The Latest Breaking News on China

U.S. Operation in Venezuela Sends Clear Message to Global Adversaries, Experts Say

Critics warn U.S. military operation in Venezuela could become a double-edged sword that could incite Russia and China to justify their own military actions.

Latin Times · Jan 13

China Rejects U.S. Oversight of Venezuela Oil, Citing Country's Right to 'Choose Cooperation Partners'

China said on Monday that Latin American countries are sovereign states with the right to choose their own international partners, responding to recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that Beijing and Moscow could buy Venezuelan oil only under U.S. oversight.

International Business Times · Jan 13

Chinese UK 'Super embassy' to feature ‘hidden chamber’ alongside ‘Britain’s most sensitive communication cables’, claims report — 'spy basement' plans cited as security concern, but true purpose unclear

Unredacted plans for China’s new ‘super embassy’ in London suggest the CCP wants to build a 'spy bunker' in the UK's capital, says The Telegraph.

Tom’s Hardware · Jan 13

Chinese super embassy in London 'could spy on the whole of Europe' as plans reveal 'secret chamber'

Labour MPs say embassy must not be given permisiion in coming days amid fears site could be used for espionage

Evening Standard · Jan 12

China Rejects U.S. Oversight of Venezuela Oil, Citing Country's Right to 'Choose Cooperation Partners'

China said on Monday that Latin American countries are sovereign states with the right to choose their own international partners, responding to recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that Beijing and Moscow could buy Venezuelan oil only under U.S. oversight.

Latin Times · Jan 12

Carney heads to Beijing as Trump’s America First agenda forces Canada into trade rethink

Canada’s PM seeks to smooth over past ructions in relationship with China as trade war takes its toll

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12

Japan will host summit with South Korea to bolster ties as Tokyo's relations with Beijing worsen

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will host a summit with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday to ensure stable and friendly ties as her country faces growing tension with Beijing

The Independent UK · Jan 12

India and Germany sign deals to deepen economic and security ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met on Monday in the Indian city of Gandhinagar to strengthen economic and security ties

The Independent UK · Jan 12

Jimmy Lai sentencing hearing begins in Hong Kong after people queue for days to show their support

Concerns have been raised over the British media tycoon’s health, as he suffers from hypertension and diabetes in prison

The Independent UK · Jan 12

Red lines and increasing self-censorship reshape Hong Kong's once freewheeling press scene

Hong Kong's press freedom has dramatically declined over some 20 years, falling from 18th to 140th in a global press freedom index

The Independent UK · Jan 12