The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

Diplomatic tensions escalate amid rows over planning hold-ups and collapse of spying trial

Disgraced Duke of York shook hands with Beijing official Cai Qi

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The collapse of a spying case ahead of the trial is not just an embarrassment for Keir Starmer, it is a reminder that his government must strike a more effective balance in its approach to Beijing – by protecting national security without compromising diplomatic and economic…

National security adviser, education secretary and science minister to visit before end of year as part of policy to reset relations

China said Thursday that its purchases of Russian oil were "legitimate" and decried recent "unilateral bullying" measures by the United States as the trade row between the two countries continues to intensify.

The decision on whether to approve the ‘super embassy’ has been pushed back to December

As trade tensions with China flare up once again, rare earth metals —the quiet power behind modern technology and defense systems —are back in the spotlight. With Beijing tightening export restrictions and Washington signaling fresh support for domestic producers, the stage is set for a new wave of investor interest…

The head of Britain’s domestic intelligence agency says China poses a daily threat to the United Kingdom’s security

The espionage case against Christopher Berry and Christopher Cash collapsed after government officials refused to testify under oath that China posed a threat to national security.