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China opposes Quad meeting in New Delhi, says it is against 'exclusive groupings' and 'bloc confrontation'

May 26, 2026 9:05 pm

Responding to questions on the Quad’s latest initiatives, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China had already stated its position on the grouping on multiple occasions.

In Xi and Putin’s ‘no limits’ partnership, a growing asymmetry

May 23, 2026 6:46 am

China is a rising power, while Russia is not just in decline but also dependent on China. Xi holds significant leverage due to this asymmetry

From Musk to Nvidia’s Jensen Huang: The power CEOs land in Beijing with Trump to reset trade ties

May 13, 2026 6:37 pm

Trump will be the first president to visit China in nearly a decade and is eager to land some economic wins and prop up public approval ratings bruised by his war with Iran.

Trump-Xi Jinping meet: US president heads to China amid tensions over trade, Taiwan and Iran ties

May 12, 2026 3:53 pm

Trump China visit 2026 draws global attention as Washington and Beijing aim to stabilise relations amid trade, technology and geopolitical tensions.

In Beijing, British Prime Minister sees ‘huge opportunities’

January 29, 2026 8:11 pm

Starmer, the first British leader to visit China since Theresa May in 2018, has sought to reengage with Beijing in the hopes of reviving Britain’s lagging economy.

The Chinese island where dreams of real estate glory never die

January 20, 2026 4:05 pm

From its inception, Ocean Flower Island was driven by the same idea that drove much of China’s frenzy of construction during a decades-long economic boom: Build it and they will come.

Indian companies bag first set of licences for Chinese RE magnet imports amid signs of Beijing easing curbs

October 31, 2025 2:55 am

New restrictions on rare earth magnet and related materials from China that kicked in from April 4 have impacted automakers across the world, including vehicle manufacturers in India.

Australia-Papua New Guinea defence pact: A new treaty for an old strategy

October 26, 2025 6:15 pm

Australia’s defence pact with Papua New Guinea is less a new alliance than a revival of an old instinct — to guard its northern frontier and keep China at bay. Caught between two giants, Papua New Guinea must ensure that its sovereignty does not once again become collateral in someone else’s strategic war

Explained: China’s massive military parade, and capabilities and concerns it displayed

September 06, 2025 11:14 am

While a military parade cannot indicate efficacy in the field of battle, it still shows what a country seeks to project to the world and offers a window into its capabilities. Analysts of the Chinese military explain what to know from the latest showcase in Beijing.

China’s Victory Day parade reveals the PLA’s transformation

September 05, 2025 1:39 pm

Weapons on display underscore that the PLA is not only catching up with the US military but is assiduously preparing for future warfare

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Amid another Covid surge, China looks at controlling spread of virus

November 13, 2022 2:31 pm

China reported 14,878 new Covid-19 infections Saturday, including a record number of new daily cases in the capital Beijing, as well as in manufacturing hubs Guangzhou and Zhengzhou.

Pro-Beijing committee to elect some Hong Kong legislators

March 05, 2021 6:22 pm

The draft decision to revamp Hong Kong's electoral system comes after Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement gained traction in recent years as Beijing tightened its control over the city.

Hong Kong protests: Pro-democracy protesters defy tear gas

September 29, 2014 11:46 am

Police officers tried to negotiate with protesters camped out on a normally busy highway near the Hong Kong government headquarters.

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