The Latest Breaking News on China

As US retreats, is there a ‘soft power’ opportunity for UK?

Ministers see urgency of west’s declining influence, but funding for institutions such as BBC World Service is tight

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2025

Jailed Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong hit with new charges

Wong accused of conspiracy in move rights groups condemn as ‘outrageous’ attempt to keep influential dissident imprisoned

The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2025

China's Panchen Lama pledges loyalty to the Communist Party in a meeting with Xi

State media in China says that the man picked by Beijing as the second highest figure in Tibetan Buddhism has pledged adherence to the ruling Communist Party during a rare face-to-face meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025

North Korea raises capsized warship after botched launch: Report

Full restoration of the North Korean navy destroyer is expected before a major communist party meeting later this month.

Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2025

‘Total discrimination’: Chinese students facing US visa ban say their lives are in limbo

Across the US, hundreds of thousands of Chinese students are now uncertain about their academic future and some are considering moving a

The Guardian - AU · Jun 5, 2025

US declines to label China a currency manipulator, but blasts its transparency policies

The U.S. declined to label China a currency manipulator in a new Treasury report, but accuses Beijing of standing out among America’s major trading partners for lacking transparency

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025

Donald Trump to meet Xi Jinping in China after ‘very good’ call on trade

US president says he accepted invitation in first phone conversation between leaders since January

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2025

Trump speaks with China’s Xi amid trade, student visa tensions

US president previously said it was ‘hard to make a deal’ with the Chinese leader as talks continue over trade.

Al Jazeera · Jun 5, 2025

China’s proposed ‘super embassy poses super risk’ to security, Tories claim

Shadow Cabinet Office minister Alex Burghart accused the Government of being ‘too weak’ to block the plans.

Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2025

Are American Tariffs Hurting China? This Netizen is saying 'I Think We're Probably Doing Even Better'

Chinese shoppers benefit from diversified supply chains, decreasing dependence on US goods while finding better quality and prices in local markets.

International Business Times UK · Jun 5, 2025