The Latest Breaking News on China

World’s largest maritime drills begin in an increasingly tense Asia Pacific

The Rim of the Pacific exercises involve more than 25,000 personnel from 29 countries and will continue until August.

Al Jazeera · Jun 28, 2024

Former Top Shanghai Lawmaker Admits Taking $20 Million in Bribes

Dong Yunhu’s downfall led to a series of arrests among Shanghai’s officialdom

Caixin Global · Jun 27, 2024

Chinese Communist party expels two ex-defence ministers for corruption

Li Shangfu, who vanished from public life last year, and Wei Fenghe accused of accepting gifts and facilitating benefits

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2024

At the Edge of Empire by Edward Wong review – changing state

A journalist merges family history with his own experience in Beijing to provide a fascinating insight into Chinese life and politics

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2024

North Korea failed launch was possible hypersonic weapon: Seoul

North Korea announced plans in 2021 to develop more sophisticated weapons, including hypersonic missiles.

Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2024

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka Set To Sign Key Debt Deals With Lenders

A treasury delegation is on its way to France to sign agreements with creditors on Wednesday, government spokesman Bandula Gunawardana said.

International Business Times · Jun 25, 2024

China's premier slams trade tensions as EV exports are hit by tariffs

China’s premier has defended open markets and the importance of green technologies for stabilizing global growth as he opened a forum with political and business elites in northeastern China

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2024

Hong Kong court edges closer to sentencing democracy activists involved in unofficial primary

A Hong Kong court on Tuesday began to hear pleas for lenient sentences from some prominent pro-democracy activists who were found guilty in the city’s biggest national security case and now face up to life in prison

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2024

China Premier Calls To 'Oppose Decoupling' At Economic Forum

China's premier called Tuesday for countries to "oppose decoupling", as economic tensions simmer between Beijing and the European Union, a key trading partner that is preparing to impose new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles next month.

International Business Times · Jun 25, 2024

US Says China Fears N.Korea Crisis After Putin Trip

China, despite its public alliance with Russia, is worried North Korea could be emboldened into starting a regional crisis following President Vladimir Putin's visit, a top US official said Monday.

International Business Times · Jun 24, 2024