The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

Tensions have soared since Japan began releasing Fukushima’s wastewater into the Pacific despite China’s opposition.

American Commerce Secretary Raimondo confers with Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in fourth Beijing visit by a Biden cabinet member since June

Chinese Australian writer and democracy blogger Yang Hengjun has told his family he fears he will die in a Beijing detention center after being diagnosed with a kidney cyst, prompting supporters to demand his release for medical treatment

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said she and her Chinese counterpart agreed Monday to exchange information on U.S. export controls that frustrate Beijing and set up a group to discuss other commercial issues, but neither side appeared ready to make concessions on disputes that have plunged relations to their lowest level…

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and her Chinese counterpart have expressed support for improving trade conditions as Raimondo begins a visit to Beijing as part of U.S. efforts to improve chilly relations

The US has taken a public stand over China’s crimes against humanity. In Beijing this week, the UK foreign secretary should do the same and shame his hosts

Chinese president visited far western region where the UN has accused China of possible ‘crimes against humanity’.

North Korea says it will allow its citizens staying abroad to return home in line with easing pandemic situations worldwide

China’s expansion into the West African arms market is a shift in strategy for a country that has typically focussed its weapons sales on other African regions. But Beijing is not just competing for a share of a new market: amid waning French influence in West Africa, China is looking…