The Latest Breaking News from China

Taiwan says China's military drills may simulate attack

At least 20 Chinese aircraft and 14 ships were conducting military exercises near the Taiwan Strait on Saturday.

Axios · Aug 6, 2022

Friendshoring: what is it and can it solve our supply problems?

With offshoring now faltering, a US-led trend sees firms shifting manufacturing and more to countries with shared values. But this won’t be cost-free

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2022

Sri Lanka relents, asks China to defer ship visit

India had raised objection last week

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2022

Competing via infrastructure: China and the G7

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the G7’s PPII project. There’s the Bonus Question, “Listeners Corner”, and “Music from Erwan”. All that, and the new quiz question, too. Just click on the “Audio” arrow above and enjoy!

Radio France Internationale · Aug 6, 2022

China-Taiwan news: Top Taiwan official found dead as China accused of attack simulation

Official had assumed charge to lead various missile production projects that sought to nearly double output

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2022

AP News Digest 4 a.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom.ap.org.

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2022

Blinken Chides China’s ‘Irresponsible’ Cut in US Communication Channels

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused China of "irresponsible steps" on Saturday by halting key communication channels with Washington, and said its Taiwan actions showed a move from prioritizing peaceful resolution towards use of force. His comments came as Chinese aircraft and warships practiced on Saturday for an attack…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 6, 2022

Snickers owner apologises after referring to Taiwan as country

American candy giant Mars Wrigley has insisted it "respects China's national sovereignty" and apologised after an advert for its Snickers bar referred to Taiwan as a country, sparking outrage on the mainland.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6, 2022

Blinken chides China's 'irresponsible' cut in U.S. communication channels

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused China of "irresponsible steps" on Saturday by halting key communication channels with Washington, and said its Taiwan actions showed a move from prioritising peaceful resolution towards use of force.

Reuters · Aug 6, 2022

Taiwan says China military drills appear to simulate attack

Taiwan says China’s military drills appear to simulate an attack on the self-ruled island, after multiple Chinese warships and aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2022