The Latest Breaking News from China

US to ‘respond accordingly’ if China sets up base in Solomons

The U.S. will “respond accordingly” should Beijing’s security pact with the Solomon Islands lead to a permanent Chinese military presence in the Pacific nation.

Tribune News Service · Apr 23, 2022

Anger mounts among locked-down Shanghai residents as city reports more COVID deaths

China's major financial hub of Shanghai reported more new COVID-19 related deaths on April 22, as residents vented their anger over a harsh lockdown and strict censorship online.

Reuters · Apr 23, 2022

India has own problems, China fears Quad: Biden

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden has said that his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping once told him that he was strengthening Quad against China. China, which has territorial disputes with many countries in the strategic Indo-Pacific region, has been vehemently opposing the Quad alliance since its formation.

The Times of India · Apr 23, 2022

Global economy: Back to the Valley of Death

Since the global economic crisis that originated in the United States 14 years ago, the world economy has faced regular bouts of volatility. Massive capital injections helped the US economy recover from the initial shock in 2008, but also pushed other economies with structural problems, including some in Europe, into…

Bangkok Post · Apr 22, 2022

When Xi Jinping came to power, he had three football dreams for China. Here's why he failed

After billions of dollars and a decade-long project to make football an obsession in China, the men's national team still struggles on the pitch. What went wrong?

ABC News · Apr 22, 2022

US warns against allowing Chinese military base in Solomon Islands, promises to fast-track reopening an embassy

The White House issues a stern warning for Solomon Islands leaders not to allow China to establish a military presence in the region, in a stoush a former diplomat has labelled the first act in "a multi-part play".

ABC News · Apr 22, 2022

American man sentenced to death in China for fatally stabbing lover

China thought to be global leader in executions

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2022

Russia’s Sarmat and China’s YJ-21: What the missile tests mean

Both countries have recently tested advanced new weapons, but what could they mean for current and future conflicts?

Al Jazeera · Apr 22, 2022

Tesla's Giga Shanghai Is Back To Ramping Production Quickly

Tesla's China factory was shut down for about 3 weeks due to COVID-19 lockdowns. It's back in action, and Musk says, despite losses, production will mirror Q1.

InsideEVs · Apr 22, 2022

Britain, India Call for Immediate Ceasefire in Ukraine

India and Britain on Friday called on Russia for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced steps to help move New Delhi away from its dependence on Russia by expanding economic and defense ties. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told reporters that both sides discussed…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 22, 2022