The Latest Breaking News from China

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka plans donor conference with China, India and Japan

Sri Lanka will hold a donor conference with China, India and Japan as it seeks overseas assistance to find a way out of its worst economic crisis in decades, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told parliament on Wednesday.

Reuters · Jun 22, 2022

One in 10 Aussies trust China’s government - survey

Just over one in 10 Australians have faith in the Chinese government to act responsibly in international affairs, according to a new survey, amid attempts to resume diplomatic links between the nations under the country’s new Labor leadership.

Bangkok Post · Jun 22, 2022

Two Chinese activists face trial over civil society summit

Two men are accused of ‘subverting state power’, as new human rights index ranks China last.

Al Jazeera · Jun 22, 2022

South China floods force tens of thousands to evacuate

Major flooding has forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people in southern China, with more rain expected

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022

Push for Aust-Pacific 'web of friendship'

The head of the Lowy Institute has called for Australia to meaningfully re-engage with the Pacific, saying the country's focus on the region has dropped.

AAP · Jun 22, 2022

Volkswagen ID. Aero Sedan Concept Teased Before June 27 Debut

The production version of VW's first fully-electric sedan will be initially sold in China.

Motor1 · Jun 22, 2022

US implements import ban on goods from China's Xinjiang over allegations of forced labour, genocide against Uyghurs

The US is rallying its allies against forced labour as it begins implementing an import ban on goods from China's Xinjiang region.

ABC News · Jun 22, 2022

India to resist anti-US messaging at BRICS summit with Xi, Putin

NEW DELHI: India is expected to push back against an anticipated effort by Chinese President Xi Jinping to use this year’s BRICS summit as a platform to highlight his efforts to build an alternative to the US-led global order, according to Indian officials with knowledge of the matter.

The Times of India · Jun 22, 2022

China heatwaves drive up power demand to record levels, southern floods swamp cities

Heatwaves in northern and central China drove up electricity demand to record levels as millions switched on air conditioners to escape the sweltering conditions, while floodwaters in the south submerged villages and trapped city residents.

Reuters · Jun 22, 2022

Chinese demand for exotic cures switches to donkey skins

MAGALIESBURG, South Africa: Chinese demand for traditional medicines has sent poachers hunting for African animals from rhinos to pangolins. Now a humbler creature is threatened - donkeys.

Bangkok Post · Jun 22, 2022