The Latest Breaking News from China

Facing government action, Huawei to dial down R&D operations

Decision comes after I-T searches and probes into ‘national security’ aspects

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2022

Direct flights to Beijing resume from Manchester Airport in huge economic boost

Hainan Airlines flights will return to the skies for the first time since the pandemic

Manchester Evening News · Aug 21, 2022

Singapore PM says global geopolitical tensions affect security in Asia-Pacific

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Sunday said tensions between the United States and China and the Russia-Ukraine war affects security in the Asia-Pacific.

Reuters · Aug 21, 2022

China plans cloud seeding to protect grain crop amid drought

China's agriculture ministry says it will try to protect its grain harvest from record-setting drought by using chemicals to generate rain

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2022

China Oil Imports from Saudi Arabia Rebound

China’s oil imports from Saudi Arabia rebounded last month from June, to 6.56 million tons, or 1.54 million bpd, but still slightly below year-ago level, data showed Saturday. Russia held its spot as China's top oil supplier for a third month in July, data showed, as independent refiners stepped up…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 21, 2022

Letters: we praise Salman Rushdie now. Why not then?

The attack on the author of The Satanic Verses has been universally condemned. It has not always been thus

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2022

Morning Digest | India has established mechanism to resolve ‘friction’ on Indo-China border; only J&K residents can enrol as voters and more

Here’s a select list of stories to read before you start your day

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2022

Japan considers deploying long-range missiles to counter China - Yomiuri

Japan is considering the deployment of 1,000 long-range cruise missiles to boost its counterattack capability against China, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Sunday.

Reuters · Aug 21, 2022

Lakes and rivers in Germany, Italy, France, Spain, China and US run dry as drought and water shortages grip Northern Hemisphere

Images from across the Northern Hemisphere reveal the impact of severe drought and water shortages, but it is especially stark in Europe.

ABC News · Aug 20, 2022

How racism tarnished the lustre of gold in Bendigo, a town transformed by the Chinese during Australia's gold rush

The Chinese influence on Australian goldfields is often forgotten or overlooked, however, to their descendants, they are venerated as hardworking and resilient entrepreneurs.

ABC News · Aug 20, 2022