The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

China says drills around Taiwan to ‘combat arrogance of separatists’

Taipei has reported regular sightings of the Chinese military around the island as well as land exercises in Fujian.

Al Jazeera · Sep 27, 2023

China puts Evergrande’s billionaire founder under police control

BEIJING: Hui Ka Yan, the billionaire chairman of beleaguered property developer China Evergrande Group, has been placed under police control, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

The Times of India · Sep 27, 2023

Di Grassi leaves Mahindra Formula E team

The 39-year-old ex-Formula 1 driver has been a stalwart of the all-electric championship since its inception in 2014, winning the inaugural race in Beijing for the Audi-backed Abt team.

Autosport · Sep 26, 2023

Macron is pushing Europe into $900 billion fight with China

The European Union’s new, tougher approach to China is being shaped by French concerns that Beijing’s trade practices have started to pose a critical threat to core industries.

The Times of India · Sep 26, 2023

On a visit to Taiwan, Australian lawmakers call for warmer relations with self-ruled island

Six Australian lawmakers have called for warmer relations with Taiwan during a visit to the self-ruled island increasingly threatened by Beijing

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023

South Korea hosts Japan, China as US allies try to reassure Beijing

Meeting comes amid heightened tension on the Korean Peninsula as Pyongyang ramps up weapons tests and courts Russia.

Al Jazeera · Sep 26, 2023

China becomes country with highest Alzheimer's patients: Report

China has become the country with the largest number of Alzheimer's patients in the world, the state-run Global Times reported. According to a report titled "Alzheimer's Patients Demand Insight Report" released in Beijing at a themed meeting, about 15.07 million people aged 60 and above in China have dementia, of…

The Times of India · Sep 25, 2023

Philippines removes South China Sea ‘floating barrier’ installed by China

Manila says President Marcos issued the order in defiance of Beijing’s position that the disputed area belongs to China.

Al Jazeera · Sep 25, 2023

EU warns China it will be ‘more assertive’ in defending interests

The European Union’s chief trade negotiator warned China on Monday during his trip to the nation that the bloc will be more forceful in upholding fair competition and defending its interests.

The Times of India · Sep 25, 2023

China drastically cuts seafood imports from Japan in wake of Fukushima water release

Imports fell by 67% in August from the same month a year earlier, to about ¥3bn ($20.2m)

The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2023