The Latest Breaking News on China

Taiwan charges captain of China-linked ship with damaging subsea cable

The case marks a first for Taiwan in prosecuting what it alleged is deliberate damage to a subsea cable.

Al Jazeera · Apr 11, 2025

Syria and South Korea establish formal diplomatic relations

The move is a blow to North Korea, which once counted Damascus as an ally until the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.

Al Jazeera · Apr 11, 2025

Life in Shanghai, China’s commercial capital, goes on but anti-US sentiment is hardening

Chinese companies are relieved Trump’s wider tariffs have been paused but on social media, posts are full of defiance

The Guardian - AU · Apr 11, 2025

China confirms plans to curb Hollywood film imports amid Trump’s escalating trade war

China had recently considered a complete ban on all American movies in retaliation to Donald Trump’s raising tariffs on Chinese imports

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025

Pete Hegseth Suggests U.S. Could 'Revive' Military Bases in Panama, Draws Quick Rejection

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested the possibility of reestablishing a U.S. military presence in the country to help secure the Panama Canal, a proposal that was swiftly rejected by Panamanian officials.

Latin Times · Apr 10, 2025

Ukraine Now Says It Has Identified Over 150 Chinese Citizens Fighting For Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed on Tuesday that two Chinese citizens were captured in the country while fighting for Russia. Kyiv is now saying the confirmed figure exceeds 150

Latin Times · Apr 10, 2025

Zelensky accuses Putin’s forces of systematically recruiting Chinese citizens to fight in Ukraine war

Two Chinese citizens were caught among Russia’s ranks in Ukraine’s war-torn eastern Donetsk region

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025

UK trade minister visits China at same time as head of British military

Douglas Alexander’s unpublicised trip to talk with counterparts coincides with that of Adm Sir Tony Radakin

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025

Former Trade Official Issues Stark Warning As US-China Tariff War Escalates: 'The Tsunami is Coming For Everyone'

A trade representative during the Joe Biden administration said factories will close in the U.S. and around the world as a result of Trump's tariffs

International Business Times · Apr 10, 2025

‘Do you want to show strength here?’: Russia’s ads recruiting Chinese mercenaries

More than 150 Chinese nationals are fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said, recruited via videos on social media

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025