The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

Trump ‘hopes’ Xi doesn’t attack Taiwan after US raid on Venezuela

President dismisses suggestion his attack on South American adversary could set precedent for Beijing to move against Taiwan

The Independent UK · Jan 9

China expected to approve H200 imports in early 2026, report claims — tech giants Alibaba and ByteDance reportedly ready to order over 200,000 Nvidia chips each if green-lit by Beijing

Beijing is reportedly allowing its tech giants to acquire H200 chips, even as the Chinese government is still deliberating how to go about balancing the AI processing needs of its AI tech giants and the local semiconductor industry.

Tom’s Hardware · Jan 8

China to probe Meta's acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus

China's commerce ministry says it plans to investigate Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus

The Independent UK · Jan 8

Beijing tells companies to pause H200 purchases — China govt deliberating terms for letting local tech companies buy US chips while still growing homegrown semiconductors

Beijing doesn't want tech companies stockpiling H200 chips while it's still figuring out how to balance the needs of its AI industry and its push for homegrown semiconductors.

Tom’s Hardware · Jan 7

Exiled dissident says Elon Musk’s X sided with Chinese Communist Party in suspending his account: lawsuit

Exclusive: Chen Pokong, who fled to the United States in 1996, claims that X unilaterally shuttered his account based on disinformation circulated by Beijing

The Independent UK · Jan 7

China announces another new trade measure against Japan as tensions rise

China has escalated its trade tensions with Japan by launching an investigation into imported dichlorosilane, a chemical gas used in making semiconductors

The Independent UK · Jan 7

South Korea's Lee says he urged China to help curb Pyongyang's nuclear programme

Lee's visit this week was the first by a South Korean leader to China in six years, with Seoul seeking a reset in relations with its largest trading partner as well as help with the North.

Euronews · Jan 7

Ireland’s China visit underscores EU divisions over how to handle Beijing

Ireland’s prime minister, Micheál Martin, arrived in Beijing this week for the first visit by an Irish leader to China in more than a decade, placing Ireland at the centre of a rapidly evolving European strategy towards the world’s second-largest economy.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 6

South Korean president grins in selfies with China’s Xi as part of four-day charm offensive

Xi frames South Korea and China as historic allies against Japanese militarism

The Independent UK · Jan 6

Energy Insider: China’s Railway Investment Hits Record High

Beijing warns against EU carbon border tax, Rail passenger trips miss 2025 target despite record volume

Caixin Global · Jan 6