The Latest Breaking News from China

Oil Falls on Recession Jitters, China COVID Curbs

Oil prices fell around $1 on Monday in volatile trade, reversing some gains from the previous session, as worries about a recession and China's COVID-19 curbs hitting demand outweighed ongoing concerns about tight supply. Brent crude futures fell 82 cents, or 0.8%, to $106.20 at 0314 GMT, after climbing 2.3%…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 11, 2022

China warns Asian nations to avoid being used as 'chess pieces' by big powers

China's foreign minister Wang Yi warned on Monday in a policy speech in the Indonesian capital that countries should avoid being used as "chess pieces" by major powers in a region that he said was at risk of being reshaped by geopolitical factors.

Reuters · Jul 11, 2022

India projected to surpass China as world’s most populous country during 2023: UN report

According to the report, India’s population stands at 1.412 billion in 2022, compared to China’s 1.426 billion

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2022

Kiribati's shock withdrawal overshadows Pacific leaders meeting

The withdrawal of the remote Pacific island nation of Kiribati from the region's key diplomatic group has overshadowed the Pacific Islands Forum as leaders arrive in Fiji for the first in-person meeting in two years.

Reuters · Jul 11, 2022

China stance 'not changed' despite demands

The federal government says its position on dealing with China remains unchanged, despite China listing four demands in order to improve ties.

AAP · Jul 11, 2022

The new Covid challenge

As many Thais return to the office, entertainment venues reopen and wearing face masks is no longer mandatory in outdoor public places, new daily coronavirus cases have begun to climb lately, notably among school students.

Bangkok Post · Jul 10, 2022

KTAM keen on Vietnam stock market

Krungthai Asset Management (KTAM) recommends investing in the Vietnamese stock market, citing its high growth prospects supported by China's reopening and laggard prices.

Bangkok Post · Jul 10, 2022

Morning mail: the Uber files, female voters drift from Coalition, Djokovic takes Wimbledon

Monday: An unprecedented leak has laid bare the inside story of the tech giant. Plus: could positive thinking be making us feel less secure?

The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2022

Tim Ryan vows to hang McConnell's semiconductor gamble "around J.D. Vance's neck"

The uncertain fate of the China competition bill is a worry for Ohio workers and candidates.

Axios · Jul 10, 2022

Solomon Islands' pact with China made international headlines, but one island — led by one man — is saying no

When Solomon Islands' government switched to China, a crack in the country's foundations was wedged open.

ABC News · Jul 10, 2022