The Latest Breaking News from China

Singapore PM warns of worsening geopolitical climate in national address

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Monday warned of the scope for miscalculations over tensions in the Taiwan Strait, which he said were unlikely to ease soon amid deep suspicion and limited engagement between the United States and China.

Reuters · Aug 8, 2022

China asks India to stop ‘disturbing’ exchanges with Sri Lanka, says opposition to ship visit is ‘senseless’

China’s Foreign Ministry hit out at opposition to the visit, terming it “senseless” .“We have noted the relevant report,” spokesperson Wang Wenbin said in response to a question on Sri Lanka’s deferral request.

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2022

China Says Military Drills Around Taiwan Will Continue

Several days of activity have disrupted shipping and air travel, with Taiwan saying the move amounts to a blockade.

The News Lens · Aug 8, 2022

Weather tracker: no relief as heatwaves continue in parts of Europe and China

Meanwhile heavy rainfall predicted to far exceed annual averages in South and North Korea

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2022

Taiwan, once world’s factory, taps tourism to keep plants alive

‘Tourism factories’ seek to give new life to industries that have for years been moving operations overseas.

Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2022

UK economy shrank in second quarter according to poll of economists – as it happened

Rolling live coverage of business, economics and financial markets as analysts weigh risk of recessions across the world

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2022

China extends military exercises against Taiwan as tensions rise

China’s People’s Liberation Army said the exercises would include anti-submarine drills

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2022

Oil Bounces as China, US Data Ease Recession Concerns

Oil prices bounced higher from multi-month lows on Monday as investors' appetite improved following data on US jobs and Chinese exports data that eased recession concerns. Brent crude futures had risen 81 cents, or 0.9%, to $95.73 a barrel by 0638 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $89.76…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 8, 2022

Air traffic around Taiwan returning to normal despite new Chinese drills

Air traffic around Taiwan is gradually returning to normal after airspace surrounding the island reopened, Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation and Communications said on Monday, although China later announced fresh military drills in the area.

Reuters · Aug 8, 2022

China Announces Fresh Military Drills Around Taiwan

China's military announced fresh military drills on Monday in the seas and airspace around Taiwan - a day after the scheduled end of its largest ever exercises to protest against last week's visit to Taipei by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. China's Eastern Theatre Command said it would conduct joint…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 8, 2022