Philippine ship damage, injury to crew ‘irresponsible behaviour’, says US Defense Secretary
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,…
A Chinese flavor of rap music is flourishing as emerging musicians find their voices
In 2018, the censors who oversee Chinese media issued a directive to the nation’s entertainment industry: Don’t feature artists with tattoos and those who represent hip-hop or any other subculture.…
China to launch first probe to return samples from Moon’s far side
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…
N.Zealand says ‘seriously concerned’ by China’s increased security actions in Pacific
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.…
Xi heads to Europe to defend Russia ties
Xi Jinping heads to Europe on Sunday to defend China’s “no limits” alliance with Russia, first to key Ukraine backer France, then to Serbia and Hungary, which have close ties…
China says to take ‘necessary measures’ after fresh US sanctions
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…
US official urges China, Russia to declare only humans, not AI, control nuclear weapons
A senior U.S. official on Thursday urged China and Russia to match declarations by the United States and others that only humans, and never artificial intelligence, would make decisions on…
Philippines summons Chinese diplomat over South China Sea flare-up
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…
An Influx of Chinese Tourists Is Coming to a Country Near You
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…
Solomon Islands picks China-friendly Manele as new prime minister
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…
Biden blames China, Japan and India’s economic woes on ‘xenophobia’
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.…
China travel surges for May holiday but consumers remain wary
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.…
World champion Clareburt hopes China doping case won’t dominate Paris
World champion swimmer Lewis Clareburt hopes his second Olympics will be remembered for the action in the pool rather than rancour over a Chinese doping case that has dominated in…
Chinese scientist who published COVID-19 virus sequence allowed back in his lab after sit-in protest
The first scientist to publish a sequence of the COVID-19 virus in China said he was allowed back into his lab after he spent days locked outside, sitting in protest.…
China launches sea trials for next-generation aircraft carrier
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…
Southern China road collapse kills at least 19
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…
Philippines says Chinese coast guard elevating tensions in South China Sea
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.…
China to step up support for economy, flexibly use policy tools, Politburo says
China will step up support for the economy with prudent monetary and proactive fiscal policies, including interest rates and bank reserve requirement ratios (RRR), the Politburo of the Communist Party…
China to hold key party ‘plenum’ to further modernise country, amid challenges at home, abroad
The Chinese Communist Party’s central committee will gather in July for a key meeting known as a plenum, the third since the body of elite decision makers was elected in…
China says Palestinian rivals Hamas and Fatah met for talks in Beijing
China said Tuesday that rival Palestinian groups Hamas and Fatah met in Beijing recently for “in-depth and candid talks on promoting intra-Palestinian reconciliation”. “Representatives of the Palestine National Liberation Movement…
Xi Is on a Mission to Drive a Wedge Between Europe and the US
Chinese President Xi Jinping is heading to the European Union for the first time in five years with a clear message: Beijing offers much more of an economic opportunity for…
Tesla wins key China security clearance during Musk visit
Tesla received a key security clearance from China during owner Elon Musk’s whistlestop visit to the world’s biggest electric car market, which wrapped up on Monday. The tech billionaire arrived…
Pro-China Sogavare out of the race as Solomon Islands votes for next leader
Manasseh Sogavare, the Solomon Islands prime minister who drew his nation close to China, sharpening the United States’ focus on the strategic importance of the Pacific Islands, has bowed out…
China’s coast guard expels Philippine vessels from Scarborough Shoal, state media says
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…
Xi, Macron to discuss Ukraine during China leader’s visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to make a state visit to France on May 6 and 7, Paris announced on Monday, with wars in Ukraine and the Middle East…
Chinese spend more on diapers and Colgate despite economic woes
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…
China hints at retaliation after Biden signs Taiwan, TikTok legislation
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…
Pair of giant pandas set to travel from China to San Diego Zoo under conservation partnership
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…
China’s Xi to visit France, Serbia and Hungary, aims to boost EU ties
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…
China firms go ‘underground’ on Russia payments as banks pull back
An appliance maker in southern China is finding it hard to ship its products to Russia, not because of any problems with the gadgets but because China’s big banks are…
Musk leaves Beijing after Tesla wins key China security clearance
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…
China crash involving Huawei-backed Aito electric vehicle kills three
Three people, including a two-year old boy, died after a Huawei-backed Aito M7 SUV burst into flames following a crash with a truck on a highway in the Chinese city…
China set to launch high-stakes mission to moon’s ‘hidden’ side
China will send a robotic spacecraft in coming days on a round trip to the moon’s far side in the first of three technically demanding missions that will pave the…
China will ‘always’ be open to foreign firms, Premier Li tells Musk
Chinese Premier Li Qiang told Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Sunday that China would “always” be open to foreign firms, state media reported, as the two met during the billionaire’s…
Beijing protests after Japan lawmakers visit disputed islands
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…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrives in China: state media
Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrived in China on Sunday, state media said, the tech billionaire’s second trip in less than a year to the world’s biggest market for electric vehicles.…
China to launch Chang’e-6 lunar probe in early May to collect samples from far side of the moon
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…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk kicks off surprise trip to Beijing, sources say
A private jet linked to Tesla CEO Elon Musk landed in Beijing on Sunday, a flight tracking app showed, as two people with knowledge of the matter said the billionaire…
A tornado in southern China kills 5 people and damages factories in the metropolis of Guangzhou
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…
Kremlin, commenting on Blinken lobbying China on Russia, says Moscow and Beijing ties to continue
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…
The US and China talk past each other on most issues, but at least they’re still talking
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up his just-concluded latest visit to China with a stop at a Beijing record store where he bought albums by Taylor Swift and…
Olympic chief Bach backs world doping body over positive Chinese tests
The head of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach has backed the World Anti-Doping Agency in a row over its handling of positive drug tests by 23 Chinese swimmers. “We…
Philippines denies deal with China over disputed South China Sea shoal
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.…
5 cars from the Beijing auto show that reflect China’s vision for the future of driving
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…
2 men charged in the UK with spying for China are granted bailed after a court appearance in London
A former researcher working in the U.K. Parliament and another man charged with spying for China were granted bail Friday after an initial court appearance in London. Christopher Cash, 29,…
Xi tells Blinken US, China should be ‘partners, not rivals’
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday told top US diplomat Antony Blinken that the world’s two biggest economies should be “partners, not rivals”, but that there were a ‘number of…
China’s EV execs bullish on Western pressure at Beijing car show
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…
What is so special about TikTok’s technology
The content recommendation algorithm that powers the online short video platform TikTok has once again come under the spotlight after the U.S. ordered its Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the…
ByteDance says ‘no plans’ to sell TikTok after US ban law
Chinese tech giant ByteDance has said it has no plans to sell TikTok after a new US law put it on a deadline to divest from the hugely popular video…
WADA asks ‘independent prosecutor’ to examine Chinese swimmers case
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Thursday it had asked an independent prosecutor to review its handling of the case where 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a prescription…
China’s Shenzhou-18 mission docks with space station: Xinhua
A spaceship carrying three astronauts from China’s Shenzhou-18 mission safely docked at Tiangong space station Friday, state-run media reported, the latest step in Beijing’s space programme that aims to send…
China passes tariff law as tensions with trading partners simmer
China on Friday passed a law leaving its biggest trade partners in no doubt that it can hit back should they put tariffs on the exports of the world’s No.2…
Blinken meets Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing
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…
China launches 3-member crew to its space station as it seeks to put astronauts on the moon by 2030
China launched a three-member crew to its orbiting space station on Thursday as part of its ambitious program that aims to put astronauts on the moon by 2030. The Shenzhou-18…
Chinese military officials met US and Russian naval officials this week
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…
Hungary says Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit in May
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…
US Says China Moving Too Slowly on Protecting Intellectual Property
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…
China evacuates entire town as record rains, winds lash its south
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…
North Koreans in China vanish as border reopens
After fleeing famine in North Korea, Kim Cheol Ok laid low in China for decades — until a doomed run for freedom got her sent back to her repressive homeland,…
China harbors ship tied to North Korea-Russia arms transfers, satellite images show
China is providing moorage for a U.S.-sanctioned Russian cargo ship implicated in North Korean arms transfers to Russia, according to satellite images obtained by Reuters, as U.S. concerns grow over…
Car giants vie for EV crown at Beijing’s Auto China show
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…
In China, Blinken urges fair treatment of American companies
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday called on China to provide a level playing field for American businesses as he began a visit aimed at resolving a raft…
US commander sees ‘breathtaking’ development of China’s space power
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.…
Volkswagen revamps its approach in China in bid to overtake upstart EV makers
As auto giant Volkswagen AG races to catch up with upstart Chinese competitors, it has drivers like 26-year-old Ren Yiling in mind. She is young and wants to play video…
China blasts US military aid to Taiwan, saying the island is entering a ‘dangerous situation’
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…
China says EU ‘damaging’ its image after medical device market probe opens
Beijing warned on Wednesday that the European Union was causing “damage” to its image in response to the bloc launching an investigation into Chinese public procurement of medical devices. “The…
Chinese sellers go to TikTok school to reach buyers abroad
Donning hijabs and floor-length abaya gowns over shorts and tank tops, Chinese students at an e-commerce school perform into a smartphone camera as they learn how to sell the clothes…
EU launches investigation into Chinese medical device market
