S. economy. "One of the reasons why our economy's growing is because of you and many others. Why? Because we welcome immigrants," Biden said at a Washington … Continue reading Biden blames China, Japan and India’s economic woes on ‘xenophobia’

Travel by rail and car across China surged on Wednesday, the first day of a major public holiday, as consumers remained focused on keeping expenses down in a challenged economy. In the run-up to the five-day holiday that began with May Day, domestic airline fares were falling and forecasts suggested more travelers were opting to … Continue reading China travel surges for May holiday but consumers remain wary

China on Wednesday launched sea trials for the Fujian, its third and most advanced aircraft carrier, state media reported. The start of tests by the Chinese navy came nearly two years after the aircraft carrier was first unveiled in June 2022. The Fujian, entirely designed and built domestically, is larger and more advanced than the … Continue reading China launches sea trials for next-generation aircraft carrier

At least 19 people died when part of a highway collapsed due to heavy rains in southern China's Guangdong province on Wednesday, state media said. State broadcaster CCTV said a stretch of road between Meizhou city and Dabu county in Guangdong province caved in at around 2:10 am (1810 GMT Tuesday). The incident caused 18 … Continue reading Southern China road collapse kills at least 19

The Philippines on Wednesday accused China's coast guard of elevating tensions in the South China Sea after two vessels suffered damage from water cannon use by Beijing, an official said. Philippine officials have said a coast guard ship and a fisheries vessel were damaged when Chinese coast guard vessels fired water cannons at them while … Continue reading Philippines says Chinese coast guard elevating tensions in South China Sea

China's coast guard said on Tuesday it "expelled" a Philippine coast guard ship and another vessel from waters adjacent to the Scarborough Shoal, Chinese state media reported. The coast guard did not provide additional information in a statement, but the incident was the latest to occur between the two countries at the disputed atoll in … Continue reading China’s coast guard expels Philippine vessels from Scarborough Shoal, state media says

Chinese shoppers are spending a little more on diapers and some Colgate toothpastes, according to executives at the makers of these products, even as consumers fret about the country's property crisis and faltering economy. China's economic slump after the pandemic has weighed on sales at consumer packaged goods companies, who had targeted the world's second-biggest … Continue reading Chinese spend more on diapers and Colgate despite economic woes

China hinted on Monday that it could retaliate after U.S. President Joe Biden signed into law legislation to boost Taiwan's defences and seeks to get TikTok's Chinese owner to divest from the social media platform. Biden signed the legislation on a military aid package on Wednesday, with most of the money going to Ukraine to … Continue reading China hints at retaliation after Biden signs Taiwan, TikTok legislation

A pair of giant pandas will soon make the journey from China to the U.S., where they will be cared for at the San Diego Zoo as part of an ongoing conservation partnership between the two nations, officials said Monday. The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance said its caretakers recently visited China to meet the … Continue reading Pair of giant pandas set to travel from China to San Diego Zoo under conservation partnership

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit France, Serbia and Hungary from May 5-10, his first Europe trip in five years aimed at boosting EU ties as tensions mount with the world's second largest economy. Bilateral relations with France have maintained sound growth momentum, and both countries have had strategic communications and practical cooperation, Chinese foreign … Continue reading China’s Xi to visit France, Serbia and Hungary, aims to boost EU ties

Tech billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk boarded a plane departing Beijing on Monday, an AFP journalist said, after a whistlestop visit that saw his firm win a key data security clearance from Chinese authorities. Musk arrived in Beijing on Sunday for his second trip in less than a year to China, meeting with top officials … Continue reading Musk leaves Beijing after Tesla wins key China security clearance

Beijing has lodged a protest with Tokyo after a group of Japanese lawmakers visited a disputed island chain, with the Chinese embassy on Sunday denouncing the trip as "provocative". The five-member delegation led by former defence minister Tomomi Inada joined local government officials in conducting a maritime inspection on Saturday in the East China Sea … Continue reading Beijing protests after Japan lawmakers visit disputed islands

The Chang'e-6 lunar probe and the Long March-5 Y8 carrier rocket combination has been vertically transported to the Wenchang Space Launch Site in South China's Hainan Province. The launch is scheduled to take place in early May, according to China National Space Administration (CNSA). After arriving at the launch site in January and March respectively, … Continue reading China to launch Chang’e-6 lunar probe in early May to collect samples from far side of the moon

A tornado struck the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou on Saturday, killing five people and damaging more than 140 factory buildings, state media said. The China Meteorological Administration said the tornado struck about 3 p.m. in the Baiyun district of Guangzhou, a sprawling metropolis and manufacturing center near Hong Kong. Videos posted online showed a … Continue reading A tornado in southern China kills 5 people and damages factories in the metropolis of Guangzhou

The Kremlin shrugged off a trip to China by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during which he raised concerns about Chinese support for Russia's military, saying Moscow and Beijing would continue to develop their own ties. Blinken raised concerns on Friday about China's support for Russia's military, one of the many issues threatening to … Continue reading Kremlin, commenting on Blinken lobbying China on Russia, says Moscow and Beijing ties to continue

The Philippines on Saturday denied a Chinese claim that the two countries had reached an agreement over an escalating maritime dispute in the South China Sea, calling the claim propaganda. A spokesperson at China's embassy in Manila said on April 18 that the two had agreed early this year to a "new model" in managing … Continue reading Philippines denies deal with China over disputed South China Sea shoal

China's vision of the future of the automobile — electrified and digitally connected — is on display at the ongoing Beijing auto show. Organizers say that 117 new models are making their debut at Auto China 2024, which runs through May 4. They range from eye-poppingly cutting edge to more subtle novelties. THE CONNECTED CAR … Continue reading 5 cars from the Beijing auto show that reflect China’s vision for the future of driving

Electric vehicle executives at a top car show in China were bullish on prospects for growth, despite a gruelling price war and mounting Western pressure on the industry. Thousands of car lovers and company representatives descended on Beijing this week for the Auto China show -- a chance for industry giants to show off new … Continue reading China’s EV execs bullish on Western pressure at Beijing car show

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Friday for talks across a range of complex issues, including deepening strains over China's backing of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Blinken is due to spend several hours with Wang across closed-door meetings at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse and a working … Continue reading Blinken meets Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing

Senior Chinese military officials held separate meetings with U.S. and Russian naval counterparts during a Western Pacific naval symposium in Qingdao this week, a Chinese defence ministry spokesperson said on Thursday. Spokesperson Wu Qian told a media briefing in Beijing that China's naval commander Admiral Hu Zhongming and political commissar Yuan Huazhi had a "deep … Continue reading Chinese military officials met US and Russian naval officials this week

China's President Xi Jinping will visit Hungary on May 8-10, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff told a press conference on Thursday. Gergely Gulyas said that it was in Hungary's interest to have a good economic relationship with as many countries as possible and that China was one of the leading powers of … Continue reading Hungary says Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit in May

The Biden administration called on China to improve its protections of intellectual property, saying that the pace of Beijing’s reforms remains too slow. “Stakeholder concerns remain about long-standing issues including technology transfer, trade secrets, counterfeiting, online piracy, copyright law, and patent and related policies,” the Office of the US Trade Representative said in an annual … Continue reading US Says China Moving Too Slowly on Protecting Intellectual Property

Relentless rains, hail and winds of near hurricane intensity battered southern China, forcing the evacuation of an entire town of more than 1,700 people in the province of Guangdong, media said on Thursday. Buses and helicopters ferried to safety all the residents of the township of Jiangwan in the Shaoguan region as a new round … Continue reading China evacuates entire town as record rains, winds lash its south

Chinese car giants locked in a cut-throat price war descend on the capital for the start of the Auto China show Thursday, vying to draw consumers and headlines in the world's biggest electric vehicle market and abroad. China's EV sector has exploded in recent years, and firms are now engaged in a no-holds-barred battle to … Continue reading Car giants vie for EV crown at Beijing’s Auto China show

China's military capabilities in space are developing at a "breathtaking" pace that only looks set to intensify after recent defence reforms, the head of the US Space Command said Wednesday. General Stephen Whiting told journalists that Beijing had "tripled the number of intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance satellites on orbit" in just six years, with repercussions … Continue reading US commander sees ‘breathtaking’ development of China’s space power

