The Latest Breaking News on China

Visa Waivers See Foreign Tourists Flocking Back to China

Big leap in visitor numbers to China but still not back to pre-Covid levels

Caixin Global · Aug 19, 2024

Former Chinese FA vice president jailed for 11 years for bribery

The sentence is a latest in a string of high-profile prosecutions carried out against high-ranking members of the Chinese FA

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2024

Philippines, China trade blame after boats collide in disputed areas of South China Sea

Ships belonging to China and the Philippines collided in the South China Sea on Monday, prompting Beijing to accuse Manila of deliberately crashing a coast guard ship into a Chinese vessel. The Philippines, for its part, accused China of disinformation and released images showing ships heavily damaged by what it…

France 24 · Aug 19, 2024

China accuses the Philippines of deliberately crashing one of its ships into a Chinese vessel

China’s coast guard has accused the Philippines of deliberately crashing one of its ships into a Chinese vessel near Sabina Shoal, a new flashpoint in the territorial disputes in the South China Sea

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2024

Vietnam's new leader has arrived in China on his first overseas trip since taking the helm

Vietnamese leader To Lam has started a three-day visit to China in his first overseas trip since assuming his country’s top post about two weeks ago

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2024

‘Monument to history’ battle between US and China over future of Mao’s secretary’s diary

Beijing believed to be behind court bid to secure account of life inside Communist HQ

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2024

Turkey seeks to reassert regional influence following Abbas visit

In a bid to break out of increasing international isolation, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan this week hosted Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas in Ankara – positioning Turkey as a key player in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 17, 2024

Philippines says China was `dramatically' alarmed over US missile system deployed to its north

China has expressed its “very dramatic” alarm over a mid-range missile system that the U.S. military recently deployed to the Philippines and warned it could destabilize the region

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2024

French-US naval drills in Philippine Sea aimed at warning China

The French and United States navies this week carried out bilateral operations in the Philippine Sea aiming to boost their collaborative capabilities and support a "free and open" Indo-Pacific.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 16, 2024

Indonesia's leader highlights economic and infrastructure developments in his final state of nation

Indonesia’s outgoing President Joko Widodo highlighted advances in the economy and infrastructure during his final State of the Nation address

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2024