The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

Sand Engulfs Northern China

Beijing and other parts of the region have been inundated by a wave of dust and pollution blown down from Mongolia, triggering the first sandstorm warning of the year

Caixin Global · Mar 10, 2023

Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to restore relations

The regional rivals are expected to reopen their embassies within two months after talks in Beijing.

Al Jazeera · Mar 10, 2023

Beijing air quality plummets amid dust storm, pollution

Skyscrapers in Beijing have disappeared into the haze and air quality plummeted as China’s capital is enveloped in a dust storm and heavy pollution

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023

Will China's next premier be a moderating influence on Xi?

The pro-business track record of the man poised to become China’s top economic official will make his term a test of whether he might moderate President Xi Jinping’s tendency to intervene

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023

China’s rising power and influence in the Pacific explained in 30 seconds

Beijing and Washington are battling for influence in the strategically important Pacific region

The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2023

Russian victory in Ukraine could push China to invade Taiwan, NATO chief warns

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warned "what happens in Europe today can happen in Asia tomorrow" suggesting that Beijing could be watching the Russia-Ukraine war closely to see how a similar invasion of Taiwan could work

Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2023

China accuses Washington of trying to block its development to limit global influence

Is the United States out to sabotage China

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Happy International Women’s Day: a look back at over a century of the global fight for justice and equality

From New York to Beijing, women have been demanding their rights on this day for more than a century. Much remains to be done, say activists, but there is reason for celebration

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2023

Philippines launches strategy of publicizing Chinese actions

A Philippine official says the country's coast guard has launched a strategy of publicizing aggressive actions by China in the disputed South China Sea, which has countered Chinese propaganda and sparked international condemnations that have put Beijing under the spotlight

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Germany moves toward restrictions on Huawei, as Europe sours on China

Germany said Tuesday it is reviewing tech suppliers such as China's Huawei and ZTE, whose equipment is used in Germany's 5G networks. Europeans are starting to favor a tougher stance on China.

WEKU · Mar 8, 2023