China on Wednesday blasted the latest package of U.S. military assistance to Taiwan on Wednesday, saying that such funding was pushing the self-governing island republic into a “dangerous situation.” The U.S. Senate late Tuesday passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of delays and contentious debate over how involved … Continue reading China blasts US military aid to Taiwan, saying the island is entering a ‘dangerous situation’

Victims of severe floods in southern China raced on Wednesday to salvage property from the muddy waters as authorities warned of more heavy rains to come. Massive downpours have struck Guangdong province in recent days, triggering deluges that have claimed the lives of four people and forced the evacuation of more than 100,000. The severe … Continue reading Victims of China floods race to salvage property

China will send a fresh crew to its Tiangong space station on Thursday evening, Beijing's Manned Space Agency announced, the latest mission in a programme that aims to send astronauts to the Moon by 2030. The Shenzhou-18 mission -- crewed by three astronauts -- is scheduled to take off at 8:59 pm Thursday (1259 GMT) … Continue reading China to send fresh crew to Tiangong space station

An aide to a German far-right politician standing in June's European Union elections has been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, German prosecutors said on Tuesday. The man, named only as Jian G., stands accused of sharing information about negotiations at European Parliament with a Chinese intelligence service and of spying on Chinese opposition … Continue reading Aide to German MEP arrested on suspicion of spying for China

China will revise its statistics law in a bid to fight persistent data fraud, the state-run Xinhua news agency said on Tuesday, amid scepticism about the reliability of data in the world's second-largest economy. The draft of the amended law, which will help strengthen statistical supervision and help authorities pin down legal responsibility, has been … Continue reading China to revise statistics law to fight data fraud

More than 100,000 people have been evacuated due to heavy rain and fatal floods in southern China, with the government issuing its highest-level rainstorm warning for the affected area on Tuesday. Torrential rains have lashed Guangdong in recent days, swelling rivers and raising fears of severe flooding that state media said could be of the … Continue reading Highest-level rainstorm warning issued in south China’s Guangdong

China said on Monday it would seek to strengthen ties with the Maldives, after pro-Beijing President Mohamed Muizzu's party won control of parliament in an election landslide. "China is willing to work with the Maldives to maintain traditional friendship (and) expand exchanges and cooperation in various fields," foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said. Beijing, he … Continue reading China says to strengthen Maldives ties after election

Rescuers on boats in China's flood-hit Guangdong province raced to evacuate trapped residents, carrying some elderly people by piggyback from their homes and deploying helicopters to save villagers caught in landslides. Situated in the densely populated Pearl River Delta, the province once dubbed the "factory floor of the world" is prone to summer floods, and … Continue reading Rescuers race to those trapped by unseasonal floods in Guangdong

Eleven people are missing following storms that battered southern China, state media said Monday, with tens of thousands evacuated away from the torrential downpours. Heavy rain has descended upon the vast southern province of Guangdong in recent days, swelling rivers and raising fears of severe flooding that state media said could be of the sort … Continue reading Eleven missing, tens of thousands evacuated as storms strike south China 

China remains committed to resolving maritime disputes with other countries through dialogue but will not allow itself to be "abused," a top military official said at a meeting of senior foreign naval officials in the port city of Qingdao on Monday. The sea should not be an arena where countries can flex their "gunboat muscles", … Continue reading China is committed to resolving maritime disputes through talks, official says

Severe floods "seen around once a century" are expected to hit parts of southern China, state media said Sunday, as heavy rains prompted authorities to step up disaster precautions. Torrential downpours have struck swathes of Guangdong province since Thursday, swelling waterways in the Pearl River Delta, China's manufacturing heartland. Weather alerts are in place across … Continue reading ‘Once a century’ floods to hit southern China: state media

Major rivers, waterways and reservoirs in China's Guangdong province are threatening to unleash dangerous floods, forcing the government on Sunday to enact emergency response plans to protect more than 127 million people. Calling the situation "grim", local weather officials said sections of rivers and tributaries at the Xijiang and Beijiang river basins are hitting peak … Continue reading Massive river flooding expected in China’s Guangdong, threatening millions

As the annual rainy season sets in, cities in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong have been drenched, leaving roads flooded and schools closed. The downpour flooded low-lying areas of the cities including Qingyuan, blocking roads and trapping residents. The city has issued a red alert, the most severe warning in China's four-tier weather warning … Continue reading Heavy rainstorms hit Guangdong

Among the rows of vibrators, rubber torsos and leather harnesses at a Chinese sex toys exhibition in Shanghai this weekend, the beginnings of an AI-driven shift in the industry quietly pulsed. China manufactures around 70 percent of the world's sex toys, most of it the "hardware" on display at the fair -- whether that be … Continue reading ‘Early-stage’ AI begins to make waves at China sex toy expo

Political leaders in Solomon Islands began trickling into the capital from far-flung villages on Saturday, preparing for post-election coalition negotiations that could alter China's fate in the Pacific nation. Incumbent Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare -- one of China's most stedfast allies in the South Pacific -- clung on to his seat by 259 votes, according … Continue reading Solomon Islands readies for post-election bartering with China in view

China said Friday that it will "continue to play a constructive role to de-escalate" tensions in the Middle East after Iranian media reported explosions heard near the city of Isfahan and US media quoted officials saying Israel had carried out retaliatory strikes on its arch-rival. "China opposes any actions that further escalate tensions and will … Continue reading China to play ‘constructive role’ to ease tensions after reported strike on Iran

The Philippines and New Zealand are working on agreements on military visits and logistics support as they boost defense ties amid elevated tensions between Manila and Beijing in the South China Sea. “Both sides committed to the signing of a Mutual Logistics Supporting Arrangement by the end of 2024, and to concluding a Status of … Continue reading Philippines, New Zealand Plan Troop Visits, Logistics Deals

A former deputy governor of China's central bank has been accused of receiving large bribes during his time as a high-ranking official, state media said Thursday, the latest development in a decade-long crackdown on corruption. Fan Yifei first came under investigation in November 2022 for "suspected violations of discipline and law", a term typically used … Continue reading China central bank’s ex-deputy accused of taking bribes

China's foreign minister is expected to sign an economic cooperation deal on a visit to Papua New Guinea on Saturday, just days before Australia's prime minister arrives to mark historical defence ties by walking a famous World War Two trail. The high-level visits underscore the competition between China and U.S. allies for influence in the … Continue reading Papua New Guinea to host China, Australia high level visits

An editorial in a Chinese state-controlled newspaper on Thursday admonished "two- aced" Japan for inaccurately portraying it as a regional security threat while chasing more stable bilateral ties, warning of Chinese measures if Tokyo acted recklessly. In his address to the U.S. Congress last week, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called China's military actions "an … Continue reading Japan ‘two-faced’ for seeking closer ties while warning of China threat, Chinese state media says

The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States at a recent summit was a "sovereign choice" for the country, its foreign ministry said on Thursday in response to China's comments opposing the trilateral meeting. U.S. President Joe Biden hosted Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida … Continue reading Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a ‘sovereign choice’

China and Indonesia have pledged to strengthen economic ties and maintain peace and stability in the region, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday after a meeting with his Indonesian counterpart, Retno Marsudi, in Jakarta. Wang also called for all parties in the Gaza conflict to exercise restraint, and said the United States should … Continue reading China foreign minister says Beijing and Jakarta want regional peace and stability

The Philippine Coast Guard said Thursday it will participate for the first time in an annual joint military exercise conducted by the Southeast Asian country and the United States. More than 16,700 Filipino and American troops will take part in this year's drills, which kick off Monday. The exercises will be focused in the northern … Continue reading Philippine Coast Guard to join military drills with United States

Philippines and US forces will sink a target ship, retake an island and sail in waters facing the South China Sea in joint military drills that will start next week against the backdrop of maritime tensions with Beijing. The exercises will “demonstrate our combat-readiness and showcase US and Philippines armed forces’ interoperability,” Colonel Michael Logico, … Continue reading Philippines and US Troops to Sink Ship, Retake Islands in Drills

