The Latest Breaking News on China

Chinese state media said a formation of H-6K bombers flew near Taiwan for "simulated confrontation drills" in recent days, publicizing the flights just ahead of a planned meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week in South Korea, on the sidelines of a regional summit.

Anthony Albanese insists there is still friendship between Australia and China despite an "incident of concern" between both nations' militaries.

US treasury secretary anticipates tariff truce with China will be extended, and that China will revive substantial purchases of US soybeans

Director of public prosecutions Stephen Parkinson and securocrat Matt Collins will be questioned by MPs and peers.

At the ASEAN Summit, Trump backs diplomacy and economic ties as leaders stress US role in regional peace, stability, and digital growth.

As the week comes to a close, let’s take a look at the top stories that made headlines over the past few days.

Djibouti's parliament has voted unanimously to lift a presidential age limit, opening the way for its 77-year-old leader Ismail Omar Guelleh to run for a sixth term in April 2026 election.

U.S.-China trade discussions in Kuala Lumpur are raising hopes of a direct meeting between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping as both sides seek to ease escalating economic tensions.

Trip will see him take part in high-stakes trade talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping – but he also raised prospect of meeting North Korean leader

Experts warn China's massive gold-buying spree is a strategic move to challenge the US dollar's global dominance. As gold prices pass $4,000, learn why economists see a 'significant shift' in world power.

World leaders including Anthony Albanese will jostle for position at major regional summits as talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping take centre stage.