The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

China and US should be ‘partners, not rivals’, Xi tells Blinken

China says it prefers to bolster its ties with the United States, but considerable challenges remain.

Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2024

Xi Tells Blinken US, China Should Be 'Partners, Not Rivals

Blinken, in China for the second time in less than a year, met leading Chinese politicians in the capital Beijing, where US officials said he would directly raise crucial areas of difference including Russia, Taiwan and trade.

International Business Times · Apr 26, 2024

China's influence operations against the U.S. are bigger than TikTok

Intelligence officials and lawmakers describe the Chinese-owned social media app as a national security threat. But they haven't shared that evidence with the public.

WEKU · Apr 26, 2024

Blinken To Meet Chinese Counterpart In Beijing

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to address tensions and seek common ground on trade, human rights, and ...

Top News · Apr 26, 2024

Putin Says Plans To Visit China In May

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he plans to visit China in May, his first planned trip abroad since re-election as Moscow seeks deeper ties with Beijing.

International Business Times · Apr 25, 2024

China's Shenzhou-18 Mission Takes Off Bound For Space Station

A crew of three astronauts from China's Shenzhou-18 mission took off on a rocket bound for the Tiangong space station Thursday, the latest mission in Beijing's space programme that aims to send astronauts to the Moon by 2030.

International Business Times · Apr 25, 2024

Five Things We Learned At The China Auto Show

One of China's largest auto shows kicked off in Beijing on Thursday, with electric vehicle makers keen to show off their latest designs and high-tech accessories to consumers in the fiercely competitive market.

International Business Times · Apr 25, 2024

Blinken Calls For US, China To Manage Differences

A day before meeting Beijing's top brass to tackle thorny issues including Russia, Taiwan and trade, Blinken's visit to Shanghai saw him sample local food, watch a basketball game and stroll along the city's famous Bund promenade.

Latin Times · Apr 25, 2024

"OU frequently sound like they’ve beamed in from the 25th century." Devin Townsend-approved Chinese metallers OU take prog metal into strange new worlds on II: Frailty

Hailing from Beijing and sounding like they come from outer space, China's OU are pushing boundaries with new album II: Frailty

Metal Hammer · Apr 25, 2024

Blinken Calls For US, China To Manage Differences On Charm Offensive

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Thursday on the United States and China to manage their differences "responsibly" as he went on a charm offensive ahead of expected tough talks.

International Business Times · Apr 25, 2024