Australia unveiled its first National Defence Strategy on Wednesday, signalling a new focus on deterring China's "coercive tactics" in a region seen as lurching towards conflict. The 80-page document offers a gloomy assessment of Pacific security and sets out a massive increase in defence spending to retool Australia's military to cope. "The optimistic assumptions that … Continue reading Australia unveils new defence strategy, with eye on ‘coercive’ China

China will hold air defence and live-fire drills near its border with Myanmar from Wednesday, state media said, in this month's second round of such exercises as fighting between Myanmar's ruling junta and rebel forces intensifies. The drills follow a significant escalation of the conflict last week, when rebel forces captured the Myanmar town of … Continue reading China’s military plans more drills near Myanmar border

China kicked off new anti-graft inspections of some of its largest state lenders, the central bank and key regulators, the first broad probe since a round in 2021 that sent shock-waves through the industry. The Ministry of Finance, the National Financial Regulatory Administration and the China Securities Regulatory Commission will be targets in the on-site … Continue reading China Starts Inspections of Financial Regulators, Largest Banks

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with China's defense minister on Tuesday, the first engagement the two have had in more than a year as the two countries seek to restore military ties. The phone call comes as U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have sought to manage tensions; the two leaders … Continue reading US defense chief speaks with Chinese counterpart, Pentagon says

Co-operation between China and Germany was not a "risk" but a guarantee for stable ties and an opportunity for the future, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday, amid complaints by the EU about Chinese goods flooding the bloc's markets. The industrial and supply chains of China and Germany are deeply intertwined and their markets … Continue reading Xi tells Germany’s Scholz co-operation not a ‘risk’ amid EU trade tension

China's foreign minister held phone discussions with his Iranian counterpart, Beijing's state media said Tuesday, reporting that Iran reiterated it was "willing to exercise restraint" after its first-ever attack on Israel's territory. Israel has vowed to respond to the unprecedented Iranian missile and drone strikes over the weekend, which have prompted appeals for de-escalation by … Continue reading China’s top diplomat Wang holds call with Iranian counterpart

Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly is sending her deputy to China in a bid to help thaw chilled relations with Beijing, a government source with knowledge of the trip said Monday. Ottawa wants to "normalize bilateral ties with China" and Deputy Foreign Minister David Morrison's trip to the Asian giant "is part of that," said … Continue reading Canada FM sending deputy to China to work on tense ties

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for fair competition in trade relations with China while warning about dumping and overproduction as he spoke to students in Shanghai on Monday. Scholz is visiting China against the background of looming EU tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles and other trade-related tensions. The two countries are also split over how … Continue reading Germany’s Scholz calls for fair competition and warns against dumping during China visit

An investigation of five fur farms in China housing foxes, raccoon dogs and mink found a high risk of diseases developing that could jump from animals to humans, said animal protection group Humane Society International who conducted the study at the end of 2023. The farms in China's northern Hebei and Liaoning provinces each held … Continue reading High risk of animal-to-human diseases developing in some China fur farms, animal protection group says

Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday reassured Chinese students in Shanghai that they did not have to smoke cannabis if they studied in Germany and that Germany had legalized cannabis, hoping that consumption would go down. Scholz made the comments in response to a question from a student at Tongji University, who asked whether he would … Continue reading We don’t all smoke weed in Germany, Scholz assures Chinese students

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in China on Sunday on a visit focused on the increasingly tense economic relationship between the sides and differences over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Scholz's first destination was the industrial hub of Chongqing, where he and his delegation of ministers and business leaders were to visit a partially German-funded company … Continue reading Germany’s Scholz arrives in China on a visit marked by trade tensions and Ukraine conflict

China is "deeply concerned" about escalating tensions in the Middle East after Iran launched drones and missiles in a retaliatory strike against Israel, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Sunday. Iran's strikes marked its first direct attack on Israeli territory, raising the threat of a wider conflict in the region where China has sought to … Continue reading China ‘deeply concerned’ about escalation after Iran strikes Israel

Two people have been detained following the capsizing of a tourist boat on a river in northeastern China that led to the drowning deaths of 12 visitors, state media reported Sunday. The accident occurred Saturday afternoon outside the city of Qinhuangdao near the coast of Hebei province, a few hour's drive from the capital Beijing. … Continue reading China detains 2 over tourist boat capsizing that killed 12, citing lack of safety equipment

Floods, droughts, an earthquake and freezing conditions in China caused direct economic losses of 23.76 billion yuan (US$3.28 billion) in the first quarter, the government said on Saturday. The emergency management ministry cited damage from several cold spells, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in the northwestern region of Xinjiang, landslides in Yunnan province in the southwest … Continue reading China natural disasters cost US$3.3b in first quarter, government says 

China's top legislator and a senior North Korean official emphasized opening a "new chapter" of Beijing-Pyongyang relations, the North's state media said Saturday, as they met for one of the most high-level talks between the allies in years. Beijing's third highest-ranking official Zhao Leji -- a member of the powerful Standing Committee of the Chinese … Continue reading Senior officials stress ‘new chapter’ of China-N. Korea ties

China National Space Administration (CNSA) said on Friday its launch of a key signal relay satellite was a "complete success" and it would serve as the communication bridge for its future lunar probe missions for years to come, state media reported. China launched the satellite Queqiao-2, which was named after a mythological bridge made of … Continue reading China launch of relay satellite Queqiao-2 for lunar probe mission successful

China on Thursday announced rare sanctions against two U.S. defense companies over what it said is their support for arms sales to Taiwan, the self-governing island democracy Beijing claims as its own territory to be recovered by force if necessary. The announcement freezes the assets of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and General Dynamics Land Systems … Continue reading China sanctions 2 U.S. defense companies and says they support arms sales to Taiwan

China will give strong financing for firms involved in the program of equipment upgrades and trade-ins of consumer goods, government officials said on Thursday, the latest bid to spur domestic demand and support the economy. Last month, China's cabinet issued an action plan containing detailed measures to promote an initiative designed to boost investment and … Continue reading China vows strong support for equipment, consumer goods trade-in plans

China has accused the European Union of protectionism and “reckless distortion” of the definition of subsidies in response to a new EU investigation into Chinese wind turbine makers. A Chinese trade remedies official made “solemn representations” on the issue in a meeting in Brussels on Wednesday with Martin Lukas, the EU director general for trade … Continue reading China protests EU’s investigation of subsidies in green industries, calling the move protectionist

Beijing on Thursday said the United States and Japan had "smeared and attacked" China during a Washington summit, where US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida unveiled their countries' biggest-ever upgrade in defence ties. Biden and Kishida unveiled plans on Wednesday to restructure the US military command in Japan, the biggest such … Continue reading Beijing says US, Japan ‘smeared and attacked’ China at summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping told former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou on Wednesday that outside inference could not stop the "family reunion" between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, and that there are no issues that cannot be discussed. Since the defeated Republic of China government fled to Taiwan in 1949 after losing a civil … Continue reading China’s Xi says nobody can stop ‘family reunion’ with Taiwan

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday met with Taiwan’s former president Ma Ying-jeou in Beijing, state media said. “On the afternoon of April 10, General Secretary Xi Jinping met with a delegation headed by Ma Ying-jeou in Beijing,” state broadcaster CCTV said. The discussions marked a rare meeting between current or former leaders in Beijing … Continue reading China’s Xi meets former Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou: state media

Popular video games including "World of Warcraft" will return to China this summer, US developer Blizzard and local partner NetEase said Wednesday, over a year after a contract dispute pulled them from the market leaving millions of fans bereft. "Beloved video game titles from Blizzard Entertainment that captivated millions of players in China will return … Continue reading Top games including ‘World of Warcraft’ to return to China

The top US military officer in the Pacific on Tuesday said Washington was "very, very concerned" about Beijing's recent "dangerous" actions in the disputed South China Sea, after confrontations with Philippine vessels. Speaking in Sydney, United States Indo-Pacific Command head Admiral John Aquilino referenced recent encounters between Chinese and Philippine boats around a remote shoal … Continue reading US says ‘very, very concerned’ about Chinese actions in disputed sea

Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Tuesday in a sign of mutual support and shared opposition to Western democracies amid Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. “We would like to express our highest appreciation and admiration for the successes that you have achieved over the years and, above all, over the last … Continue reading China’s Xi meets with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in show of support against Western democracies

