The Latest Breaking News on China

North Korea Fires Two Ballistic Missiles Towards Sea Of Japan

At least two missiles have been fired by the DPRK but both are believed to have landed outside the Japanese Economic Exclusion Zone

International Business Times · Sep 20

South Korea says North Korea has launched an additional projectile toward the sea

South Korea says North Korea has conducted an additional launch, firing a projectile toward the sea after launching a short-range ballistic missile earlier in the day

The Independent UK · Sep 20

Fast food from the US and China catches on in both countries

China and the United States are divided on many issues, from tariffs to Taiwan

The Independent UK · Sep 20

Paul Keating says Aukus locking Australia into a US war against China, which it would ‘certainly lose’

Former prime minister says US would ‘scuttle itself back to San Diego’, leaving Australia to deal with retribution from China

The Guardian - AU · Sep 18

China's Oil Buffer Is Being Put to the Test as Beijing Draws Down Stockpiles During Hormuz Crisis

China has amassed an estimated 1.4 billion barrels of crude, allowing Beijing to draw on reserves, reduce imports and avoid joining Western emergency oil releases during the Hormuz crisis.

International Business Times UK · Sep 17

Wife of US scholar detained in China asks Trump to raise case with Xi during White House meet

A US scholar who was invited to China for an academic event and later detained on national security charges has become the subject of a direct appeal to US President Donald Trump ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The Times of India · Sep 17

Saudi Arabia Resorted To China To Rein In The Houthis. Beijing Reportedly Pressured Iran.

China has publicly called on parties to exercise restraint and deescalate tensions.

International Business Times · Sep 17

China asks Iran to rein in Houthis; why Beijing has stepped in now

China has asked Iran to influence Yemen's Houthis to de-escalate regional tensions. This appeal follows Saudi Arabia's request for Beijing's assistance with Houthi advances. China depends on secure energy routes and seeks to prevent wider conflict spread. Iran responded that regional stability requires ending the US-Israeli war. Beijing's leverage faces…

The Times of India · Sep 17

‘No basis in international law’: China rejects US tariff threat over Russian oil

China firmly rebuffs American attempts to influence nations purchasing Russian energy commodities. The US legislative proposal introduces tariffs on significant buyers of Russian oil and gas. Beijing denounces sanctions that lack a foundation in international law or UN backing. For its part, India emphasizes energy security and stays vigilant regarding…

The Times of India · Sep 17

Families of Jimmy Lai, Min Zin plead in Washington for their release ahead of Xi’s visit

Sebastien Lai has appealed for the release of his father, former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai, at a congressional hearing in Washington

The Independent UK · Sep 16