The Latest Breaking News from the State Council

Punishments of organisations advocating 'Taiwan independence' announced

BEIJING: The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Friday announced punishments against the Taiwan "Prospect Foundation" and "Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats" for advocating Taiwan independence.

Bangkok Post · Apr 7, 2023

French court orders fishing bans to protect dolphins on Atlantic coast

France's top administrative court has ordered the government to ban fishing in parts of the Atlantic to protect dolphins.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 21, 2023

Ignoring experts, China's sudden zero-COVID exit cost lives

Health experts proposed detailed plans for a gradual end to anti-virus controls, but the Chinese government rebuffed them and dropped restrictions in December with no preparations to cope with the chaotic aftermath, The Associated Press has found

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023