The Latest Breaking News from China

Chinese businessman reveals why he bought Scott Morrison's WeChat account

The Chinese businessman who has taken over Scott Morrison's WeChat account insists the transaction had nothing to do with politics.

ABC News · Jan 24, 2022

Who is Vitor Pereira? Meet the new favourite to take over as Everton manager

Everton are said to be considering Vitor Pereira as their next manager following Rafa Benitez's sacking with the Portuguese coaching able to draw experience from spells in his homeland, Turkey and China

Daily Mirror · Jan 24, 2022

Editorial: China’s Demographic Trend Can’t Be Reversed, but Can Be Managed

High costs, coupled with poor supporting policies and insufficient public services, have made young people more hesitant to have children. These ‘pain points’ demand a prompt solution

Caixin Global · Jan 24, 2022

2 US carriers enter S. China Sea to 'counter malign influence'

TAIPEI: Two US aircraft carrier groups have entered the disputed South China Sea for training, the Department of Defense said on Monday in what a senior commander said was to reassure allies and demonstrate resolve to "counter malign influence".

Bangkok Post · Jan 24, 2022

China accuses U.S., Japan of smearing it 'baselessly'

Beijing has issued a strongly-worded complaint to the United States and Japan for "baselessly" attacking China at a virtual meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday.

Reuters · Jan 24, 2022

U.S. carriers in South China Sea, Taiwan reports further Chinese incursion

Two U.S. aircraft carrier groups have entered the disputed South China Sea for training, the Department of Defense said on Monday as Taiwan reported a new Chinese air force incursion at the top of the waterway including a fearsome new electronic warfare jet.

Reuters · Jan 24, 2022

China Tests 2 Million for COVID in Beijing

A fresh outbreak in Beijing has prompted authorities to test millions and impose new measures two weeks ahead of the opening of the Winter Olympics, even as Chinese officials on Monday lifted a monthlong lockdown on the northern city of Xi’an and its 13 million residents. Despite falling case numbers,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 24, 2022

Navratilova says Tennis Australia 'capitulating' to China over Peng

Peng supporters in Australia said they were planning to hand out 1,000 "Where is Peng Shuai?" T-shirts at Melbourne Park this week

The Hindu · Jan 24, 2022

‘Stop nagging!’: Why China’s young adults are resisting marriage and babies

Chinese women in particular prioritising education and careers, a trend alarming authorities facing ‘demographic timebomb’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2022

Shanghai Composite Index Ended Nearly Flat on Monday

Shenzhen Component Index closed up 0.37%

Caixin Global · Jan 24, 2022