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Heavy rains and flooding in northern China have killed four people, with others missing, according to officials

Heavy rains that have soaked swathes of northern China killed four people and left eight missing on Monday, state media said, as downpours force thousands to evacuate across the capital city and surrounding areas.

Two developments this week offered a snapshot of the current state of India-China relations – one widely reported, the other largely treated as a sideshow. Together, they reflect the dual imperatives shaping New Delhi’s evolving approach to Beijing.

Votes favouring recall could shift balance of power in the parliament in favour of Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te

China's Premier Li Qiang warned Saturday that artificial intelligence development must be weighed against the security risks, saying global consensus was urgently needed even as the tech race between Beijing and Washington shows no sign of abating.

An EU-China summit in Beijing wrapped up early on Thursday amid rising tensions, despite efforts to foster cooperation on trade, climate, and global stability.

Heavy rainfall is forecast to continue in northern China into Saturday

Half a century after the establishment of relations between China and the EU, and against a backdrop of deteriorating transatlantic relations, the European Union and China held their 25th summit in Beijing. It is worth noting that the summit could not have been held elsewhere, as Chinese President Xi Jinping…

The city’s court issued arrest warrants for activists Elmer Yuen, Johnny Fok, Tony Choi, Victor Ho, Keung Ka-wai and 14 others