The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says President Trump must approve the pause before it can go ahead.

Many of those affected by flooding that killed 30 people in China’s capital have no insurance while official support is limited

Authorities relocated 80,000 residents from China’s capital after registering rainfall of up to 543mm in some districts

Heavy rains in the Chinese capital Beijing have killed 30 people and prompted authorities to evacuate 80,000, state media said Tuesday.

Beijing is expected to see its heaviest rainfall on Tuesday, with up to 300mm (11.8 inches) forecast for some areas.

Beijing authorities said they would launch a top-level emergency response at 8 pm on Monday, ordering people to stay inside, closing schools, suspending construction work and stopping outdoor tourism and other activities until the response is lifted.

The United States has temporarily halted restrictions on technology exports to China, according to a Monday report from the Financial Times. This pause is intended to prevent disruptions to ongoing trade discussions with Beijing and to bolster President Donald Trump’s push for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping later…

China's government will offer subsidies to parents to the tune of $500 per child under the age of three per year, Beijing's state media said Monday, as the world's second most populous nation faces a looming demographic crisis.

The talks are a precursor to a potential autumn meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.