A Chinese government and communist party delegation led by its top legislator and the party's third ranked official Zhao Leji will pay an official goodwill visit to North Korea, the North's official KCNA news agency reported on Tuesday. China's foreign ministry also announced Zhao's visit that will take place from Thursday to Saturday. The trip … Continue reading China communist party politburo member Zhao to lead delegation to North Korea

China's top diplomat Wang Yi said he had discussed the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday, as the two met in Beijing. "Foreign Minister Lavrov and I had an in-depth communication about several international and regional hotspot issues… including the Ukraine and Palestine-Israel conflicts," Wang told a press … Continue reading China’s Wang says discussed Ukraine, Gaza conflicts with Russia’s Lavrov

China's commerce minister began a trip to Europe by telling his nation's top carmakers that U.S. and European assertions of Chinese excess EV capacity were baseless and that innovation and "perfect" supply chains were behind their performance. Wang Wentao held a roundtable meeting in Paris on Sunday with representatives of 10 Chinese EV firms including … Continue reading China commerce minister launches Europe trip defending Chinese EV sector

Vietnam National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday and proposed more cooperation between the South China Sea rivals on trade and development projects, the Vietnamese government and state media said. Hue, who arrived in China on Sunday for a week-long visit, said at the meeting he hopes … Continue reading Vietnam National Assembly chairman meets President Xi in Beijing

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will travel to China on Saturday for a three-day visit, with talks planned with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Scholz will meet Xi and Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing at the end of his trip on April 16, the chancellor's spokesman Steffen Hebestreit told a press conference on Monday. Other stops … Continue reading Germany’s Scholz to travel to China on Saturday: spokesman

Chinese tourists spent more per trip over a holiday than in 2019 for the first time since the pandemic started, adding to signs that consumption is recovering in the world’s No. 2 economy. Travelers spent nearly 54 billion yuan (US$7.5 billion) on 119 million trips within the country during the recent three-day break, the Ministry … Continue reading China holiday spending tops pre-pandemic levels

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in China for an official visit on Monday, his ministry said, as the two countries look to strengthen diplomatic ties as Russia's invasion of Ukraine grinds on. The foreign ministry announced Lavrov had touched down in Beijing in a post on X Monday morning. He will spend two days … Continue reading Top Russia diplomat arrives in China for official visit: ministry

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is set to wrap up four days of meetings in China with a visit to the central bank as she presses her case for Chinese leaders to rein in excess industrial capacity and boost domestic demand. Yellen, who is on her second trip to China in nine months to further … Continue reading Yellen meets with China’s central bank chief, presses case on excess capacity

China's commerce minister kicked off a trip to Europe by meeting top Chinese automakers BYD and CATL, as he prepares to discuss an ongoing probe by the bloc into whether China's EV industry has benefited from unfair subsidies. Wang Wentao held a roundtable meeting in Paris on Sunday with representatives from more than 10 enterprises … Continue reading China commerce minister kickstarts Europe trip with Chinese EV firms meeting

China's military said Sunday that it had conducted air and sea patrols and that all activities that “disrupt the South China Sea” are under control, an apparent response to naval exercises by the U.S. and its allies. The defense chiefs of the United States, Japan, Australia and the Philippines announced Saturday that they would hold … Continue reading China says it patrolled the South China Sea in an apparent response to US naval drills with allies

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met Sunday with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing and sent a message of mutual cooperation despite the nations’ differences. Yellen came to China with trade practices that put American companies and workers at an unfair competitive disadvantage at the top of her mind. In the ornate Fujian room of … Continue reading Yellen says US-China relationship on ‘more stable footing’ but more can be done to improve ties

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Moscow's key diplomatic and economic partner China on Monday and Tuesday, his ministry said in a statement. "On April 8 and 9, the foreign affairs minister of the Russian Federation, Sergei Lavrov, will undertake an official visit in the People's Republic of China, during which discussions with… (his … Continue reading ‘Burning subjects’ for Russia’s Lavrov on China visit

China conducted military "combat patrols" Sunday in the disputed South China Sea, its army said, the same day as joint drills by the Philippines, the United States, Japan and Australia. The announcement comes one day after defence chiefs from four countries including the Philippines -- which has been engaged in several contentious maritime disputes with … Continue reading China conducts military drills in South China Sea

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese Premier Li Qiang sounded a hopeful note on bilateral relations at the start of their Sunday meeting in Beijing. The US-China relationship can only move forward with direct and open communication, Yellen told Li, after arriving in the Chinese capital from the southern city of Guangzhou. Li, in … Continue reading Yellen, Premier Li express hope for US-China cooperation

The Philippines and China traded accusations on Saturday over an encounter in disputed waters of the South China Sea, in an escalating row over a key waterway. Manila said two Chinese coast guard vessels "harassed" Filipino fishing vessels within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, while Beijing said its vessels responded appropriately to illegal activities. China … Continue reading Philippines, China trade accusations over South China Sea encounter

Pakistan's prime minister has ordered at least five senior police officials be punished for negligence after a suicide bomber killed five Chinese engineers at a major dam site last month, the country's information minister said Saturday. The attack in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province forced Power China and the China Gezhouba Company to suspend work on … Continue reading Pakistan PM orders police punished after Chinese dam worker attack

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Saturday she had "productive conversations" with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on the bilateral economic relationship after two days of meetings in China's southern export hub of Guangzhou. "The U.S. seeks to create a level playing field for American workers and firms, as well as deeper cooperation on … Continue reading Yellen calls China meetings “productive”, seeks level playing field

The United States, Australia, Japan and the Philippines will hold joint naval and air drills in the disputed South China Sea on Sunday, their defence chiefs said in a statement, as they deepen ties to counter China's growing assertiveness in the region. The exercise will take place in the disputed waterway -- which Beijing claims … Continue reading Philippines, US, Australia, Japan to hold joint drills in disputed sea

Netflix's blockbuster "3 Body Problem", an adaptation of the crown jewel of Chinese sci-fi, has sparked passionate debate and divided opinions among fans in the country despite it not being available to watch there. The streaming service isn't officially operational in China, but that hasn't stopped devotees accessing the show, likely via VPN services or … Continue reading Chinese sci-fi fans divided over Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen comments on China's excess manufacturing capacity seek to rehash "China threat" rhetoric and appear to create a pretext for more protectionist policies from the U.S., Chinese state media said. Such comments seek to undermine China's domestic growth and international cooperation, and Washington should focus on fostering innovation and competitiveness within … Continue reading US criticism of Chinese overcapacity rehashes ‘China threat’ rhetoric, Xinhua says

South Korea is in talks with China and Japan to host a three-way summit in May, Japanese and South Korean media reported, restoring a process that has been on hold since 2019 due to the pandemic and political tensions. South Korea, which would likely host the long-delayed event, is looking to hold the summit in … Continue reading China, Japan, South Korea Looking to Hold Summit in May, Reports Say

The Philippines is prepared to respond to China's attempts to foil its supply missions in the South China Sea, a top security official said on Wednesday, adding that the operations will be adjusted to counter Beijing's conduct in the waterway. Jonathan Malaya, the spokesperson of the Natioal Security Council, said the Philippines is committed to … Continue reading Philippines prepared to respond to China’s attempts to interfere with resupply missions

Rare storms with typhoon-like winds have killed at least seven people in China's southern Jiangxi province since the weekend, three of them blown out of their high-rise apartments in their sleep. The extreme weather, which began on March 31, has engulfed nine cities including Nanchang and Jiujiang with 93,000 people in 54 counties affected, said … Continue reading Storms with typhoon-like winds ravage South China, killing 7

Indonesia's president-elect Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday told Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida he wanted deeper security and economic cooperation just two days after telling Chinese President Xi Jinping he wished for close ties. "We have built a cooperative relationship and going forward I would like to strengthen that," Prabowo told Kishida at a meeting in … Continue reading Indonesia’s Prabowo pledges cooperation with Japan after promising China closer ties

China on Tuesday said it condemned Israeli air strikes that destroyed the consular annex at close ally Iran's embassy in Damascus. Israel said it would not comment on Monday's attack, but Iranian officials vowed a stiff response, with fears of even further violence between Israel and Iran's allies amid the Gaza war. "China condemns the … Continue reading China condemns Israel strike on Iranian consular annex in Syria

