The Latest Breaking News on China

London council rejects new Chinese embassy amid residents’ safety fears

People living near Tower of London site said largest diplomatic base in UK would put lives at risk

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2022

Editorial: China got COVID wrong, and now Xi Jinping is paying the price

Protest movements routinely bring symbols that help define their cause. Umbrellas serving as shields against pepper spray came to symbolize demonstrations in Hong Kong in 2014 and again in 2019 as citizens protested anti-democratic measures pushed by Beijing.

Chicago Tribune · Dec 2, 2022

Hong Kong divided over China's COVID-19 protests

The recent wave of protests against China’s anti-virus restrictions was a ray of hope among some supporters of Hong Kong’s own pro-democracy movement after local authorities stifled it using a national security law

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022

Finland PM Sanna Marin says Europe is ‘not strong enough’ without the US

Speaking in Sydney, Marin says Europe needs to build its own defence capabilities and says Finland is preparing for cyber-attacks from Russia

The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2022

‘Freedom in China is precious’: Tiananmen Square protest veteran salutes new generation

Activists have despaired for decades as Beijing has hardened its grip. Now they see a turning tide

The Guardian - US · Dec 2, 2022

Finnish PM warns Russian win would empower aggressors

Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin has warned an Australian audience that a Russian victory over Ukraine would empower other aggressors

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022

Hi-tech tools, online monitoring, mass arrests: How a well-prepared China quashes dissent

NEW DELHI: When it comes to silencing dissent, the Chinese police have all the tools required in their arsenal.

The Times of India · Dec 2, 2022

Japan eyes 40 trln-43 trln yen for 5-year defence spending plan -sources

Japan is set to earmark 40 trillion to 43 trillion yen ($295 billion-$318 billion) for defence spending over five years starting in the next fiscal year, which begins in April, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Friday.

Reuters · Dec 2, 2022

Federal government pressures China to drop trade sanctions on Australian goods ahead of key anniversary

China has maintained informal bans on several Australian imports, including grains and wine. But now there is cautious optimism about the chances of Beijing relenting in the coming months.

ABC News · Dec 2, 2022

U.S. senators warn China against any violent crackdown on protests

A bipartisan group of more than 40 U.S. senators warned China on Thursday against any violent crackdown on protests there, saying it would do "extraordinary damage" to the U.S.-China relationship.

Reuters · Dec 2, 2022