The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

US Lawmakers Push Biden To Restrict Corporate Engagement With RISC-V Chip Tech Amid National Security Concerns

Allegations that open-source chip technology aids Beijing's semiconductor goals intensify US-China tech rivalry.

Zenger · Oct 8, 2023

Labour’s position on China would not boil down to the word ‘threat’ – Lammy

The shadow foreign secretary attacked the Conservatives’ ‘six positions’ on Beijing.

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023

Coco Gauff highlights key to stopping Iga Swiatek after extending win streak in Beijing

Gauff defeated Maria Sakkari while Swiatek came from a set down to beat Caroline Garcia.

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023

EU seeks to protect sensitive technology from Chinese buyers

The EU on Tuesday unveiled a list of sensitive technologies that Brussels says should be kept out of the hands of rivals, as the bloc takes further measures to confront aggressive trade policies from China.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 3, 2023

Making cities 'spongy' could help fight flooding — by steering the water underground

Almost all of China's medium and large cities are susceptible to floods. Some experts are promoting a solution called sponge cities — urban landscapes that are softer and meant to absorb more water.

WEKU · Oct 3, 2023

G20 in Delhi, US ties, Global South leadership: Decoding Beijing worldview through Chinese press

China’s responses to the recently-concluded G20 Summit in New Delhi merits scrutiny given the tensions in bilateral relations, but also because it is a major regional and global player that has the ability to influence matters even in absentia. And it was the absence of Chinese President Xi Jinping from…

Newslaundry · Oct 3, 2023

Fears China ‘closing in on itself’ amid crackdowns, rising nationalism

From laws on espionage and security to fewer foreign films and clothing bans, is China turning away from the world?

Al Jazeera · Oct 3, 2023

Five things that the west doesn't understand about China's foreign policy

China’s capacity to surprise western politicians was demonstrated recently, when Chinese leader Xi Jinping was unexpectedly absent from the G20 summit. There were a few reasons why this G20 might have been less important for Xi, including the rising influence of the Brics (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa)…

The Conversation · Oct 2, 2023

‘Music to Beijing’s ears’: Has China won the Maldives presidency?

Mohamed Muizzu’s election win is a setback for India, a boost for China and a sign of tensions in Indian Ocean region.

Al Jazeera · Oct 2, 2023

Cleverly warns Beijing that war with Taiwan would collapse Chinese economy

James Cleverly insisted the UK had influence with China because it had concerns about declining Western trade.

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023