The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

Weather tracker: Beijing experiences its coldest December since 1951

Weather observatory records period of more than 300 hours in which temperatures remained below freezing

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2024

Beijing Slams 'Muscle-Flexing, Provocative' US-Philippines Joint South China Sea Patrol

Following the second Washington-Manila joint maritime patrol, Beijing called on the U.S. and Philippines to halt what it says were "irresponsible moves" in the disputed South China Sea.

International Business Times · Jan 5, 2024

Shanghai Composite Index Fell 0.85% on Friday

Shenzhen Component Index closed down 1.07%

Caixin Global · Jan 5, 2024

BYD Overtakes Tesla For Most EV Sales

US car maker Tesla has lost its crown for most sales of all-electric vehicles to Chinese firm BYD, which has capitalized on Beijing's strong government support for the burgeoning sector.

International Business Times · Jan 3, 2024

Taiwan’s ‘cat warrior’: former US envoy Hsiao Bi-khim hopes to be next vice-president

The DPP hopes Hsiao’s contacts in Washington will help to convince voters that it can boost Taipei’s standing on the world stage and tackle China

The Guardian - UK · Jan 3, 2024

China targets friendly media, diplomats to ‘tell story of Xinjiang’

Beijing organises visits to region where it is accused of potential crimes against humanity, but not all are convinced.

Al Jazeera · Jan 2, 2024

Why David Cameron's past and present relations with China could be Rishi Sunak's first big political headache of 2024

Almost immediately after being appointed as foreign secretary, David Cameron’s ties with China generated difficult headlines for Rishi Sunak’s government.

The Conversation · Jan 2, 2024

How to thrive: is being mentally tough enough?

In his new book, Richard Sutton reveals the tools used by sports people and top business leaders to achieve their full potential. In this extract he asks what resilience really means and posits that thriving requires a lot more than being mentally tough

Evening Standard · Jan 2, 2024

US watching Taiwan elections closely as China reiterates claim to island

Poll outcome will help set the tone for Washington-Beijing relations amid slight easing of tensions.

Al Jazeera · Jan 2, 2024

China's Xi Hails 'Resilient' Economy In Bullish New Year Speech

President Xi Jinping said Sunday the Chinese economy had grown "more resilient and dynamic" in 2023, despite financial figures continuing to disappoint as the post-Covid recovery stalls.

Latin Times · Jan 1, 2024