The Latest Breaking News from China

China lodges 'stern representation' over U.S. state governor's Taiwan visit

China on Monday lodged a "stern representation" over the visit of the governor of the U.S. state of Indiana to Taiwan, its foreign ministry said in a statement.

Reuters · Aug 22, 2022

Chinese military ship leaves Sri Lanka after controversial visit

A Chinese military survey ship that docked at Sri Lanka's Chinese-built port of Hambantota despite opposition from neighbouring India left on Monday after a week-long stay, the port company told Reuters.

Reuters · Aug 22, 2022

South China sea patrols to continue as RAAF declares China's air defences are 'not impenetrable'

Australia's new Air Force Chief says surveillance missions of the South China Sea will continue, as he confirms a "recent spate of unsafe incidences" in the contested region claimed by Beijing.

ABC News · Aug 22, 2022

China Extends Power Rationing for Factories in Drought

Power rationing that forced factories in China’s southwest to shut down has been extended through at least Thursday due to low water at hydroelectric dams, according to a notice reported by news outlets and a company announcement, adding to losses from the hottest, driest summer in decades. The “tense situation”…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 22, 2022

French Journalist Traveling To China Documents The Scale Of The Country’s Zero-COVID Policy

A journalist traveling to China documented the scale of the country’s zero-COVID policy as she took five hours — just to get through the airport.

Zenger · Aug 22, 2022

China drought causes Yangtze to dry up, sparking shortage of hydropower

Nationwide alert issued with south-west especially badly hit, as major companies forced to suspend work

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2022

China extends power rationing for factories in drought

A notice reported by Chinese news outlets says power rationing that forced factories in the southwest to shut down has been extended through at least Thursday due to low water at hydroelectric dams

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2022

Asian stocks mixed before Fed meeting after China cuts rate

Asian stock markets are mixed after China cut an interest rate that affects mortgage costs

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2022

China's Sichuan extends power curbs until Aug.25 as heatwave drags on

China's scorched southwestern regions extended curbs on power consumption on Monday as they deal with dwindling hydropower output and surging household electricity demand during a long drought and heatwave.

Reuters · Aug 22, 2022

Hockeyroos to play Tests in Newcastle next year

Australia is poised to line-up against both China and Germany in women's Pro League fixtures at Newcastle International Hockey Centre (NIHC) in early 2023.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 22, 2022