The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

After opening borders, China presses Singapore for visa-free travel deal

China is hammering out details with Singapore on a bilateral visa-free travel arrangement, according to Beijing's embassy, a move that could boost arrivals in the city-state from what was its biggest pre-pandemic tourism market.

Reuters · May 8, 2023

China races ahead of U.S. on AI regulation

Beijing sees strong rules for AI as a prerequisite for winning public acceptance of the new technology.

Axios · May 8, 2023

China's return to global stage checked by national security focus

(This May 8 story has been corrected to change Alfred Wu's title to associate professor, not associate dean, in paragraph 5)

Reuters · May 8, 2023

First UK ministerial trip to Hong Kong since 2018

Britain has condemned the national security law imposed by Beijing on the former British territory in 2020.

The Independent UK · May 7, 2023

A position paper, China’s image, and what it means

Beijing in promoting an alternative model as opposed to the battered approach of the West, wants to focus more on its priorities and form a consensus among Afghanistan’s neighbours

The Hindu · May 7, 2023

China to Benefit from U.S. Semiconductor Export Controls: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts

Washington wants to limit the use of more advanced tech overseas, which could fuel Beijing’s lower-tech sector

Kiplinger · May 7, 2023

In new battle for the Pacific, US and China force regional states to take sides

Xi Jinping’s aggressive stance and ‘wolf-warrior’ diplomacy drive the Philippines and other vulnerable countries into Washington’s arms

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2023

After attacks on Chinese, Pakistan pledges more security

The Pakistani president has assured Beijing's top diplomat that his country will boost security for all Chinese nationals working on multi-billion dollar projects in Pakistan

The Independent UK · May 5, 2023

Cleverly raises areas of ‘deep disagreement’ in talks with China vice-president

The Foreign Secretary said he ‘made plain the UK’s views on Hong Kong, Xinjiang and Taiwan’ during the discussions.

The Independent UK · May 5, 2023

Can China broker peace in Yemen – and further Beijing's Middle East strategy in the process?

After nearly a decade of grinding conflict, Yemen looks to be inching toward a peace deal.

The Conversation · May 5, 2023