The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

Cost of importing food set to reach new high of nearly $2 trillion

BUSINESS DAILY - Friday, 16.06.2023: The cost of importing food is expected to reach nearly $2 trillion this year, with inflation increasing hunger and starvation in poorer nations. Also, prior to next week's Paris Air Show, French President Emmanuel Macron is announcing investments in greener ways to fly. Plus, we…

France 24 · Jun 16, 2023

China condemns EU Parliament's resolution on Hong Kong's shrinking freedoms

China’s Foreign Ministry has condemned a resolution passed by the European Parliament concerning Hong Kong's shrinking rights to free speech

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

Palestinian leader Abbas ends China trip after backing Beijing's crackdown on Muslim minorities

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has wrapped up a trip to China, after seeking economic aid and voicing support for Beijing's repressive policies toward its Muslim minorities

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

Blinken visit seeks to ease fraught US relationship with China

US secretary of state’s visit comes amid tense exchanges as China’s foreign minister says US should respect the ‘Taiwan issue’

The Guardian - US · Jun 15, 2023

A media war with no winners

Neither New Delhi nor Beijing stands to gain by involving journalists in their larger disputes

The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023

Lionel Messi nets his fastest Argentina goal in win over Australia in Beijing

NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi brought joy to Argentina fans in Beijing as he scored the fastest goal of his international career in a friendly match against Australia, securing a 2-0 victory. The goal came just 79 seconds into the game at the lively Workers' Stadium.

The Times of India · Jun 15, 2023

Lionel Messi scores his fastest international goal as Argentina down Australia in Beijing

Lionel Messi delighted Argentina fans in Beijing when he scored the fastest goal of his international career in a 2-0 friendly win over Australia, netting after 79 seconds at a raucous Workers' Stadium on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2023

Lionel Messi inspires Argentina past Socceroos in Beijing

Lionel Messi has once again delivered the Socceroos' undoing as Australia fought out a 2-0 loss to world champions Argentina in Beijing.

The New Daily · Jun 15, 2023

Argentina 2-0 Australia: international football friendly – as it happened

Lionel Messi’s exhilarating early goal set the world champions on their way to victory over the Socceroos in Beijing

The Guardian - AU · Jun 15, 2023

Taiwan’s ‘West Wing’-style hit completely ignores China. For some, that’s the draw

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Plagiarism rumors. Election rallies featuring inflated batons and cheers for “frozen garlic.” Boozy karaoke after-parties.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 15, 2023