The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

Helene Elliott: Nathan Chen's fire still burns thanks to his mother and others who inspire him

LOS ANGELES — After Nathan Chen had impressed a panel of figure skating judges at the Beijing Olympics last February by performing a vibrant and challenging free skate program that lifted him above a formidable field and secured his long-awaited gold medal, he had to face his toughest judge:

Los Angeles Times · Jan 25, 2023

US Increases Pressure on China to Stop Iran Oil

The US said it will increase pressure on China to stop buying Iranian oil, as the White House seeks to enforce sanctions aimed at curbing the Iran's nuclear activities. This comes two weeks before the anticipated visit of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Beijing. “China is the main…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 25, 2023

Taiwan's president says war with China 'not an option'

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has told Pope Francis in a letter that war with China is “not an option” and said constructive interaction with Beijing, which claims the island as part of its territory, depends on respecting self-ruled Taiwan’s democracy

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023

Can China Pull Off Its Charm Offensive?

Why Beijing’s foreign-policy reset will—or won’t—work out.

Foreign Policy · Jan 23, 2023

Taiwan president tells pope war with China not an option

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has written to Pope Francis to say that war between Taiwan and China is not an option and only by respecting the Taiwanese people's insistence on sovereignty and freedom can there be healthy ties with Beijing.

Reuters · Jan 23, 2023

AP PHOTOS: East Asia marks Lunar New Year of the Rabbit

From Jakarta to Seoul, Bangkok to Beijing, people in Asia have been celebrating the Lunar New Year marking the start of the Year of the Rabbit.

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023

China is celebrating the Lunar New Year, with most COVID rules lifted

People across China rang in the Lunar New Year on Sunday with large family gatherings and crowds visiting temples after the government lifted its strict "zero-COVID" policy.

WEKU · Jan 22, 2023

Chinese Pray for Health in Lunar New Year as COVID Death Toll Rises

China rang in the Lunar New Year on Sunday with its people praying for health after three years of stress and financial hardship under the pandemic, as officials reported almost 13,000 new deaths caused by the virus between January 13 and 19. Queues stretched for about one kilometer (a half-mile)…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 22, 2023

Expert rules out Covid rebound in China

BEIJING: The possibility of a big Covid-19 rebound in China over the next two or three months is remote as 80% of people have been infected, a top government scientist said on Saturday.

Bangkok Post · Jan 21, 2023

Is bias, not science, behind COVID-19 curbs on China travellers?

Experts say restrictions on China ‘very unlikely’ to help fight the virus and could lead to discriminatory behaviour.

Al Jazeera · Jan 21, 2023