India rejected China's renaming of about 30 places in its northeastern Himalayan state of Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday, calling the move "senseless" and reaffirming that the border province is an "integral" part of India. Beijing says Arunachal Pradesh, which its calls Zangnan, is a part of South Tibet - a claim New Delhi has repeatedly … Continue reading India rejects China’s renaming of 30 places in Himalayan border state

The Philippines on Tuesday said its national security adviser and his U.S. counterpart discussed "coercive, aggressive and deceptive actions" by Beijing in the South China Sea, as a diplomatic row intensifies between the two Asian neighbours. Philippine National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano "expressed his appreciation for the United States' continued assurances and reaffirmation of its … Continue reading Philippines says China’s ‘coercive, aggressive’ actions discussed with top U.S. security adviser

The former chairman of Jianghuai Automobile Group (JAC), An Jin, is under investigation, China's anti-graft watchdog said. An retired from the state-owned automaker in 2021 after 46 years, having served as chairman for nine years. The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection said on its website that An was suspected of "serious violations of discipline and … Continue reading Former head of Chinese automaker JAC under investigation for corruption

Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday before heading to Japan for similar top-level talks amid rising tensions over the South China Sea. Xi told Prabowo that China is willing to boost “all-round strategic cooperation” with Indonesia and make positive contributions to regional and world peace, China Central Television … Continue reading Prabowo Meets Xi Before Heading to Japan Amid Sea Tensions

A resurfaced speech from Chinese President Xi Jinping suggests policymakers may start trading government bonds to regulate liquidity in the market, pushing the nation toward strategies used by the Federal Reserve and other major central banks around the world. Xi’s call for the People’s Bank of China to “gradually increase the buying and selling of … Continue reading Xi’s Cryptic Bond Comments Hint at PBOC Becoming More Like Fed

Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday for high-level talks, less than two months after winning the race to lead Southeast Asia's biggest economy. Prabowo is visiting at Xi's invitation to discuss two-way ties, even though the 72-year-old political veteran will only be sworn in as … Continue reading Indonesian president-elect visits China after decade of close ties

More than 800 people suspected of being cross-border scammers were arrested in a joint police operation by Myanmar and China, Beijing's embassy in Yangon said on Monday. Scam compounds have flourished in Myanmar, staffed by citizens from China and other countries who are often forced to work swindling their compatriots in an industry analysts say … Continue reading More than 800 suspected scammers arrested in Myanmar-China joint operation

France's top diplomat said Monday that Paris expects China to send "clear messages" to its close partner Russia over its war in Ukraine, after meetings with his counterpart in Beijing. "We expect China to send very clear messages to Russia," Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne told a press conference in Beijing alongside his local counterpart Wang … Continue reading France wants China to send ‘clear message’ to Russia over war in Ukraine

China has criticised the tightening of U.S. rules on semiconductor exports, saying they have created more hurdles to trade and more uncertainty in the chip industry. The Biden administration last week revised rules aimed at making it harder for China to access U.S. artificial intelligence chips and chipmaking tools, part of a larger effort to … Continue reading China criticises US tightening of chip export rules

Chinese online marketplace Temu said it would drop an advertising offer in which clients could gain vouchers in exchange for surrendering their personal data for an indefinite period. The campaign, launched this month in England and later in France, promised vouchers of up to 100 euros if a client downloaded the Temu shopping app and … Continue reading China’s Temu drops ad campaign over personal data use fears

Japanese and Chinese experts held talks on treated wastewater from the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant, Japan's foreign ministry said late Saturday, the first such talks to be announced since Tokyo began releasing the water into the ocean last year. Japan and China have been at loggerheads over the discharge of the wastewater, which was used … Continue reading Japan, China experts discuss Fukushima water release

China has said it would continue to support Sri Lanka, as the crisis-hit island nation's prime minister on Saturday wrapped up a visit to Beijing to try to finalise a debt restructuring deal. Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena arrived in China on Monday for a visit that included meeting President Xi Jinping and an appearance at … Continue reading China reaffirms financial support for Sri Lanka

China on Friday condemned "external interference" in ally Venezuela's elections, after Caracas came under fire from the United States, France and Brazil for blocking a key opposition candidate from July's presidential vote. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian urged the international community to play a "positive and constructive role" in Venezuela's upcoming poll. "We respect … Continue reading China backs Venezuela as opposition figure excluded from election

Chinese investigators arrived in Pakistan on Friday to join a probe into the killing of five Chinese nationals in a suicide attack, Pakistan's interior ministry said, seeking to stem assaults threatening Islamabad's drive to modernise the economy. Tuesday's incident was the third major attack in little over a week on China's interests in the South … Continue reading China joins probe into deadly Pakistan suicide attack on its nationals

China said Friday it opposes "blindly imposing sanctions" on North Korea, after Beijing abstained during a UN Security Council vote in which Russia blocked the renewal of a panel of UN experts monitoring sanctions-busting activity by Pyongyang. "The current situation in the (Korean) Peninsula remains tense, and blindly imposing sanctions cannot solve the issue," Chinese … Continue reading China opposes ‘blindly’ sanctioning N. Korea after UN Security Council vote

French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne will visit China on Monday, Beijing's foreign ministry has announced, as the two countries mark 60 years of diplomatic relations and seek to strengthen ties. "At the invitation of Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, French Minister of Europe and Foreign … Continue reading France’s top diplomat to visit China on Monday: Beijing

Indonesian president-elect Prabowo Subianto will visit China next week, Beijing's foreign ministry announced Friday, his first visit to a key Jakarta trade partner since his election. On the invitation of President Xi Jinping, Prabowo -- who takes office later this year -- will visit China from Sunday until Tuesday, foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced. … Continue reading Indonesian president-elect Prabowo to visit China

Chinese President Xi Jinping is planning to visit Kazakhstan for the second time since he resumed travel abroad after the pandemic, according to the Kazakh leader. “We are looking forward to his state visit in the beginning of July,” Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said of his Chinese counterpart during a meeting with the chairman of … Continue reading China’s Xi Jinping to Visit Kazakhstan in July, Tokayev Says

China will make it easier to move capital in and out of the country and promote financial market deregulation, a senior forex regulator said on Friday, as Beijing seeks to woo foreign investors amid heightened geopolitical tensions. "We will steadily push forward two-way capital market opening, and strengthen the connectivity between domestic and overseas financial … Continue reading China will further enhance capital account opening, FX official says

China said Thursday it would lift punitive tariffs on Australian wine, as trade ties improve between the two countries after years of tension, with Canberra soon afterwards announcing it would drop its case against Beijing at the World Trade Organization. Duties were imposed on key Australian exports such as wine, barley and beef in 2020 … Continue reading China lifts punitive tariffs on Australian wine

President Ferdinand Marcos said Thursday the Philippines will not be "cowed into silence" by Beijing after confrontations in the South China Sea that injured Filipino troops and damaged vessels. Marcos's remarks came as China blamed Philippine actions for recent rising tensions between the countries in the hotly contested waterway, which Beijing claims almost entirely. Beijing … Continue reading Marcos says Philippines will not be ‘cowed into silence’ by China

China aims to be strong driving force for the world economic recovery this year, opening its markets wider to foreign investors and promoting high quality growth, the country's top legislator Zhao Leji said on Thursday. China will make tech innovation a new point of economic growth and is willing to collaborate with other countries on … Continue reading China will be a driving force for the world economic recovery, official says

Malaysia's government has said it would consider extending a $10 billion China-led rail project to its border with Thailand to boost economic ties between the Southeast Asian neighbours. Part of China's Belt and Road Initiative, the 665-kilometre (413-mile), 50.27 billion ringgit ($10.63 billion) railway is on track to connect the east and west coasts of … Continue reading Malaysia open to extending China-led rail project to Thai border

New Zealand expects China to respect its right to an independent foreign policy as it explores joining the Aukus security pact between Australia, the US and UK, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said. While Beijing has expressed concerns about Wellington signing up to Aukus, Peters said he doesn’t anticipate any threats to curtail trade from New … Continue reading New Zealand Expects China’s Respect As It Explores Joining Aukus

