The Latest Breaking News on China

Muddle over semantics or pressure from China? Collapsed spying case remains baffling

Labour says Tory government at time failed to classify China as a threat, but plenty of evidence suggests the contrary

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025

China poses ‘series of threats to national security’, UK Government says

Security minister Dan Jarvis said the Government made every effort to support the prosecution of alleged spies.

Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025

'The West Is Scared' Of China—And It's Starting to Show

The fear is no longer whispered—it's policy. Western governments are scrambling to contain China's growing leverage, not because of what Beijing has threatened, but because of what it's quietly starting to do.

Benzinga · Oct 13, 2025

Markets rebound amid latest US-China tariff spat as traders look to possible ‘Taco trade’

US S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite indexes rise and cryptocurrencies rebound after Trump post on Truth Social

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025

China Detains Prominent 'Underground' Pastor In Crackdown

The founder of a prominent Chinese underground church has been detained along with more than 20 of its members in a sweeping national crackdown, according to his daughter and one of its pastors.

International Business Times · Oct 13, 2025

JD Vance Says US Has 'Far More Cards' Than China In Trade War If They Respond Aggressively: 'We Have A Lot Of Leverage'

Vice President JD Vance asserted that the U.S. holds a stronger position than China in the ongoing trade tensions, expressing optimism that Beijing will opt for a “reasonable” approach.

Benzinga · Oct 13, 2025

Global financial system vulnerable to shocks amid recent stock market surge, Bank of England chief warns – as it happened

Wall Street rallies at the open as fears over US-China trade war ease

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025

IMF Meetings To Begin Under Fresh Cloud Of US-China Trade Tensions

The IMF and World Bank's semi-annual gathering of finance ministers and central bank governors gets underway in Washington on Monday, against the backdrop of new trade threats from the world's two largest economies.

International Business Times · Oct 13, 2025

China Trade Beats Forecasts In September As Tariff Fears Rise

China's trade grew faster than expected last month, official data showed Monday, though fresh fears are rising of a major escalation in the tariff war between Beijing and Washington.

International Business Times · Oct 13, 2025

Asian Equity Markets Drop After Trump Reignites Tariff Row

Asian markets sank Monday after US President Donald Trump reignited his trade war with China by threatening last week to impose 100 percent tariffs on goods from the country.

International Business Times · Oct 13, 2025