The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

Hong Kong leader John Lee has praised the 27.5% voter turnout in the city’s weekend election, a record low since the territory returned to Chinese rule in 1997

Three major Australian abattoirs will be allowed to start exporting beef to China after Beijing lifted suspensions but bans remain on eight other processors.

Government says might also consider expelling ambassador as tensions spike over disputed waters.

Voter turnout plunged below 30% in Hong Kong’s first district council elections since new rules introduced under Beijing’s guidance effectively shut out all pro-democracy candidates

Hong Kong's "patriots only" district election saw a record low turnout of 27.5%, as many voters spurned what was seen as an undemocratic poll. Beijing imposed a sweeping national security law and overhauled the electoral system to shut out democrats and other liberals. Security was tight, with over ten thousand…

Manila and Beijing have a long history of maritime incidents in the contested South China Sea.

Forty fishing boats loaded with donations, Father Christmas figurines and nativity had set sail in disputed South China Sea

Rights groups say that Beijing’s crackdown on dissent is becoming increasingly harsh, both within China and beyond

Vote restricts residents to choosing between Beijing loyalists after pro-democracy camp scored landslide win in 2019.

Residents are going to the polls in Hong Kong’s first district council elections since an electoral overhaul was implemented under Beijing’s guidance of “patriots” administering the city, effectively shutting out all pro-democracy candidates

Dozens of makeshift centers were built and now stand empty. Now authorities want to revive a stagnating economy and attract young workers to cities by turning the structures into affordable housing.