Chinese leader Xi Jinping told visiting Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Wednesday that attempts to restrict China's access to technology will not stop the country's advance. The Netherlands imposed export licensing requirements in 2023 on the sale of machinery that can make advanced processor chips. The move came after the United States blocked Chinese … Continue reading Chinese leader Xi tells Dutch PM that restricting technology access won’t stop China’s advance

Son Jun-ho said he was grateful to be safely home with his family after the South Korean international's release from 10 months' detention in China. The 31-year-old World Cup midfielder made his first public comments since Seoul's foreign ministry said on Monday that he had been freed and was home. Son, who was playing for … Continue reading Footballer Son Jun-ho ‘grateful to be home’ after China release

Sri Lanka's prime minister said Wednesday that China has pledged to develop the island nation's strategic deep sea port and the capital's airport after talks with his counterpart in Beijing. Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said China -- the island's biggest bilateral creditor -- would "assist" Sri Lanka's restructuring of external debt, a key condition to … Continue reading Sri Lanka PM says China to develop strategic infrastructure

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is meeting with Chinese leaders Wednesday for talks that are expected to include the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and Dutch restrictions on the export of semiconductor manufacturing equipment to China. The Netherlands imposed export licensing requirements in 2023 on the sale of machinery that can make advanced processor chips. … Continue reading Dutch leader is visiting Beijing for talks on Ukraine, Gaza and restrictions on high-tech exports

President Xi Jinping met with a group of American business executives in Beijing including Blackstone’s Stephen Schwarzman and Qualcomm Inc.’s Cristiano Amon as China is seeking to restore confidence in the economy and keep relations with the US on a stable footing. The Chinese leader on Wednesday met with representatives from American business, strategic and … Continue reading China’s Xi Jinping Meets With US Business Leaders in Beijing

A World Trade Organization (WTO) panel has found that duties imposed by Australia in a steel products dispute with China were flawed – a ruling that Canberra said it accepted. China launched the complaint in June 2021 - during a period of intense bilateral political and trade tensions – over anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures on … Continue reading WTO says Australian duties on Chinese steel products were flawed

China filed a World Trade Organization complaint against the U.S. on Tuesday over what it says are discriminatory requirements for electric vehicles subsidies. Starting this year, U.S. car buyers are not eligible for tax credits of $3,750 to $7,500 if critical minerals or other battery components were made by Chinese, Russian, North Korean or Iranian … Continue reading China to challenge Biden’s electric vehicle plans at the WTO

China will accelerate the development of "new productive forces" and bolster stability and security for the global economy, Vice President Han Zheng told an investment forum in Beijing, as the world's no.2 economy seeks to reassure anxious foreign firms. The term "new productive forces" was coined by President Xi Jinping last September,underscoring the need for … Continue reading China to speed up ‘new productive forces’, vice president says

A suicide bomber rammed a vehicle into a convoy of Chinese engineers working on a dam project in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday, killing six people, police said, the third major attack on Chinese interests in the South Asian country in a week. The first two attacks hit an airbase and a strategic port in the … Continue reading Six killed in suicide attack on Chinese engineers in Pakistan

China on Tuesday said it welcomed a UN Security Council call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza five months into the grinding war, urging swift "action" to implement the resolution's calls to halt fighting over the final weeks of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. After more than five months of war, the UN Security … Continue reading China says ‘welcomes’ UN Security Council vote on Gaza

Young couples in China planning "simple" weddings, rather than traditional banquets with hundreds of guests, was one of the top hits online after an article urging more frugal nuptials was published by the government body in charge of women's rights. The article by the All China Women's Federation, featured on Chinese search engine Baidu's "hot … Continue reading China, battling low birth rates and high costs, encourages frugal weddings

Some US executives in Beijing for a business summit are rejigging their long-planned schedules after receiving an invite to a Wednesday meeting with a top Chinese leader – widely expected to be President Xi Jinping. There’s a tacit understanding that the meeting will be with Xi, though his name doesn’t appear on written invitations, according … Continue reading US CEOs Extend China Stay After Last-Minute Invite to Meet Xi

South Korean international footballer Son Jun-ho, who was detained by Chinese authorities in connection with a bribery case, has been released and returned home, Seoul's foreign ministry said Monday. The World Cup midfielder was detained in northeast China last May "on suspicion of accepting bribes by non-state employees", the Chinese government said at the time, … Continue reading South Korean footballer released from detention in China

Deputy foreign ministers from China and the Philippines held a tense phone call on Monday, Beijing said, after Manila summoned a Chinese envoy over "aggressive actions" by the China Coast Guard in the contested South China Sea. "Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong held a phone call with Philippine deputy foreign secretary Lazaro, and made stern … Continue reading Chinese, Philippine deputy FMs hold phone call over South China Sea: Beijing

China had made clear that the Philippines has to remove a grounded warship in the South China Sea, and after 20 years they never honoured their word, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday. The spokesperson was responding to questions regarding the latest altercation between the two countries at the Second Thomas … Continue reading China told Philippines it had to remove grounded warship, says Chinese foreign ministry

The Philippines summoned China's envoy on Monday to protest against "aggressive actions" in the South China Sea at the weekend, as Manila's defence minister dared Beijing to bolster its vast sovereignty claims by taking them to international arbitration. The foreign ministry accused China's coastguard of using water cannon against a civilian boat supplying troops on … Continue reading Philippines summons China envoy over standoff, dares Beijing to seek arbitration

Evergrande liquidators said the company, SJ and Tianji filed documents with a U.S. Court on Friday to withdraw Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection applications, the Chinese property company said in a filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Evergrande liquidators said they will make new applications under Chapter 15 of Title 11 of the U.S. bankruptcy … Continue reading Evergrande’s liquidators say company, SJ and Tianji withdraw Chapter 15 applications in US

Apple Vision Pro will hit the mainland China market this year, Apple chief executive Tim Cook said on Sunday, according to state media. Cook revealed the headset's China launch plan in response to a media question on the sidelines of the China Development Forum in Beijing, CCTV finance said on its Weibo social account. Apple … Continue reading Apple Vision Pro to hit mainland China this year, state media says

China needs to "reinvent itself" with economic policies to speed resolution of its property market crisis and boost domestic consumption and productivity, the International Monetary Fund's Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Sunday. "China faces a fork in the road - rely on the policies that have worked in the past, or reinvent itself for … Continue reading China told it faces ‘fork in the road’ as officials meet CEOs

China has introduced guidelines to phase out U.S. microprocessors from Intel and AMD from government personal computers and servers, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. The procurement guidance also seeks to sideline Microsoft's Windows operating system and foreign-made database software in favour of domestic options, the report said. According to the FT report, Chinese officials … Continue reading China blocks use of Intel and AMD chips in government computers, FT reports

China will carefully study issues of market access and cross-border data flows and will soon issue new regulations in these areas, Premier Li Qiang told an audience of global CEOs and Chinese policymakers on Sunday. "We cordially welcome companies from all countries to invest in China and deepen their foothold in China," Li said. China … Continue reading China plans new rules on market access, data flows Premier Li tells global CEOs

A Chinese-owned oil tanker was attacked off Yemen Saturday by ballistic missiles fired by Houthi rebels, who have intensified strikes on Red Sea shipping, the US military said. The Panamanian-flagged, Chinese-owned and operated Huang Pu issued a distress call but did not request assistance, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement on social media … Continue reading Chinese-owned tanker hit by Houthi missile in Red Sea: CENTCOM

China's defence ministry warned the Philippines against "provocative" actions and said China would safeguard its territorial sovereignty on Sunday, a day after an incident in disputed waters of the South China Sea. "We warn the Philippines to stop making any remarks that may lead to the intensification of conflicts and escalation of the situation, and … Continue reading China vows to safeguard its territorial integrity after South China Sea incident

North Korean and Chinese officials met this week in Beijing and committed to further develop bilateral ties, North Korean media said on Saturday, as Pyongyang seeks to expand its diplomatic engagement after COVID-19 lockdowns. In the meeting on Thursday, Wang Huning, China's fourth-ranked leader, "said that no matter how the international situation may change, the … Continue reading North Korea, China commit to bolster ties in Beijing talks, KCNA says

