The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping hail ties as Russia struggles with war in Ukraine

Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping hailed deepening ties between their countries in talks Friday, despite signs of Beijing’s impatience over the wider political and economic impact of Russia’s struggling invasion of Ukraine.

The Times of India · Dec 30, 2022

Xi Tells Putin That Road to Peace Talks on Ukraine Will Not Be Smooth

China's President Xi Jinping told Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Friday that the road to peace talks on Ukraine would not be smooth and that China would continue to uphold its "objective and fair stance" on the issue. Xi said Beijing and Moscow should closely coordinate and cooperate in international…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 30, 2022

India to require negative Covid tests from Asian visitors

Healthcare professionals across India have been taking part in anti-Covid drills, and travel rules for several Asian countries including China have been toughened in the wake of Beijing's decision to end the policy of widespread quarantine.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 30, 2022

UK 'ignoring Covid threat' as passengers from China arrive test-free amid rise in cases

The US, Italy, India, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia and Japan all announced mandatory tests for passengers arriving from China, after Beijing said it is to reopen its borders next week

Daily Mirror · Dec 29, 2022

Northern Ireland born cybercrime expert says Troubles experience sparked global career

"I spent much of my time jumping between Vienna, New York, Beijing and Bangkok"

Belfast Live · Dec 29, 2022

China's Xi solidified grip on power during tumultuous 2022

Xi Jinping secured an historic third leadership term in October, emerging as China's most powerful ruler since Mao Zedong, bolstered by a Politburo Standing Committee stacked with allies and no successor-in-waiting to challenge him.

Reuters · Dec 29, 2022

EU assesses impact China's rollback of COVID measures

The European Union is assessing the impact of Beijing’s rollback of anti-COVID 19 controls and increase in infections in an attempt to streamline the approach of its 27 nations on testing passengers coming from China

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022

Philippines' Marcos seeks agreements in China amid tensions

The Philippines says President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hopes to sign a number of agreements during a visit to Beijing that comes amid ongoing territorial disputes in the South China Sea

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022

Global Alarm Grows over China's Covid Surge

The United States is the latest in a growing number of countries to impose restrictions on visitors from China after Beijing abruptly removed a major impediment to overseas travel despite surging Covid cases at home. Hospitals across China have been overwhelmed by an explosion of Covid cases following Beijing's decision…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 29, 2022

Analysis-China's COVID policymaking under scrutiny as infections soar

After China scrapped three years of zero-COVID curbs in 30 days, setting off a massive wave of infections, Beijing's policymakers face an immense challenge to treat the sick and minimise deaths while winning back public trust dented by previous policies.

Reuters · Dec 29, 2022