Rising prices of a popular Russian crude sold to China are expected to peak soon as more independent refiners are likely to switch to cheaper oil from Iran, which has increased its exports to 4-1/2 year highs in August. OPEC+ supply cuts...
Pair accused of spying on Neptune missile programme, which is seen as critical to defence against Russia Ukraine says it has arrested a Chinese father and son on suspicion of spying on its Neptune anti-ship missile programme, a key part...
FBI has charged two Chinese researchers, Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu, for smuggling a dangerous fungus into America. The pathogen, Fusarium graminearum, is a potential agroterrorism agent. Jian and Liu allegedly planned to research it...
In the past 24 hours, Taiwan has detected 10 Chinese military aircraft and 5 naval ships around the country. China has been using gray zone tactics to increase its military presence near Taiwan. Taiwan has been responding by deploying...
Stefan Scherer, boss of AMG Lithium, says Europe must become more self-sufficient in critical raw materials and new technologies The EU may as well “apply to be a province of China” such is its inability to wean itself off that country’s...
China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, begins a four-day visit to Russia on Monday, during which both countries are expected to promise stronger mutual political confidence in preparation for President Vladimir Putin's possible historic visit to...
Shanxi produces more coal than India. How will it survive in China’s clean energy future? Deep in the recesses of an underground cavern, covered in dust and soot, Xu Xiaobo wondered why, having recently graduated with a degree in...
Last week, Beijing hosted the fourth China-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum. While this triennial gathering was described as a ministerial-level meeting, the presidents of Brazil, Colombia, and Chile...
In 2014 Xi Jinping told Australian MPs friendship between the countries would be as ‘strong and everlasting’ as Uluru and the Great Wall of China. How things change Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony...
China’s AI industry has drawn increasing media attention as its progress generates excitement and trepidation about a global future fueled by Chinese AI. One dimension of this success is the ability of Chinese actors, such as DeepSeek,...
Tibetans fear China will eventually name a rival successor to the Dalai Lama, bolstering Beijing’s control over Tibet Leaders from India, the United States and Taiwan offered their support to Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai...
The spiritual leader has said his inner circle of monks will find an heir, but China believes the choice is in its hands Few celebrations have the hills of Dharamshala abuzz like the birthday of the Dalai Lama. But this year, as monks...
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) has advised Chinese military personnel to be cautious about their associations, warning that socializing with the wrong people has led to some leaders being removed from their positions. The PLA Daily,...
In response to reports that India and Pakistan have agreed to a tenuous ceasefire following several days of intense military conflict between both nuclear-armed nations last week, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed support...
The Dalai Lama has said the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death, ending years of speculation after he previously suggested he might be the last person to hold the role. In a video broadcast before his...
Ten years after the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, the families of Chinese passengers are still searching for answers. The families visited officials and presented demands, hoping for the search to be restarted.
China is renewing its criticism of this weekend's summit among the leaders of the US, Japan and South Korea, saying no country should "seek its own security at the expense of the security interests of others and of regional peace and...
Over the past couple weeks, the U.S. government has unleashed a barrage of policies that would restrict the ability of Chinese students to study in the United States. These measures strike at a key pillar of U.S.-China relations, and...
Amid recurrent China-Taiwan tensions and rising geopolitical instability, investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker Chai Jing has revisited and updated her iconic 2012 interview with Gao Binghan, a survivor of the Chinese Civil...
As China continues to tighten information flows in and out of the country, how reliable are statistics from official Chinese sources? Recent media pieces have highlighted the deepening lack of government transparency and accuracy when it...
Spiritual leader challenges Beijing in video statement released in run-up to 90th birthday celebrations The Dalai Lama has declared in a direct challenge to China that the centuries-old spiritual institution bearing his name will...
Flights between the two countries were suspended in early 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic as both shut down borders to other countries. Previously, Air Koryo and Chinese state airline Air China flew routes between the two countries.
Bloc’s ambition has been curtailed by rise of rightwing populists across the continent Europe live – latest updates For most of the past 30 years, the EU has led the world on climate action. The bloc had the deepest reductions in...
President also says he may visit Xi Jinping or Chinese leader could come to US after Trump last month extended app sale deadline for third time Donald Trump has said he will start talking to China on Monday or Tuesday about a possible...
Amid recurrent China-Taiwan tensions and rising geopolitical instability, investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker Chai Jing has revisited and updated her iconic 2012 interview with Gao Binghan, a survivor of the Chinese Civil...