The influx of tourists to the Chinese city was sudden and overwhelming. Government offices opened their normally restricted parking lots to accommodate the surge. Railway operators extended train services. Officials held a snap meeting to discuss what to do next. All this over a 15 yuan ($2.10) bowl of meat and vegetables mixed with a … Continue reading Chinese City Seizes on Spicy Food Frenzy, Before Crowds Fade

China's coast guard said it had taken control measures against Philippine vessels in disputed waters of the South China Sea on Saturday, while the Philippine coast guard decried the moves as "irresponsible and provocative". The incident occurred in the Second Thomas Shoal and Spratly Islands waters, according to the Chinese Coast Guard. The shoal is … Continue reading China coast guard says it took measures against Philippine vessels in South China Sea

A former executive at Yoozoo Games was sentenced to death on Friday in the 2020 poisoning of the founder of the high-profile Chinese gaming company, which has links to Game of Thrones and the new Netflix series, “The Three-Body Problem.” Xu Yao poisoned the food of company founder Lin Qi in December 2020 because of … Continue reading Former executive given death sentence in poisoning of founder of high-flying Chinese gaming company

China said Friday it supported steps by the UN Security Council to end fighting in Gaza, while not saying whether Beijing, a permanent council member with veto power, would support a US draft resolution on the need for an immediate ceasefire. "China supports the Security Council in taking further responsible and meaningful actions as soon … Continue reading China says supports UN Security Council taking ‘meaningful’ action on Gaza war

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena will visit China, his country's biggest bilateral lender, next week, Beijing's foreign ministry said Friday. "At the invitation of Premier Li Qiang of the State Council, Prime Minister… of Sri Lanka Dinesh Gunawardena will pay an official visit to China from March 25 to 30," Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin … Continue reading China says Sri Lankan prime minister to visit next week

The Philippine Coast Guard on Friday accused a Chinese vessel of "dangerous manoeuvres" as it attempted to block Filipino scientists from reaching a reef in the South China Sea. The incident happened Thursday near Sandy Cay reef, several kilometres from the Philippine-held Thitu island in the contested Spratly Islands, where the two countries have repeatedly … Continue reading Philippine Coast Guard accuses Chinese vessel of trying to block scientists

China's Stemirna Therapeutics has halted an early stage trial for a new cancer vaccine, two of its trial researchers said, in a fresh setback to company, which has been grappling with tight funding. Vinod Ganju, an oncologist at Paso Medical in Australia and one of principal trial investigators of Stemirna's personalised cancer vaccine SW1115C3 for … Continue reading China’s Stemirna halts mRNA cancer vaccine trial, researchers say

China sees major differences between Russia and Ukraine on the idea of a negotiated settlement to end the war, Beijing's Eurasia envoy Li Hui said Friday after wrapping up a tour. Beijing has sought to position itself as a mediator in the Ukraine conflict, calling for a "political settlement" and holding several rounds of talks. … Continue reading China’s envoy sees ‘significant gap’ between Ukraine, Russia on peace talks

A North Korean ruling party delegation travelling to China, Vietnam and Laos has arrived in Beijing, Pyongyang's state media said Friday. The delegation, led by alternate politburo member Kim Song Nam, was welcomed by a representative of the Chinese Communist Party at the airport on Thursday, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported, without … Continue reading North Korean delegation travelling to China, Vietnam and Laos

China is considering launching talks on maritime affairs with Australia, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday, as increased tension among several nations bordering the South China Sea threatens regional security. Maritime issues have been a hot-button topic between China and Australia amid growing confrontations in the vital economic waterway that China claims almost in … Continue reading China considers launching maritime talks with Australia

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday congratulated Prabowo Subianto on his victory in Indonesia's presidential election, Beijing's state news agency Xinhua said. Prabowo and his vice-presidential running mate Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the eldest son of outgoing leader Joko Widodo, had already declared victory after unofficial counts showed them winning a majority in the February vote. … Continue reading China’s Xi congratulates Indonesia’s Prabowo on election win

Tibet is luring investors from elsewhere in China with a promise to let their children take university entrance exams there in return for an investment of at least $400,000, an unusual move to exploit what is considered an easier scoring system. With a population that is 90% ethnic Tibetan, the region has one of China's … Continue reading China’s Tibet offers college exam takers a spot if their parents invest $400,000

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating on Thursday and highlighted Beijing's desire for U.S. ally Australia to have an independent foreign policy, Beijing said. The last time a Chinese foreign minister visited Australia was in 2017. Wang's visit, during which he met counterpart Penny Wong and Prime Minister Anthony … Continue reading China’s Wang Yi has ‘big picture’ talks with former Australia PM Keating

The Philippines said a Chinese Navy ship “shadowed” its coast guard vessel en route to a Philippines-occupied island in the South China Sea in the latest incident between the two nations asserting overlapping maritime claims. The Philippine Coast Guard issued radio challenges to the Chinese Navy vessel that followed its ship on Tuesday, but didn’t … Continue reading China’s Navy Ship Tails Philippine Coast Guard Amid Sea Spat

Apple CEO Tim Cook was on a China charm offensive Wednesday ahead of a new flagship Shanghai store opening, weeks after a report suggested the company's sales in the country slumped at the start of 2024. Cook posted a video compilation on Chinese social media platform Weibo that featured him strolling in Shanghai's Bund area, … Continue reading Apple CEO in China ahead of Shanghai store opening

Trade will be high on the agenda when Chinese President Xi Jinping meets his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Paris in May, diplomatic sources say, Xi's first Europe trip in five years amid mounting EU-China tensions. Macron was given an unusually lavish reception during his Beijing visit last year, viewed by analysts as a sign … Continue reading Trade will be high on agenda during Xi’s visit to Paris in May, sources say

China said the United States must refrain from "stirring up trouble" or taking sides on the South China Sea issue, after U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a security deal with the Manila extended to attacks on the Philippine coast guard. Blinken called the U.S. security commitment with the Philippines "ironclad", and said China's … Continue reading China tells US to not take sides on South China Sea issue

China on Wednesday launched a satellite that will act as a communications bridge between ground operations on Earth and an upcoming mission on the far side of the moon, marking a new phase in the country's long-term lunar exploration programme. A Long March 8 rocket carrying the 1.2-metric ton Queqiao-2, named after a mythological bridge … Continue reading China launches signal relay satellite for mission to moon’s hidden side

China said Tuesday the United States had "no right" to interfere in the South China Sea, after Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Washington stood by its commitments to defend the Philippines against armed attack in the disputed waterway. "The United States is not a party to the South China Sea issue and has no … Continue reading China says US has ‘no right’ to interfere in South China Sea

Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China in May for talks with Xi Jinping, in what could be the Kremlin chief's first overseas trip of his new presidential term, according to five sources familiar with the matter. Western governments on Monday condemned Putin's re-election as unfair and undemocratic. But China, India and North Korea … Continue reading Russia’s Putin to visit China in May

A Chinese professor at a Japanese university has been missing for about six months since his trip home last year, raising concerns about his safety, the institution said Tuesday. The apparent disappearance of Chinese literature and linguistics professor Hu Shiyun, who worked at Kobe Gakuin University in western Japan, comes as Beijing has sharpened its … Continue reading Chinese academic in Japan ‘missing’ after trip home

Many hospitals in China have stopped offering newborn delivery services this year, state-backed news outlet Daily Economic News reported, with industry experts warning of an "obstetric winter" due to declining demand amid a record drop in new births. Hospitals in various provinces including in eastern Zhejiang and southern Jiangxi have in the past two months … Continue reading Many hospitals in China stop newborn delivery services as birth rate drops

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon plans to make a first trip to China as premier, his foreign minister said Tuesday after talks with Beijing's top diplomat. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi was in New Zealand this week meeting Luxon, his counterpart Winston Peters and trade minister Todd McClay. Peters told reporters on Tuesday that … Continue reading New Zealand PM to make first visit to China

Multiple people were injured after a car ran into a crowd at a vocational college in Taizhou, Zhejiang on Tuesday morning. The incident happened at Taizhou Vocational and Technical College around 11.20 am. The driver was taken into custody, and at least 10 injured students were sent to hospital, the police said. An investigation is … Continue reading Car rams into students in Zhejiang, leaving at least 10 injuries

