The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

Tsai Ing-wen’s trip causing controversy in China, with the government labelling it a ‘provocation’

BEIJING: The Federation Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) has stripped Indonesia of the right to stage this year's Under-20 World Cup, over what an Indonesian official said was a failure to honour its commitments to the tournament.

Guardian correspondents look at the buildup of tensions across the region, from North Korea to the Pacific islands

Malaysian leader expected to navigate between deepening economic ties and tackling differences in talks with Xi Jinping.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's inability to accompany a government mission to China frustrated meat industry lobbyists who had hoped his presence this week would help persuade Beijing to issue more export licenses for Brazilian companies, according to two sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen’s stopover in the US is ‘normal’ and consistent with long-standing US policy, White House says.

Ukraine’s president invited his powerful Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, to visit the war-torn nation

The journalist and two activists targeted by the harassment campaign believe it is backed by Beijing.

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez arrives in Beijing for a meeting with Xi and talks that will also focus on Ukraine.

Saudi Arabia's cabinet approved on Wednesday a decision to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, as Riyadh builds a long-term partnership with China despite U.S. security concerns.

Exiled Tibetan leader addresses US Congress for first time, says Tibet’s language, culture and religion facing erasure.