The Latest Breaking News from China

Some Chinese cities order more frequent COVID testing as cases creep higher

Several Chinese cities have doubled down on COVID-19 testing, ordering residents to have their mouths swabbed more often, with some punishing people who skip tests, as authorities try to stop the virus from spreading while the case numbers are still small.

Reuters · Jul 14, 2022

China opens former air raid shelters amid heat wave

High temperatures are prompting cites in eastern China to open former air raid shelters as a relief from the heat

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022

Pacific islands leaders commit to regional unity in face of superpower rivalry

Pacific island leaders have agreed to take a united approach as the United States and China vie for influence in the region, and to push developed nations for bolder action on climate change, which they say is the biggest threat they face.

Reuters · Jul 14, 2022

US has successfully tested two hypersonic missiles, Pentagon reveals

Tests come amid concerns the US is lagging behind Russia and China in hypersonic missile technology

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022

Explained | Why is the ED looking into the operations of Chinese smartphone maker Vivo?

The central agency has claimed to have found Vivo-linked companies with forged shareholder identities, creation of shell companies, and remittance to China to show losses in India

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2022

In COVID closedown, Macau casinos take billion-dollar hit holding out for new licences

In the glitzy dealing rooms of Macau's silenced casinos, the house is down billions of dollars, but can't afford to fold its hand in the world's biggest gambling game.

Reuters · Jul 14, 2022

The 'biggest supermoon of the year' is here, but our fascination with the lunar cycle is far from new

From a sign of evil intent to a symbol of peace and prosperity, humans have long been captivated by the Moon and how it shapes the world around us.

ABC News · Jul 14, 2022

With the world in ‘turmoil’, a new ‘Quad’ comes into place

India, Israel, US and UAE come together to boost business and diplomatic ties and to hedge bets in a world of turmoil.

Al Jazeera · Jul 14, 2022

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confident there will be no Chinese military base in Solomon Islands

Despite both prime ministers coming to an understanding on the controversial issue, Chinese assistance in Solomon Islands hasn't been entirely ruled out.

ABC News · Jul 14, 2022

In Pacific islands, US diplomatic push stirs memories of neglect

Small Pacific island nations are gaining attention amid US-China rivalry after years of being overlooked.

Al Jazeera · Jul 14, 2022