The Latest Breaking News on China

North Korea fired another internationally banned "long-range ballistic missile" on Monday, the South's military said, after Pyongyang voiced outrage over deeper nuclear cooperation between Seoul and Washington.

Foreign secretary’s plea made as publisher faces trial under national security law imposed by China

Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai is set to stand trial Monday in Hong Kong, where he faces internationally condemned national security charges that could send him to jail for life.

In recent weeks, China’s activities in the South China Sea have raised more concerns in the region. Its ships have collided with Filipino vessels, fired water cannon at others and used sonar pulses close to an Australian ship, injuring its divers.

South Korea’s military says it has detected that North Korea has fired at least one ballistic missile toward its eastern waters

Leaders from Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, marking their 50th anniversary of friendship, are meeting at a special summit and expected to adopt a joint vision that places greater emphasis on security cooperation amid growing tensions with China in regional seas

The trial of Hong Kong’s most famous activist publisher who was arrested under China’s crackdown on dissidents will start this week after being delayed for over a year

Southeast Asian and Japanese leaders will agree to boost "maritime security cooperation", according to a draft statement seen by AFP from a summit that kicked off Saturday against the backdrop of growing tensions in the South China Sea.

Top US diplomat calls on international community to oppose ‘transnational repression’.

A U.S. roadmap urges China towards economic cooperation and transparency. As Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai fights for democracy, international aid is sought.

The number of candidates taking China’s civil service exam reaches a record high as graduates seek secure jobs.