The Latest Breaking News from China

With Beijing’s New Envoy Lu Kang in Jakarta, What’s Next for Its Ties With Indonesia?

Indonesia’s upcoming general election in 2024 would be a “testament” to Lu’s ambassadorship, experts say.

The News Lens · Jun 1, 2022

Penny Wong ramps up Pacific lobbying effort as she flies out to Samoa and Tonga

Foreign affairs minister tells regional leaders ‘we understand we need to work together like never before’ as battle for influence with China intensifies

The Guardian - AU · Jun 1, 2022

China slams Biden, Ardern comments on Xinjiang, Hong Kong, Taiwan

China's foreign ministry on Wednesday slammed a joint statement by the leaders of the United States and New Zealand that expressed "grave concerns" on human rights violations in Xinjiang and the erosion of freedoms in Hong Kong.

Reuters · Jun 1, 2022

Shanghai starts coming back to life as COVID lockdown eases

Traffic, pedestrians and joggers are reappearing on the streets of Shanghai as China’s largest city begins returning to normalcy after a strict two-month COVID-19 lockdown that drew protests over its heavy-handed implementation

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2022

Warren Buffett-Backed BYD Plans To Buy 6 African Lithium Mines: Here's How Many EVs They Can Cater To

China's BYD Co (OTC: BYDDY) is looking to acquire six lithium mines in Africa, CnEVpost said on Tuesday, citing a source-based 

Benzinga · Jun 1, 2022

China's Russia dealings irk US, but don't breach sanctions

China’s support for Russia through oil and gas purchases is irking Washington and raising the risk of U.S. retaliation

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2022

Zhang Wenhong: The Unprecedented Omicron Challenge That Hit Shanghai

A comparison of data shows that the death rate among the vaccinated is far lower than that the unvaccinated, so protecting vulnerable groups must be the priority

Caixin Global · Jun 1, 2022

Report: China bars Russian airlines with foreign planes

A Russian news outlet says China has barred Russia’s airlines from flying foreign-owned jetliners into its airspace

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2022

Oil Prices Nudge Higher on EU's Russian Oil Ban, End of Shanghai Lockdown

Oil prices gained slightly on Wednesday after European Union leaders agreed to a partial and phased ban on Russian oil and as China ended its COVID-19 lockdown in Shanghai. Brent crude for August delivery was up 28 cents, or 0.2%, at $115.88 a barrel at 0338 GMT.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 1, 2022

Top Gun: Maverick sparks joy in Taiwan after its flag features on Tom Cruise jacket

Reports of cheers at an advance screening as Hollywood risks anger in Beijing at depiction on apparel of Cruise’s Captain Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell

The Guardian - AU · Jun 1, 2022