The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

Six Chinese nationals mining for gold killed in Congo militia attack

Beijing says several Chinese citizens missing after attack

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2024

‘Unfair competition’: EU announces tariffs on Chinese electric cars

The EU has long talked about unfair competition from China. After a nine-month probe, Brussels announced additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, establishing that those cars have benefited heavily from “unfair subsidies”, which pose a threat electric vehicle producers in Europe. Beijing has accused the EU of “naked protectionism” which…

France 24 · Jul 5, 2024

EU brushes aside risk of China trade war over electric vehicle tariffs

Higher levies on Chinese EV imports to come into force despite carmakers’ fears of retaliation

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2024

Putin, Xi Vie For Influence At Central Asian Summit

The leaders of Russia and China were in Kazakhstan on Wednesday for a regional summit, seeking to harden anti-Western alliances and press their influence in the strategic Central Asian region.

International Business Times · Jul 3, 2024

Xi’s central Asia trip aims to cement ties as China vies for influence with Russia

SCO summit brings together leaders of global south but also likely to test Beijing and Moscow’s ‘strategic partnership’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2024

Shanghai Composite Index Rose 0.73% on Friday

Shenzhen Component Index finished nearly flat

Caixin Global · Jun 28, 2024

Xi Says China Planning 'Major' Reforms Ahead Of Key Political Meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday that the ruling Communist Party was planning and implementing "major" reforms, ahead of a closely watched political conclave that is expected to put economic recovery high on the agenda.

International Business Times · Jun 28, 2024

From Beijing To Paris -- Russia's Fractious Relations With Sports

Doping, sanctions, Ukraine, an escalating war of words: Sporting powerhouse Russia's behaviour since breaking the Olympic truce in 2008 with the invasion of Georgia has taxed the patience of sporting bodies.

International Business Times · Jun 28, 2024

China's Economy In Focus Ahead Of Key July Political Meeting

A key political meeting that is watched for signals on China's economic direction will be held in mid-July, state media said Thursday, as policymakers seek to shore up a stuttering recovery.

International Business Times · Jun 27, 2024

China opens Chang'e 6 return capsule containing samples from moon's far side (video)

China's Chang'e 6 mission return capsule has been transferred to Beijing and opened to access its precious cargo — samples from the moon's mysterious far side.

Space · Jun 27, 2024