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The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

Possible interference from Beijing looms over elections

Democratic countries are sounding the alarm.

Axios · Nov 8, 2022

COP 27: China climate envoy says Beijing committed to carbon neutrality

China's special climate envoy Xie Zhenhua said on Tuesday that Beijing is committed to reaching carbon neutrality and believed multilateralism and cooperation is key to solving global climate change.

Reuters · Nov 8, 2022

Japanese furniture retailer Nitori opens Beijing stores to customers

BEIJING -- Major furniture retailer Nitori Holdings Co. has opened two stores in Beijing, its first in the Chinese capital after making inroads into China in 2014.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 8, 2022

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China's Covid epicentre shifts to Guangzhou, more lockdowns loom

BEIJING: New coronavirus cases surged in Guangzhou and other Chinese cities, official data showed on Tuesday, with the global manufacturing hub becoming China's latest Covid-19 epicentre and testing the city's ability to avoid a Shanghai-style lockdown.

The Times of India · Nov 8, 2022

China cancelled EU leader's address at opening of major trade expo

BEIJING/BRUSSELS: Chinese authorities behind a major trade expo in Shanghai pulled an opening ceremony address by the European Council president that was set to criticise Russia's "illegal war" in Ukraine and call for reduced trade dependency on China, diplomats said.

Bangkok Post · Nov 8, 2022

Philippines to speed up US defence pact for troops, facilities

The Philippines wants to accelerate a defence pact with US for troops and bases that was earlier stalled, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. bolsters security ties with a treaty ally amid rising tensions between Beijing and Washington.

Bangkok Post · Nov 8, 2022

Covid-19: China's long lockdowns struggle to contain growing outbreaks

BEIJING: Some of China's most persistent virus hotspots have been locked down for weeks, and in some cases months, showing the limitations of the country's contentious Covid Zero policy.

The Times of India · Nov 8, 2022

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China's COVID epicentre shifts to Guangzhou as outbreaks widen

New coronavirus cases surged in Guangzhou and other Chinese cities, official data showed on Tuesday, with the global manufacturing hub becoming China's latest COVID-19 epicentre and testing the city's ability to avoid a Shanghai-style lockdown.

Reuters · Nov 8, 2022

China's super-rich see fortunes plunge as economy slows

China's super-rich saw their wealth tumble by the most in over two decades this year, as the Russia-Ukraine war, Beijing's zero-COVID measures and falling mainland and Hong Kong stock markets pummelled fortunes, an annual rich list said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Nov 8, 2022

UN slams Xinjiang rights abuses

A high-level UN panel on Oct 26 slammed Beijing's ongoing and egregious human rights abuses in the western Xinjiang regions of the People's Republic. China's human rights violations have been committed through the use of "severe and undue restrictions" that are "characterised by a discriminatory component, as the underlying acts…

Bangkok Post · Nov 7, 2022

China taking ‘aggressive’ steps to gut Canada’s democracy, warns Trudeau

The prime minister’s comments come after a news report that Beijing had funded a ‘clandestine network’ of candidates in 2019

The Guardian - US · Nov 7, 2022

China criticises British minister’s visit to Taiwan for trade talks

Beijing ‘resolutely opposes’ official exchanges between Taipei and UK government, says foreign ministry

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2022

China lashes out at UK’s post-Brexit trade talks with Taiwan OLD

Britain’s trade minister in Taipei hoping to ‘boost trade with vital partner’

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022

China bristles as UK minister arrives in Taiwan for trade talks

China on Monday hit back at British Trade Policy Minister Greg Hands over his visit to Taiwan for talks with senior officials defying Beijing's warnings not to have official contacts with Taipei, saying the UK is going back on its commitment to the one-China policy. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 7, 2022

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The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022

China lashes out at UK over trade talks in Taiwan

Greg Hands is the latest foreign official to defy Beijing’s warnings over contacts with the self-governing island republic.

The New Daily · Nov 7, 2022

Scott Morrison leaks revealed: A leader deciding to ‘up the ante with Beijing’

Cabinet Secretary Mark Dreyfus wrote to Scott Morrison on Monday, expressing concern over apparent “extensive disclosures”.

The Guardian - US · Nov 7, 2022

‘A brazen intrusion’: China’s foreign police stations raise hackles in Canada

Beijing says Toronto locations are ‘services stations’ to renew licenses – but China watchers say they monitor and pressure country’s diaspora

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022

China lashes out at visit by UK trade minister to Taiwan

China has lashed out over a visit to Taiwan by British Trade Policy Minister Greg Hands, the latest foreign official to defy Beijing's warnings over contacts with the self-governing island republic

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Reuters · Nov 7, 2022

Beijing to improve COVID prevention policy operation for residents leaving and returning to city

Beijing will improve the way its COVID-19 prevention policy operates to make it easier for people leaving and returning to the Chinese capital, and provide aid for urgent visits to the city such as hospital appointments and important business trips, government spokesperson Xu Hejian said on Monday.

The Times of India · Nov 7, 2022

China covid cases jump to 6-month high as outbreaks flare

BEIJING: China's daily Covid cases jumped to the highest in more than six months, as outbreaks flared across the nation and health officials declared the nation will stick with its strict virus controls.

360info · Nov 7, 2022

China’s vaccine vision turns crisis to opportunity

The COVID-19 outbreak could have decimated China’s reputation. Here's why it didn’t.

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022

Beijing marathon returns but China sticks to 'zero-COVID'

Thousands of runners have taken to the streets of China’s capital for the return of the Beijing marathon after a two-year COVID-19 hiatus, even as another death blamed on China’s strict pandemic controls generated more public anger

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 6, 2022

China Posts 6-Month High COVID Count as it Sticks with Strategy

China on Sunday reported its highest number of new COVID-19 infections in six months, a day after health officials said they were sticking with strict coronavirus curbs, likely disappointing recent investor hopes for an easing. China recorded 4,420 new locally transmitted COVID-19 infections on Saturday, the National Health Commission said,…

Reuters · Nov 6, 2022

China posts 6-month high COVID count as it sticks with strategy

Reuters · Nov 5, 2022

Scholz: Xi opposing nuclear weapons in Ukraine reason enough to visit China

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who was heavily criticised for a trip to Beijing this week, said on Saturday his and Chinese President Xi Jinping's joint statement opposing the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine had been reason enough for the visit.

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