The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

China conducts military drills around Taiwan in warning to island’s president

PLA and Chinese coastguard approach Taiwan by sea and air in move linked by state media to ‘separatist’ National Day speech

The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2024

China vows never to renounce 'use of force' to retake Taiwan as drills end

China deployed planes and ships around Taiwan in military drills on Monday, issuing a "stern warning" to "separatist" forces. The drills marked the fourth large-scale exercise in two years as Beijing refuses to rule out force in its efforts to control Taiwan. Washington said the drills risked "escalation", calling on…

France 24 · Oct 14, 2024

China starts new round of war games around Taiwan

Beijing begins manoeuvres in ‘stern warning’ days after President Lai’s first National Day speech.

Al Jazeera · Oct 14, 2024

China-EU EV Tariff Talks In Brussels End With 'Major Differences': Beijing

The latest negotiations over European Union tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles ended in Brussels with "major differences" remaining, Beijing's commerce ministry said Saturday.

International Business Times · Oct 12, 2024

China Offers $325 Bn In Fiscal Stimulus For Ailing Economy

China said Saturday it will make $325 billion in fiscal support available to its economy over the next three months, offering help to bolster banks, shore up the property market and free up consumption spending in Beijing's biggest aid programme since the global financial crisis.

International Business Times · Oct 12, 2024

UK Govt Urged To Raise Pro-democracy Tycoon's Case With China

The UK government was on Friday urged to raise the case of jailed pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai with China, after reports that foreign minister David Lammy is heading to Beijing.

International Business Times · Oct 11, 2024

China shares tumble as markets await stimulus news—and Tesla takes a hit

Shares in mainland China tumbled as U.S. inflation data clouded hopes for another Fed rate cut and traders awaited Beijing's Saturday briefing on stimulus measures.

Fortune · Oct 11, 2024

Blinken condemns China’s ‘dangerous and unlawful’ moves in South China Sea

Top US diplomat says Beijing has ‘injured people’ and ‘harmed vessels’ of rival nations in the disputed waters.

Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2024

Investors, Analysts Eye Bigger China Stimulus At Saturday Briefing

Investors and analysts expect China to unveil billions of dollars in new stimulus for its troubled economy Saturday as officials battle multiple headwinds including a prolonged housing crisis and sluggish consumption.

International Business Times · Oct 11, 2024

EU Chief Says China Must 'Adapt Its Behaviour' To Solve Trade Row

China must "adapt its behaviour" to solve an escalating tariff row with Europe, EU chief Charles Michel said Friday, warning of the dangers of the dispute escalating into a full-blown trade war.

International Business Times · Oct 11, 2024