The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

Keir Starmer Risks Donald Trump's Fury By Green-Lighting Chinese Spy Hub In UK

As Donald Trump rages over the Chagos Islands deal, Keir Starmer is poised to approve a sprawling Chinese mega-embassy in London, risking an unprecedented diplomatic confrontation with the White House at the worst possible moment.

International Business Times UK · Jan 20

Security risk from China ‘super-embassy’ cannot be eliminated, M15 warns after Starmer approves plans

Campaigners to seek judicial review as Tories say government has ‘given Xi Jinping a colossal spy hub in the heart of our capital’

The Independent UK · Jan 20

China steps up pressure on European nations over engagement with Taiwan

An address by Taiwan’s vice-president at the European parliament late last year appears to have triggered a flurry of activity from Beijing, Arpan Rai reports

The Independent UK · Jan 20

China Files Complaint Over Philippine Coast Guard's Presentation That Shows Satirical Xi Jinping Photos

China filed a diplomatic complaint against the Philippines after a Coast Guard presentation featured satirical images of President Xi Jinping, angering Beijing over the South China Sea.

International Business Times UK · Jan 18

Why a Chinese ‘mega embassy’ is not such a worry for British spies

Politicians are raising the alarm, while MI5 quietly welcomes the prospect of Beijing’s new London facility

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18

Kemi Badenoch joins protesters calling for Government to stop China mega-embassy

The Government is facing mounting calls to reject Beijing’s plans for the embassy at Royal Mint Court over security concerns.

Evening Standard · Jan 17

Politicians and residents to protest planned Chinese ‘mega-embassy’ in London

The government is facing mounting calls to reject Beijing’s plans for the embassy at Royal Mint Court

The Independent UK · Jan 17

Analysis: Canada's leader leaves China pronouncing success, but Trump lurks in the background

Canadian leader Mark Carney met China’s Xi Jinping this week

The Independent UK · Jan 17

Mark Carney in China positions Canada for ‘the world as it is, not as we wish it’

PM’s visit to Beijing seen as a welcome reset to relations in a ‘new world order’ but critics worry what trade deal could mean for Canadian workers

The Guardian - AU · Jan 17

Canada Circumvents Trump's Tariffs in Sweeping Trade Deal with China

After years of tension with Beijing, Prime Minister Mark Carney signed a massive energy deal with President Xi Jinping to expand commercial and policy engagement.

International Business Times · Jan 16