The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

Xi to Meet EU Leaders in Beijing for First In-Person Summit in Four Years

The meeting on Thursday will be chaired by Premier Li Qiang, European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, foreign ministry says

Caixin Global · Dec 4, 2023

Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow skips bail, refuses return

Chow, who played a leading role in the 2019 pro-democracy protests, is the latest dissident to flee Beijing’s crackdown.

Al Jazeera · Dec 4, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: Poland will demand EU restores permits for Ukrainian truckers as first vehicles cross border – as it happened

Polish prime minister says ‘we will strongly and unequivocally’ demand restoration of permits in de-escalation of border trade blockade

The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2023

Praise and criticism as world reacts to death of Henry Kissinger

Vladimir Putin among those offering condolences and praising former US secretary of state, amid division over legacy

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2023

China Hails 'Old Friend' Kissinger, Architect Of Rapprochement

China on Thursday hailed the late Henry Kissinger as an "old friend", paying tribute to a diplomat central to establishing ties between Beijing and Washington.

International Business Times · Nov 30, 2023

Taiwan Leader Says China Invasion Unlikely For Now

China is not likely to consider a major invasion of Taiwan for now due to domestic challenges, the island's president Tsai Ing-wen said Wednesday, although Beijing is trying to sway its upcoming election.

International Business Times · Nov 29, 2023

Where the Republican presidential candidates stand on Israel, Ukraine and China

Foreign policy doesn't always make headlines in presidential campaigns, but with the U.S. involved in two foreign wars — and facing a rising adversary in China, voters are paying more attention.

WEKU · Nov 29, 2023

Ray Dalio thinks tech investors will have to choose between the U.S. and China

The Bridgewater founder said the U.S. and China were "on the brink of war" last March, but there's now been an important "stepping back" of tensions.

Fortune · Nov 29, 2023

Myanmar and China conduct naval drills together as fighting surges in border area

Myanmar and China are conducting naval drills together as the military government in the Southeast Asian nation loses ground in the northeast to a coalition of armed ethnic militias that also has strong ties to Beijing

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023

Wander Hotel in Beijing is an ideal escape for serene moments of introspection

Renovated by Fon Studio, Wander Hotel adds organic symmetry to the adjacent Great Wall of China

Wallpaper · Nov 28, 2023