The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

China renews threats as Taiwan president greeted by crowds in New York

Tsai Ing-wen’s trip causing controversy in China, with the government labelling it a ‘provocation’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2023

Indonesia stripped of hosting rights by Fifa

BEIJING: The Federation Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) has stripped Indonesia of the right to stage this year's Under-20 World Cup, over what an Indonesian official said was a failure to honour its commitments to the tournament.

Bangkok Post · Mar 30, 2023

Asia’s arms race: potential flashpoints from Taiwan to the South China Sea

Guardian correspondents look at the buildup of tensions across the region, from North Korea to the Pacific islands

The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2023

Axios Investigates: Chinese activists' names used in bomb threats across U.S. and EU

The journalist and two activists targeted by the harassment campaign believe it is backed by Beijing.

Axios · Mar 29, 2023

Spanish PM to talk Ukraine war and peace with China’s Xi Jinping

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez arrives in Beijing for a meeting with Xi and talks that will also focus on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2023

Riyadh joins Shanghai Cooperation Organization as ties with Beijing grow

Saudi Arabia's cabinet approved on Wednesday a decision to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, as Riyadh builds a long-term partnership with China despite U.S. security concerns.

Reuters · Mar 29, 2023

Tibet dying a ‘slow death’ under Chinese rule, says exiled leader

Exiled Tibetan leader addresses US Congress for first time, says Tibet’s language, culture and religion facing erasure.

Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2023

China threatens retaliation if Tsai and McCarthy meet

China has threatened “resolute countermeasures" over a planned meeting between Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and United States House Speaker Kevin McCarthy during an upcoming transit visit in Los Angeles by the head of the self-governing island democracy China claims as its own territory

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023

China vows to ‘fight back’ if US speaker meets Taiwan’s president

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is expected to meet US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California next month.

Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2023

No reason for China to overreact to transit by Taiwan's president, senior US officials say

(Corrects to remove extraneous material in headline)

Reuters · Mar 29, 2023