The Latest Breaking News from China

Crown Melbourne hit with record $80m fine

Crown Melbourne has been fined a record $80 million over a scheme that allowed the illegal transfer of funds from China.

AAP · May 30, 2022

China’s Top EV-Maker BYD Revs Up Brazil Expansion

Shenzhen-listed automaker plans to increase its number of franchise dealerships in the South American country to 100 by the end of 2023

Caixin Global · May 30, 2022

China falls short on big deal in South Pacific but finds smaller wins

Beijing's hopes to developing a marine plan for fisheries holding police training fell short over some countries' concerns over increasing geopolitical tensions and threatening regional stability.

WEKU · May 30, 2022

Pacific nations walk away from trade and security deal with China as Australia aims to 'build stronger family'

Pacific Island countries agree not to sign a region-wide trade and security deal with China as Foreign Minister Penny Wong pledges to build a "stronger Pacific family" through security and defence by bringing "new energy" to the region.

ABC News · May 30, 2022

Asian stocks rise after Wall St breaks string of declines

Asian stocks are higher after Wall Street rebounded from a seven-week string of declines and China eased anti-virus curbs on business activity in Shanghai and Beijing

The Independent UK · May 30, 2022

Key moments from Peter Dutton's first press conference as Liberal leader

From acknowledging a "mistake" in his past to standing by his "strong statements" on China, this is what we learned from Peter Dutton's first press conference as Liberal leader.

ABC News · May 30, 2022

Beijing man sends 5,000 people into quarantine after breaking Covid isolation

Actions spark angry reactions amid growing frustration with China’s zero-Covid policy though some restrictions begin to ease

The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2022

China is willing to work with Pacific Island nations for a 'shared future'- President Xi

China will always be a good friend of Pacific Island countries no matter how the international situation changes, China's President Xi Jinping said on Monday in a written address to a meeting of China-Pacific foreign ministers. 　 　

Reuters · May 30, 2022

Asian stocks rise after Wall St breaks string of declines

Asian stocks are higher after Wall Street rebounded from a seven-week string of declines and China eased anti-virus curbs on business activity in Shanghai and Beijing

The Independent UK · May 30, 2022

Negative views of Russia mainly limited to western liberal democracies, poll shows

Annual global survey of attitudes to democracy finds many countries maintain positive views of Russia

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2022