Who is Jimmy Lai? Hong Kong media tycoon sentenced to 20 years in jail
One of Hong Kong's most outspoken critics of China.
United States and China refuse to sign international military AI declaration
Only 35 countries back non-binding principles on responsible use of artificial intelligence in warfare.
Everything you need to know about Luanniao: China's "Star Wars"-style flying aircraft carrier
China has unveiled a futuristic concept for a space-based aircraft carrier designed to deploy unmanned fighter jets from the edge of Earth's atmosphere.
Trump calls for new nuclear arms treaty after New START expires
The president says a "modernized" agreement should replace the Cold War-era pact and include China.
Trump and Xi talk Taiwan and soybeans in bid to stabilise US-China relations
The potential boost to US farm exports offsets renewed tensions over arms sales to Taiwan.
Xi and Putin reaffirm strategic ties as Ukraine war approaches fourth anniversary
Both leaders used a video call on Wednesday to underscore the strength of their bilateral relationship.
China eases visa rules for British citizens during Starmer's Beijing visit
China will allow British citizens to travel visa-free for stays of up to 30 days.
Starmer and Xi hail reset in UK-China ties
The British PM's first China visit in eight years signals economic push.
Starmer heads to Beijing as UK recalibrates ties in an uneasy West
The British prime minister seeks an economic reset with China amid growing friction between Western allies and Washington.
China's population declines again as birthrate hits record low
The fourth consecutive year of decline raises alarm about the future.
China's London mega-embassy could get green light this week: Its largest embassy in Europe
Years of wrangling may end ahead of Starmer's visit to Beijing.
South Korea turns to China in effort to restart dialogue with North Korea
Lee Jae Myung asks Xi Jinping to mediate between both countries.
Pentagon awards $328.5 million Lockheed Martin contract for Taiwan defence
The new United States arms deal seeks to bolster Taiwan's air force amid renewed military pressure from China.
New Year LIVE: Follow the countdown to 2026 as it happens across the world
We are tracking the arrival of the new year across the globe in real time, with hourly updates, key moments, and live coverage from major celebrations.
Taiwan on high alert as Chinese ships pull back after massive drills: Largest war games to date
Taiwan maintained heightened military readiness on Wednesday following China's large-scale "Justice Mission 2025" drills around the island.
Trump "not worried" as China conducts live-fire drills near Taiwan
Meanwhile, the missile launches and naval exercises mark the largest drills since 2022.
Two Chinese airlines plan Airbus jet purchases worth $8.2 billion
Spring Airlines and Juneyao Airlines target A320-family jets for delivery between 2028 and 2032.
China fires rockets towards Taiwan: Wargame simulating blockade enters second day
Beijing stages its largest and closest military drills yet around the island.
Copper prices set for biggest rise in 15 years
Supply fears and rising demand for renewables push copper alongside gold and silver as a safe-haven asset.
Elon Musk warns of industrial risks as silver hits record high: "This is not good"
Price surge and China's export limits raise concerns for manufacturers.
China launches live-fire drills around Taiwan simulating port blockade
Beijing calls the exercises a warning to "Taiwan independence".
US delays planned China chip tariffs until 2027
More specifically, Trump will delay the tariffs until June 2027.
China's reusable rocket test fails again as it races to catch up with SpaceX
China's second attempt to test a reusable rocket has failed after the booster of the Long March 12A was not recovered during its first flight on Tuesday.
US seizes Venezuela oil tanker bound for China: China says seizure violates international law
The discussion followed the interception by the US Coast Guard of a Panama-flagged tanker off the Venezuelan coast on Saturday.
United States approves record $11.1bn arms package for Taiwan
The United States has approved an $11.1bn arms package for Taiwan, the largest weapons sale ever authorised for the self-governed island.
The Fujian, China's third aircraft carrier and its most capable to date, just sailed through the Taiwan Strait
Taiwan's defence ministry said China's most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, sailed through the Taiwan Strait this week.
US nuclear-capable bombers fly over Sea of Japan alongside Japanese fighter jets in show of force
B-52s fly with Japanese fighter jets as regional tensions rise.
US accuses two Chinese men of smuggling Nvidia chips... However, Trump just allowed to export them
A long-running scheme to smuggle Nvidia's restricted H100 and H200 AI chips to China... However, as of today, these chips are no longer restricted.
China-Japan relations worsen: Chinese fighter jets direct weapons radar on Japanese aircraft
Tension rose between China and Japan after Japan reported this weekend that Chinese fighter jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese military aircraft.
Macron and Xi hold talks in Chengdu
French President Emmanuel Macron spent Friday in southwest China with Xi Jinping.
Macron urges Xi to help end the war in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday.
China's LandSpace fails to land reusable rocket in maiden test, stalling bid to rival SpaceX
Zhuque-3 rocket was unable to execute a controlled landing.
Train runs down, kills 11 railway workers in China's worst rail accident in over a decade
Two others injured as maintenance crew struck during test run in Kunming.
China launches Shenzhou-22 to restore normal operations at Tiangong space station
The Shenzhou-22 mission addresses safety risks after a damaged return vessel left astronauts without a way home.
China to launch Shenzhou-22 spacecraft on November 25
The mission aims to restore normal operations at Tiangong space station.
China: Japan "crossed a red line" with Taiwan intervention remarks
China warns of "resolute response" after Japan suggested possible military action.
China fishing for spies on LinkedIn, MI5 warns
MI5 flags LinkedIn accounts allegedly used to gather insider political information.
Japan and China continue the back-and-forth after beheading threats to Takaichi over Taiwan
Japan moved on Monday to de-escalate tensions with China.
Chinese astronauts return safely to Earth after nine-day delay due to spacecraft damaged by space debris
Shenzhou-20 crew completes mission using replacement spacecraft.
Newly built 2,500-foot-long bridge in China collapses within seconds
The Hongqi Bridge, opened in April, crumbled after a landslide.
China and Spain meet to "work hand in hand"
King Felipe VI makes first state visit to China in 18 years.
Chinese official threatens to behead Japanese prime minister over Taiwan
Japan protests after Osaka-based diplomat posts hostile message on X.
Musk gets called on to aid China's Shenzhou-20 crew after getting hit by space debris
Debris damage still delays the return from Tiangong station.
China commissions its third aircraft carrier, known as Fujian
A major step forward for Beijing's navy.
Return of Chinese astronauts delayed after spacecraft hit by debris
Shenzhou-20 crew's return postponed as engineers assess impact damage.
Denmark races to fix security flaw after discovering China can remotely override electric buses
Investigation launched after discovery of remote access to control systems.
Chen Ning Yang, Nobel laureate, passes away at 103
The celebrated physicist, known for reshaping modern physics, spent his final years teaching at Tsinghua University.
Hundreds trapped on Mount Everest after blizzard
A sudden storm disrupts the hiking season as rescue teams battle freezing conditions.
Trump signs executive order advancing $14 billion TikTok sale
The new deal outlines American control but questions remain over ByteDance's role.
World's biggest typhoon of the year moves towards China after battering Taiwan and Hong Kong
Authorities brace for heavy flooding and strong winds in Guangdong.
