The Latest Breaking News from China

China says air patrol with Russia not directed at any country

China's military said on Wednesday that joint aerial exercises conducted on Tuesday with Russia over the Sea of Japan, East China Sea and Western Pacific were not directed at any country.

Reuters · May 25, 2022

Chinese leader Xi defends record to UN human rights chief

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has defended China’s record to the top U.N. human rights official, criticizing those countries that he said lecture others on human rights and politicize the issue

The Independent UK · May 25, 2022

UN rights chief speaks with Xi amid criticism of China trip

Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke on Wednesday via video link with U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet, who is on a visit that has drawn criticism from rights groups and which the United States has called a mistake.

Reuters · May 25, 2022

How will the Labor government shape foreign policy on China?

After years of disputes, we explore whether the change in government will thaw the deep freeze between Australia and China, and how Labor's approach could impact relationships across the Asia-Pacific region.

ABC News · May 25, 2022

China’s Pacific plan is ‘clear’ but so is Australia’s intention to be regional partner of choice, Penny Wong says

As China pursues Pacific-wide security pact, foreign minister says ‘after a lost decade we’ve got a lot of work to do to regain Australia’s position’

The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2022

Ukraine conflict could spiral into World War III ending civilisation, warns George Soros

Billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros thinks the war in Ukraine may eventually trigger World War III and have devastating consequences for Europe and beyond

Daily Mirror · May 25, 2022

Solomon Islands journalists shut out of China foreign minister visit, raising secrecy concerns

Wang Yi will visit eight countries in 10 days, but media access to his diplomatic push has been severely restricted

The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2022

New Zealand extends troop deployments to Solomon Islands

New Zealand on Wednesday said it would extend the New Zealand Defence Force's deployment to the Solomon Islands until at least May next year, amid concerns among Western allies about China's growing presence in the South Pacific.

Reuters · May 25, 2022

Australia's government urges China to remove trade barriers

Australia’s new government has urged China to lift trade sanctions if it wants to reset a bilateral relationship that plumbed new depths under the previous administration

The Independent UK · May 25, 2022

Ardern cautious on China's Pacific tour

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is casting an eye back towards the Pacific as she continues a trip in the US to promote New Zealand's post-pandemic reopening.

AAP · May 24, 2022