The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

China and U.S. Defense Chiefs Agree to Keep Lines of Communication Open

Defense Minister Wei Fenghe told his American counterpart that Beijing values relations between the two countries, but Washington must respect its core interests

Caixin Global · Nov 23, 2022

Xi Jinping's 'unscripted' moments at G20, Apec

President Xi Jinping's unscripted moments during the summits in Southeast Asia last week offered rare insights into the country's most powerful leader in decades and reassurances about his post-pandemic diplomacy.

Bangkok Post · Nov 23, 2022

China Widens COVID Curbs, Apple Factory Unrest Adds to Economy Worries

Chinese authorities imposed more restrictions on Wednesday to rein in a rapid rise in COVID-19 infections, adding to investors' worries about the economy just as fresh unrest at the world's largest iPhone factory highlighted the social and financial toll of these curbs. Across China, cities including the capital Beijing and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 23, 2022

China hosts meeting with senior police officers and diplomats from six Pacific nations

The meeting is closely monitored by Australian officials who remain anxious about Beijing's security ambitions in the Pacific.

ABC News · Nov 22, 2022

VP Harris urges defence of sovereignty in South China Sea

Harris calls on countries to stand up for territorial integrity and freedom of navigation in disputed South China Sea.

Al Jazeera · Nov 22, 2022

Beijing shuts parks, Shanghai tightens entry as COVID cases spike

China’s capital closes more public venues, and Shanghai to impose strict entry rules from Thursday.

Al Jazeera · Nov 22, 2022

The Uighur 'influencers' peddling Beijing's propaganda narrative

While part of the international community denounces the repression of the Uighur ethnic group in Xinjiang, a region in western China, Uighur "influencers" offer an idyllic vision of their daily life. But a growing number of human rights organisations and the United Nations have documented China’s severe repression of this…

France 24 · Nov 22, 2022

Beijing requires COVID test results within 48 hours to enter public places - official

China's capital Beijing reported 634 new local COVID cases for the 15 hours to 3 p.m. (0700 GMT) on Tuesday, the deputy director of city's municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Liu Xiaofeng said at a briefing.

Reuters · Nov 22, 2022

China resumes streaming South Korean content after six-year suspension

A Chinese streaming platform has resumed distributing South Korean content after suspending it for nearly six years, South Korean officials said on Tuesday, in what Seoul called a sign of Beijing's readiness to improve ties.

Reuters · Nov 22, 2022

US VP Harris Visits Philippine Island near China-claimed Waters

US Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday visited a Philippine island near waters claimed by China to show support for the longtime US ally and counter Beijing's growing influence in the region. Harris is the highest-ranking US official ever to visit the western island of Palawan, the closest Philippine landmass…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 22, 2022