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The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

Taiwan President Tsai’s controversial trip to Central America

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is scheduled to depart on a 10-day tour of Central America with stopovers in the US.

Al Jazeera

Richard Gere urges US lawmakers to back Tibet

Washington (AFP) - Hollywood star Richard Gere voiced outrage Tuesday over the "cruelty" of Chinese policies in Tibet, as US Congress debated ways to pressure Beijing over alleged human rights violations in the Himalayan region.

AFP

Alibaba to split into 6 groups, separate IPOs expected

Beijing (AFP) - Alibaba announced Tuesday that it would split into six business groups in one of the most significant overhauls of a leading Chinese tech firm to date.

AFP

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Daniel Andrews begins meetings in Beijing amid claims of Australian media exclusion

Victoria’s opposition accuses premier of snubbing education leaders while union says absence of journalists on China trip is ‘disturbing’

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan caught between superpowers as rival leaders visit China and US

Ma Ying-jeou’s ‘we are all Chinese’ message starkly at odds with vision of Tsai Ing-wen, who seeks support from Washington

The Guardian - UK

China ramping up bailout loans to 'Belt and Road' countries

LONDON: China has handed out US$240 billion worth of bailout loans to 22 developing countries at risk of default over the past two decades, with the trend accelerating in recent years, a report said Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Xi hails Middle East thaw in call with Saudi crown prince

Beijing (AFP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping lauded what he called the easing of tensions in the Middle East during a call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday, state media reported.

AFP

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China Premier Li tells Apple’s Tim Cook country to open further

Beijing is courting foreign executives at China Development Forum as it tries to revive economy after ‘zero COVID.’

Al Jazeera

China-Taiwan battle lines run through Latin America

Tegucigalpa (AFP) - A battle in the intense diplomatic war between China and Taiwan is being fought in Latin America, where Honduras has become the latest country to ditch Taipei and align itself with Beijing.

AFP

NZ pushes China on lethal aid concerns over Ukraine war

Nanaia Mahuta expresses concerns about Beijing sending arms to Moscow, but receives no 'overt' assurances that the Chinese government will not provide lethal support.

Newsroom.co.nz

Sino-Russia ties: A Thai perspective

Watching Sino-Russia relations from Beijing gives off a different feeling altogether.

Bangkok Post

China says no conditions on Honduras diplomatic deal

Honduras has become the latest Latin American country to open formal ties with Beijing and end relations with Taiwan.

Al Jazeera

Kazakhstan leader meets China's Xinjiang party chief

Almaty (Kazakhstan) (AFP) - Kazakhstan's president on Monday hailed "eternal friendship" with Beijing as he met with the ruling party chief in China's Xinjiang region.

AFP

Penny Wong advised to pressure China over Russian invasion of Ukraine, documents reveal

Briefing notes also suggest Australia’s foreign minister raised issue of human rights with her counterpart during visit to China in December last year

The Guardian - AU

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The Independent UK

Key takeaways from AP’s report on China's influence in Utah

An investigation by The Associated Press has found that China’s global influence campaign has been surprisingly robust and successful in Utah

Reuters

China says diplomatic deal with Honduras a 'political decision' without conditions

China's establishment of diplomatic relations with Honduras was a political decision without conditions attached, China's foreign ministry said on Monday.

AFP

China says US firm under investigation for 'illegal operations'

Beijing (AFP) - China is investigating a US due diligence firm for "illegal" activities, a government spokesperson said Monday, after the company accused authorities of detaining five local employees and shutting down its Beijing office.

ABC News

Cheng Lei's partner urges Victorian Premier Dan Andrews to raise her case with Chinese officials

The partner of a Melbourne woman detained in Beijing for more than two-and-a-half years says Victorian Premier Dan Andrews must raise her plight on an ice-breaking trip to China this week.

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The Guardian - AU

Daniel Andrews to begin trade trip to China amid criticism over transparency

Coalition MPs say exclusion of Australian journalists from Victorian premier’s trip will force public to rely on coverage by China’s state-run media

The Independent UK

Amid strained U.S. ties, China finds unlikely friend in Utah

An investigation by the Associated Press has found that China and its U.S.-based advocates spent years building relationships with the Utah's officials and lawmakers

WEKU

Honduras establishes ties with China after break from Taiwan

Honduras established diplomatic ties with China on Sunday after breaking off relations with Taiwan, which is increasingly isolated and now recognized by only 13 sovereign states.

The Independent UK

Taiwan's former leader Ma begins China visit

Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou departed for a 12-day tour of China Monday, a day after Taiwan lost another of its 14 diplomatic partners to China

The Independent UK

Tokyo demands China free Japan national detained in Beijing

Tokyo is demanding that China release a Japanese national detained in Beijing earlier this month for allegedly breaking the law

The Guardian - AU

Anger in Taiwan, boasting in China in wake of Honduras switch

China’s state media celebrates the change of allegiance with extensive coverage while Taiwanese media accuse Beijing of ‘exploiting’ Latin America

Al Jazeera

China’s Baidu cancels showcase for ChatGPT rival Ernie

Beijing-based search engine giant changes showcase to closed-door event for firms, citing ‘strong demand’.

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