The Latest Breaking News on China

China's Manufacturing Shrinks In April As Trade War Bites

China's manufacturing activity shrank in April after growing at its highest rate in a year the previous month, official data showed Wednesday, as Beijing fights an intensifying trade war with the United States.

International Business Times · Apr 30, 2025

Pietro Parolin, Career Diplomat Leading Race To Be Pope

A seasoned diplomat who worked with Pope Francis for 12 years, Cardinal Pietro Parolin is well-known in Rome and abroad, and a serious contender to be the next pontiff.

International Business Times · Apr 30, 2025

North Korea’s Kim oversees test-firing of missiles from newly launched 5,000-tonne warship

Kim Jong Un observes first test-firings of missiles from newly launched destroyer

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma implicated in intimidation campaign by Chinese regime

Billionaire appears to have been asked to pressure friend to return to China to help pursue out-of-favour official

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2025

Japan's Ishiba will discuss Chinese aggression in disputed seas and US tariffs on Philippines visit

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is heading to the Philippines seeking to further boost an alliance in the face of China’s growing assertiveness in the region and he plans to symbolically board a Japan-built Philippine patrol ship that has repeatedly clashed with the Chinese coast guard

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025

Markets Rise As Traders Gear Up For Earnings, Key Jobs Data

Markets edged up Tuesday after a largely positive day on Wall Street with investors eyeing a busy week of data and earnings releases that could provide clues about the effects of Donald Trump's trade policies.

International Business Times · Apr 29, 2025

Four pro-democracy lawmakers from ‘Hong Kong 47’ group freed after four years in jail

Claudia Mo, Kwok Ka-ki, Jeremy Tam and Gary Fan among those released on Tuesday after prosecution criticised as politically motivated

The Guardian - AU · Apr 29, 2025

Hong Kong frees pro-democracy lawmakers after years in prison under China-imposed law

Claudia Mo, Jeremy Tam, Kwok Ka-ki and Gary Fan were among 47 activists arrested in 2021 for their roles in an unofficial primary election

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025

Treasury Sec. Isn't Worried About Empty Shelves as 'Empty Cargo Ships' Push Americans to Panic Buy

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed concerns of supply chain disruptions amid the trade war with China, saying he is not worried "at present."

Latin Times · Apr 28, 2025

Treasury Secretary Suggests Trade Agreement With China Still Far Away: 'Maybe They'll Call Me One Day'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China is stand to lose more than the U.S. if the trade war continues its course, calling the situation "unsustainable" for Beijing

Latin Times · Apr 28, 2025