- 25 November, 2024
Foreign Affairs, Geopolitics & National SecurityBeijing
Overconfident China could make miscalculations, British spy chief says
By Guy Faulconbridge LONDON (Reuters) -An overconfident and assertive China under President Xi Jinping and Communist Party rule risks making miscalculations on the international stage, including underestimating the resolve of…
Where is Zhang Gaoli? Chinese politician accused by tennis star Peng keeps out of sight
By Yew Lun Tian BEIJING (Reuters) - Even as Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai appeared on a video call with the Olympics chief, the former vice premier she accused of…
China urges ‘certain people’ to stop ‘politicization’ of Peng Shuai situation
By Gabriel Crossley BEIJING (Reuters) -China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that "certain people" should stop the "malicious hyping" and "politicization" of the issue of tennis star Peng Shuai, as…
Analysis: In Peng case, a glimpse into the machinery of Beijing’s control
By Gabriel Crossley and Yew Lun Tian BEIJING (Reuters) - Tennis star Peng Shuai's sexual assault allegation and its aftermath have brought the realities of China's censorship and secrecy around…
China establishes space weather centre with Russia – national weather service
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China and Russia have established a space weather centre in Beijing as part of worldwide efforts to improve global space weather centre systems, the China Meteorological Administration…
Beijing city imposes COVID restrictions on conferences, events
BEIJING (Reuters) - Authorities in Beijing city imposed new curbs on conferences and events after confirming on Thursday six locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, including individuals who had attended conferences in…
China’s Xi warns on protectionism, calls for unimpeded vaccine trade
By Andrew Galbraith SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Thursday for smooth global trade in vaccines and other medical supplies, saying that unilateralism and protectionism are rising…
China’s COVID-19 cases spike ahead of Communist Party conclave
BEIJING (Reuters) -China's new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases spiked to a near three-month high and tighter curbs to contain the spread are expected in the capital Beijing ahead of a…
Australian Chinese language newspapers print censored news – report
By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) - Chinese language community news groups in Australia are publishing news censored by translators they use in China to avoid potential repercussions in Beijing, an…
Group behind Hong Kong’s annual Tiananmen vigil disbands amid probe
By Jessie Pang HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Hong Kong group that organises an annual vigil on June 4 to remember protesters killed in China's 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown will…
China urges cartoon producers to resist ‘unhealthy’ content
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's broadcasting regulator said it will encourage online producers to create "healthy" cartoons and clamp down violent, vulgar or pornographic content, as Beijing steps up efforts to…
Beijing opposes Tokyo-Taipei security talks, urges Japan to stop interfering in China’s internal affairs
Beijing [China], August 28 (ANI): China has lodged a strong opposition to first-ever security talks between the ruling parties of Japan and Taiwan and urged Tokyo to stop interfering in…
