The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

Zoe Atkin says fear is what drives her on to be a better freestyle skier

Atkin represented Great Britain in the women’s freeski halfpipe in the Beijing Olympics.

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025

China is struggling to control its provinces as they expand distant-water fishing

Since the late 2010s, China has shown increasing sensitivity to the environmental and socio-economic impacts of its distant-water fishing (DWF) growth, as well as the reputational harm partly inflicted by international environmental advocacy.

The Conversation · Jan 23, 2025

Most Asian Markets Rise After Wall Street's AI-fuelled Rally

Shanghai was among the main winners, eating into year-to-date losses after China unveiled a fresh batch of measures aimed at boosting the country's stock markets as part of Beijing's moves to provide support to the stuttering economy.

Latin Times · Jan 23, 2025

China’s relations with U.S. partners like Japan and India start to improve as Trump returns to White House

The change of leadership in Washington on Monday could be an opportunity for China.

Fortune · Jan 22, 2025

Singapore’s prime minister warns of a ‘third world war’ if U.S. and China force rest of the world to pick sides

Fortunately, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong thought a full split was unlikely: “I can’t see how a full decoupling can happen at this stage.”

Fortune · Jan 22, 2025

Trump says new 10% tariff on China could come by Feb. 1, repeating November pledge

Markets were cautiously optimistic after Trump took a lighter approach to China on Monday. That sentiment lasted a day.

Fortune · Jan 22, 2025

China’s economic need and soft diplomacy spur about-face on visa-free entry

It was once a privilege afforded to only Singapore, Brunei and Japan but now travel rules have been relaxed for dozens of countries. But are many people coming?

The Guardian - AU · Jan 22, 2025

Trump's executive order gives TikTok a reprieve. What happens next?

President Donald Trump has directed his Justice Department to pause enforcement of the TikTok ban until early April

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025

China Says Committed To WHO, Paris Climate Deal After US Pulls Out

China vowed on Tuesday to continue participating in two cornerstone multinational arrangements -- the World Health Organization and Paris climate accord -- after newly sworn-in US President Donald Trump ordered withdrawals from them.

International Business Times · Jan 21, 2025

TikTok is on the up in a high-stakes game of poker, Wedbush's Dan Ives says

TikTok is on the up in a high-stakes game of poker, Wedbush's Dan Ives says.

Fortune · Jan 20, 2025