The Latest Breaking News on China

Liberal Lee Jae Myung wins South Korea election and promises unity after turmoil

Victory heralds change for Asia’s fourth-largest economy after snap election triggered by impeachment

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025

Lee Jae-myung: from child labourer to leader of deeply scarred South Korea

New president faces formidable challenges that could plunge his term into crisis before it has even begun

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2025

U.S. extends China GPU tariff exemption until August 31 — Motherboards also listed in Section 301 exclusion

The Trump administration extended the Section 301 tariffs exemptions for several goods for another 90 days.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 3, 2025

Mongolia's prime minister resigns after losing a parliament vote of confidence after protests

Mongolia’s prime minister has resigned after he failed to receive enough support in a vote of confidence in parliament

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2025

Australia demands China explain ‘biggest military build-up since Second World War’

Defence minister says recent Chinese military drill near Australia was ‘disruptive’ but ultimately ‘in accordance with international law’

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2025

China accuses US of ‘seriously violating’ trade truce

Beijing says it will safeguard its interests after Donald Trump claimed it had ‘totally violated’ agreement

The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2025

China vows ‘forceful measures’ after accusing US of violating tariffs truce

Beijing says it is ‘strictly implementing’ consensus reached in Geneva but US is taking steps that ‘seriously undermine’ it

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2025

Albanese again pushes back on US demand for Australia to increase defence spending to 3.5% of GDP

US defense secretary Pete Hegseth calls for Australia to boost annual military spend by tens of billions ‘as soon as possible’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 2, 2025

Asian shares slide as Russia-Ukraine conflict, OPEC+ output plan push oil prices higher

Asian shares have fallen and oil prices jumped as trade tensions and the Russian-Ukraine conflict ratcheted up geopolitical uncertainty

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2025

China Accuses Pete Hegseth of Trying to 'Sow Division' in Asia After He Called China an 'Imminent' Threat at Singapore Defense Conference

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned China is rehearsing for a potential invasion of Taiwan during a defense forum over the weekend, prompting a response from Chinese officials.

Latin Times · Jun 1, 2025