The Latest Breaking News from China

Verdict delayed in secretive Beijing trial of Australian

A Chinese court has deferred its verdict in the closed-door trial of Australian journalist Cheng Lei, who has been held in China since August 2020.

The New Daily · Mar 31, 2022

China And US Are Largest Car Markets In 2021, Italy Falls From Top 10

Volatility in manufacturing is affecting all major markets.

Motor1 · Mar 31, 2022

Government defends China pact intelligence

Morrison government ministers and officials have given conflicting views on how prepared they were for a concerning deal between China and the Solomon Islands.

AAP · Mar 31, 2022

Morning mail: fears over China and Russia, Mariupol evacuation attempt, Australians wait for excise cut

Friday: EU leaders urged to tell China it will face sanctions if it offers military aid to Russia. Plus: what’s new to streaming in Australia this April.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2022

An opportunity to repolish India-Nepal ties

Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba’s India visit should be used as a chance to recast power and trade links

The Hindu · Mar 31, 2022

ASL Orders Up To 20 Additional 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters

ASL Aviation Holdings has agreed with Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) to order up to 20 additional 737-800 Converted Freighters (BCF). The agreement constitutes 10 firm orders and 10 purchase rights. Financial terms were not disclosed. The order brings ASL's total 737-800BCF orders and commitments with Boeing to 40 aircraft. Boeing will convert the aircraft at…

Benzinga · Mar 31, 2022

Can India stay out of it? While West sanctions Russia, Delhi maintains historic ties

It's that old adage: your friends' friends are not always your friends. Over the years, India has drifted towards the United States, partly due to its border tensions with China. But even the invasion of Ukraine cannot break the historic ties binding Delhi to Moscow – from arms and oil…

France 24 · Mar 31, 2022

Maoyan Springs Back on Rebounding China Box Office

Key takeaways: Maoyan Entertainment returned to profitability last year as China’s movie industry bounced back from pandemic lows in 2020 The company is transitioning from online ticket seller to a wider range of film-related services, including a fast-growing content production and distribution business By Lau Ming

Benzinga · Mar 31, 2022

Domino's China Operator DPC Dash Delivers Hong Kong IPO

Key takeaways: Domino’s China operator DPC Dash has filed for a Hong Kong IPO that could raise up to $100 million and value the company at around $500 million Company has cashed in on China’s recent shift to takeout dining, posting 18.7% same-store sales growth last year By Doug Young

Benzinga · Mar 31, 2022

Call for action to increase take-up of Chinese Studies at UK universities

Researchers have said a new A-level in Chinese Civilisation could boost enrolment in Chinese courses at universities.

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022