The Latest Breaking News from China

We Chat With Xpeng President and Vice Chairman Brian Gu

Listen to the Podcast panel talk with Brian Gu, President and Vice Chairman of Xpeng Motors, one of China's fastest growing automakers.

InsideEVs · Feb 8, 2022

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 day four – as it happened

Day four of the XXIV Olympic Winter Games

The Guardian - US · Feb 8, 2022

U.S. approves $100 million sale for Taiwan missile upgrades

The United States has approved a possible $100 million sale of equipment and services to Taiwan to "sustain, maintain, and improve" its Patriot missile defense system, the Pentagon said on Monday, drawing an angry threat of retaliation from Beijing.

Reuters · Feb 7, 2022

With East Asian doors shut, Indians fan out wide

China, Japan, Korea and Thailand have been off the tennis map for two years

The Hindu · Feb 7, 2022

Leaked video shows F35 fighter crashing on aircraft carrier and going up in flames in South China Sea

‘It looks like the pilot has lost control and is suffering oscillations,’ former Royal Australian Air Force officer says

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2022

Tour bubble plan in works

The government will open discussions to set up travel bubbles with China and Malaysia this month to attract more foreign visitors, following the resumption of the Test & Go scheme on Feb 1.

Bangkok Post · Feb 7, 2022

Covid 'costumes' and why the incredible is increasingly believable

Many far-fetched stories are emerging from China these days and if there's a connection to Covid-19, what may appear farcical can be believable. We take a look at one claim doing the rounds on social media about children allegedly wearing spacesuits in a bid to avoid contamination.

France 24 · Feb 7, 2022

White House pushes back Pelosi China warning and says it ‘100% supports’ US athletes protesting at Olympics

Chinese authorities are known for their harsh tactics towards anyone protesting against their government

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2022

Cummins To Take Full Control Of Former JV With Westport

Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) has agreed to acquire the remaining stake in the former Cummins Westport Joint Venture from Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:WPRT). Financial terms were not disclosed. CMI will operate the business as the sole owner. The Cummins Westport Inc. joint venture agreement terminated effective December 31, 2021. Cummins will also buy Westport’s interest…

Benzinga · Feb 7, 2022

China's use of Uyghur with Olympic torch can't distract from abuses -White House

China's use of a Uyghur athlete to carry the Olympic torch cannot be a distraction from "the human rights abuses, the genocide" committed against the Uyghurs, White House spokesperson Jen Psaki said on Monday.

Reuters · Feb 7, 2022