The Latest Breaking News on China

Australia, Japan wargame as Chinese incursion condemned

Australia will join the largest on-land military exercise between Japan and the United States for the first time and look to boost maritime co-operation.

AAP · Sep 5, 2024

China pledges to give Africa $51bn in fresh funding over next three years

President Xi Jinping has pledged to increase China's support to the African continent with nearly $51 billion in new funding, backing for more infrastructure initiatives and a promise to create at least 1 million jobs.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 5, 2024

China’s Xi promises one million jobs for Africa

Xi pledges $51bn in new financing for African countries at Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.

Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2024

The arrest of a former aide to NY governors highlights efforts to root out Chinese agents in the US

The arrest of a former aide to two New York governors highlights a broad effort by the federal government to root out covert agents advancing China’s interests on American soil

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2024

US arms advantage over Russia and China threatens stability, experts warn

Academics say vulnerability of the two countries’ nuclear launch sites makes dangerous mistakes more likely

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2024

Who are the US’ top trade partners?

Over 50% of 2023 US trade involved one of five partners: Mexico, Canada, China, Germany, and Japan.

USAFacts · Sep 4, 2024

US denies Chinese diplomat expelled amid New York spying dispute

State department says ‘no expulsion action’, after ex-aide to Kathy Hochul charged with acting as Chinese agent

The Guardian - US · Sep 4, 2024

US Trade Deficit Widest In Two Years On Imports Surge

The US trade deficit in July expanded to its largest since mid-2022, according to government data released Wednesday, as imports rose more quickly than exports.

International Business Times · Sep 4, 2024

Who is Linda Sun, ex-aide to NY governors charged with spying for China?

Ex-aide to Hochul and Cuomo has been charged on multiple counts along with her husband, US prosecutors say.

Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2024

Cambodia says China gifting 2 warships as it finishes work expanding strategically important port

Cambodia’s Defense Ministry says China is giving its navy two warships of the type it has had docked for months at a strategically important base being expanded with Beijing’s funding

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2024