The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

Tom Tugendhat appears to mock foreign secretary for hailing ‘golden era’ in relations with Beijing

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has met with Vietnam’s prime minister and the head of the country’s National Assembly on the second day of his visit to shore up Beijing’s relationship with Hanoi

Government says might also consider expelling ambassador as tensions spike over disputed waters.

Voter turnout plunged below 30% in Hong Kong’s first district council elections since new rules introduced under Beijing’s guidance effectively shut out all pro-democracy candidates

Hong Kong's "patriots only" district election saw a record low turnout of 27.5%, as many voters spurned what was seen as an undemocratic poll. Beijing imposed a sweeping national security law and overhauled the electoral system to shut out democrats and other liberals. Security was tight, with over ten thousand…

Manila and Beijing have a long history of maritime incidents in the contested South China Sea.

Forty fishing boats loaded with donations, Father Christmas figurines and nativity had set sail in disputed South China Sea

Rights groups say that Beijing’s crackdown on dissent is becoming increasingly harsh, both within China and beyond

Vote restricts residents to choosing between Beijing loyalists after pro-democracy camp scored landslide win in 2019.