The Latest Breaking News on China

North Korea ratifies landmark mutual defence treaty with Russia

The treaty comes amid reports of about 11,000 North Korean soldiers being deployed to fight in Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Nov 12, 2024

China's Largest Air Show Takes Off With Fighter Jets, Attack Drones

Stealth fighter jets and attack drones took centre stage as China's largest air show officially opened on Tuesday, an opportunity for Beijing to showcase its growing military might to potential customers and rivals alike.

International Business Times · Nov 12, 2024

China's Top Diplomat To Host Russia's Shoigu For Security Talks

China's top diplomat will host senior Russian official Sergei Shoigu for security talks in Beijing on Tuesday, as the two powers deepen relations that have triggered protest from the West.

International Business Times · Nov 12, 2024

Pro-US Incumbent Claims Victory In Palau Presidential Vote

Incumbent Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr claimed victory Monday in national elections, keeping the pro-US leader in power as China seeks greater influence across the Pacific.

International Business Times · Nov 11, 2024

Research reveals China has built prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier

U.S. researchers have concluded that China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor to power future aircraft carriers

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024

Secret China project revealed by satellite images to be nuclear propulsion system

Researchers made the finding while investigating a mountain site outside the city of Leshan in southwest China

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024

China publishes new details of its sweeping claims to South China Sea in row over Philippine law

The move from Beijing comes just a day after the Philippines signed two laws defining the country’s maritime zones

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2024

China delimits a contested South China Sea shoal in a dispute with Philippines

China has published baselines for a contested shoal in the South China Sea it had seized from the Philippines, a move that’s likely to increase tensions over overlapping territorial claims

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2024

Indonesia's new leader calls for collaboration with China before heading to the US

Indonesia's new leader has called for collaboration rather than confrontation with China

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2024

View from The Hill: Don Farrell pushes to pass Labor’s electoral reforms before Christmas

In a government that puts ministers on show until people are sick of seeing their faces, Don Farrell is a man with hardly a public profile.

The Conversation · Nov 10, 2024