The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

Heavy rains leave 30 dead in China’s capital Beijing as downpour continues

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

Al Jazeera · Jul 29, 2025

At least 30 killed and several missing as heavy rains and floods lash northern China

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.

Euronews · Jul 28, 2025

US Holds Back Tech Export Crackdown To Support Trump-Xi Talks

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…

Benzinga · Jul 28, 2025

Four Killed As Heavy Rain, Flooding Soaks Northern China

Heavy rains that have soaked swathes of northern China killed four people and left eight missing on Monday, state media said, as downpours force thousands to evacuate across the capital city and surrounding areas.

International Business Times · Jul 28, 2025

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison seeks Chinese investor to join Panama Ports deal

A Hong Kong conglomerate that’s selling ports at the Panama Canal says it may seek a Chinese investor to join a consortium of buyers

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025

Trump's Fentanyl Tariffs In Beijing's Crosshairs As China, US Reportedly Set To Meet For Stockholm Trade Talks

Amid ongoing trade tensions, top officials from the United States and China are scheduled to meet in Stockholm to address pressing trade issues.

Benzinga · Jul 28, 2025

US and China to talk in Stockholm on trade with eye on Trump-Xi summit later this year

U.S. and Chinese officials are meeting in Stockholm to discuss trade tariffs and a potential summit between their leaders

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025

China is suppressing coverage of deadly attacks. Some people are complaining online

Chinese authorities have come under criticism for withholding details about a car hitting children near a Beijing school in late June

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025

India-China ties are a study in competitive coexistence amid strategic caution

Two developments this week offered a snapshot of the current state of India-China relations – one widely reported, the other largely treated as a sideshow. Together, they reflect the dual imperatives shaping New Delhi’s evolving approach to Beijing.

Newslaundry · Jul 26, 2025

Who are the key players in Taiwan’s ‘great recall’ vote?

Votes favouring recall could shift balance of power in the parliament in favour of Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025