The European Commission launched an investigation on Wednesday into Chinese public procurement of medical devices to determine if European suppliers have been granted fair access, the EU’s official journal said…
Chinese spying claims deepen German far right’s woes
Germany’s far-right AfD was scrambling Wednesday to contain the fallout from Chinese spying allegations, the latest in a slew of scandals to hit the anti-immigration party in a key election…
Victims of China floods race to salvage property
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…
Blinken back in China seeking pressure but also stability
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned Wednesday to China on his second visit in a year, as the United States ramps up pressure on its rival over its support…
China to send fresh crew to Tiangong space station
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…
China’s military spending concerning given ‘failing economy’, US admiral says
The increase in China’s defence spending is concerning given its economy is “failing”, the head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters in Tokyo, Admiral John…
As Blinken heads to China, these are the major divides he will try to bridge
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is starting three days of talks with senior Chinese officials in Shanghai and Beijing this week with U.S.-China ties at a critical point over numerous…
Aide to German MEP arrested on suspicion of spying for China
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…
China to revise statistics law to fight data fraud
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…
US to take aim at Chinese banks aiding Russia war effort, WSJ reports
The U.S. is drafting sanctions that threaten to cut some Chinese banks off from the global financial system, which officials hope will stop Beijing’s commercial support of Russia’s military production,…
Highest-level rainstorm warning issued in south China’s Guangdong
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…
Tensions between Beijing and Washington are the biggest worry for US companies in China, report says
Simmering tensions between Beijing and Washington remain the top worry for American companies operating in China, according to a report by the American Chamber of Commerce in China released Tuesday.…
Eyeing China, EU parliament to back ban on forced labour
EU lawmakers will vote on Tuesday to ban products made using forced labour under a new law that has China in its sights, risking raising tensions with Beijing. The law…
WADA reject cover-up charge, China labels reports ‘fake news’
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Monday rejected accusations of a cover-up during their investigation into Chinese swimmers testing positive for a prescription heart drug and said they would take…
Germany and Britain move in on suspected Chinese spies
Germany and Britain on Monday both swooped on suspected spies accused of passing on secret information to China, as concern deepens in the West over aggressive Chinese espionage. In Germany,…
Chinese general takes harsh line on Taiwan and other disputes at international naval gathering
One of China’s top military leaders took a harsh line on regional territorial disputes, telling an international naval gathering in northeastern China on Monday that the country would strike back…
China says to strengthen Maldives ties after election
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…
Rescuers race to those trapped by unseasonal floods in Guangdong
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…
EU aims to increase food exports to China despite trade tensions
On a visit to China this week, EU Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski said his focus will be on increasing agri-food exports to the world’s second largest economy and keeping food…
Eleven missing, tens of thousands evacuated as storms strike south China
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…
China is committed to resolving maritime disputes through talks, official says
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…
‘Once a century’ floods to hit southern China: state media
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…
Massive river flooding expected in China’s Guangdong, threatening millions
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…
Tesla cuts prices nearly $2,000 in China, in line with US cuts
Tesla has cut prices by nearly $2,000 across its models in China, after price cuts in the United States, as it grapples with falling sales and an intensifying price war…
China hosts foreign naval officials amid South China Sea tensions
The Chinese Navy on Sunday kicked off a biennial meeting of top foreign naval officials in the port city of Qingdao, in a show of military diplomacy that will be…
Heavy rainstorms hit Guangdong
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…
Xi Orders China’s Biggest Military Reorganization Since 2015
Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered what amounts to the biggest reorganization of the nation’s military since 2015 in a move that affects the force in charge of capabilities including…
‘Early-stage’ AI begins to make waves at China sex toy expo
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…
Chinese swimmers were allowed to compete at Tokyo Olympics despite positive doping tests
An Australian newspaper says 23 Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete at the Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive to doping because world governing bodies agreed with Chinese authorities and ruled…
Verstappen wins Chinese Grand Prix sprint race
Max Verstappen won the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race Saturday ahead of Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes and Red Bull team mate Sergio Perez to increase his Formula One world championship…
Solomon Islands readies for post-election bartering with China in view
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…
Lufthansa evaluates new China routes amid slow recovery in capacity
Lufthansa Airlines’ capacity on routes to and from China has returned to 70% of the levels before the COVID-19 pandemic and it is evaluating adding new routes to the country,…
China to play ‘constructive role’ to ease tensions after reported strike on Iran
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…
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