US President Joe Biden will hold the first three-way summit with the leaders of the Philippines and Japan next month, the White House said Monday, as the United States boosts alliances against China. Biden's meeting with Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House on April 11 is the … Continue reading Biden to host Philippines, Japan leaders to counter China

China's Longi Green Technology Energy, the world's largest solar manufacturer, said in a statement on Tuesday that it will lay off about 5% of its employees. "Currently, the solar photovoltaic industry is facing an increasingly complex and competitive environment. In order to adapt to market changes and improve organizational efficiency, the company is optimising our … Continue reading China’s Longi says it will lay off about 5% of employees

Chinese billionaire pleaded guilty Monday to violating U.S. election laws by funneling illegal straw donations to a New York City official, a member of the U.S. House and a congressional candidate. Hui Qin, a Chinese film magnate with homes in Manhattan and Long Island, admitted to using his fortune to recruit and reimburse people who … Continue reading Chinese billionaire pleads guilty to straw donor scheme in New York and Rhode Island

Australian business leaders are set to meet China's foreign minister in Canberra, saying their country lacks knowledge of its biggest trading partner and that they will seek insight on how Beijing views Washington, which is "critical" to trade flow. The Australia China Business Council (ACBC) will host a private meeting between Wang Yi and 11 … Continue reading Australian business leaders to meet Chinese foreign minister

Chinese military and state-run media on Sunday accused the United States of threatening global security, days after a Reuters report which found Elon Musk's SpaceX was building hundreds of spy satellites for a U.S. intelligence agency. SpaceX's Starshield unit is developing the satellite network under a classified $1.8 billion contract with the National Reconnaissance Office … Continue reading China’s military, state media slam U.S. after Reuters report on SpaceX spy satellites

The number of new marriages in China jumped 12.4 percent in 2023 from a year earlier, reversing a downtrend that has lasted for almost a decade as more youth tied the knot after delaying their nuptials due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of newlyweds rose to 7.68 million last year, according to data released … Continue reading More Chinese tied the knot in 2023, lifting marriage rates for first time in nine years

China rebuked South Korea on Monday for Taiwan's participation in a U.S.-backed democracy summit in Seoul, where the island's Digital Minister Audrey Tang delivered an unannounced video message. Tang told the third Summit for Democracy that Taiwan suffered disproportionately from concerted cyberattacks and the democratically governed island was willing and able to work with all … Continue reading China protests Taiwan minister’s role at Seoul summit backed by U.S.

China congratulated Vladimir Putin on Monday on winning Russia's presidential election and said the strategic relationship between the two countries will continue to strengthen. Putin won a record post-Soviet landslide in Russia's election on Sunday, cementing his already tight grip on power in a victory he said showed Moscow had been right to stand up … Continue reading China congratulates Putin on election win, says ties will strengthen

Former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating, a prominent supporter of China who has criticised Australia's AUKUS nuclear submarine deal with the U.S., said he would meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi this week in a bid to improve bilateral ties. Keating said in a statement e-mailed to Reuters on Tuesday that Wang's visit to Australia … Continue reading Chinese foreign minister to meet former Australia PM Keating on visit

The Chinese embassy in Singapore on Monday urged Chinese citizens in the city-state to "stay away" from gambling, and said cross-border gambling violates Chinese laws. The embassy "solemnly reminded" the majority of Chinese citizens in Singapore to enhance their legal awareness and stay away from gambling, saying in a statement that gambling is strictly prohibited … Continue reading China urges citizens in Singapore to ‘stay away’ from gambling

In the Chinese city of Shanghai, two young women seeking an education abroad have both decided against going to the United States, a destination of choice for decades that may be losing its shine. For Helen Dong, a 22-year-old senior studying advertising, it was the cost. “It doesn’t work for me when you have to … Continue reading After the pandemic, young Chinese again want to study abroad, just not so much in the US

China plans to build a modern eco-environment monitoring system that it expects will play a significant role in pollution control, pollution treatment, ecological conservation and climate change response. The new system will raise the bar for the timely collection of authentic, accurate, comprehensive and new data, according to a Saturday press release from the Ministry … Continue reading China to establish modern eco-environment monitoring system

Two people were injured on Saturday after a powerful blast at a barbecue shop in the eastern Chinese city of Huaian, local authorities said, the latest incident to spur calls for better restaurant-safety checks across the country. Videos online posted by state media showed that the blast that occurred at 4:20 pm local time ripped … Continue reading Two injured in BBQ eatery blast in eastern China

Fiji will maintain a policing cooperation deal with China after a review of the agreement which has sparked concern in Australia, the Guardian Australia news site reported. “We are now back on the original police agreement [with China] - that has been restored, we had reviewed it for 12 months,” Fijian Home Affairs Minister Pio … Continue reading Fiji upholds China policing agreement, Guardian Australia reports

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said the country's sovereignty and territorial jurisdiction are essential principles should there be a resumption of joint exploration talks with China in the South China Sea. "We cannot, at any point somehow compromise the territorial integrity of the Philippines," Marcos told reporters late Friday in Prague. Talks over joint energy … Continue reading Philippines says sovereignty is key in South China Sea talks

China and NATO held an eighth military staff dialogue on security policy in Beijing on Wednesday, according to a statement from the Chinese defence ministry. The two sides exchanged views on defence matters between China and NATO, as well as the international and regional situation, the ministry said in the statement, without elaborating. The meeting … Continue reading China’s defence ministry says it held military staff dialogue with NATO

Chinese wheat importers have cancelled or postponed about one million metric tons of Australian wheat imports, trade sources with direct knowledge of the deals said, as growing world stockpiles drag down prices. The moves come after the U.S. government reported cancellation of more than 500,000 metric tons of U.S. wheat exports last week to China, … Continue reading Chinese buyers cancel or postpone Australian wheat buys amid global oversupply

Officials in a Chinese city near Beijing apologized after a state media journalist was prevented from covering a fatal explosion, an incident that underscores the difficulty of reporting in the world’s second-largest economy. A clip from state broadcaster China Central Television shows one of their reporters working near the scene of a blast resulting from … Continue reading China Officials Apologize After Security Guards Halt News Report

The fate of an app used by 170 million Americans is now in the hands of 100 senators. Even before the House passed a measure, 352 to 65, on Wednesday to ban TikTok unless its Chinese owner divests it, the short-video app had turned its lobbying efforts to the Senate, where many a previous legislative … Continue reading TikTok Sell-or-Ban Push to Slow as Bill Hits Senate Turbulence

Local government officials in China's Sanhe county, near Beijing, said on Thursday they had started an investigation into the cause of a massive explosion at a shop selling fried chicken that left 7 dead and 27 injured. Officials said that 14 people had been discharged from the hospital, and that the initial indications were that … Continue reading Probe begins after 7 killed, 27 injured in fried chicken shop explosion in China

A Washington-based global trade association representing biotechnology companies is taking steps to "separate" from Chinese member Wuxi AppTec, according to a letter from its new CEO on Wednesday. The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) also said it would support proposed legislation that restricts U.S. business with WuXi AppTec and other biotech companies of concern, changing its … Continue reading Biotech trade association to split with China’s WuXi AppTec

China's top diplomat, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, will visit Australia and New Zealand next week, officials from both countries said on Thursday. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed the visit, which comes days after China hinted it was close to removing restrictions on Australian wine, first imposed during a diplomatic spat in 2020. "I look … Continue reading China’s foreign minister to visit Australia, New Zealand next week

A Chinese military delegation recently visited the Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal to discuss further cooperation in defence issues, Beijing said Wednesday. Beijing is seeking to build closer ties in South Asia in a push to counter its strategic rival India for influence. Last week, the Maldives said it had signed a "military assistance" deal … Continue reading China says military delegation visited Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal

Beijing warned on Wednesday that a proposed ban on Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok would "inevitably come back to bite the United States". The US House of Representatives is set to vote later Wednesday on a bill that would force the app to cut ties with its Chinese owner or get banned in the United States. … Continue reading China warns proposed TikTok ban will ‘come back to bite’ US